Steve Carell’s Rooster Season 1 OTT release in US: When and where watch new comedy drama, episode schedule

Comedy legend Steve Carell is back doing what he does best. The actor, known for leaving audiences laughing their hearts out with his on-point humour, sharp one-liners and distinctive comic timing, headlines the new comedy-drama series Rooster. The project also marks his return to the world of television comedy years after his celebrated role as Michael Scott in the beloved sitcom The Office. The series, which originally aired between 2005 and 2012, turned Carell into one of the most recognisable faces in pop culture. With Rooster, he steps into a character-driven story, blending humour with emotional depth. Here is everything viewers need to know.

Rooster: Release schedule and where to stream

Rooster season 1 arrived with its first episode on the OTT platform HBO Max on March 8, 2026, at 10 pm ET. US viewers can enjoy watching the 10-episode show, which will air every Sunday until May 10, 2026. To break it down further, episode 2 will come on March 15, followed by episode 3 on March 22, episode 4 on March 29, episode 5 on April 5, episode 6 on April 12, episode 7 on April 19, episode 8 on May 3, and the final episode 10 on May 10.on April 20, Episode 8 on May 4, and the season finale, Episode 10, streams on May 11.

Storyline of Rooster

Rooster, at its core, explores the complicated dynamics between a father and daughter while also touching on themes of personal bias and self-reflection. Steve Carell essays the role of Greg Russo, a renowned pulp writer credited for his easy-going ‘beach read’ novels. After his marriage falls apart, a disillusioned Greg develops a fictional hero called Rooster, who stands in sharp contrast to his own personality. The narrative takes a turn when Greg travels to meet his daughter Katie at the New England College of Ludlow.



Katie is an art history professor dealing with a turbulent phase. Her marriage is on the rocks after her husband Archie abandons her for a younger graduate student, leading to a very public emotional breakdown. Matters escalate when a so-called accidental fire breaks out at Archie’s home, putting Katie’s job at risk.

The college president, Walter Mann, offers her a non-negotiable deal for her to keep her position. Thus, Greg is invited to spend the semester at the institution as a writer-in-residence. The move forces both father and daughter to confront unresolved tensions while moving through the complexities of modern academics.

Rooster’s cast and creators

Alongside Steve Carell, Rooster also stars Charlie Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, Annie Mumolo, Lauren Tsai, and Connie Britton in key roles. The series is created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, who also serve as executive producers along with Carell.