9.2/103,433 votesLoading...#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.
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9.1/10968 votesLoading...#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
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9.0/102,984 votesLoading...#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.
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8.9/101,312 votesLoading...#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.
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8.9/10808 votesLoading...#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.
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8.8/103,047 votesLoading...#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.
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8.8/10888 votesLoading...#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.
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8.6/10521 votesLoading...#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
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8.5/101,999 votesLoading...#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.
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8.5/10338 votesLoading...#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.
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8.4/10677 votesLoading...#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.
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8.4/10558 votesLoading...#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.
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8.4/10416 votesLoading...#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
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8.3/101,751 votesLoading...#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.
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8.2/101,651 votesLoading...#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.
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8.2/101,381 votesLoading...#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.
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8.2/10678 votesLoading...#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.
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8.2/10792 votesLoading...#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.
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8.1/10635 votesLoading...#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.
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8.0/10611 votesLoading...#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.
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8.0/10367 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/101,554 votesLoading...#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
7.9/101,489 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/10712 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/10336 votesLoading...#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.
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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
Best Episodes 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".