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The Worst Episodes of Rooster

Every episode of Rooster ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rooster!

Worst episode
S1E1 Release the Brown Fat
7.41,935 votes
Best episode
S1E10 Songs for Raisa
8.1994 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.7avg
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5h 14m
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rooster Season 1 Episode 1 - Release the Brown Fat
    7.4/10(1935 votes)

    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 3 - White Whale
    7.5/10(1285 votes)

    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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  3. Rooster Season 1 Episode 5 - Mr. Razzles
    7.5/10(1120 votes)

    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 Rodriguez
    Writer:Genevieve Aniello

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  4. Rooster Season 1 Episode 9 - Ludlow's Fourth Hottest Professor
    7.5/10(874 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Matthew Kerr

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  5. Rooster Season 1 Episode 2 - Trousers
    7.6/10(1455 votes)

    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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  6. Rooster Season 1 Episode 8 - Nobody Spook It
    7.6/10(936 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Annie Mebane

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  7. Rooster Season 1 Episode 7 - All the Dogs' Names
    7.7/10(1015 votes)

    S1:E7

    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 following Dean Riggs' return, and Katie deals with her evolving feelings for Archie.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Anthony King

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  8. Rooster Season 1 Episode 4 - Angry, Like an Angry Person
    7.7/10(1258 votes)

    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:Barbie Adler

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  9. Rooster Season 1 Episode 6 - Cop Hawk
    7.9/10(1109 votes)

    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 Rodriguez
    Writers:Alain Bala, Tom McDonald

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  10. Rooster Season 1 Episode 10 - Songs for Raisa
    8.1/10(994 votes)

    S1:E10

    After setting boundaries with her parents, Katie makes a decision about her marriage to Archie – who has his own talk with Sunny about the future. Then, as he grapples with Katie's independence, Greg prepares to say goodbye to his semester at Ludlow.

    Director:Oz Rodriguez
    Writers:Matt Tarses, Bill Lawrence

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Release the Brown Fat" is the worst rated episode of Rooster. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,935 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Matt Tarses, Bill Lawrence, it aired on March 8, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "White Whale".

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