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Rooster – Season 1, Episode 1 Release the Brown Fat

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Writer Greg Russo arrives at Ludlow College to support his daughter Katie as her marriage begins to implode.
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Rooster — Season 1, Episode 1

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Steve Carell

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Lauren Tsai

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Danielle Deadwyler

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Phil Dunster

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Charly Clive

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Rory Scovel

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Erin Qualey New York Magazine/Vulture Mar 10
4/5
Steve Carell is a gift. Go to Full Review Shelby Elpers Fangirlish Mar 9
Rooster Season 1, Episode 1, "Release the Brown Fat," acts as a competitive entry to be this year’s new go-to cozy comedy. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? A Geek Community Mar 9
8/10
Rooster Episode 1 does feature Steve Carell sticking to his guns on character choices. Even still, Greg isn’t easily summarized by the humor on display. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Writer Greg Russo arrives at Ludlow College to support his daughter Katie as her marriage begins to implode.
Network
HBO
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 8, 2026