Steve Carell is back on television with his new comedy series Rooster. The show premiered in March 2026 and has been releasing new episodes weekly. Episode 6 is almost here, and fans want to know exactly when they can watch it.
The series follows Greg Russo (Carell), a famous writer who moves to a college campus to be near his daughter Katie, played by Charly Clive. The show comes from Bill Lawrence, the creator of Ted Lasso and Scrubs. The first episode brought in 2.4 million viewers in its first three days, making it the biggest US comedy premiere on HBO in over ten years.
Episode 6 Arrives on HBO and Max This Sunday
Rooster Episode 6 will release on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on HBO. The episode will also be available to stream at the same time on Max (formerly HBO Max).
For viewers in different US time zones, here is when the episode drops:
- Eastern Time (ET) – 10:00 PM
- Central Time (CT) – 9:00 PM
- Mountain Time (MT) – 8:00 PM
- Pacific Time (PT) – 7:00 PM
- Alaska Time (AKT) – 6:00 PM
- Hawaii Time (HST) – 5:00 PM
International viewers can watch on different platforms. In India, the episode streams on JioHotstar every Monday at 12:30 p.m. IST (March 9 to May 11 release schedule). UK viewers can watch on Sky One and NOW every Monday starting March 9.
What to Expect in Episode 6 Titled Cop Hawk
German media outlet Giga reports that Rooster Episode 6 is titled Cop Hawk. The episode will continue following Greg Russo as he figures out his new life as a writer-in-residence at Ludlow College.
The show focuses on the relationship between Greg and his daughter Katie. She is going through a hard time after her husband Archie (Phil Dunster) left her for a younger grad student named Sunny (Lauren Tsai). Greg took the teaching job partly to help Katie and partly to get a fresh start after his own marriage ended.
Spoiler discussions suggest that Greg may start a new romantic relationship in Episode 6. The series has been building up his attempts to date again after his divorce from Elizabeth (Connie Britton).
Full Episode Release Schedule for Rooster Season 1
Rooster has 10 episodes in its first season. Each episode runs about 30 minutes. Here is the complete schedule:
- Episode 1 – “Release the Brown Fat”: March 8 (US) / March 9 (International)
- Episode 2 – “Trousers”: March 15 (US) / March 16 (International)
- Episode 3 – “White Whale”: March 22 (US) / March 23 (International)
- Episode 4 – “Angry, Like An Angry Person”: March 29 (US) / March 30 (International)
- Episode 5 – “Mr. Razzles”: April 5 (US) / April 6 (International)
- Episode 6 – “Cop Hawk”: April 12 (US) / April 13 (International)
- Episode 7: April 19 (US) / April 20 (International)
- Episode 8: April 26 (US) / April 27 (International)
- Episode 9: May 3 (US) / May 4 (International)
- Episode 10 (Finale): May 10 (US) / May 11 (International)
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Where to Stream Rooster Around the World
Rooster is available on different streaming services depending on where you live:
- United States: HBO and Max (streaming simultaneously)
- India: JioHotstar
- United Kingdom: Sky One and NOW
- Other regions: Check local HBO or Max providers
The show carries a 15+ age rating in the UK. It includes some adult humor, language, and situations.
The Cast of Rooster
The series features a strong cast of comedy veterans:
- Steve Carell as Greg Russo (known for The Office, The Morning Show)
- Charly Clive as Katie Russo (The Lazarus Project)
- Danielle Deadwyler as Dylan (Till, Station Eleven)
- Phil Dunster as Archie (Ted Lasso)
- John C. McGinley as Walter Mann (Scrubs)
- Lauren Tsai as Sunny (Legion)
- Connie Britton as Elizabeth (The White Lotus, American Horror Story)
- Alan Ruck as Dean Riggs (Succession, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
- Annie Mumolo as Cristle (Bridesmaids)
John C. McGinley reunites with Bill Lawrence on this show. He famously played Dr. Cox on Scrubs, which Lawrence also created.
What Critics Are Saying About Rooster
The show holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews. Critics have praised Steve Carell for his performance. The show balances funny moments with more serious family drama.
The series was filmed at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
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