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Roc

Summary Charles Dutton plays a married garbage man who proves by his actions and his altruistic ways that though he collects refuse for a job, his life and relationships total more than mere garbage.

Directed By: Stan Lathan

Written By: Stan Daniels, Scott Sanders

  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • Sep 14, 1993
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • Sep 14, 1993
Roc
S3 • Episode 3
The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Air Date: Sep 14, 1993
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Summary Charles Dutton plays a married garbage man who proves by his actions and his altruistic ways that though he collects refuse for a job, his life and relationships total more than mere garbage.

Created By: Stan Daniels

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

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