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The Worst Episodes of Roc

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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 Worst Episode
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    Roc Season 3 Episode 4 - Joey the Bartender
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    #1 - 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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  2. Roc Season 3 Episode 5 - Crime and Punishment
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    #2 - 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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  3. Roc Season 3 Episode 7 - Unforgiven
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    #3 - 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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  4. Roc Season 3 Episode 17 - No Place Like a Home
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    #4 - 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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  5. Roc Season 3 Episode 20 - Brothers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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

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

    #7 - 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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  8. Roc Season 1 Episode 6 - Hearts and Diamonds
    6.4/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Hearts and Diamonds

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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  9. Roc Season 1 Episode 5 - Musician, Heal Thyself
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Musician, Heal Thyself

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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

    #10 - 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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  11. Roc Season 2 Episode 15 - The Second Time Around
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #11 - The Second Time Around

    S2:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Roc Season 2 Episode 22 - The Love Bug Bites Back
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #12 - The Love Bug Bites Back

    S2:E22

    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:Unknown

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  13. Roc Season 1 Episode 3 - Let's Tryst Again
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Let's Tryst Again

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Roc Season 2 Episode 14 - Dear Landlord
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Dear Landlord

    S2:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #15 - 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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  16. Roc Season 1 Episode 10 - Requiem for a Garbage Man
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Requiem for a Garbage Man

    S1:E10

    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

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  17. Roc Season 1 Episode 4 - For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #17 - For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow

    S1:E4

    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

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  18. Roc Season 2 Episode 8 - Joey Messes Up
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Joey Messes Up

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #19 - 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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  20. Roc Season 1 Episode 7 - Can't Help Loving That Man
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Can't Help Loving That Man

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #22 - 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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  23. Roc Season 1 Episode 11 - A Home, a Loan
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #23 - A Home, a Loan

    S1:E11

    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

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  24. Roc Season 1 Episode 17 - The Stan Who Came to Dinner
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - The Stan Who Came to Dinner

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Roc Season 1 Episode 2 - Son of Another Gun
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Son of Another Gun

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Joey the Bartender" is the worst rated episode of "Roc". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/1993. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Crime and Punishment".