7.8/102,345 votes#1 - Working the Gimmick
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2021
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his surreal life that's helped shape him into the man he is today. From growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the U. This is how the boy became the man.
Director: Nahnatchka Khan
Writer: Jeff Chiang, Nahnatchka Khan
7.9/101,554 votes#2 - 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
7.6/101,610 votes#3 - Forward, Together
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2021
Hawaii, 1982: When wrestlers start dropping out of Lia's Battle Royale, she suspects a rival promoter may be to blame. As Rocky's wrestling career skyrockets, Ata takes a leap of faith to pursue a musical dream.
Director: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
8.3/101,751 votes#4 - 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
8.2/101,651 votes#5 - 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
8.8/103,047 votes#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
8.5/101,999 votes#7 - 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
8.2/101,381 votes#8 - 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
7.9/101,489 votes#9 - 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
9.0/102,984 votes#10 - 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
9.2/103,433 votes#11 - 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
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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Working the Gimmick" is the best rated episode of "Young Rock" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 2345 votes. Directed by Nahnatchka Khan and written by Jeff Chiang, Nahnatchka Khan, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "On the Road Again".