The WORST episodes of Young Rock
Every episode of Young Rock ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Young Rock!
This coming-of-age journey highlights the unforgettable moments and incredible relationships that took Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from ordinary kid to extraordinary superstar – revealing he’s more like us than we know.
#1 - Forward, Together
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2021
Hawaii, 1982: When wrestlers start dropping out of Lia's Battle Royale, she suspects a rival promoter may be to blame. As Rocky's wrestling career skyrockets, Ata takes a leap of faith to pursue a musical dream.
#2 - Kiss and Release
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/19/2022
Hawaii, 1984: When Dewey gets in trouble at school, Ata enlists the help of Andre the Giant to set him straight. Lia, on trial for extortion, attempts to curry favor with the jury.
#3 - Night of the Chi-Chi's
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/2/2022
Bethlehem, 1988: Teenage Dwayne is locked in a restaurant overnight with his father when Rocky agrees to deep clean the space. In 2033, Dwayne feels nostalgia for a vintage arcade game he finds far from home.
#4 - It All Goes Back to Childhood
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2023
Hawaii, 1986: Rocky travels overseas to visit Andre the Giant on the set of 'The Princess Bride.' Dewey's sudden growth spurt leads to trouble.
#5 - Seven Bucks
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2022
Calgary, 1996: Dwayne struggles to find his footing on the Calgary Stampeders practice squad. Fearing he’ll be cut, he spends a life-changing day with a teammate. In 2032, an online troll threatens Dwayne's presidential campaign.
#6 - Know Your Role
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2023
Miami, 1999: Dwayne lands his first part on a TV show but is dismayed when he keeps getting typecast as a wrestler. While searching for his breakout role, Dwayne's acting career takes a surprising turn.
#7 - World Pacific Wrestling
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/6/2023
Hawaii, 1985: Ata and Rocky try to outmatch Lia's promotion with a stable of new big-name wrestlers. Left behind at the after-school program, Dewey falls in with a crowd of latchkey kids.
#8 - Chest to Chest
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2023
Hawaii, 1986: The rival promotions come together for a Peter Maivia tribute show but are soon at odds over how to best celebrate Dwayne's grandfather. Dwayne pitches the event into chaos after a shocking run-in with Lars Anderson.
#9 - The People Need You
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2022
After losing the 2032 election, Dwayne Johnson is ready to withdraw from political life for good when he gets an unexpected call. In 1985, Rocky learns there are consequences to crossing Vince. In 1997, Dwayne finds fans hate him even when he's a winner.
#10 - Dwanta Claus
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2022
Dwayne gets into the holiday spirit as he reflects on his past misadventures in gift giving.
#11 - On the Road Again
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: Dwayne pretends he's rich to impress popular girl Karen, but a date to Rocky's wrestling match at the flea market risks exposes the truth. Stressed about money, Ata takes on a wealthy new client.
#12 - An Understanding
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2022
Nashville, 1987: Ata and Rocky's marriage hits a rough patch. When teenage Dwayne questions his dad's decision making, Ata tells him the story of how she and Rocky met. In 2032, candidate Johnson decides to face his challenger head on.
#13 - Rocky Sucks
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2022
Miami, 1997: As Dwayne recovers from an injury, he makes a life-changing decision. Upon returning to the WWF, Dwayne takes a major risk on the mic and with his character. In 2033, President Taft turns to Dwayne for help in a crisis.
#14 - Unprecedented Fatherhood
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2022
As the 2032 election nears, Dwayne reflects on what it means to be a father. In 1984, little Dewey vies for his father's attention. In 1987, teenage Dwayne arrives in Nashville. In 1996, adult Dwayne struggles in the Canadian Football League.
#15 - Check Your Head
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/16/2021
Miami, 1990: Dwayne looks to crack the starting line up as a freshman for the famed Miami Hurricanes football team attracting the attention of players, coaches and celebrities. However, an unexpected incident sends his season and life into turmoil.
#16 - In the Dark
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2022
Nashville, 1987: Rocky promises he will find the family an apartment by the time Ata arrives from Hawaii, but the clock is ticking. Dwayne settles into his new Nashville life with the help of an old family friend, Downtown Bruno.
#17 - Rocky's Code
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2022
Nashville, 1987: Rocky takes a promising new wrestling job, but is faced with a difficult decision. Ata spends a night out with Miss Elizabeth. Teenage Dwayne starts to worry about his dad's health. In 2032, Dwayne seeks advice from an old friend.
#18 - Working the Gimmick
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2021
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his life that's shaped him into the man he is today, from growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, to navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the U.
#19 - My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to Dwayne's house for dinner, he panics because he's been lying to her about being rich. In 2032, candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis.
#20 - A Lady Named Star Search
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2021
Hawaii, 1982: While Ata prepares for her Star Search audition, Rocky takes an unorthodox approach to helping Dewey deal with some bullies. Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge.
#21 - On The Ropes
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2022
Hawaii, 1985: Ata finds herself at odds with her rival at Lia's wrestling promotion. Rocky receives news that turns the family's world upside down. Dewey gets a job so he can buy a Nintendo. In 2033, Dwayne weighs an important diplomatic mission.
#22 - My Day with Andre
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2021
Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget. Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale, where more than the title is at stake. In 2032, candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.
#23 - Once Upon a Time In...
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2023
Pat Patterson finds love in Boston, Andre the Giant meets his destiny in Paris and Peter Maivia teaches Sean Connery how to fight in Dwayne's tales of their younger years.
#24 - Going Heavy
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2023
Miami, 1998: Dwayne hits new heights as The Rock, but encounters some challenges on the road to SummerSlam. In 2033, Dwayne finds the prime minister has a political crisis of her own.
#25 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: Ata's relationship with Dwayne gets tested after she makes a heartbreaking discovery about her son. With Rocky on the road, Ata must take matters into her own hands.