Roc
Overview
Roc is a comedy-drama series that aired on Fox from August 1991 until May 1994. The show features Charles S. Dutton in the role of Roc Emerson, a garbage collector from Baltimore, alongside Ella Joyce, who plays his wife, Eleanor.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
After a long day of picking up garbage, Roc Emerson eagerly anticipates unwinding at home with his family. However, he quickly finds himself in a heat...
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2
Son of Another Gun
As Roc and Joey enjoy a baseball game, their father pays a visit to Franke, an old friend in a local hospital who is nearing the end of his life. Stru...
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3
Let's Tryst Again
Roc finds himself in a bind while planning a special date night for Eleanor.
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4
For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow
Roc discovers that Leon, a longtime garbage collector, is being pushed into retirement and feels compelled to offer him some support. Believing that L...
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5
Musician, Heal Thyself
Struggling with unpaid gambling debts, out-of-work trumpet player Joey turns to his older brother for a thousand-dollar loan. Roc, however, declines t...
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6
Hearts and Diamonds
When one of Eleanor's patients presents her with flowers and a diamond necklace, Roc becomes envious. He reluctantly decides to allow the man to propo...
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7
Can't Help Loving That Man
When Andrew reconnects with his younger brother Russell, the Emerson family is thrown into disarray after Russell reveals his intention to marry his w...
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8
How to Succeed at Garbage
Roc receives a promotion to Crew Supervisor, marking a significant advancement in his journey toward an executive role. While Eleanor eagerly anticipa...
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9
He's Gotta Have It
Nurse Eleanor decides to host her colleague Nadine Randall for dinner, setting the stage for a tumultuous connection with Eleanor's jobless brother-in...
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10
Requiem for a Garbage Man
Roc eagerly anticipates a gathering with some of his former army comrades, while Andrew is excited about attending a Sixties-themed party at the commu...
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11
A Home, a Loan
Convinced that the Emersons require more space, Joey proposes they check out a bank auction featuring homes with defaulted mortgages, offering them at...
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12
Rock-A-Bye Baby (1)
Following a delivery of twin babies at the hospital, nurse Eleanor feels compelled to bring up the topic of starting a family with her husband, Roc. F...
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13
Rock-A-Bye Baby (2)
Following the awkward experience of providing a sperm sample to Dr. Martin, Roc discovers that although his sperm count is normal, they aren’t movin...
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14
Daddy's Girl
Roc and Joey are taken aback when their elderly father, Andrew, encounters a stunning young woman named Celia Miller at the local tavern. To their sur...
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15
What's Up, Roc
Roc and Eleanor get ready for a trip to Washington D.C. to attend Eleanor's cousin's wedding. Just before they leave, Eleanor's mother, Margaret Carte...
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16
No Notes Is Good Notes
Reverend Hill proposes that Joey Emerson, a jobless musician, teach trumpet to some of the kids in the congregation. Roc quickly volunteers his laid-b...
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18
Roc Strikes Out
Roc initially believes that the union's strike against the city will be brief. However, as the strike stretches into its third week and he runs out of...
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19
The Hand That Rocs the Cradle
Joey, Andrew, and Roc extend a meal to a homeless woman named Linda, who unexpectedly goes into labor right in their kitchen. Her husband, Donald, con...
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20
A Piece of the Roc
Roc feels a sense of pride when Mr. Samuels selects him to mentor a new sanitation trainee. His excitement turns to concern when he realizes that the ...
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22
The Lady Killer
Following a night of fulfilling intimacy, retired railroad porter Andrew Emerson is struck by the grim reality of finding the woman beside him lifeles...
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23
Rock According to Roc
After Joey Emerson strikes it big with a substantial bet on a horse race, his bookmaker, Mickey, finds himself unable to settle the debt in cash. Inst...
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24
All That Jazz
After hot-headed trumpet player Kenny Davis decides to leave the renowned Les McCann Band, bandmate Billy Miller suggests his friend Joey Emerson try ...
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25
The Roc That Dreams Are Made Of
After Eleanor jolts awake in terror from a nightmare, her family rallies to comfort her by sharing their own fears. Joey reveals his anxiety about los...
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Roc Throws Joey Out
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2
Car Wars
After Joey gets the chance to drive his friend’s high-end car, Elanor urges Roc to take out some of their savings from the bank, so they can purchas...
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3
Roc's Secret Past
Eleanor decides to demonstrate her trust in their marriage by inviting Roc's ex-girlfriend, Janet, for dinner. During the evening, Janet discloses tha...
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4
Roc Works for Joey
Joey brings Roc on board to paint his friend’s upscale condo, but only if Roc lets him take charge and be “the Boss.” However, Roc gets mistaken...
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5
Andrew Dates Matty
Eleanor seeks a promotion at the hospital and enlists Andrew's help to charm the head nurse, Matty. However, Andrew describes his date with Matty as o...
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6
Choosing Your Friends
Joey manages to persuade two renowned jazz musicians to join him for a performance, much to his delight. Meanwhile, Eleanor becomes concerned about Ro...
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7
The Artificial Insemination Story
After learning about his low sperm count, Roc turns to Joey, asking him to consider donating his sperm. Although Roc is uncomfortable with the idea of...
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8
Joey Messes Up
After discovering that his new girlfriend recently ended her fling with Miles Taylor, the pianist in his jazz band, Joey seeks to shield her from Mile...
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9
1992 Presidential Election
As the election night approaches, Eleanor, Andrew, and Matty make a last-ditch effort to persuade Roc and Joey to vote before the polls shut down. Eac...
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10
Roc and the Actor
Ruben Stiles, a well-known actor, decides to use Roc as inspiration for a character in his latest film. He quickly masters Roc's voice and mannerisms,...
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11
The Car Accident from Heaven
After Joey narrowly avoids a serious injury in a car crash, Andrew begins to sense his own impending demise and purchases burial plots for himself and...
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12
The Poker Game
After Roc loses seven hundred dollars in a poker game, he adamantly declines Joey's offer to cover his debt. Eventually, Roc gives in and takes the mo...
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13
Joey's First Fan
Joey enthusiastically supports his talented student, Devon Brown, until he discovers that Devon is mixed up with Andre Thompson, the neighborhood drug...
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14
Dear Landlord
When their landlord decides to sell all his rental properties, Roc and Eleanor take a leap of faith and invest their entire life savings to buy them. ...
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15
The Second Time Around
As the Emersons prepare to celebrate their wedding vow renewal, Eleanor becomes frustrated upon discovering that Roc is giving her brother David tips ...
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17
Million Dollar Brother
Roc receives a partnership proposal from a wealthy white entrepreneur for a waste management venture. As he delves deeper, he discovers that this busi...
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18
The Parent Thing
While Roc is teaching boxing to his friend's son, the young boy reveals that his dad is pushing him into the sport, even though his true passion lies ...
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19
Joey in Love
Joey has fallen for a talented singer in a nearby band but selfishly demands that she leave the group when they sign on for a six-month tour in Europe...
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24
To Love and Die on Emerson Street (1)
After returning from their singing tour across Europe, one of the members of "The Downtown Divas" reaches out to Roc for assistance in stopping a loca...
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25
To Love and Die on Emerson Street (2)
Following his arrest for the shooting of a local drug dealer named Andre, Detective Rush pressures Roc for a confession. Maintaining his innocence, Ro...
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1
Sheila in the House
After being sentenced to prison for trying to kill a local drug dealer, Calvin turns to Roc and asks him to look after his 11-year-old daughter, Sheil...
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2
The Garbageman's Apprentice
Roc's eccentric neighbor George lands a job with the Sanitation Department, and Roc finds himself tasked with training the bothersome man to become a ...
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3
The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Eleanor's baby shower clashes with Roc's regular poker night, causing the couple to fret that their upcoming arrival might disrupt their fun and roman...
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4
Joey the Bartender
Charlaine brings Joey on board as a bartender at her restaurant, but he soon shows his reckless side by turning the place into a makeshift gambling de...
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5
Crime and Punishment
Sheila arrives home two hours late, causing concern for the family. When she finally comes back and explains that she lost track of time while watchin...
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6
Labor Intensive
Once Roc understands how crucial prenatal care is for their baby's well-being, he goes overboard in spoiling Eleanor with nutritious meals, exercise r...
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8
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Eleanor teaches Sheila how to stand up for herself against the disrespectful comments from a boy at school. At the same time, Andrew invites Joey to b...
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9
The Graduate
Roc aspires to land a management position at the Sanitation Department, but there's one hurdle: he doesn't have a high school diploma. Discovering tha...
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10
Final Analysis
Joey seeks help for his gambling addiction from a therapist, who points the finger at Roc as the source of his troubles. At the same time, Eleanor ste...
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11
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
With Sheila's twelfth birthday approaching, Roc can't help but question her reluctance to see her father, Calvin, who's incarcerated. At the same time...
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13
Shove It up Your Asprin
Faced with a staggering hospital bill after the birth of his child and Sheila's broken arm, Roc becomes incensed and organizes a protest against the h...
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14
Terence Got His Gun
Roc and Eleanor are furious upon discovering that Sheila's new buddy, Terence, brings a handgun to school for protection against local gangsters. At t...
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15
Citizen Roc (1)
Feeling exasperated by the presence of gang members and drug dealers in his community, Roc decides to run for political office, hoping to make a diffe...
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16
Citizen Roc (2)
A supporter of Roc's rival might have connections to Andrew, leading Roc's diverse band of backers to pay him a visit. (Part 2 of 2)
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17
No Place Like a Home
After the new baby joins the Emerson family, Andrew begins to feel like a liability and decides to relocate to a nearby senior living facility. In the...
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19
The Last Temptation of Roc
During a convention in Miami, Roc finds himself drawn to a childhood friend, now a stunning woman. They spend a delightful day exploring popular sight...
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20
Brothers
Andrew's sibling pays a visit, stirring up old memories and dynamics. Meanwhile, Joey and Roc find themselves in a tense encounter with a drug dealer,...
