The Best Episodes of Rocko's Modern Life

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   #1 - Popcorn Pandemonium

   S1:E1410/24/1993

   Rocko would love to be able to go to a drive-in movie, but it looks like he'll have to settle for the huge matinee complex at the mall. He and Heffer go there, and experience first-hand the "modern movie-going experience".

   Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

   Writer:Martin Olson

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   Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

   Writer:Martin Olson
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   #2 - Canned

   S1:E1610/31/1993

   Rocko loses his job at the mega-comic store. After a variety of jobs, he finally decides to work at the local comic store.

   Director:Mr. Lawrence

   Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri

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   Director:Mr. Lawrence

   Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri
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   #3 - Sand in Your Navel

   S1:E1811/7/1993

   Rocko and Spunky try to spend a nice day at the beach.

   Director:Roger Chiasson

   Writer:Joe Murray

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   Director:Roger Chiasson

   Writer:Joe Murray
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   #4 - Rinse & Spit

   S1:E2011/14/1993

   Filburt recruits Rocko to help him pass his dentists exam.

   Director:Mr. Lawrence

   Writers:Joe Murray, George Maestri, Vince Calandra, Martin Olson

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   Director:Mr. Lawrence

   Writers:Joe Murray, George Maestri, Vince Calandra, Martin Olson
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   #5 - Flu-In-U-Enza

   S1:E2211/21/1993

   Rocko becomes sick with the flu, and if he doesn't get better soon, he'll miss the chance to go to the big WWWWF wrestling show.

   Director:Roger Chiasson

   Writers:Joe Murray, Nichole Poinski

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   Director:Roger Chiasson

   Writers:Joe Murray, Nichole Poinski
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   #6 - Love Spanked

   S1:E2411/28/1993

   Heffer plays the cupid, arranging a number of blind dates.

   Director:Stephen Hillenburg

   Writer:Joe Murray

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   Director:Stephen Hillenburg

   Writer:Joe Murray
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   #7 - Unbalanced Load

   S1:E2612/5/1993

   When his clothes start to spontaneously move of their own power, Rocko decides it's time to do laundry.

   Director:Timothy Bjorklund

   Writers:Joe Murray, Vince Calandra

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   Director:Timothy Bjorklund

   Writers:Joe Murray, Vince Calandra
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   #8 - Uniform Behavior

   S2:E151/22/1995

   Heffer gets a little taste of authority when he is hired as a security guard.

   Director:Timothy Bjorklund

   Writer:Martin Olson

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   Director:Timothy Bjorklund

   Writer:Martin Olson
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   #9 - Gutter Balls

   S2:E171/29/1995

   Ed Bighead's obsession with winning a bowling trophy has him disqualified from a bowling tournament..

   Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

   Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray, Martin Olson, Carlos Alazraqui

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   Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

   Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray, Martin Olson, Carlos Alazraqui
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    #10 - Day of the Flecko

    S2:E192/12/1995

    After pulling overtime at his job, a housefly named Flecko disrupts Rocko's sleep.

    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writer:Martin Olson

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    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writer:Martin Olson
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    #11 - Frog's Best Friend

    S2:E212/26/1995

    Beverly adopts the neighborhoods stray dog, a vicious cur named Earl.

    Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

    Writer:George Maestri

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    Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

    Writer:George Maestri
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    #12 - Eyes-capades

    S2:E233/12/1995

    Rocko can't see without his new glasses, and they break just before the big jackhammer competition.

    Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

    Writers:Tim Hill, Andy Houts

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    Director:Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

    Writers:Tim Hill, Andy Houts
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    8.6/10(196 votes)

    #13 - Old Fogey Froggy

    S3:E1011/19/1995

    When Ed feels youth slipping away, he tries to become friends with Rocko, Heffer and Filburt.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri

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    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - A Sucker for the Suck-O-Matic

    S1:E1510/31/1993

    After watching an infomercial, Rocko buys a vacuum cleaner that is more than he bargained for.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri

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    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Carnival Knowledge

    S1:E1711/7/1993

    Heffer and Rocko attend a carnival full of hazardous rides and shady carnival games.

    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writer:Vince Calandra

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    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writer:Vince Calandra
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Cabin Fever

    S1:E1911/14/1993

    Rocko and Heffer end up sharing a camping cabin with the Bigheads.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Stephen Hillenburg, Mark O'Hare, Joe Murray, George Maestri

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    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Stephen Hillenburg, Mark O'Hare, Joe Murray, George Maestri
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Rocko's Happy Sack

    S1:E2111/21/1993

    Rocko tries to make it to the local supermarket in time for a massive 99%-off sale.

    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Joe Murray, Ron Hauge

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    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Joe Murray, Ron Hauge
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Who's for Dinner?

    S1:E2311/28/1993

    Rocko, who is unaware of Heffer's family life, is invited over to dinner at Heffer's house.

    Director:Mr. Lawrence

    Writers:Ron Hauge, Vince Calandra

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    Writers:Ron Hauge, Vince Calandra
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Clean Lovin'

    S1:E2512/5/1993

    Spunky has an unnatural attraction to a mop.

    Director:Roger Chiasson

    Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, Ron Hauge, George Maestri, Vince Calandra

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    Director:Roger Chiasson

    Writers:Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, Ron Hauge, George Maestri, Vince Calandra
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Born to Spawn

    S2:E141/22/1995

    Filburt's 21st birthday approaches, and the ancient breeding ground of Kerplopitgoes calls.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writer:Martin Olson

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    Writer:Martin Olson
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Hair Licked

    S2:E161/29/1995

    On the day he is supposed to pose for a newspaper photograph, Rocko is having a very bad hair day.

    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri, Martin Olson

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    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri, Martin Olson
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Junk Junkies

    S2:E182/12/1995

    Rocko needs to pay off the pizza man, so he organizes a garage sale.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray

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    Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Snowballs

    S2:E202/26/1995

    On their way to deliver comic books, Rocko and Heffer are distracted by a ski resort.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri

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    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writers:Tim Hill, George Maestri
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Short Story

    S2:E223/12/1995

    Feeling inadequate due to short stature, Really Really Big Man gives Rocko a vertical boost.

    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray, Jeff Myers

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    Director:Timothy Bjorklund

    Writers:Tim Hill, Joe Murray, Jeff Myers
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    8.3/10(170 votes)

    #25 - Keeping Up with the Bigheads

    S1:E710/3/1993

    Ed Bighead wants to dispose of Rocko, so he tips off a home inspector about Rocko's messiness, so Rocko must clean up before the inspector arrives.

    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writer:Vince Calandra

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    Director:Stephen Hillenburg

    Writer:Vince Calandra