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.

Last Updated: 10/23/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Five Days
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#1 - Five Days

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/2022

Miami, 1997: Dwayne anxiously waits to see if his surprise heel turn will connect with the audience. As he finally gets to show off his personality in the ring, Dwayne struggles with the public attention from his growing fanbase.

Directors: Angela C. Tortu
Backyard Brawl-B-Q
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#2 - Backyard Brawl-B-Q

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2022

Hawaii, 1984: On the day of the Brawl-B-Q, Rocky's relationship with partner Tony Atlas hits a breaking point. Dewey becomes the object of multiple school crushes. The extortion case against Lia reaches its conclusion.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Rocky's Code
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#3 - 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.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Erik Durbin
The People Need You
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#4 - 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.

Directors: Nahnatchka Khan
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You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
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#5 - You Gotta Get Down to Get Up

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/24/2022

Memphis, 1996: The WWF sends Dwayne to Memphis to develop his wrestling skills. When a booker bullies Downtown Bruno, Dwayne decides to fight back. In 2032, candidate Johnson's conflict with Dr. Julien comes to a head.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Let the People Decide
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#6 - Let the People Decide

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/2022

In 2032, candidate Johnson rides the ups and downs of election day. In 1984, Rocky and Ata are at a crossroads with their futures in wrestling. In 1987, teenage Dwayne learns that the family is leaving Nashville.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Rocky Sucks
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#7 - 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.

Directors: Christine Gernon
On The Ropes
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#8 - 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.

Directors: Christine Gernon
Night of the Chi-Chi's
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#9 - 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.

Directors: Chris Koch
Writer: Cindy Fang
An Understanding
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#10 - 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.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
Dwanta Claus
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#11 - 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.

Directors: Angela C. Tortu
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
World Pacific Wrestling
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#12 - 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.

Directors: David Katzenberg
Going Heavy
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#13 - 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.

Directors: Keith Powell
It All Goes Back to Childhood
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#14 - 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.

Directors: Erica Oyama
Once Upon a Time In...
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#15 - 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.

Directors: Laura McCreary
Writer: Cindy Fang
Know Your Role
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#16 - 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.

Directors: Nahnatchka Khan
Chest to Chest
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#17 - 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.

Directors: Jeff Chiang
False Ceilings
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#18 - False Ceilings

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2023

Florida, 2000: With his Hollywood prospects on the upswing, Dwayne makes good on a long-standing promise to his family. As the Johnsons reflect on how far they've come, Dwayne can't help wondering if there's something bigger for him on the horizon.

Directors: Numa Perrier
Writer: Erik Durbin
Good vs Great
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#19 - Good vs Great

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2021

Miami, 1990s: After a devastating injury his freshman year, Dwayne strives to get his college football career back on track. As he fights for playing time, he wonders if big dreams and hard work are enough to get him to the NFL.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Erica Oyama
On the Road Again
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#20 - 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.

Directors: Daina Reid
Forward, Together
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#21 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
Check Your Head
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#22 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
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#23 - 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.

Directors: Daina Reid
Writer: Erik Durbin
My Day with Andre
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#24 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Johnson & Hopkins
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#25 - Johnson & Hopkins

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2021

Miami, 1991: When Dwayne gets an on-campus job at the University of Miami, he goes on an epic adventure with his new work partner, Hopkins. Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Erik Durbin