Episode 1
No Pain, No Gain
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko and Heffer join a health club in hopes of losing a few of those unsightly pounds.
Episode credits
Directed by Timothy BjorklundWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars Richard Simmons
TV series
Rocko's Modern Life
1993TV-Y74 seasons7.5 / 10
Rocko is a wallaby who has emigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O-Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, a paranoid hypochondriac turtle, Rocko's faithful (but none-too-bright) dog Spunky, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Rocko's Modern Life is available to stream on Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
Rocko is a wallaby who has emigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O-Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, a paranoid hypochondriac turtle, Rocko's faithful (but none-too-bright) dog Spunky, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Who Gives a Buck
12m9.0 / 10
Rocko gets his very own credit card, and Heffer convinces him to go on a spending spree at the mall.
Episode credits
Directed by Don Spencer, Roger ChiassonWritten by Don SpencerGuest stars Kelly Sheridan, Maurice LaMarche
Episode 3
Leap Frogs
12m8.5 / 10
When Bev Bighead feels unloved by her husband Ed, she invites Rocko over to do chores and tries to seduce him.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Vince Calandra
Episode 4
Bedfellows
12m9.0 / 10
Heffer moves in with Rocko after his parents rent Heffer's room out to vermin to make money after Heffer's dad gets laid off from his job.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Nick Jennings, George Maestri
Episode 5
Jet Scream
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko and Heffer experience the ups and downs of traveling by airplane.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars Linda Wallem
Episode 6
Dirty Dog
12m9.0 / 10
Spunky needs to be bathed.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Martin Olson
Episode 7
Keeping Up with the Bigheads
12m8.5 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars Matt Frewer, Linda Wallem
Episode 8
Skid Marks
12m9.0 / 10
When Rocko gets puled over by the police because his gas cap is missing, his car gets into the pound and he has to go through driving school all over again, where Rocko is repeatedly warned not to have "the fat guy" as an instructor.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Martin OlsonGuest stars Charlotte Booker
Episode 9
Power Trip
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko is appointed temporary boss of the Comic Book Store, while the real boss, Mr. Smitty, is away. Rocko soon goes mad with power, and takes his aggravation out on his only employee - hapless Filburt.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by George Maestri
Episode 10
To Heck and Back
12m9.0 / 10
One day, while dining at the local fast-food joint, Heffer accidentally chokes on a chicken ribcage. During his lapse of consciousness thereafter, Heffer has a "near-death experience."
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Martin OlsonGuest stars Linda Wallem
Episode 11
The Good, the Bad, and the Wallaby
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko and Heffer visit a dude ranch, and while there, Heffer starts to fall in with a crowd of bad cattle.
Episode credits
Directed by Jeff 'Swampy' MarshWritten by George MaestriGuest stars Linda Wallem
Episode 12
Trash-O-Madness
12m9.0 / 10
Rocko encounters difficulties on trash day.
Episode credits
Directed by Joe Murray, Timothy BjorklundWritten by Joe Murray
Episode 13
Spitballs
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko and Heffer go to a baseball game, in hopes of catching a foul ball.
Episode credits
Directed by Timothy BjorklundWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars Dom Irrera
Episode 14
Popcorn Pandemonium
12m9.0 / 10
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".
Episode credits
Directed by Jeff 'Swampy' MarshWritten by Martin Olson
Episode 15
A Sucker for the Suck-O-Matic
12m8.5 / 10
After watching an infomercial, Rocko buys a vacuum cleaner that is more than he bargained for.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri
Episode 16
Canned
12m9.0 / 10
Rocko loses his job at the mega-comic store. After a variety of jobs, he finally decides to work at the local comic store.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri
Episode 17
Carnival Knowledge
12m8.5 / 10
Heffer and Rocko attend a carnival full of hazardous rides and shady carnival games.
Episode credits
Directed by Timothy BjorklundWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars Dom Irrera
Episode 18
Sand in Your Navel
12m9.0 / 10
Rocko and Spunky try to spend a nice day at the beach.
Episode credits
Directed by Roger ChiassonWritten by Joe Murray
Episode 19
Cabin Fever
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko and Heffer end up sharing a camping cabin with the Bigheads.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Stephen Hillenburg, Mark O'Hare, Joe Murray, George Maestri
Episode 20
Rinse & Spit
12m9.0 / 10
Filburt recruits Rocko to help him pass his dentists exam.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Joe Murray, George Maestri, Vince Calandra, Martin Olson
Episode 21
Rocko's Happy Sack
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko tries to make it to the local supermarket in time for a massive 99%-off sale.
Episode credits
Directed by Timothy BjorklundWritten by Joe Murray, Ron HaugeGuest stars Charlotte Booker
Episode 22
Flu-In-U-Enza
12m9.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Roger ChiassonWritten by Joe Murray, Nichole Poinski
Episode 23
Who's for Dinner?
12m8.5 / 10
Rocko, who is unaware of Heffer's family life, is invited over to dinner at Heffer's house.
Episode credits
Directed by Mr. LawrenceWritten by Ron Hauge, Vince Calandra
Episode 24
Love Spanked
12m9.0 / 10
Heffer plays the cupid, arranging a number of blind dates.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen HillenburgWritten by Joe Murray
Episode 25
Clean Lovin'
12m8.5 / 10
Spunky has an unnatural attraction to a mop.
Episode credits
Directed by Roger ChiassonWritten by Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, Ron Hauge, George Maestri, Vince Calandra
Episode 26
Unbalanced Load
12m9.0 / 10finale
When his clothes start to spontaneously move of their own power, Rocko decides it's time to do laundry.
Episode credits
Directed by Timothy BjorklundWritten by Joe Murray, Vince Calandra
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Rocko's Modern Life
Cast
Carlos AlazraquiRocko (voice)
Tom KennyHeffer (voice)
Mr. LawrenceFilburt (voice)
Charlie AdlerEd Bighead / Bev Bighead (voice)
Matt Frewer
Kelly Sheridan
Eric BauzaMike MacRae
Credits
- Created by
- Joe Murray
- Written by
- Tim Hill, George Maestri, Martin Olson, Joe Murray, Vince Calandra, Stephen Hillenburg, Mark O'Hare, Nick Jennings, Ron Hauge, Carlos Alazraqui, Veronica Alicino, Mr. Lawrence, Timothy Bjorklund, Jeff Myers, Don Spencer, Nichole Poinski, Robert Scull, Andy Houts
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 100
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NickelodeonUnited States- Games AnimationUnited States
- Joe Murray StudioUnited States
Themes
adult humorcomic book shopcorporate conglomerationdogsuburbtalking animalturtlewallaby
