showrunner

[shoh-ruhn-er]

noun

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

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

Other Word Forms

• showrunning noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of showrunner¹

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

Example Sentences

So why would a producer or showrunner hire you over someone else?

From Los Angeles Times

Showrunner Matt Selman recently told Variety that streaming had helped the series not only remain relevant to older viewers but also gain new fans.

From BBC

In addition to the casts and crews, he credited the success of the series to veteran writing and producing teams headed by “Law & Order” showrunner Rick Eid and executive producer Peter Jankowski.

From Los Angeles Times

The author, producer and showrunner knows fans are restless about how her hit Prime Video series might end, but she says she “loves surprising people.”

From Los Angeles Times

Even when frustrations are aimed at her as “Summer’s” author and showrunner, Han reminds herself that it’s a privilege that anyone cares deeply enough about the story to feel anything at all.

From Los Angeles Times