Rodney "Rod" Flanders is the older son of Ned Flanders and Maude Flanders and a stepson to Edna Krabappel. He has curly hair, light blue polo shirt, dark blue pants and gray shoes.

Rod often prays, first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed. He prays for God to watch over him and his little brother, Todd. He prays for the success of his father's business. He also prays for the success of all Christians, but due to his upbringing does not respect people of other (or no) faiths