Roc Season 1 Episode 9 He's Gotta Have It
- TV-NR
- October 27, 1991
- 22 min
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Roc season 1 episode 9, titled "He's Gotta Have It," focuses on Roc's brother-in-law, Joey, who has recently gotten a job as a carpenter. Despite his newfound employment, Joey is struggling to make ends meet and support his pregnant wife and two children. His financial troubles lead him to consider taking on a second job, which Roc tries to dissuade him from doing, knowing the toll it could take on his brother-in-law's already strained family life.
Meanwhile, Roc's wife, Eleanor, is dealing with her own issues at work. She's a nurse at a nursing home and is struggling to come to terms with the fact that many of her patients are dying before her eyes. She confides in Roc about her fears and worries that she's not cut out for the job.
The episode also highlights the bond between Roc and his youngest brother, Andrew. Andrew is a musician who plays in a band and is struggling to break into the music industry. Roc sees his brother's talent and encourages him to keep pushing, even though the road to success may be long and difficult.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Joey and his wife, Sheila, as the financial pressures become too much to bear. Roc tries to intervene and offers to loan them the money, but Joey is too proud to accept the help. Sheila, on the other hand, sees it as a way to provide for their family and convinces Joey to accept the loan.
In the end, the characters face their individual struggles and come out stronger on the other side. Roc's encouragement helps Andrew to keep going in his music career, while Eleanor finds a way to cope with the emotional toll of her job. Joey and Sheila reconcile and come to a better understanding of each other's struggles, with Joey eventually finding a new job that pays better.
"He's Gotta Have It" is a heartwarming episode that explores the theme of family and the challenges that come with supporting loved ones during tough times. The characters' struggles are relatable and the resolution is satisfying, leaving the audience with a sense of hope and optimism.