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The Best Episodes of Young Rock

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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 and youth that shaped him into the man he is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Young Rock Season 2 Episode 8 - Corpus Christi
    8.6/10(988 votes)

    #1 - Corpus Christi

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
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  2. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 11 - You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
    8.4/10(828 votes)

    #2 - You Gotta Get Down to Get Up

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
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  3. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 10 - Good vs. Great
    8.2/10(3001 votes)

    #3 - Good vs. Great

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
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  4. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 5 - What Business?
    8.2/10(905 votes)

    #4 - What Business?

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
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  5. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 8 - Going Heavy
    8.2/10(356 votes)

    #5 - Going Heavy

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 11 - Election Day
    8.1/10(3452 votes)

    #6 - Election Day

    S1:E11

    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:Unknown
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  7. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 2 - Seven Bucks
    8.1/10(1328 votes)

    #7 - Seven Bucks

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
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  8. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 5 - Five Days
    8.1/10(538 votes)

    #8 - Five Days

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
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  9. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 12 - Let the People Decide
    8.0/10(693 votes)

    #9 - Let the People Decide

    S2:E12

    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:Unknown
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  10. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 6 - My Day with Andre
    7.9/10(3072 votes)

    #10 - My Day with Andre

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
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  11. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 2 - Rocky Sucks
    7.9/10(576 votes)

    #11 - Rocky Sucks

    S3:E2

    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:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 13 - False Ceilings
    7.9/10(435 votes)

    #12 - False Ceilings

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown
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  13. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 7 - Johnson & Hopkins
    7.8/10(2019 votes)

    #13 - Johnson & Hopkins

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
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  14. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 3 - In Your Blood
    7.8/10(696 votes)

    #14 - In Your Blood

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
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  15. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 9 - Backyard Brawl-B-Q
    7.8/10(355 votes)

    #15 - Backyard Brawl-B-Q

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
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  16. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Dark
    7.7/10(630 votes)

    #16 - In the Dark

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
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  17. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 6 - Kiss and Release
    7.7/10(652 votes)

    #17 - Kiss and Release

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
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  18. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 7 - An Understanding
    7.7/10(808 votes)

    #18 - An Understanding

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown
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  19. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 10 - Rocky's Code
    7.7/10(340 votes)

    #19 - Rocky's Code

    S2:E10

    Nashville, 1987: Rocky takes a promising new wrestling job but is faced with a difficult decision. Ata spends a night out with Miss Elizabeth. Teenage Dwayne starts to worry about

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 4 - Night of the Chi-Chi's
    7.7/10(306 votes)

    #20 - Night of the Chi-Chi's

    S3:E4

    Bethlehem, 1988: Teenage Dwayne is locked in a restaurant overnight with his father when Rocky agrees to deep clean the space. In 2033, Dwayne feels nostalgia for a vintage arcade game.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 11 - Know Your Role
    7.7/10(384 votes)

    #21 - Know Your Role

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown
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  22. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 12 - Chest to Chest
    7.7/10(255 votes)

    #22 - Chest to Chest

    S3:E12

    Hawaii, 1986: the rival promotions come together for a Peter Maivia tribute show but are soon at odds over how to best celebrate Dwayne's grandfather. Dwayne pitches the event into chaos after a shocking run-in with Lars Anderson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 4 - Check Your Head
    7.6/10(1774 votes)

    #23 - Check Your Head

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
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  24. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 1 - The People Need You
    7.6/10(460 votes)

    #24 - The People Need You

    S3:E1

    After losing the 2032 election, Dwayne Johnson is ready to withdraw from political life for good when he gets an unexpected call. In 1985, Rocky learns there are consequences to crossing Vince. In 1997, Dwayne finds fans hate him even when he’s a winner.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 5 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
    7.5/10(1674 votes)

    #25 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Corpus Christi" is the best rated episode of "Young Rock". It scored 8.6/10 based on 988 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/3/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "You Gotta Get Down to Get Up".