Rooster Complete Episode Release Schedule for 2026

The new HBO comedy series Rooster starring Steve Carell is finally here. The show from the creators of Ted Lasso and Shrinking premiered on March 8, 2026. Viewers want to know when every new episode drops. Here is the full weekly release schedule for all 10 episodes.

When Does Rooster Premiere on HBO and Max?

Rooster debuted on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 10 PM Eastern Time on HBO . The show streams at the same time on Max (formerly HBO Max) . This is a weekly release, not a full-season drop. New episodes arrive every Sunday night.

For viewers in India, the series streams on JioHotstar starting March 9, 2026 . New episodes appear every Monday until the finale.

Complete Episode Release Schedule

All episodes air on Sundays in the US. The season runs for 10 weeks without breaks .

The season finale airs on May 10, 2026 .

What Is Rooster About?

Steve Carell plays Greg Russo, a famous author who writes a popular book series . His nickname comes from the lead character in his novels, also called Rooster. Greg visits his daughter Katie, played by Charly Clive, who works as a professor at Ludlow College .

Katie faces major personal problems. Her husband, played by Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt from Ted Lasso), leaves her for a graduate student . In anger, she punches her husband and accidentally burns down a faculty house . The college dean, played by John C. McGinley, tells Greg he must give a series of talks to fix the college reputation .

Greg stays on campus and starts connecting with students. He tries to live up to the Rooster image while rebuilding his bond with his daughter.

Who Stars in the Series?

The cast brings together comedy veterans and rising stars.

• Steve Carell as Greg Russo / Rooster
• Charly Clive as Katie, Greg’s daughter
• Phil Dunster as Katie’s husband
• John C. McGinley as the college dean
• Danielle Deadwyler in a key role
• Lauren Tsai in a key role
• Connie Britton in a recurring role
• Alan Ruck in a recurring role
• Annie Mumolo in a recurring role

Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso, Shrinking) and Matt Tarses (Scrubs) created the show and serve as showrunners . Steve Carell also executive produces .

How to Watch Rooster

In the United States:

• Watch on HBO (cable channel) every Sunday at 10 PM ET
• Stream on Max starting at the same time
• Max plans cost $10.99 (with ads) or $18.49 per month

In India:

• Stream on JioHotstar starting March 9
• New episodes every Monday

In Latin America and Europe:

• Check local HBO or Max platforms
• Most regions get episodes within hours of the US debut

Why Fans Are Excited

Steve Carell returns to TV comedy in a big way. He played Michael Scott on The Office for nine seasons. His recent work includes The Morning Show, Space Force, and the Netflix series The Four Seasons .

Bill Lawrence has a strong track record. Ted Lasso won multiple Emmys. Shrinking starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel is currently airing its third season . Lawrence also has Bad Monkey on Apple TV+ and a Scrubs reboot in development .

The trailer shows Steve Carell doing what he does best — awkward humor mixed with heart. Phil Dunster playing another arrogant character (like Jamie Tartt) adds comedy gold. John C. McGinley as a stern dean brings back Scrubs memories for fans.

Will There Be a Season 2?

HBO has not announced a second season yet. The show just premiered. Networks usually wait to see ratings and viewer numbers before renewing. The first season tells a complete story, but the ending leaves room for more if HBO orders additional episodes.

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