Roc
City garbage collector Roc Emerson, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family life in an effort to do what he thinks is best for his family. Most of the episodes were fairly typical sitcom storylines, but other episodes dealt with more serious topics, such as racism and gun violence.
- 1991-1994
- 3 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-PG
City garbage collector Roc Emerson, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family life in an effort to do what he thinks is best for his family. Most of the episodes were fairly typical sitcom storylines, but other episodes dealt with more serious topics, such as racism and gun violence.
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Sheila in the House
Tue, Aug 31, 1993
Before Calvin heads to prison, he asks Roc to raise his 11-year-old daughter Sheila.
Episode 2
Garbage Man's Apprentice
Tue, Sep 7, 1993
Crazy George gets hired as a garbage man and Roc is forced to train him.
Episode 3
The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Tue, Sep 14, 1993
Roc's (Charles S. Dutton) poker night is interrupted by Eleanor's (Ella Joyce) baby shower.
Episode 4
Joey the Bartender
Tue, Sep 21, 1993
To pay off a debt, Joey (Rocky Carroll) becomes a bartender.
Episode 5
Crime and Punishment
Tue, Sep 28, 1993
After Roc (Charles S. Dutton) grounds Sheila (Alexis Fields), Joey (Rocky Carroll) helps her sneak out.
Episode 6
Labor Intensive
Tue, Oct 5, 1993
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) reluctantly joins Eleanor (Ella Joyce) at a labor-and-delivery class.
Episode 7
Unforgiven
Tue, Oct 12, 1993
Against his father's wishes, Joey spends a night with his godniece, which causes a family rift.
Episode 8
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Tue, Oct 19, 1993
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) learns a lesson about gender equality after Sheila (Alexis Fields) hits a male classmate for making comments about her.
Episode 9
The Graduate
Tue, Nov 2, 1993
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) goes back to school to get his GED in order to get a promotion at work.
Episode 10
Final Analysis
Tue, Nov 9, 1993
The family convinces Joey (Rocky Carroll) to see a therapist about his gambling issues.
Episode 11
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
Tue, Nov 16, 1993
When Sheila (Alexis Fields) starts acting out, the family forces her to visit her father (Heavy D) in prison.
Episode 12
God Bless the Child
Tue, Nov 23, 1993
After Eleanor (Ella Joyce) brings home their new baby, Roc (Charles S. Dutton) gets frustrated when her mother (Rosalind Cash) decides to stick around.
Episode 13
Shove It Up Your Asprin
Tue, Dec 7, 1993 30 mins
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) goes to battle with the hospital over a large bill.
Episode 14
Terence Got His Gun
Tue, Jan 4, 1994
After Sheila's (Alexis Fields) friend pulls out a gun at school, Roc (Charles S. Dutton) tries to keep the peace.
Episode 15
Citizen Roc: Part 1
Tue, Jan 11, 1994
Roc (Charles S. Dutton) runs for city councilman and faces threats from Andre (Clifton Powell).
Episode 16
Citizen Roc: Part 2
Tue, Jan 18, 1994
As the election comes to a close, Joey (Rocky Carroll) gathers a group of supporters to stop Andre's (Clifton Powell) threats.
Episode 17
No Place Like Home
Tue, Feb 1, 1994
Feeling like a burden, Andrew (Carl Gordon) moves into a retirement home.
Episode 18
The Concert
Tue, Feb 8, 1994
Joey (Rocky Carroll) puts together a charity benefit concert featuring Lou Rawls, Queen Latifah, and Toni Braxton.
Episode 19
The Last Temptation of Roc
Tue, Feb 15, 1994
While at a convention, Roc (Charles S. Dutton) gets tempted by an old friend with a crush.
Episode 20
Brothers
Tue, Apr 5, 1994
After Andrew's brother Russell announces he's moving to Paris, Andrew gives him the silent treatment.
Episode 21
Emerson vs. Emerson
Tue, May 3, 1994
Eleanor (Ella Joyce) tries to get Roc (Charles S. Dutton) to change his behavior so he doesn't negatively influence their son.
Episode 22
You Shouldn't Have to Lie
Tue, May 10, 1994
Eleanor (Ella Joyce) discovers that her old friend is suffering from a disease; Roc (Charles S. Dutton) tries to get Andre (Clifton Powell) to encourage Terrance's killer to change his life.