The Garbageman's Apprentice

September 7, 1993

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Roc - S3 - E2

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. Meanwhile, Joey persuades the Emersons' foster daughter Sheila to use the computer's mathematical probability program to determine the winning horses at the racetrack.

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Roc: Season 3 - 22 Episode s

3x1 - Sheila in the House
August 31, 1993
After being sentenced to prison for the attempted murder of a local drug dealer, Calvin asks Roc to take care of his 11 year old daughte, Sheila. Roc agrees to assume custody of Sheila as a favor to Calvin, whom he admires for his courage and sacrifice in wounding a powerful drug dealer. Roc learns that Sheila is angry with her father for leaving her homeless. Roc explains to Sheila that Calvin believes he was protecting her and the other neighborhood children by committing the crime.
3x2 - The Garbageman's Apprentice
September 7, 1993
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. Meanwhile, Joey persuades the Emersons' foster daughter Sheila to use the computer's mathematical probability program to determine the winning horses at the racetrack.
3x3 - The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
September 14, 1993
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. Then Roc loses the money for Eleanor's anniversary gift in a game.
3x4 - Joey the Bartender
September 21, 1993
Charlaine hires Joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.
3x5 - Crime and Punishment
September 28, 1993
When Sheila is out two hours past her curfew, the family worries; and when she shows up, saying she lost track of time at the movies, Roc and Joey have to punish her.
3x6 - Labor Intensive
October 5, 1993
When Roc finally realizes the importance of prenatal care for the health of their baby, he obsessively pampers Eleanor with food, exercise and music. Meanwhile, Joey and Andrew meet Al Fontaine, a dishonest acquaintance who enjoys gambling on silly stunts and party games. Joey tries to win back a large wager that he lost to Al in the past but is unsuccessful.
3x7 - Unforgiven
October 12, 1993
When Andrew's goddaughter Nina comes to town, Andrew warns Joey to stay away from her. Joey agrees. Nina takes a shine to Joey, and has him show her the sights of the city. Then Nina seduces Joey back at her hotel room, and Joey naturally gives in despite his better judgement.
3x8 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
October 19, 1993
Eleanor instructs Sheila on how to defend her dignity against sexist remarks made by a rude boy at school. Meanwhile, Andrew asks Joey to take his senior citizens group to the horse racing track. When Joey addresses the seniors about betting on horses, they criticize him for gambling instead of working at a job.
3x9 - The Graduate
November 2, 1993
Roc wants a management job with the Sanitation Department, but he's lacking one qualification, a high school diploma. When he learns that he can get his diploma by achieving a good grade on the GED Test, Roc prepares for the examination with the help of his family.
3x10 - Final Analysis
November 9, 1993
The therapist that Joey consults about his gambling addiction accuses Roc of being the problem. Meanwhile, Eleanor takes care of their crazy neighbor, George, when his guardian leaves town for a week.
3x11 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
November 16, 1993
As Sheila is about to celebrate her twelfth birthday, Roc wonders why she refuses to visit her father, Calvin, in prison. Meanwhile, the Emerson's doctor offers to reveal the sex of their baby, which is due to be born at any time. Eleanor insists that she wants to be surprised during the birth, but Roc is impatient to know what kinds of baby clothes and toys he should scavenge from his garbage route.
3x12 - God Bless the Child
November 23, 1993
When Roc and Eleanor bring their new baby home from the hospital, Eleanor's mother, Margaret, immediately accuses Roc of raising the child incorrectly. Meanwhile, Joey arrives home wearing an expensive new suit. After confessing that he won a large amount of money by gambling, Roc accuses Joey of ignoring his promise not to gamble.
3x13 - Shove It up Your Asprin
December 7, 1993
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.
3x14 - Terence Got His Gun
January 4, 1994
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. Meanwhile, Joey organizes his musician friends to fund their own music school to educate and occupy the neighborhood children.
3x15 - Citizen Roc (1)
January 11, 1994
Frustrated by the gang members and drug dealers in his neighborhood, Roc campaigns for political office to try and reduce the crime rate. (Part 1 of 2)
3x16 - Citizen Roc (2)
January 18, 1994
A contributor to Roc's opponent may be linked to Andrew, who gets a visit from Roc's varied group of supporters. (Part 2 of 2)
3x17 - No Place Like a Home
February 1, 1994
With the arrival of the new baby, Andrew feelis like a burden to the Emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. Joey volunteers to be the baby's guardian in Roc and Eleanor's will, and to prove that he isn't irresponsible, Joey cares for the baby in his apartment while Roc and Eleanor have a romantic evening together.
3x18 - The Concert
February 8, 1994
Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school. Joey's efforts are threatened by a last-minute emergency, so his family lends him money -- while worrying that the funds might really be going to a bookie.
3x19 - The Last Temptation of Roc
February 15, 1994
While attending a convention in Miami, Roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, who is now a beautiful woman. After sharing an innocent day visiting local tourist attractions, Diane returns with Roc to the hotel lounge and they exchange a passionate kiss.
3x20 - Brothers
April 5, 1994
Andrew's brother visits; Joey and Roc have a run-in with a drug dealer.
3x21 - Emerson vs. Emerson
May 3, 1994
Eleanor tries to change Roc's bad habits; Joey seeks a date.
3x22 - You Shouldn't Have to Lie
May 10, 1994
Roc gets a drug dealer to help a young hood; Eleanor learns that a friend's daughter is HIV-positive.

The Garbageman's Apprentice

Roc - S3 - E2

Roc: Season 3 - 22 Episode s

3x1 - Sheila in the House

3x2 - The Garbageman's Apprentice

3x3 - The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle

3x4 - Joey the Bartender

3x5 - Crime and Punishment

3x6 - Labor Intensive

3x7 - Unforgiven

3x8 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

3x9 - The Graduate

3x10 - Final Analysis

3x11 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

3x12 - God Bless the Child

3x13 - Shove It up Your Asprin

3x14 - Terence Got His Gun

3x15 - Citizen Roc (1)

3x16 - Citizen Roc (2)

3x17 - No Place Like a Home

3x18 - The Concert

3x19 - The Last Temptation of Roc

3x20 - Brothers

3x21 - Emerson vs. Emerson

3x22 - You Shouldn't Have to Lie

Roc: All seasons

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3