Rooster Episode 5 recap: Russo and Katie reunite with Elizabeth as tensions rise at Ludlow

HBO Max's hit comedy drama, Rooster, is back with a fresh episode this Sunday. Episode 5 of Rooster features Emmy-nominated actress Connie Britton as Elizabeth, Katie's mother and Greg's ex-wife.

Previously on Rooster Episode 5, we saw how Katie spiraled back to Archie, and they spent a night together. Russo ditched Walt's party initially to enjoy a frat-themed party with his student, Sunny, and his friends. He had an absolute blast doing things he never got to do because he never went to college. In the end, the night turned wild after he spent the night with Walt's assistant, Cristle.

The episode begins with Greg teaching in the class. As the class ends, he notices his watch on his student's hand. When he asks how he got it, the student says that Greg gave it to him during the party. He even shows a video of a drunk Greg giving the watch to him. Greg says that he wants the watch back and asks about Sunny. He runs into Tommy after the class ends. Tommy clearly lies to Greg about his whereabouts. It seems like he's in trouble, and he's trying to hide something.

Here's more about Rooster Episode 5.

Rooster Episode 5 recap: Elizabeth visits Ludlow College

After the class, Greg brings Cristle a hot chocolate to ease the awkwardness between them, especially after last night. He lies and tells that those cups are his and enters the meeting. In the meeting, he's asked about his ex-wife, Elizabeth. Turns out Walt and the interim dean, Shepherd, are planning a dedication ceremony for Elizabeth.

Greg reveals that he isn't close to his ex-wife, and he has nothing to offer to the introduction speech that they were prepping for. Soon, Elizabeth visits the Ludlow campus, and Walter shows her around. Greg's phone interrupts Elizabeth's speech. Eventually, Elizabeth realizes Greg's growing popularity among the students in the college.

Elizabeth teases Shepherd and Greg

In Rooster Episode 5, after Elizabeth's speech, she reveals that she's happy that a woman has finally been in a position of power. She explains how happy she is to see Professor Shepherd as the interim Dean of Ludlow. Walt changes the topic and asks that he needs help with the drunk hockey coach. Elizabeth suggests Greg is the perfect fit to assist the hockey coach.

Later, when Shepherd, Greg, and Elizabeth meet up, Elizabeth thinks that something is brewing between Shepherd and Greg. She initially thought that he had a one-night stand with Dylan Shepherd. However, they both awkwardly deny. Shepherd clarifies that she's seeing someone else. Elizabeth compliments their bond. However, there's a visible tension between Shepherd and Greg.

Elizabeth meets Katie

After Shepherd leaves, Greg tries to mend things with Elizabeth and turn back to being friends. However, Elizabeth isn't too interested. Later, Elizabeth goes to meet Katie. Katie wants her mother to help her with her complex relationship with Archie. Elizabeth feels she's not the best advisor. Later, Greg meets the hockey coach, and after a few initial hiccups, they eventually team up. Katie and Elizabeth cheer him from the stands.

Katie and Archie's complex bond

In Rooster Episode 5, Sunny finally returns from New York. She requests Archie to help unpack her luggage, but Archie tells her that he will be late for his class. Sunny realizes that Archie and Katie still have feelings for each other. She apologizes to Katie.

Meanwhile, Archie keeps finding the person who left a message 'For Katie' on the whiteboard and other spaces on the campus. As he discusses it with Walt, he realizes it might be one of the students. Later, he sits in a meeting with Shepherd and Walt, and he explains about this inappropriate relationship with a student. However, Archie stammers and leaves the meeting awkwardly.

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