Steve Carell
Greg Russo
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Rooster.
He's here to learn.
On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter.
Created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses
THE STORY CONTINUES
Season 1.
01Release the Brown Fat
Writer Greg Russo arrives at Ludlow College to support his daughter Katie as her marriage begins to implode.
02Trousers
When Katie's future at Ludlow is thrown into question, Walt offers Greg a deal to keep them both on campus.
03White Whale
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.
04Angry, Like an Angry Person
To avoid Walt's party, Greg throws himself into helping a student. With her suspension lifted, Katie contemplates casual dating.
05Mr. Razzles
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.
06Cop Hawk
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.
07All the Dogs' Names
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.
08Nobody Spook It
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.
09Ludlow's Fourth Hottest Professor
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.
10Songs for Raisa
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.
Cast.
Charly Clive
Katie Russo
Danielle Deadwyler
Dylan Shepard
Phil Dunster
Archie Bates
John C. McGinley
Walter Mann
Lauren Tsai
Sunny Salewski
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