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Roc

1991 – 1994Show3 seasons72 episodes

ComedyDrama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Roc is an American comedy-drama television series which ran on Fox from August 1991 to May 1994. The series stars Charles S. Dutton as Baltimore garbage collector Roc Emerson and Ella Joyce as his wife Eleanor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Roc episodes

3 seasons · 72 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Son of Another Gun, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Let's Tryst Again, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 Musician, Heal Thyself, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Hearts and Diamonds, 6.6
  7. S1 E7 How to Succeed at Garbage, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Can't Help Loving That Man, 8.2
  9. S1 E9 He's Gotta Have It, 8.5
  10. S1 E10 Requiem for a Garbage Man, 7.6
  11. S1 E11 A Home, a Loan, 8.1
  12. S1 E12 Rock-A-Bye Baby: Part 1, 8.4
  13. S1 E13 Rock-A-Bye Baby: Part 2, 8.0
  14. S1 E14 Daddy's Girl, 8.4
  15. S1 E15 What's Up, Roc?, 8.0
  16. S1 E16 No Notes Is Good Notes, 8.2
  17. S1 E17 The Stan Who Came to Dinner, 7.8
  18. S1 E18 The Hand That Rocs the Cradle, 8.4
  19. S1 E19 Roc Strikes Out, 8.1
  20. S1 E20 A Piece of the Roc, 9.0
  21. S1 E21 The Lady Killer, 8.6
  22. S1 E22 Nightmare on Emerson Street, 9.1
  23. S1 E23 All That Jazz, 8.8
  24. S1 E24 Rock According to Roc, 8.8
  25. S1 E25 The Roc That Dreams Are Made Of, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 Roc Throws Joey Out, 9.0
  2. S2 E2 Car Wars, 8.0
  3. S2 E3 Roc's Secret Past, 8.8
  4. S2 E4 Roc Works for Joey, 8.4
  5. S2 E5 Andrew Dates Matty, 8.5
  6. S2 E6 Choosing Your Friends, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 The Artificial Insemination Story, 8.6
  8. S2 E8 Joey Messes Up, 7.9
  9. S2 E9 1992 Presidential Election, 8.8
  10. S2 E10 Roc and the Actor, 8.3
  11. S2 E11 The Car Accident from Heaven, 9.3
  12. S2 E12 The Poker Game, 8.6
  13. S2 E13 Joey's First Fan, 8.4
  14. S2 E14 Dear Landlord, 7.4
  15. S2 E15 Second Time Around, 7.4
  16. S2 E16 Up in the Attic, 8.8
  17. S2 E17 The Millionaire Brother, 8.2
  18. S2 E18 The Parent Thing, 8.9
  19. S2 E19 Joey in Love, 8.3
  20. S2 E20 Ebony and Ivory, 8.7
  21. S2 E21 You Don't Send Me No Flowers, 8.4
  22. S2 E22 The Love Bug Bites Back, 7.4
  23. S2 E23 Time to Move On, 8.6
  24. S2 E24 To Love and Die on Emerson Street: Part 1, 9.1
  25. S2 E25 To Love and Die on Emerson Street: Part 2, 9.0
  1. S3 E1 Sheila in the House, 6.3
  2. S3 E2 Garbage Man's Apprentice, 7.2
  3. S3 E3 The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle, 8.4
  4. S3 E4 Joey the Bartender, 8.8
  5. S3 E5 Crime and Punishment, 7.8
  6. S3 E6 Labor Intensive, 7.9
  7. S3 E7 Unforgiven, 8.4
  8. S3 E8 R.E.S.P.E.C.T., 8.2
  9. S3 E9 The Graduate, 7.2
  10. S3 E10 Final Analysis, 8.0
  11. S3 E11 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father, 8.1
  12. S3 E12 God Bless the Child, 8.9
  13. S3 E13 Shove It Up Your Asprin, 7.8
  14. S3 E14 Terence Got His Gun, 9.3
  15. S3 E15 Citizen Roc: Part 1, 9.0
  16. S3 E16 Citizen Roc: Part 2, 9.0
  17. S3 E17 No Place Like Home, 8.2
  18. S3 E18 The Concert, 9.2
  19. S3 E19 The Last Temptation of Roc, 8.9
  20. S3 E20 Brothers, 8.6
  21. S3 E21 Emerson vs. Emerson, 8.4
  22. S3 E22 You Shouldn't Have to Lie, 9.4

Cast

24 of 105 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stan Lathan, Jeff Melman, Stan Daniels
Written by
Alison Taylor, Rob Bragin, Jeffrey Duteil

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Facts

August 25, 1991 · May 10, 1994 · Ended

First aired
August 25, 1991
Last aired
May 10, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 72 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Roc?"

Questions about Roc

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roc?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Roc from Apple TV Store.

Is Roc worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Roc okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Roc?

36 h

About 36 hours: 72 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1994.

Will Roc make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Roc plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.