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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 Worst Episode
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    Young Rock Season 1 Episode 3 - Forward, Together
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Forward, Together

    S1:E3

    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

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  2. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 2 - On the Road Again
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - On the Road Again

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang

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  3. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 5 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 1 - Working the Gimmick
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Working the Gimmick

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang

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  5. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 4 - Check Your Head
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 7 - World Pacific Wrestling
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - World Pacific Wrestling

    S3:E7

    Hawaii, 1985: Ata and Rocky try to outmatch Lia's promotion with a stable of new big-name wrestlers. Left behind at the after-school program, Dewey falls in with a crowd of latchkey kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 9 - It All Goes Back to Childhood
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - It All Goes Back to Childhood

    S3:E9

    Hawaii, 1986: Rocky travels overseas to visit Andre the Giant on the set of The Princess Bride. Dewey's sudden growth spurt leads to trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 10 - Once Upon a Time In...
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Once Upon a Time In...

    S3:E10

    Pat Patterson finds love in Boston, Andre the Giant meets his destiny in Paris and Peter Maivia teaches Sean Connery how to fight in Dwayne's tales of their younger years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 12 - Chest to Chest
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 8 - Going Heavy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 11 - Know Your Role
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Young Rock Season 3 Episode 13 - False Ceilings
    8.5/10(2 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 6 - My Day with Andre
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 7 - Johnson & Hopkins
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 8 - My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 9 - A Lady Named Star Search
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - A Lady Named Star Search

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 10 - Good vs. Great
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Rock Season 1 Episode 11 - Election Day
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 1 - Unprecedented Fatherhood
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Unprecedented Fatherhood

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 2 - Seven Bucks
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 3 - In Your Blood
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Dark
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 5 - What Business?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 6 - Kiss and Release
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Young Rock Season 2 Episode 7 - An Understanding
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Forward, Together" is the worst rated episode of "Young Rock". It scored 6.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Walker and written by Jen D'Angelo, it aired on 3/2/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "On the Road Again".