Roc
Roc Emerson, a city garbage collector, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family life in an effort to do what he thinks is best for his wife and kids.
Sheila In The House
Calvin asks Roc to care for his daughter, Sheila, after he is convicted of attempted murder.
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.
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.
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.
Crime And Punishment
Defying Roc and Eleanor, Joey helps Sheila sneak away from the house to attend a rap concert.
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.
Unforgiven
When Andrew's beautiful goddaughter, Nina Banks, visits the Emerson family, she seduces Joey.
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.
The Graduate
Roc wants a management job with the Sanitation Department, but he's lacking one qualification--a high school diploma.
Final Analysis
The therapist that Joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses Roc of being the problem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Concert
Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school, featuring guest performances by Toni Braxton, Queen Latifah, and Lou Rawls.
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.
Brothers
Andrew is very upset when his homosexual brother, Russell, decides to move to Paris. Roc convinces Andre Thompson to consider abandoning his illegal drug trade to become a respectable businessman.
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.
