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The Best Episodes of Young Rock

Every episode of Young Rock ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Young Rock!

As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Election Day" is the best rated episode of "Young Rock". It scored 9.2/10 based on 3433 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/4/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Corpus Christi".

  • Election Day
    9.2/103,433 votes
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    #1 - Election Day

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/4/2021

    As election day 2032 approaches, Dwayne Johnson reflects on the ups and downs his family endured during his childhood in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Miami, and how the unpredictability of his family's story prepared him for this moment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Corpus Christi
    9.1/10966 votes
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    #2 - Corpus Christi

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2022

    Texas, 1996: Dwayne's first match will be for the WWF. After meeting legends and future legends backstage, he soon discovers there's more to the match than just the moves -- he needs to get a hostile audience to care.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Good vs. Great
    9.0/102,984 votes
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    #3 - Good vs. Great

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seven Bucks
    8.9/101,310 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
    8.9/10807 votes
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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 Dwayne Johnson's conflict with Dr. Julien comes to a head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Day with Andre
    8.8/103,047 votes
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Business?
    8.8/10887 votes
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    #7 - What Business?

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2022

    Tampa, 1995: With his football dreams dashed, Dwayne asks Rocky to train him to become a wrestler; Rocky begrudgingly agrees, but when Dwayne feels he isn't progressing, he secretly turns to outside help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Five Days
    8.6/10520 votes
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Johnson & Hopkins
    8.5/101,999 votes
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    #9 - 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. Meanwhile, Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless. Rocky and Ata notice that something has changed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Going Heavy
    8.5/10337 votes
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let the People Decide
    8.4/10676 votes
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    #11 - Let the People Decide

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/2022

    In 2032, Candidate Dwayne 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. In 1996, Dwayne's rise through the WWF doesn't go as planned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rocky Sucks
    8.4/10557 votes
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • False Ceilings
    8.4/10415 votes
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    #13 - False Ceilings

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2023

    Florida, 2000: with his Hollywood prospects on the upswing, Dwayne makes good on a 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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Check Your Head
    8.3/101,751 votes
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    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Go Breaking My Heart
    8.2/101,651 votes
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    #15 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2021

    Pennsylvania, 1987: Ata's relationship with Dwayne gets tested after Ata makes a heartbreaking discovery about her son. With Rocky on the road, Ata must take matters into her own hands.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
    8.2/101,381 votes
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    #16 - My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021

    Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to his house for dinner, Dwayne panics - he's been lying to her about being rich. Meanwhile, in 2032 Candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Your Blood
    8.2/10676 votes
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    #17 - In Your Blood

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2022

    Hawaii, 1984: As Lia prepares for her trial, she puts Ata in charge of her wrestling promotion and all the problems that come with it; Rocky begins to feel overshadowed by his partner: Dewey goes head-to-head with a new classmate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Understanding
    8.2/10791 votes
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    #18 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kiss and Release
    8.1/10635 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In the Dark
    8.0/10610 votes
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    #20 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Know Your Role
    8.0/10366 votes
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Road Again
    7.9/101,554 votes
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: Daina Reid

    Writer: Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang

  • A Lady Named Star Search
    7.9/101,489 votes
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    #23 - 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. Meanwhile, Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge, and she takes extreme measures to protect the family business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Unprecedented Fatherhood
    7.9/10711 votes
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    #24 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Backyard Brawl-B-Q
    7.9/10335 votes
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A