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

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showrunner

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

Filmmakers shot the series on real historically Black campuses, including Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University, said the sequel’s showrunner, Felicia Pride.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Adele Lim, who co-wrote Chu’s 2018 film, will serve as showrunner and will executive produce the series alongside Kwan, Chu and “Crazy Rich Asians” movie producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Maybe we’ll continue to despite Judge, Daniels and new showrunner Saladin K. Patterson’s thoughtful decision to entirely remove Peggy and Hank from America and an argument bound to end in no place good.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2025

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