Steve Carell is back on TV with his new comedy series Rooster, and the show is getting close to its season finale. Episode 8 is scheduled to arrive next week, and fans want to know exactly when they can watch it. The HBO show has been releasing new episodes every Sunday, following the story of a writer who moves to a small college. With only a few episodes left before the season ends, here is everything you need to know about watching episode 8.
Rooster Episode 8 Release Date and Time
Rooster Episode 8, titled “Nobody Spook It,” will release on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The episode airs at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on HBO and will also be available for streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) at the same time.
For viewers in other US time zones, here is when the episode drops:
- 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
Where to Stream Rooster Episode 8
Rooster streams on Max in the United States. A Max subscription starts at $9.99 per month with ads or $16.99 per month without ads. The episode will be available to stream right when it airs on TV at 10 p.m. ET.
For viewers in India, the show streams on JioHotstar, with new episodes releasing on Mondays. Episode 8 will be available on April 27, 2026 on the platform. In the United Kingdom, viewers can watch on Sky One and NOW, with the episode arriving on April 27, 2026 as well. Australia and Canada viewers can catch the episode on Max or through local HBO providers.
Episode 8 Titled “Nobody Spook It”
The eighth episode of Rooster is called “Nobody Spook It”. HBO has not released an official synopsis for the episode yet. But with the season ending on May 10, 2026, the story is building toward its final moments.
Episode 7, titled “All the Dogs’ Names,” showed Greg (played by Steve Carell) dealing with his breakup from Cristle. The episode ended with Greg forming a closer friendship with Walt (John C. McGinley), who gave Dylan the dean of faculty position. The show has been renewed for a second season, so viewers can expect the story to continue beyond this season.
Rooster Episode Release Schedule
Rooster has 10 episodes in its first season. Each episode runs about 30 minutes. Here is the full release schedule for the remaining episodes:
- Episode 1 “Release the Brown Fat” – March 8, 2026
- Episode 2 “Trousers” – March 15, 2026
- Episode 3 “White Whale” – March 22, 2026
- Episode 4 “Angry, Like An Angry Person” – March 29, 2026
- Episode 5 “Mr. Razzles” – April 5, 2026
- Episode 6 “Cop Hawk” – April 12, 2026
- Episode 7 “All the Dogs’ Names” – April 19, 2026
- Episode 8 “Nobody Spook It” – April 26, 2026
- Episode 9 – May 3, 2026
- Episode 10 (Finale) – May 10, 2026
What Happened in Episode 7?
Episode 7, “All the Dogs’ Names,” centered around Thanksgiving break at Ludlow college. Greg and Cristle broke up, but the split was handled with humor. Cristle ended things but got upset when Greg did not try to win her back. Tommy showed up to class wearing dark glasses and acting strange, telling Greg he saw him as “a snake between two Gatorade trees.”
Walt confronted Greg about several complaints, including the fact that Greg and Cristle had sex on his desk. Feeling guilty, Greg agreed to help Walt get the head of English department job. But Katie, Zoey, and Dylan found out and convinced Greg to send a selfie to Walt showing their disapproval. Walt eventually gave the dean of faculty position to Dylan, showing some growth in his character.
The episode also showed Archie continuing to juggle Katie and Sunny. He showed up at Katie’s class with her favorite croissant but then ignored her when she wanted to talk. Katie was clearly hurt, and viewers felt her pain as her hope disappeared.
The Cast of Rooster
Rooster features a strong cast of comedy actors:
- Steve Carell as Greg, the writer and main character
- Charly Clive as Katie, Greg’s daughter
- John C. McGinley as Walt, the college dean
- Danielle Deadwyler in a supporting role
- Phil Dunster as Archie
- Lauren Tsai in a supporting role
The show comes from Bill Lawrence, who also created Ted Lasso and Scrubs. Steve Carell is known for his roles in The Office and The Morning Show.
How to Watch Previous Episodes
All previous episodes of Rooster are available to stream on Max right now. New viewers can catch up on the first seven episodes before episode 8 releases on April 26. The episodes are short at 30 minutes each, so watching the whole season so far takes only a few hours.
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Will There Be a Season 2?
HBO has already renewed Rooster for a second season. The show was always planned to have multiple seasons, so the season 1 finale will likely set up storylines for season 2. Fans can expect some cliffhangers as the show builds toward its future.
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