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

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Etymology

Origin of showrunner

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

showrunner

But he exited the project early due to creative differences, leaving “It: Welcome to Derry” showrunner Brad Caleb Kane to expand the legend of a woman whose motives were fairly basic.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

After working on shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Vinyl” and “Homeland,” she took the helm as creator and showrunner for the first time with “The Diplomat.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Longtime Doctor Who writer and showrunner Russell T Davies has criticised the new BBC director general over comments he made about an AI-generated episode of the show.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Coogler wrote, directed and executive produced the pilot and will serve as executive producer along with showrunner and executive producer Jennifer Yale.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Finally, Mr. David assumed the showrunner position himself, to growing acclaim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

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