Rooster

Name: Rooster
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2026-03-08
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley

RETURNING1 Season10 Episodes★ 7.4

Rooster is a comedy series on HBO that premiered in 2026, with 1 season and 10 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 2, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkHBO

First AiredMar 8, 2026

Last AiredMay 10, 2026

GenreComedy

Created ByBill Lawrence, Matt Tarses

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWarner Bros. Television, Doozer

On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter.

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Cast

Steve Carell

Greg Russo

Charly Clive

Katie Russo

Danielle Deadwyler

Dylan Shepard

Phil Dunster

Archie Bates

John C. McGinley

Walter Mann

Lauren Tsai

Sunny Salewski

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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E1Release the Brown Fat

Mar 8, 202634m★ 7.3

Writer Greg Russo arrives at Ludlow College to support his daughter Katie as her marriage begins to implode.

E2Trousers

Mar 15, 202630m★ 7.5

When Katie's future at Ludlow is thrown into question, Walt offers Greg a deal to keep them both on campus.

E3White Whale

Mar 22, 202632m★ 6.9

While Greg endures his first day of teaching at Ludlow, Katie struggles with her suspension. Later, Archie decides to help Sunny find a suitable advisor, and Dylan is presented with an unexpected new opportunity.

E4Angry, Like an Angry Person

Mar 29, 202634m★ 7.1

To avoid Walt's party, Greg throws himself into helping a student. With her suspension lifted, Katie contemplates casual dating.

E5Mr. Razzles

Apr 5, 202631m★ 7.1

When his ex-wife Beth shows up for a dedication ceremony on campus, Greg starts to backslide into old habits. Later, Katie reconnects with Archie, and Dylan finds herself flourishing in her new role.

E6Cop Hawk

Apr 12, 202631m★ 7.7

While relishing in his new fling, Greg offers a struggling Tommy a place to crash. Later, Katie confronts the student behind some personal campus graffiti, Dylan impresses Walt in her new role, and Sunny wrestles with a prestigious job offer.

E7All the Dogs' Names

Apr 19, 202630m★ 6.6

Greg, Cristle, and Tommy attempt a return to normalcy after an embarrassing mishap. Meanwhile, Archie meets Sunny's father, Walt offers Dylan a new position following Dean Riggs' return, and Katie deals with her evolving feelings for Archie.

E8Nobody Spook It

Apr 26, 202630m★ 6.6

While Greg tries to support an increasingly emotional Katie, Dylan attempts to steer a promising student towards poetry. Later, Sunny is delighted when Archie starts to engage more with her pregnancy.

E9Ludlow's Fourth Hottest Professor

May 3, 202631m★ 7.0

Thriving in and out of the classroom, Greg empowers the hockey team before a key game. Meanwhile, Archie receives feedback on his book and Katie focuses on getting tenure – which reveals the extent of her parents' involvement in her life.

E10Songs for Raisa

May 10, 202631m★ 6.9

After setting boundaries with her parents, Katie makes a decision about her marriage to Archie – who has his own talk with Sunny about the future. Then, as he grapples with Katie's independence, Greg prepares to say goodbye to his semester at Ludlow.

About Rooster

Rooster is a comedy series on HBO. The show first aired on Mar 8, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. Rooster has been renewed for Season 2, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 142 votes. The cast includes Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley. Created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.