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Season 1 – Roc

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A hard-working man supports his extended family.

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Roc — Season 1

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David Mills Washington Post 06/06/2019
It's a sharp cast, and [Rocky] Carroll seems to be its main fount of comic energy. But the laughs are sparse in this first episode, which was written by Daniels and directed by the estimable James Burrows. Go to Full Review Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune 06/06/2019
Roc is so solid that it rolls along for its half-hour with enough style and substance to make me believe (hope, actually) that this might be a sitcom to take seriously. Go to Full Review Walter Goodman New York Times 06/05/2019
The characters are likably quirky; the performances good. And although the situations are setups, they allow for funny cracks along the way. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 06/06/2019
The greatest thing about this pilot is that in just 22 minutes it makes you feel something very real for Roc and the other Emersons. Go to Full Review Michael Hill Baltimore Sun 06/06/2019
At last, Baltimore has a television series that's almost as good as the city itself. Like Baltimore, it's warm and funny and genuine. Go to Full Review David Hiltbrand People Magazine 06/05/2019
B-
This is a decent kind of sitcom. At the end, you don't feel too guilty about the time you just killed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Roc — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Charles S. Dutton

Roc Emerson

Ella Joyce

Eleanor Emerson

Rocky Carroll

Joey Emerson

Carl Gordon

Andrew Emerson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 25, 1991 Pilot Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) unemployed brother (Rocky Carroll) moves in with the family. With Ella Joyce. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 1, 1991 Son of Another Gun When Andrew (Carl Gordon) learns his late wife had an affair, he forces Roc and Joey (Charles S. Dutton, Rocky Carroll) to get blood tests. Kurt Rambis guest stars. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 8, 1991 Let's Tryst Again Roc (Charles S. Dutton) encounters trouble when he arranges a romantic evening with Eleanor (Ella Joyce). With Carl Gordon. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 15, 1991 For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow Roc (Charles Dutton) throws a surprise party for a retiring fellow garbage man. Guest stars: Dick Miller, Al Sand. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 22, 1991 Musician, Heal Thyself Roc (Charles S. Dutton) gets his brother (Rocky Carroll) a sanitation department job and bets he won't last two weeks. With Carl Gordon. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 6, 1991 Hearts and Diamonds Roc (Charles S. Dutton) experiences self-doubts when a wealthy patient (Samuel L. Jackson) falls in love with Eleanor (Ella Joyce). Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 13, 1991 How to Succeed at Garbage Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) promotion to troubleshooter no longer allows him to be one of the boys. Fred Dane and Michael Fairman guest star. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 20, 1991 Can't Help Loving That Man Andrew's (Carl Gordon) visiting brother (Richard Roundtree) announces his upcoming marriage to a white man. With Charles S. Dutton. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 27, 1991 He's Gotta Have It The family must contend with Joey's (Rocky Carroll) volatile romance with Eleanor's (Ella Joyce) girlfriend (Olivia Brown). Garrett Morris guest stars. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 3, 1991 Requiem for a Garbage Man Roc (Charles S. Dutton) reschedules a long-postponed boxing match with an old rival (Dan Martin) when he attends an Army reunion. With Ella Joyce. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 10, 1991 A Home, a Loan Roc and Eleanor (Charles S. Dutton, Ella Joyce) feel guilty after finding their dream home at a bank foreclosure auction. Guest star: Louise Latham. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 24, 1991 Rock-A-Bye Baby Eleanor (Ella Joyce) is unable to conceive after she convinces Roc (Charles S. Dutton) they should have a baby. Denise Y. Dowse guest stars. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 1, 1991 Rock-A-Bye Baby Roc learns why he can't impregnate Eleanor. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 15, 1991 Daddy's Girl Andrew begins dating a young woman who refused to go out with Joey. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 5, 1992 What's Up, Roc While at a cousin's wedding, Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) mother-in-law (Rosalind Cash) insists on introducing him as a doctor. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 12, 1992 No Notes Is Good Notes Roc (Charles S. Dutton) convinces Joey (Rocky Carroll) to earn extra money by giving trumpet lessons at the church. Willard E. Pugh guest stars. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 19, 1992 The Stan Who Came to Dinner Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) boss, Stan Mason (George Wendt), becomes his constant companion after Mrs. Mason (Rhea Perlman) throws him out. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 9, 1992 Roc Strikes Out During a union strike, Roc (Charles S. Dutton) lands a temporary job in Eleanor's (Ella Joyce) department at the hospital. Joey Aresco guest stars. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 16, 1992 The Hand That Rocs the Cradle Joey (Rocky Carroll) encounters a pregnant, homeless woman (Debbi Morgan) on the street and invites her home. Tommy Davidson guest stars. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 23, 1992 A Piece of the Roc No one believes Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) story when he rejects the advances of a new female employee (Trisha Campbell). With Ella Joyce. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 15, 1992 Nightmare on Emerson Street Roc (Charles S. Dutton) tries to find a peaceful means of removing drug dealers from his neighborhood. Tone Loc guest stars. With Ella Joyce. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 29, 1992 The Lady Killer A woman accidentally dies during a night of passion with Andrew (Carl Gordon). With Charles S. Dutton and Ella Joyce. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 5, 1992 All That Jazz Joey's (Rocky Carroll) hopes of playing with a jazz band are dashed when they hire a better trumpeter. With Charles S. Dutton. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 26, 1992 Rock According to Roc Joey and Roc (Rocky Carroll, Charles S. Dutton) try to strike it rich by managing a boys singing group. Details Episode 25 Aired May 3, 1992 The Roc That Dreams Are Made Of The guys share their harrowing dreams to ease Eleanor's fear of a haunting nightmare. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 25, 1991