Rooster poster
Seen it?

Rooster

TV·2026–present·1 season, 10 episodes·HBO·Comedy·33m·6.8·Created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses

Streaming on (US) HBO Max Amazon ChannelYouTube TVSee all

Rooster follows a middle aged author navigating a complicated relationship with his daughter.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Rooster S01E10Songs for RaisaS01E10 · 8.7After 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.
  2. 02Rooster S01E06Cop HawkS01E06 · 8.6While 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.
  3. 03Rooster S01E04Angry, Like an Angry PersonS01E04 · 8.4To avoid Walt's party, Greg dedicates himself to a student; with her suspension lifted, Katie considers one-night stands.

Cast

Steve CarellSteve CarellGreg RussoCharly CliveCharly CliveKatie RussoDanielle DeadwylerDanielle DeadwylerDylan ShepardPhil DunsterPhil DunsterArchie BatesJohn C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyWalter MannLauren TsaiLauren TsaiSunny Salewski

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2026Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Rooster S01E01Release the Brown FatMarch 8, 2026 7.9Writer Greg Russo arrives at Ludlow College to support his daughter Katie as her marriage begins to implode.
  2. S01E02Rooster S01E02TrousersMarch 15, 2026 7.5When Katie's future at Ludlow is thrown into question, Walt offers Greg a deal to keep them both on campus.
  3. S01E03Rooster S01E03White WhaleMarch 22, 2026 7.8While Greg endures his first day of teaching at Ludlow, Katie struggles with her suspension. Later, Archie decides to help Sunny find a suit
  4. S01E04Rooster S01E04Angry, Like an Angry PersonMarch 29, 2026 8.4To avoid Walt's party, Greg dedicates himself to a student; with her suspension lifted, Katie considers one-night stands.
  5. S01E05Rooster S01E05Mr. RazzlesApril 5, 2026 8.2When his ex-wife shows up for a dedication ceremony on campus, Greg starts to backslide into old habits. Later, Katie reconnects with Archie
  6. S01E06Rooster S01E06Cop HawkApril 12, 2026 8.6While relishing in his new fling, Greg offers a struggling Tommy a place to crash. Later, Katie confronts the student behind some personal c
  7. S01E07Rooster S01E07All the Dogs' NamesApril 19, 2026 8.2Greg, Cristle, and Tommy attempt to return to normalcy after an embarrassing mishap. Meanwhile, Archie meets Sunny's father, Walt offers Dyl
  8. S01E08Rooster S01E08Nobody Spook ItApril 26, 2026 8.1While Greg tries to support an increasingly emotional Katie, Dylan attempts to steer a promising student toward poetry. Later, Sunny is deli
  9. S01E09Rooster S01E09Ludlow's Fourth Hottest ProfessorMay 3, 2026 8.1Thriving in and out of the classroom, Greg empowers the hockey team before a key game. Meanwhile, Archie receives feedback on his book and K
  10. S01E10Rooster S01E10Season's bestSongs for RaisaMay 10, 2026 8.7After setting boundaries with her parents, Katie makes a decision about her marriage to Archie -- who has his own talk with Sunny about the

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Shows like Rooster all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeFargo2014·FXStreaming on HuluFargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.8.6Compare
  2. 02Comedy·FamilyThe Simpsons1989–present·FOXStreaming on Disney PlusThe Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.8.1Compare
  3. 03Comedy·FamilyFamily Guy1999–present·FOXStreaming on HuluFamily Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.7.5Compare
  4. 04ComedySouth Park1997–present·Comedy CentralStreaming on Paramount Plus PremiumSouth Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.8.3Compare
  5. 05Comedy·FamilyAmerican Dad!2005–present·FOXStreaming on HuluIn American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.7.5Compare
  6. 06Comedy·Adventure·Science-FictionRick and Morty2013–present·Adult SwimStreaming on HuluRick is a mentally gifted, but sociopathic and alcoholic scientist and a grandfather to Morty; an awkward, impressionable, and somewhat spineless teenage boy.8.7Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Rooster's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Rooster vs FargoFull episode chartRooster vs The SimpsonsFull episode chartRooster vs Family GuyFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest HBO shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest comedy shows & films

The top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.