showrunner

American  

[shoh-ruhn-er] / ˈʃoʊˌrʌn ər /

noun

1. a person in overall charge of a television show.

   She’s a great showrunner who’s turned out two successful seasons.

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Other Word Forms

• showrunning
  noun

Etymology

Origin of showrunner

First recorded in 1955–60; show ( def. ) + runner ( def. )

Example Sentences

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showrunner

Franklin created the beloved sitcom in 1987 and served as a showrunner until 1992.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Director Christian Schwochow, who worked on the Netflix series The Crown, is the showrunner of the series, and Bafta-winner David Holmes, who worked on Killing Eve and the Ocean's franchise, will curate the music.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

“Our show is the classic, they are trying to impress dad, but dad is either dead or gone in a lot of these cases,” showrunner Ryan Condal said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Olsen: And what was it like for you to be filling this role of not just actor but also writer, producer, showrunner?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

But creator and showrunner Rolin Jones’ inspired changes keep us guessing, along with altering much of the plot’s subtext.

From Salon ● May 13, 2024