The BEST episodes of Rooster

Every episode of Rooster ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rooster!

A comedy set on a college campus, centering on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.

Last Updated: 5/9/2026Network: HBOStatus: Continuing

7.72

223 votes

#1 - Cop Hawk

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2026

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.

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7.69

216 votes

#2 - All the Dogs' Names

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/2026

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, and more.

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7.65

245 votes

#3 - Angry, Like an Angry Person

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2026

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

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7.62

208 votes

#4 - Nobody Spook It

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/26/2026

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.

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7.54

257 votes

#5 - White Whale

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/2026

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.

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7.49

177 votes

#6 - Ludlow’s Fourth Hottest Professor

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/3/2026

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.

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7.48

296 votes

#7 - Trousers

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/2026

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

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7.41

232 votes

#8 - Mr. Razzles

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2026

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.

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7.29

334 votes

#9 - Release the Brown Fat

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2026

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

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