HBO's latest dramedy series, Rooster, is raising the laughter stakes with each episode. Episode 6 of Rooster is all set to release next Sunday, April 12, 2026, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Starring Steve Carell as Greg Russo, a best-selling author who gets entangled in a chaotic situation after he visits Ludlow College for a reading session. He takes up the writer-in-residence program to save his daughter, Katie's job, who apparently set her ex-partner's (Archie's) house on fire. The series taps into elements like dysfunctional relations, family drama, college life, love, relationships, and more.Previously, on Rooster, we saw how Elizabeth's (Greg's ex-wife and Katie's mother) entry at Ludlow College changes the equations.Here's more about the upcoming episode of Rooster on HBO.Rooster Episode 6 release date and streaming details View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRooster is set to return on HBO and HBO Max next Sunday. Episode 6 will release on April 12, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET in the US. If you miss the broadcast, you can stream the episode on HBO Max or its alternative, as per your region.Rooster Episode 5: A quick recapEpisode 5 begins on a happy note with Greg interacting with his students. After the class ends, he notices a student with his watch. When he asks him about it, the student tells him that he gave it to him last night. He shows him a video clip of drunk Greg gifting the watch to him at the frat party. Greg asks him to return the watch. Greg also meets Sunny, who skipped the class. It seems like something's bothering him, but he doesn't open up. After spending the night with Walt's assistant, Krystle, Greg tries to ease the awkwardness between them, but fails.Walt and Shepherd ask Greg about Elizabeth, but he tells them that they are no longer in contact. When Elizabeth finally visits Ludlow College in this episode, Greg asks her whether they could be back, but Elizabeth brushes off the request. In fact, Elizabeth thinks Shepherd and Greg are a good match. However, Shepherd tells her that she is seeing someone else. When Walt asks for advice on the drunk hockey coach problem, Elizabeth suggests Greg could handle it. After initial hiccups, Greg gels with the hockey coach. While Katie and Elizabeth cheer for him from the stands.Meanwhile, Katie and Archie's bond grows complex after they spend the night together. Katie asks for advice from her mother, but she tells her that she isn't the right person to comment on it. Sunny returns from New York, and she realises that Katie and Archie have feelings for each other. She decides to walk away from the relationship. She apologizes to Katie. Elsewhere, Archie confesses to Walt and Shepherd about his affair.What to expect from Rooster Episode 6?The synopsis of Episode 6 reads:"A newly confident Greg offers to help Tommy. Meanwhile, Sunny wrestles with a prestigious job offer, and Katie confronts a student."As per the episode preview, it looks like Sunny will move in with Greg after his roommate kicked him out. Meanwhile, Archie will try his best to save his marriage. Elsewhere, Professor Shepherd and Greg's bond might grow in the upcoming episode.Follow Soap Central for more such updates.