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The Best Episodes of Roc Season 3

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Roc is an American comedy-drama television series which ran on Fox from August 1991 to May 1994. The series stars Charles S. Dutton as Baltimore garbage collector Roc Emerson and Ella Joyce as his wife

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Roc Season 3 Episode 1 - Sheila in the House
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Sheila in the House

    S3:E1

    After being sentenced to prison for the attempted murder of a local drug dealer, Calvin asks Roc to take care of his 11 year old daughte, Sheila. Roc agrees to assume custody of Sheila as a favor to Calvin, whom he admires for his courage and sacrifice in wounding a powerful drug dealer. Roc learns that Sheila is angry with her father for leaving her homeless. Roc explains to Sheila that Calvin believes he was protecting her and the other neighborhood children by committing the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Roc Season 3 Episode 2 - The Garbageman's Apprentice
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - The Garbageman's Apprentice

    S3:E2

    When Roc's crazy neighbor George is hired by the Sanitation Department, Roc is assigned to teach the annoying man how to be a garbage collector. Meanwhile, Joey persuades the Emersons' foster daughter Sheila to use the computer's mathematical probability program to determine the winning horses at the racetrack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Roc Season 3 Episode 3 - The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle

    S3:E3

    When Eleanor's baby party interferes with Roc's weekly poker game, the expectant couple worry that the baby may interfere in their fun and romance. Then Roc loses the money for Eleanor's anniversary gift in a game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Roc Season 3 Episode 4 - Joey the Bartender
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Joey the Bartender

    S3:E4

    Charlaine hires Joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Roc Season 3 Episode 5 - Crime and Punishment
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Crime and Punishment

    S3:E5

    When Sheila is out two hours past her curfew, the family worries; and when she shows up, saying she lost track of time at the movies, Roc and Joey have to punish her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alison Taylor

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  6. Roc Season 3 Episode 6 - Labor Intensive
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Labor Intensive

    S3:E6

    When Roc finally realizes the importance of prenatal care for the health of their baby, he obsessively pampers Eleanor with food, exercise and music. Meanwhile, Joey and Andrew meet Al Fontaine, a dishonest acquaintance who enjoys gambling on silly stunts and party games. Joey tries to win back a large wager that he lost to Al in the past but is unsuccessful.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Roc Season 3 Episode 7 - Unforgiven
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Unforgiven

    S3:E7

    When Andrew's goddaughter Nina comes to town, Andrew warns Joey to stay away from her. Joey agrees. Nina takes a shine to Joey, and has him show her the sights of the city. Then Nina seduces Joey back at her hotel room, and Joey naturally gives in despite his better judgement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Roc Season 3 Episode 8 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #8 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    S3:E8

    Eleanor instructs Sheila on how to defend her dignity against sexist remarks made by a rude boy at school. Meanwhile, Andrew asks Joey to take his senior citizens group to the horse racing track. When Joey addresses the seniors about betting on horses, they criticize him for gambling instead of working at a job.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Alison Taylor

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  9. Roc Season 3 Episode 9 - The Graduate
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #9 - The Graduate

    S3:E9

    Roc wants a management job with the Sanitation Department, but he's lacking one qualification, a high school diploma. When he learns that he can get his diploma by achieving a good grade on the GED Test, Roc prepares for the examination with the help of his family.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Roc Season 3 Episode 10 - Final Analysis
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Final Analysis

    S3:E10

    The therapist that Joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses Roc of being the problem. Meanwhile, Eleanor takes care of their crazy neighbor, George, when his guardian leaves town for a week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Roc Season 3 Episode 11 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #11 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

    S3:E11

    As Sheila is about to celebrate her twelfth birthday, Roc wonders why she refuses to visit her father, Calvin, in prison. Meanwhile, the Emerson's doctor offers to reveal the sex of their baby, which is due to be born at any time. Eleanor insists that she wants to be surprised during the birth, but Roc is impatient to know what kinds of baby clothes and toys he should scavenge from his garbage route.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Roc Season 3 Episode 12 - God Bless the Child
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #12 - God Bless the Child

    S3:E12

    When Roc and Eleanor bring their new baby home from the hospital, Eleanor's mother, Margaret, immediately accuses Roc of raising the child incorrectly. Meanwhile, Joey arrives home wearing an expensive new suit. After confessing that he won a large amount of money by gambling, Roc accuses Joey of ignoring his promise not to gamble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Roc Season 3 Episode 13 - Shove It up Your Asprin
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Shove It up Your Asprin

    S3:E13

    When Roc is burdened with an excessive hospital bill for the birth of his baby and Sheila's fractured arm, he leads an angry protest against the hospital's pricing policy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Roc Season 3 Episode 14 - Terence Got His Gun
    9.3/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Terence Got His Gun

    S3:E14

    Roc and Eleanor are outraged when they learn that Sheila's new friend, Terence, carries a handgun to school to defend himself against the violent gang members. Meanwhile, Joey organizes his musician friends to fund their own music school to educate and occupy the neighborhood children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Roc Season 3 Episode 15 - Citizen Roc (1)
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Citizen Roc (1)

    S3:E15

    Frustrated by the gang members and drug dealers in his neighborhood, Roc campaigns for political office to try and reduce the crime rate. (Part 1 of 2)

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Roc Season 3 Episode 16 - Citizen Roc (2)
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Citizen Roc (2)

    S3:E16

    A contributor to Roc's opponent may be linked to Andrew, who gets a visit from Roc's varied group of supporters. (Part 2 of 2)

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Roc Season 3 Episode 17 - No Place Like a Home
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - No Place Like a Home

    S3:E17

    With the arrival of the new baby, Andrew feelis like a burden to the Emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. Joey volunteers to be the baby's guardian in Roc and Eleanor's will, and to prove that he isn't irresponsible, Joey cares for the baby in his apartment while Roc and Eleanor have a romantic evening together.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Roc Season 3 Episode 18 - The Concert
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Concert

    S3:E18

    Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school. Joey's efforts are threatened by a last-minute emergency, so his family lends him money -- while worrying that the funds might really be going to a bookie.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Roc Season 3 Episode 19 - The Last Temptation of Roc
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Last Temptation of Roc

    S3:E19

    While attending a convention in Miami, Roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, who is now a beautiful woman. After sharing an innocent day visiting local tourist attractions, Diane returns with Roc to the hotel lounge and they exchange a passionate kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Roc Season 3 Episode 20 - Brothers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Brothers

    S3:E20

    Andrew's brother visits; Joey and Roc have a run-in with a drug dealer.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Alison Taylor

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  21. Roc Season 3 Episode 21 - Emerson vs. Emerson
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Emerson vs. Emerson

    S3:E21

    Eleanor tries to change Roc's bad habits; Joey seeks a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Roc Season 3 Episode 22 - You Shouldn't Have to Lie
    9.2/10(16 votes)

    #22 - You Shouldn't Have to Lie

    S3:E22

    Roc gets a drug dealer to help a young hood; Eleanor learns that a friend's daughter is HIV-positive.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Richard Dubin

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Sheila in the House" is the best rated episode of "Roc" season 3. It scored 5.9/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/1993. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Garbageman's Apprentice".