Roc 1991
What is Roc?
Roc is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 25, 1991
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Roc is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Baltimore garbage collector navigates family life with humor and heart.”
- Strong lead performance by Charles S. Dutton
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Insightful look at working‑class family
- Focus on everyday life may not appeal to viewers seeking high‑octane action
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedy that explores working‑class family dynamics.
Its humor and drama are geared toward adult audiences, though it remains generally family‑friendly.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
- E1 Pilot Aug 24, 1991
- E2 Son of Another Gun Sep 1, 1991
- E3 Let's Tryst Again Sep 8, 1991
- E4 For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow Sep 15, 1991
- E5 Musician, Heal Thyself Sep 22, 1991
- E6 Hearts and Diamonds Oct 6, 1991
- E7 Can't Help Loving That Man Oct 19, 1991
- E8 How to Succeed at Garbage Oct 13, 1991
- E9 He's Gotta Have It Oct 27, 1991
- E10 Requiem for a Garbage Man Nov 17, 1991
- E11 A Home, a Loan Nov 10, 1991
- E12 Rock-A-Bye Baby (1) Nov 24, 1991
- E13 Rock-A-Bye Baby (2) Dec 1, 1991
- E14 Daddy's Girl Dec 15, 1991
- E15 What's Up, Roc Jan 5, 1992
- E16 No Notes Is Good Notes Jan 12, 1992
- E17 The Stan Who Came to Dinner Jan 18, 1992
- E18 Roc Strikes Out Feb 16, 1992
- E19 The Hand That Rocs the Cradle Feb 9, 1992
- E20 A Piece of the Roc Feb 23, 1992
- E21 Nightmare on Emerson's Street Mar 29, 1992
- E22 The Lady Killer Mar 15, 1991
- E23 Rock According to Roc Apr 26, 1992
- E24 All That Jazz Apr 5, 1992
- E25 The Roc That Dreams Are Made Of May 3, 1992
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Roc Throws Joey Out Aug 24, 1992
- E2 Car Wars Aug 31, 1992
- E3 Roc's Secret Past Sep 6, 1992
- E4 Roc Works for Joey Sep 13, 1992
- E5 Andrew Dates Matty Sep 20, 1992
- E6 Choosing Your Friends Sep 27, 1992
- E7 The Artificial Insemination Story Oct 11, 1992
- E8 Joey Messes Up Oct 18, 1992
- E9 1992 Presidential Election Nov 1, 1992
- E10 Roc and the Actor Nov 8, 1992
- E11 The Car Accident from Heaven Nov 15, 1992
- E12 The Poker Game Dec 6, 1992
- E13 Joey's First Fan Dec 13, 1992
- E14 Dear Landlord Dec 20, 1992
- E15 The Second Time Around Jan 17, 1993
- E16 Up in the Attic Jan 24, 1993
- E17 Million Dollar Brother Feb 7, 1993
- E18 The Parent Thing Feb 14, 1993
- E19 Joey in Love Feb 21, 1993
- E20 Ebony and Ivory Mar 7, 1993
- E21 You Don't Send Me No Flowers Mar 14, 1993
- E22 The Love Bug Bites Back Mar 21, 1993
- E23 Time to Move On Apr 4, 1993
- E24 To Love and Die on Emerson Street (1) May 2, 1993
- E25 To Love and Die on Emerson Street (2) May 9, 1993
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Sheila in the House Aug 31, 1993
- E2 The Garbageman's Apprentice Sep 7, 1993
- E3 The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle Sep 14, 1993
- E4 Joey the Bartender Sep 21, 1993
- E5 Crime and Punishment Sep 28, 1993
- E6 Labor Intensive Oct 5, 1993
- E7 Unforgiven Oct 12, 1993
- E8 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Oct 19, 1993
- E9 The Graduate Nov 2, 1993
- E10 Final Analysis Nov 9, 1993
- E11 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father Nov 16, 1993
- E12 God Bless the Child Nov 23, 1993
- E13 Shove It up Your Asprin Dec 7, 1993
- E14 Terence Got His Gun Jan 4, 1994
- E15 Citizen Roc (1) Jan 11, 1994
- E16 Citizen Roc (2) Jan 18, 1994
- E17 No Place Like a Home Feb 1, 1994
- E18 The Concert Feb 8, 1994
- E19 The Last Temptation of Roc Feb 15, 1994
- E20 Brothers Apr 5, 1994
- E21 Emerson vs. Emerson May 3, 1994
- E22 You Shouldn't Have to Lie May 10, 1994
Frequently asked questions
When did Roc originally air?
Roc aired on Fox from August 1991 until May 1994.
Who are the main characters?
The series stars Charles S. Dutton as Roc Emerson, a Baltimore garbage collector, and Ella Joyce as his wife Eleanor.
What genre does the show belong to?
Roc is a comedy‑drama that mixes humor with realistic family storytelling.
Which network broadcast the series?
It was broadcast on the Fox network in the United States.
What is the setting of the series?
The show is set in Baltimore and follows the everyday life of a working‑class family.