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The Best Episodes of Rooster

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On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Rooster Season 1 Episode 1 - Release the Brown Fat
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Release the Brown Fat

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Matt Tarses, Bill Lawrence

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  2. Rooster Season 1 Episode 2 - Trousers
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Trousers

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Annie Mebane

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  3. Rooster Season 1 Episode 4 - Angry, Like An Angry Person
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Angry, Like An Angry Person

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Zach Braff
    Writer:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler

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  4. Rooster Season 1 Episode 3 - White Whale
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #4 - White Whale

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Zach Braff
    Writer:David Stassen

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  5. Rooster Season 1 Episode 6 - Cop Hawk
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Cop Hawk

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Oz Rodríguez
    Writers:Alain Bala, Tom McDonald

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  6. Rooster Season 1 Episode 5 - Mr. Razzles
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Mr. Razzles

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Oz Rodríguez
    Writer:Genevieve Aniello

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Best Episodes Summary

"Release the Brown Fat" is the best rated episode of "Rooster". It scored 8.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Matt Tarses, Bill Lawrence, it aired on 3/8/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Trousers".