Roc

Roc

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Emmy-nominated show with theatrical flair
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) and Eleanor’s (Ella Joyce) new baby changes everyone’s lives, including free-spirited Joey (Rocky Carroll) and his opinionated Andrew (Carl Gordon). The household grows again when pre-teen Sheila (Alexis Fields) moves in after her dad is put in prison. For this big-dreaming, big-loving family, there’s no problem that can’t be solved with laughter and love.
IMDb 7.5/1019943 seasons
22 episodes
  • 1. Sheila In The House

    1. Sheila In The House

    Calvin asks Roc to care for his daughter, Sheila, after he is convicted of attempted murder.
    Calvin asks Roc to care for his daughter, Sheila, after he is convicted of attempted murder.
    13+
    23min
    Aug 30, 1993
  • 2. Garbage Man's Apprentice

    2. Garbage Man's Apprentice

    When Roc's crazy neighbor, George, is hired by the Sanitation Department, Roc is assigned to teach the annoying man how to be a garbage collector.
    When Roc's crazy neighbor, George, is hired by the Sanitation Department, Roc is assigned to teach the annoying man how to be a garbage collector.
    13+
    23min
    Sep 6, 1993
  • 3. The Poker Hand That Rocks The Cradle

    3. The Poker Hand That Rocks The Cradle

    When Eleanor's baby party interferes with Roc's weekly poker game, the expectant couple worry that the baby may interfere in their fun and romance.
    When Eleanor's baby party interferes with Roc's weekly poker game, the expectant couple worry that the baby may interfere in their fun and romance.
    13+
    23min
    Sep 13, 1993
  • 4. Joey The Bartender

    4. Joey The Bartender

    Charlaine hires Joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.
    Charlaine hires Joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.
    13+
    23min
    Sep 20, 1993
  • 5. Crime And Punishment

    5. Crime And Punishment

    Defying Roc and Eleanor, Joey helps Sheila sneak away from the house to attend a rap concert.
    Defying Roc and Eleanor, Joey helps Sheila sneak away from the house to attend a rap concert.
    13+
    23min
    Sep 27, 1993
  • 6. Labor Intensive

    6. Labor Intensive

    When Roc finally realizes the importance of prenatal care for the health of their baby, he obsessively pampers Eleanor with food, exercise and music.
    When Roc finally realizes the importance of prenatal care for the health of their baby, he obsessively pampers Eleanor with food, exercise and music.
    13+
    23min
    Oct 4, 1993
  • 7. Unforgiven

    7. Unforgiven

    When Andrew's beautiful goddaughter, Nina Banks, visits the Emerson family, she seduces Joey.
    When Andrew's beautiful goddaughter, Nina Banks, visits the Emerson family, she seduces Joey.
    13+
    23min
    Oct 11, 1993
  • 8. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    8. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    Eleanor instructs Sheila on how to defend her dignity against sexist remarks made by a rude boy at school.
    Eleanor instructs Sheila on how to defend her dignity against sexist remarks made by a rude boy at school.
    13+
    23min
    Oct 18, 1993
  • 9. The Graduate

    9. The Graduate

    Roc wants a management job with the Sanitation Department, but he's lacking one qualification--a high school diploma.
    Roc wants a management job with the Sanitation Department, but he's lacking one qualification--a high school diploma.
    13+
    23min
    Nov 1, 1993
  • 10. Final Analysis

    10. Final Analysis

    The therapist that Joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses Roc of being the problem.
    The therapist that Joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses Roc of being the problem.
    13+
    23min
    Nov 8, 1993
  • 11. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

    11. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

    As Sheila is about to celebrate her twelfth birthday, Roc wonders why she refuses to visit her father, Calvin, in prison. Eleanor prepares to have her baby.
    As Sheila is about to celebrate her twelfth birthday, Roc wonders why she refuses to visit her father, Calvin, in prison. Eleanor prepares to have her baby.
    13+
    22min
    Nov 15, 1993
  • 12. God Bless The Child

    12. God Bless The Child

    When Roc and Eleanor bring their new baby home from the hospital, Eleanor's mother, Margaret, immediately accuses Roc of raising the child incorrectly.
    When Roc and Eleanor bring their new baby home from the hospital, Eleanor's mother, Margaret, immediately accuses Roc of raising the child incorrectly.
    ALL
    21min
    Nov 22, 1993
  • 13. Shove It up Your Asprin

    13. Shove It up Your Asprin

    When Roc is burdened with an excessive hospital bill for the birth of his baby and Sheila's fractured arm, he leads an angry protest against the hospital's pricing policy.
    When Roc is burdened with an excessive hospital bill for the birth of his baby and Sheila's fractured arm, he leads an angry protest against the hospital's pricing policy.
    13+
    23min
    Dec 6, 1993
  • 14. Terence Got His Gun

    14. Terence Got His Gun

    Roc and Eleanor are outraged when they learn that Sheila's new friend, Terence, carries a handgun to school to defend himself against the violent gang members.
    Roc and Eleanor are outraged when they learn that Sheila's new friend, Terence, carries a handgun to school to defend himself against the violent gang members.
    13+
    23min
    Jan 3, 1994
  • 15. Citizen Roc, Part 1

    15. Citizen Roc, Part 1

    Frustrated by the gang members and drug dealers in his neighborhood, Roc campaigns for political office to try and reduce the crime rate.
    Frustrated by the gang members and drug dealers in his neighborhood, Roc campaigns for political office to try and reduce the crime rate.
    13+
    22min
    Jan 10, 1994
  • 16. Citizen Roc, Part 2

    16. Citizen Roc, Part 2

    After campaigning against the increasing crime rate in his neighborhood, Roc learns the final election results in his bid to become the new city councilman for his district.
    After campaigning against the increasing crime rate in his neighborhood, Roc learns the final election results in his bid to become the new city councilman for his district.
    13+
    23min
    Jan 17, 1994
  • 17. No Place Like A Home

    17. No Place Like A Home

    With the arrival of the new baby, Andrew feels like a burden to the Emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. Joey volunteers to baby-sit.
    With the arrival of the new baby, Andrew feels like a burden to the Emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. Joey volunteers to baby-sit.
    13+
    23min
    Jan 31, 1994
  • 18. The Concert

    18. The Concert

    Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school.
    Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school.
    16+
    23min
    Feb 7, 1994
  • 19. The Last Temptation Of Roc

    19. The Last Temptation Of Roc

    While attending a convention in Miami, Roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, Diane Hubbard, who is now a beautiful woman.
    While attending a convention in Miami, Roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, Diane Hubbard, who is now a beautiful woman.
    13+
    22min
    Feb 14, 1994
  • 20. Brothers

    20. Brothers

    Russell reveals a few secrets that leave the Emerson family in shock, and Andrew learns to accept his brother for who he is.
    Russell reveals a few secrets that leave the Emerson family in shock, and Andrew learns to accept his brother for who he is.
    16+
    23min
    Apr 4, 1994
  • 21. Emerson vs. Emerson

    21. Emerson vs. Emerson

    Eleanor asks Roc to control his angry temper and soften his voice so their newborn son won't be influenced by Roc's raucous behavior.
    Eleanor asks Roc to control his angry temper and soften his voice so their newborn son won't be influenced by Roc's raucous behavior.
    13+
    23min
    May 2, 1994
  • 22. You Shouldn't Have To Lie

    22. You Shouldn't Have To Lie

    Eleanor learns something about her friend from nursing school, and Roc asks Andre Thompson to explain the realities of prison life to a convicted murderer.
    Eleanor learns something about her friend from nursing school, and Roc asks Andre Thompson to explain the realities of prison life to a convicted murderer.
    13+
    23min
    May 9, 1994
  • Roc
    IMDb 7.5/1019943 seasons
    Roc (Charles S. Dutton) and Eleanor’s (Ella Joyce) new baby changes everyone’s lives, including free-spirited Joey (Rocky Carroll) and his opinionated Andrew (Carl Gordon). The household grows again when pre-teen Sheila (Alexis Fields) moves in after her dad is put in prison. For this big-dreaming, big-loving family, there’s no problem that can’t be solved with laughter and love.
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    Content advisory
    16+
    substance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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