Rooster opened with Greg Russo (Steve Carrell) coming to campus to check on Katie as her personal life detonates in front of a community that can’t stop watching, and by the end of Episode 1 he’s already getting tugged into the school’s orbit—an enticing professional lane on one side, and the emotional reality of being her dad on the other. The narrative seems headed for damage control, boundary-setting, and the eventual struggle of whether Greg can help without becoming the next complication.
As for when to stream it: the second episode of Rooster premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and it will be available to stream at the same time on HBO Max.
Rooster notes: Episode 2
Episode 2 is titled Trousers, and the early episode listings frame it as Greg trying to steady Katie after a fresh relationship shock—exactly the kind of messy, personal problem that drags him deeper into her orbit, whether she wants the help or not.
Rooster FAQ
What is Rooster about?
It’s an HBO comedy set on a college campus, centered on an author and his complicated relationship with his daughter. Steve Carell plays the author, Greg Russo, and Charly Clive plays his daughter, Katie.
When does episode 2 air?
It premieres on HBO on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, and it will stream the same night on HBO Max.
How many episodes are there?
Season 1 has 10 episodes. HBO says new episodes will roll out weekly on Sundays through May 10.
Who’s starring?
The official cast list includes Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. Additional reporting has also linked Connie Britton to the ensemble.
