Original title
Rocko's Modern Life
Released
9/18/1993
Origin country
US
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Production companies
Nickelodeon Productions, MTV Networks, Games Animation, Joe Murray Studio
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
100
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.
"Trash-O-Madness" was originally animated and produced in 1992 at Joe Murray Studios in Saratoga, California. Half of the pilot was animated by Rocko creator Joe Murray himself, and the rest by his very talented team of animators and assistants.
A look behind the scenes of Rocko's Modern Life's 3rd Season - DVD Bonus feature from Season 3
Cast and Crew Interview and readings in Los Angeles October 6, 2012
Character Creation: Filburt by Joe Murray
Character Creation: Ed & Bev Bighead by Joe Murray
After being in space for many years, Rocko and his friends attempt to adjust to an even more modern life.
Rocko and Heffer join a health club in hopes of losing a few of those unsightly pounds.
Rocko gets his very own credit card, and Heffer convinces him to go on a spending spree at the mall.
When Bev Bighead feels unloved by her husband Ed, she invites Rocko over to do chores and tries to seduce him.
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.
Rocko and Heffer experience the ups and downs of traveling by airplane.
Spunky needs to be bathed.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Rocko and Heffer visit a dude ranch, and while there, Heffer starts to fall in with a crowd of bad cattle.
Rocko encounters difficulties on trash day.
Rocko and Heffer go to a baseball game, in hopes of catching a foul ball.
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".
After watching an infomercial, Rocko buys a vacuum cleaner that is more than he bargained for.
Rocko loses his job at the mega-comic store. After a variety of jobs, he finally decides to work at the local comic store.
Heffer and Rocko attend a carnival full of hazardous rides and shady carnival games.
Rocko and Spunky try to spend a nice day at the beach.
Rocko and Heffer end up sharing a camping cabin with the Bigheads.
Filburt recruits Rocko to help him pass his dentists exam.
Rocko tries to make it to the local supermarket in time for a massive 99%-off sale.
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.
Rocko, who is unaware of Heffer's family life, is invited over to dinner at Heffer's house.
Heffer plays the cupid, arranging a number of blind dates.
Spunky has an unnatural attraction to a mop.
When his clothes start to spontaneously move of their own power, Rocko decides it's time to do laundry.
Rocko discovers that the Bigheads have a son, and he sets off to find him and bring him back.
When Rock's toilet is too clogged to flush, he and Heffer try to fix the problem themselves.
Rocko has to have his appendix removed.
Filburt realizes his dream of becoming a lounge singer.
After writing a proposal for her sick husband's presentation, Mrs. Bighead is hired as an executive at Conglomo-O
Rocko must take Spunky to the vet after he eats a vitamin that can cause pets to explode.
Rocko and Heffer go on a road trip to see Flemm Rock.
Rocko purchases a big screen television and Heffer loses his brain inside of it.
Rocko's car is impounded which causes him to continually be late for work.
Rocko invites everyone, including the Elves, over for Christmas, but Ed Bighead spreads rumors about the Elves, which ruins the party.
Rocko, Heffer and Filburt go camping.
With Rocko on the verge of being deported, Filburt poses as his spouse.
Heffer and Rocko say Bon Voyage to Heffer's Grandfather, who's going on a cruise vacation. When Heffer and Rocko miss the call to debark, they learn a little more respect for the eldery.
Filburt's 21st birthday approaches, and the ancient breeding ground of Kerplopitgoes calls.
Heffer gets a little taste of authority when he is hired as a security guard.
On the day he is supposed to pose for a newspaper photograph, Rocko is having a very bad hair day.
Ed Bighead's obsession with winning a bowling trophy has him disqualified from a bowling tournament..
Rocko needs to pay off the pizza man, so he organizes a garage sale.
After pulling overtime at his job, a housefly named Flecko disrupts Rocko's sleep.
On their way to deliver comic books, Rocko and Heffer are distracted by a ski resort.
Beverly adopts the neighborhoods stray dog, a vicious cur named Earl.
Feeling inadequate due to short stature, Really Really Big Man gives Rocko a vertical boost.
Rocko can't see without his new glasses, and they break just before the big jackhammer competition.
Heffer accidentally kills Filburt's pet bird, Turdy.
Heffer has a unique talent which embarrasses Heffer's father.
The story of the Chameleon Brothers and their coffee scandal in the old country of Balzack.
Heffer falls into a sausage-worshiping cult.
Filburt fights his fear of Halloween.
Rocko suspects Beverly of murdering Ed.
Rocko, Heffer and Filburt go on a fishing trip, unsuspecting that they are the prey.
Heffer and Filburt secretly video tape Rocko, and the movie turns into an underground hit, even winning an award at a film festival.
A mistake at the hospital endows Beverly with a nose, but the stench of her husband Ed is making her sick.
When Ed feels youth slipping away, he tries to become friends with Rocko, Heffer and Filburt.
Rocko's car breaks down, but Filburt can bring it back to life.
When Rocko helps the bugs escape from Ed's prison, they become unwelcome guests.
On a trip to France, Rocko falls in love.
Bloaty and Squirmy return, this time living on an obese Spunky, as Rocko tries to get Spunky to lose weight.
Every fortune cookie which Filburt opens predicts dire consequences for Filburt.
Rocko hires TV host Bob "Bucky" Taylor to repair his destroyed kitchen, but finds out that Bucky can only build bathrooms.
Heffer and Rocko appear on television after getting into an argument.
Rocko tries to overcome his nail-biting addition.
Ralph Bighead wants to leave the world of television animation, so he gives Rocko, Filburt and Heffer free rein in creating a new television show, hoping that their ineptitude will get Ralph's contract canceled.
The first part of a two-part episode has Filburt finally asking Doctor Hutchison to marry him.
A huge fight breaks out at the wedding, threatening Filburt and Hutch's marriage.
In order to be considered an adult, the Wolves tell Heffer to bring elk home for dinner, but ends up falling in love with it.
Rocko becomes a celebrity thanks to a little bit of spinach stuck in his teeth.
This musical-style episode has the Rocko pitting the town citizens against Conglom-O and their pollution.
Rocko becomes the owner of a possessed food processor.
Heffer and Filburt compete for Rocko's friendship after Rocko wins two tickets to a wrestling match.
Mr. Bighead, while sleepwalking, believes that he is a pirate and tries repeatedly to obtain a treasure map from Rocko.
Heffer suspects that he is being targeted for revenge after his practical jokes get out of hand.
Filburt and Hutch are expecting babies!
Rocko and Mr. Bighead run against each other for the office of Dog Catcher.
Ed's boss invites Ed to a game of golf. Ed is told to let Mr. Dupette win, but Heffer has other ideas.
Rocko prepares for a visit from grade-school bully, Dingo.
Filburt is ill, so Rocko and Heffer spin up some wild fairy tales to help him feel better.
Heffer moves out of his parent's place to prove he's capable of making it on his own.
After a visit to a spirit reader, Heffer is plagued by a spirit of his own.
Rocko tries to get a love letter back that was intended for his mail carrier.
Ed Bighead, under pressure at the job, turns to using a Magic 8-Ball to make executive decisions.
Ed Bighead has trouble accepting the fact that he enjoys being a clown.
Rocko and Heffer's friendship is strained when Rocko unwittingly finds fame as a high-fashion underwear model.
Rocko and Heffer think that Filburt is an alien who vaporizes Earthlings by high-fiving them.
Flecko the fly sues Rocko.
Heffer unknowingly trades his soul for an opportunity to be on a TV game show.
Falling in love with a roller-skater, Rocko tries to impress her by running a dangerous obstacle course.
Rocko is arrested after a game of Doorbell Ditch gets out of hand.
Filburt takes Rocko on a bird wig-snatching hunt.
Rocko thinks he's a dog after Heffer hypnotizes him.
Virginia Wolfe, Heffer's mother, asks Rocko to teach her to drive.
Heffer overdoses on Pasture Puffies (a snack food said to contain potentially harmful substances) and is rushed to the hospital. While he is in a coma, Rocko, Filburt, and the Bigheads reminisce about past experiences with the steer.
17 years into the future, Filburt's children ask Filburt the meaning of a banana which they found in a refrigerator.
Rocko tries to protect the Thanksgiving Turkeys that have taken refuge at his house.
The group spin tales about who really founded O-Town.
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