Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko is a wallaby who has emmigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, an easily upset turtle, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.
- 1993-1996
- 4 seasons
- Nickelodeon Network
- Animation, Comedy, Family
- TV-Y7
Rocko is a wallaby who has emmigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, an easily upset turtle, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.
Season 4 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1996
Episode 1
With Friends Like These/Sailing the Seven Zzzz's
Mon, Jul 8, 1996 26 mins
Rocko wins two free tickets to a wrestling match from a radio show./Ed Bighead's sleepwalking problem, triggered by the memory of an early childhood trauma, spells high adventure for Rocko and Spunky!
Episode 2
Pranksters/From Here to Maternity
Tue, Jul 9, 1996 25 mins
It's the ultimate April Fools Day in O-Town as Rocko, Filburt, and Heffer try their best practical jokes on one another./Filburt's impending fatherhood is jeopordized by the Easter Bunny's fiendishly clever Lamaze class egg ring.
Episode 3
Ed Good, Rocko Bad/Teed Off
Wed, Jul 10, 1996 25 mins
Rocko is unjustly imprisoned in the O-Town dog pound and incensed by he squalid conditions /When Heffer lands a part time job as an assistant greenskeeper at a prestigious golf course, he finds himself embroiled in Ed Bighead's office politics.
Episode 4
Wimp on the Barbie/Yarnbenders
Thu, Jul 11, 1996 25 mins
Heffer transforms Rocko from milquetoast to Terminator./Classic fairy tales take on a decidedly new twist when Rocko convinces Heffer to read to a sick Filburt from "The Really, Really Big Book of Fairy Tales."
Episode 5
Mama's Boy/Feisty Geist
Fri, Jul 12, 1996 25 mins
After suffering some ribbing from Rocko and Filburt, Heffer decides to move out of his parents home and strike out on his own./Rocko and Heffer's visit to a fortune teller channels them into danger when the spirit of Mortimer Khan possesses Spunky.
Episode 6
S.W.A.K./Magic Meatball
Mon, Jul 15, 1996 25 mins
Rocko falls for Alicia, his new mail carrier, but his plan to give her a love letter goes awry when Heffer takes over her route while she's sick./Ed Bighead is promoted to an executive at Conglomo.
Episode 7
Closet Clown/Seat to Stardom
Tue, Jul 16, 1996 25 mins
When a clown's truck breaks down in front of his house, Ed Bighead begins to lead a double life./Rocko's behind earns him a place among the beautiful people of the fashion world when he becomes the spokes-wallaby for "Wedgie Boy" undergarments.
Episode 8
The High-Five of Doom/Fly Burgers
Wed, Jul 17, 1996 26 mins
After stumbling upon Filburt's secret diary, Heffer and Rocko are convinced that Filburt is an alien./Flecko the fly files a lawsuit against Rocko after tripping on a rock in his house.
Episode 9
Heff in a Handbasket/Wallaby on Wheels
Thu, Jul 18, 1996 25 mins
Heffer moves in with Rocko./Despite his vow to never do anything crazy to impress a woman, Rocko takes up roller skating after he becomes smitten with Sheila, the Roller Derby Queen.
Episode 10
Dumbells/Rug Birds
Fri, Jul 19, 1996 24 mins
Heffer and Filburt introduce Rocko to the all-American pastime of "Ding-Dong-Ditch."/Filburt, the obsessive collector of bird wigs, takes Rocko along for his biggest score: the wig of an American Balding Eagle!
Episode 11
Hypno-Puppy Luv/Driving Mrs. Wolfe
Tue, Oct 8, 1996 25 mins
Heffer and Filburt hypnotize Rocko into thinking he's a dog./Rocko, after unwittingly being recruited as Mrs. Wolfe's driving instructor, finds himself riding shotgun in a deadly game of chicken against the ultimate demolition derby car.
Episode 12
Put to Pasture/Future Schlock
Thu, Oct 10, 1996 24 mins
Heffer overdoses on Pasture Puffies and is rushed to the hospital./In the O-Town of the far-flung future, Gilbert and Norbert -- descendants of a now ancient Filburt -- discover the remains of an old banana.
Episode 13
Turkey Time/Floundering Fathers
Sun, Nov 24, 1996 25 mins
The special plans for Rocko's first Thanksgiving go awry when the turkey's of O-Town escape and take refuge in Rocko's house./The residents of O-Town engage in an argument about the correct origin of the town.