The best episodes of Young Rock
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Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget. Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale where more than the title is at stake. In 2032, Candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.
- 02
Miami, 1991: When Dwayne gets an on-campus job at the University of Miami, he goes on an epic adventure with his new work partner, Hopkins. Meanwhile, Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless. Rocky and Ata notice that something has changed.
- 03
My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to his house for dinner, Dwayne panics - he's been lying to her about being rich. Meanwhile, in 2032 Candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis.
- 04
Hawaii, 1982: While Ata prepares for her Star Search audition, Rocky takes an unorthodox approach to helping Dewey deal with some bullies. Meanwhile, Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge, and she takes extreme measures to protect the family business.
- 05
Miami, 1990s: After a devastating injury his freshman year, we follow Dwayne as he strives to get his college football career back on track. As he fights for playing time against future Hall of Famers, he wonders if big dreams and hard work are enough to get him to the NFL.
- 06
As election day 2032 approaches, Dwayne Johnson reflects on the ups and downs his family endured during his childhood in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Miami, and how the unpredictability of his family's story prepared him for this moment.
- 07
As the 2032 election nears, Dwayne reflects on what it means to be a father. In 1984, little Dewey vies for his father's attention. In 1987, teenage Dwayne arrives in Nashville. In 1996, adult Dwayne struggles in the Canadian Football League.
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Calgary, 1996: Dwayne struggles to find his footing on the Calgary Stampeders practice squad. Fearing he'll be cut, he spends a life-changing day with a teammate. In 2032, an online troll threatens Dwayne's presidential campaign.
- 09
Hawaii, 1984: As Lia prepares for her trial, she puts Ata in charge of her wrestling promotion and all the problems that come with it; Rocky begins to feel overshadowed by his partner: Dewey goes head-to-head with a new classmate.
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Nashville, 1987: Rocky promises he will find the family an apartment by the time Ata arrives from Hawaii, but the clock is ticking; Dwayne settles into his new Nashville life with the help of an old family friend, Downtown Bruno.
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Tampa, 1995: With his football dreams dashed, Dwayne asks Rocky to train him to become a wrestler; Rocky begrudgingly agrees, but when Dwayne feels he isn't progressing, he secretly turns to outside help.
- 12
Hawaii, 1984: When Dewey gets in trouble at school, Ata enlists the help of Andre the Giant to set him straight; Lia, on trial for extortion, attempts to curry favor with the jury.
- 13
Nashville, 1987: Ata and Rocky's marriage hits a rough patch; when teenage Dwayne questions his dad's decision making, Ata tells him the story of how she and Rocky met; in 2032, candidate Johnson decides to face his challenger head on.
- 14
Texas, 1996: Dwayne's first match will be for the WWF. After meeting legends and future legends backstage, he soon discovers there's more to the match than just the moves -- he needs to get a hostile audience to care.
- 15
Hawaii, 1984: On the day of the Brawl-B-Q, Rocky's relationship with partner Tony Atlas hits a breaking point. Dewey becomes the object of multiple school crushes. The extortion case against Lia reaches its conclusion.
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Nashville, 1987: Rocky takes a promising new wrestling job but is faced with a difficult decision. Ata spends a night out with Miss Elizabeth. Teenage Dwayne starts to worry about
- 17
Memphis, 1996: The WWF sends Dwayne to Memphis to develop his wrestling skills. When a booker bullies Downtown Bruno, Dwayne decides to fight back. In 2032, Candidate Dwayne Johnson's conflict with Dr. Julien comes to a head.
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In 2032, Candidate Dwayne Johnson rides the ups and downs of election day. In 1984, Rocky and Ata are at a crossroads with their futures in wrestling. In 1987, teenage Dwayne learns that the family is leaving Nashville. In 1996, Dwayne's rise through the WWF doesn't go as planned.
- 19
After losing the 2032 election, Dwayne Johnson is ready to withdraw from political life for good when he gets an unexpected call. In 1985, Rocky learns there are consequences to crossing Vince. In 1997, Dwayne finds fans hate him even when he’s a winner.
- 20
Miami, 1997: As Dwayne recovers from an injury, he makes a life-changing decision. Upon returning to the WWF, Dwayne takes a major risk on the mic and with his character. In 2033, President Taft turns to Dwayne for help in a crisis.
- 21
Hawaii, 1985: Ata finds herself at odds with her rival at Lia's wrestling promotion. Rocky receives some news that turns the family's world upside down. Dewey gets a job so he can buy a Nintendo. In 2033, Dwayne weighs an important diplomatic mission.
- 22
Bethlehem, 1988: Teenage Dwayne is locked in a restaurant overnight with his father when Rocky agrees to deep clean the space. In 2033, Dwayne feels nostalgia for a vintage arcade game.
- 23
Miami, 1997: Dwayne anxiously waits to see if his surprise heel turn will connect with the audience. As he finally gets to show off his personality in the ring, Dwayne struggles with the public attention from his growing fanbase.
- 24
Dwayne gets into the holiday spirit as he reflects on his past misadventures in gift giving.
- 25
Miami, 1998: Dwayne hits new heights as The Rock, but encounters some challenges on the road to SummerSlam. In 2033, Dwayne finds the prime minister has a political crisis of her own.
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