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The Worst Episodes of Roc

Every episode of Roc ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Roc!

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...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:FOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Sheila in the House" is the worst rated episode of "Roc". It scored 5.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/31/1993. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hearts and Diamonds".

  • Sheila in the House
    5.7/1015 votes
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    #1 - Sheila in the House

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hearts and Diamonds
    6.2/1021 votes
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    #2 - Hearts and Diamonds

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/1991

    Jealous when one of Eleanor's patients gives her flowers and a diamond necklace, Roc agrees to let him propose to test Eleanor's love. She is furious that he could think she would leave him for a wealthy man. They reaffirm their love, and Roc promises to get Eleanor nice things ""someday.""

    Director: Jeff Melman

    Writer: N/A

  • The Graduate
    6.3/1012 votes
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    #3 - The Graduate

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/1993

    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: N/A

  • The Love Bug Bites Back
    6.6/1012 votes
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    #4 - The Love Bug Bites Back

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/1993

    Roc and Eleanor invite their homeless friend, Linda, to the house for dinner and she immediately develops a mutual attraction with their neighbor, ""Crazy"" George. Roc and Eleanor help George and Linda to overcome their shyness and arrange for them to meet again. They are pleased they could help two lonely people meet each other.

    Director: Stan Lathan

    Writer: N/A

  • The Second Time Around
    6.7/1012 votes
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    #5 - The Second Time Around

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/1993

    On the day that the Emersons are to renew their wedding vows, Eleanor gets upset when she learns that Roc is coaching her brother David on how to be more sexually aggressive. Meanwhile, Joey brings two dates to the wedding and attempts to let neither know that the other exists.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Garbageman's Apprentice
    6.7/1015 votes
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    #6 - The Garbageman's Apprentice

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let's Tryst Again
    6.9/1017 votes
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    #7 - Let's Tryst Again

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/1991

    Roc encounters trouble when he arranges a romantic evening with Eleanor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Musician, Heal Thyself
    6.9/1017 votes
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    #8 - Musician, Heal Thyself

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/1991

    When unemployed trumpet player Joey can't pay his gambling debts, he begs his older brother for a thousand-dollar loan. Roc refuses to come to the rescue, even though Joey promises to change. As a test, Roc gets Joey a legitimate job with the sanitation department, and promises to pay the debt if Joey can keep the job for two weeks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jeffrey Duteil

  • Dear Landlord
    6.9/1012 votes
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    #9 - Dear Landlord

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 12/20/1992

    When the Emerson's landlord wants to sell all of his rental properties, Roc and Eleanor invest their life savings to become the new landlords. Roc allows Joey to move back in with them if he'll work as Roc's new superintendent. Roc and Joey promise to forget their past disagreements.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Requiem for a Garbage Man
    7.0/1010 votes
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    #10 - Requiem for a Garbage Man

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/1991

    While Roc looks forward to a reunion with several of his old army buddies, Andrew aims to enjoy a Sixties party at the community center. As Andrew unpacks his clothes from the 1960's and reminisces about the civil rights movement, Roc recalls the good old days with his friends in the army.

    Director: Jeff Melman

    Writer: Rob Bragin

  • A Home, a Loan
    7.0/1010 votes
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    #11 - A Home, a Loan

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/10/1991

    Arguing the Emersons need a larger home, Joey suggests that they attend a bank auction that is selling homes with defaulted mortgages at bargain prices.

    Director: Stan Daniels

    Writer: Jeffrey Duteil

  • Crime and Punishment
    7.0/108 votes
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    #12 - Crime and Punishment

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: Alison Taylor

  • Final Analysis
    7.0/109 votes
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    #13 - Final Analysis

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joey Messes Up
    7.1/1011 votes
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    #14 - Joey Messes Up

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/18/1992

    When Joey learns that his new girlfriend just ended her affair with Miles Taylor, the piano player in his jazz band, he tries to prevent the jealous pianist from learning the truth by convincing his brother, Roc, to pose as her new lover. Miles confronts Roc, suspecting that Joey is lying to him. When Roc confessess the truth, Miles vents his anger at Joey and quits the band along with Curtis, the bass player.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shove It up Your Asprin
    7.2/1010 votes
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    #15 - Shove It up Your Asprin

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 12/7/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow
    7.3/1017 votes
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    #16 - For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/1991

    When Roc learns that Leon, a veteran garbage collector, is being forced to retire, Roc tries to comfort the old man. Thinking years of being alone and unappreciated have made Leon bitter, Roc decides to give Leon a retirement party to show how many friends he really has. Roc's father is hurt by the idea. He spent 35 years as a train porter, and no one ever have him a party.

    Director: Stan Daniels

    Writer: David Ankrum

  • The Hand That Rocs the Cradle
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #17 - The Hand That Rocs the Cradle

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/9/1992

    When Joey, Andrew and Roc offer a meal to a pregnant homeless woman, Linda, who suddenly goes into labor in the middle of their kitchen. Linda's husband, Donald, confides in Roc, worrying that as a homeless man he can't care for his family. But Donald's fears are groundless, the baby is stillborn. Donald comforts his wife and promises to find work and shelter. Roc is so moved my their courage that he vows to show more concern for people who are less fortunate.

    Director: Stan Lathan

    Writer: N/A

  • Labor Intensive
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #18 - Labor Intensive

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #19 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/1993

    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: N/A

  • The Stan Who Came to Dinner
    7.4/1011 votes
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    #20 - The Stan Who Came to Dinner

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/18/1992

    Roc 's boss Stan had a brief sexual encounter with a woman at a sanitation convention. Now Stan's wife Connie has thrown him out of the house. Roc gives Stan some honest advice and invites him home for dinner. But over the next few weeks, Stan asks Roc for too much emotional support and imposes on the Emersons for a place to sleep.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Place Like a Home
    7.4/108 votes
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    #21 - No Place Like a Home

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1994

    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: N/A

  • Son of Another Gun
    7.5/1020 votes
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    #22 - Son of Another Gun

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/1991

    While Roc and Joey attend a baseball game, their father, visits Franke, an old friend who is dying at a local hospital, To ease his guilt, Frankie confesses that he once had sex with Andrew's wife and may have fathered one of Andrew's sons. Outraged and furious, Andrew demands to know which son, but Frankie dies before he can reveal the truth.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Can't Help Loving That Man
    7.5/1014 votes
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    #23 - Can't Help Loving That Man

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/1991

    Andrew's reunion with his younger brother Russell throws the Emerson household into chaos when Russell announces that he plans to marry his gay Caucasian lover. Andrew, Roc, and Joey are overwhelmed by the sudden change in the man they thought they knew; Eleanor complicates things further by offering to hold Russell's wedding at the Emerson house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock-A-Bye Baby (2)
    7.5/1010 votes
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    #24 - Rock-A-Bye Baby (2)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/1991

    After suffering the embarrassment of submitting a sperm sample to Dr. Martin, Roc learns that while his sperm count is healthy, they aren't ""swimming properly."" Dr. Martin recommends medication and weekly tests to rejuvenate the sperm. Roc is angry at himself, feeling he is a disappointment to Eleanor. (Part 2 of 2)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joey in Love
    7.5/109 votes
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    #25 - Joey in Love

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/1993

    Joey is in love with an attractive singer in a local musical group, but selfishly insists that she quit the group when they're contracted for a six-month European tour. Roc explains to Joey that if he and Kim truly love each other, a temporary separation will only make their commitment stronger. In a rare unselfish act, Joey insists that Kim not disappoint her friends and supporters by quitting the group.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A