Rent/BuyRoc (1991)
1991 – 1994 · TV show · 3 seasons · 72 episodes · 30 min
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.
Written byStan Daniels
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Roc is not on a streaming service right now, but it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Created by Stan Daniels. Starring Charles S. Dutton, Ella Joyce, Rocky Carroll and Carl Gordon. Rated 7.5 on IMDb from 2,284 votes.
- Rank in its year
- #29 · of 64 TV shows from 1991
- Rated higher than
- 54% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Comedy)
- IMDb rating
- 7.5/10 · 2,284 votes
Cast
Charles S. DuttonRoc Emerson
Ella JoyceEleanor Emerson
Rocky CarrollJoey Emerson
Carl GordonAndrew Emerson
Alexis FieldsSheila Hendricks
Garrett MorrisWiz
Jamie FoxxCrazy George
Hugh DaneFred
Clifton PowellAndre Thompson
Tone LocRonnie PaxtonEpisodes
Season 322 episodes · 1993 · ★ 8.3Episode guide →
1. Sheila in the House31 August 1993 · 30 min<p>after being sentenced to prison for the attempted murder of a local drug dealer, calvin asks roc to take care of his 11 year old daughter, sheila. roc agrees to assume custody of sheila as a favor to calvin, whom he a…★ 6.32. Garbage Man's Apprentice7 September 1993 · 30 min<p>when rocs crazy neighbor george is hired by the sanitation department, roc is assigned to teach the annoying man how to be a garbage collector. meanwhile, joey persuades the emersons foster daughter sheila to use the …★ 7.23. The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle14 September 1993 · 30 min<p>when eleanors baby party interferes with rocs weekly poker game, the expectant couple worry that the baby may interfere in their fun and romance. then roc loses the money for eleanors anniversary gift in a game.</p>★ 8.44. Joey the Bartender21 September 1993 · 30 min<p>charlaine hires joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.</p>★ 8.85. Crime and Punishment28 September 1993 · 30 min<p>when sheila is out two hours past her curfew, the family worries; and when she shows up, saying she lost track of time at the movies, roc and joey have to punish her.</p>★ 7.86. Labor Intensive5 October 1993 · 30 min<p>when roc finally realizes the importance of prenatal care for the health of their baby, he obsessively pampers eleanor with food, exercise and music. meanwhile, joey and andrew meet al fontaine, a dishonest acquaintan…★ 7.97. Unforgiven12 October 1993 · 30 min<p>when andrews goddaughter nina comes to town, andrew warns joey to stay away from her. joey agrees. nina takes a shine to joey, and has him show her the sights of the city. then nina seduces joey back at her hotel room…★ 8.48. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.19 October 1993 · 30 min<p>eleanor instructs sheila on how to defend her dignity against sexist remarks made by a rude boy at school. meanwhile, andrew asks joey to take his senior citizens group to the horse racing track. when joey addresses t…★ 8.29. The Graduate2 November 1993 · 30 min<p>roc wants a management job with the sanitation department, but hes lacking one qualification, a high school diploma. when he learns that he can get his diploma by achieving a good grade on the ged test, roc prepares f…★ 6.910. Final Analysis9 November 1993 · 30 min<p>the therapist that joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses roc of being the problem. meanwhile, eleanor takes care of their crazy neighbor, george, when his guardian leaves town for a week.</p>★ 7.711. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father16 November 1993 · 30 min<p>as sheila is about to celebrate her twelfth birthday, roc wonders why she refuses to visit her father, calvin, in prison. meanwhile, the emersons doctor offers to reveal the sex of their baby, which is due to be born …★ 7.612. God Bless the Child23 November 1993 · 30 min<p>when roc and eleanor bring their new baby home from the hospital, eleanors mother, margaret, immediately accuses roc of raising the child incorrectly. meanwhile, joey arrives home wearing an expensive new suit. after …★ 8.913. Shove It Up Your Asprin7 December 1993 · 30 min<p>when roc is burdened with an excessive hospital bill for the birth of his baby and sheilas fractured arm, he leads an angry protest against the hospitals pricing policy.</p>★ 7.814. Terence Got His Gun4 January 1994 · 30 min<p>roc and eleanor are outraged when they learn that sheilas new friend, terence, carries a handgun to school to defend himself against the violent gang members. meanwhile, joey organizes his musician friends to fund the…★ 9.315. Citizen Roc: Part 111 January 1994 · 30 min<p>frustrated by the gang members and drug dealers in his neighborhood, roc campaigns for political office to try and reduce the crime rate. (part 1 of 2)</p>★ 9.016. Citizen Roc: Part 218 January 1994 · 30 min<p>a contributor to rocs opponent may be linked to andrew, who gets a visit from rocs varied group of supporters. (part 2 of 2)</p>★ 9.017. No Place Like Home1 February 1994 · 30 min<p>with the arrival of the new baby, andrew feelis like a burden to the emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. joey volunteers to be the babys guardian in roc and eleanors will, and to prove that h…★ 8.218. The Concert8 February 1994 · 30 min<p>joey convinces roc that hes learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school. joeys efforts are threatened by a last minute emergency, so his family lends him money while …★ 9.219. The Last Temptation of Roc15 February 1994 · 30 min<p>while attending a convention in miami, roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, who is now a beautiful woman. after sharing an innocent day visiting local tourist attractions, meanwhile, carolita show…★ 8.920. Brothers5 April 1994 · 30 min<p>andrews gay brother visits and announces he plans to move to paris with his boyfriend. joey and roc have a run in with a drug dealer.</p>★ 8.621. Emerson vs. Emerson3 May 1994 · 30 min<p>eleanor tries to change rocs bad habits; joey seeks a date.</p>★ 8.422. You Shouldn't Have to Lie10 May 1994 · 30 min<p>roc gets andre to help a young hood; eleanor learns that a friends daughter is hiv positive.</p>★ 9.4
