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

More than once, naysayers dismissed it as an “ER” retread – which, given that it stars Noah Wyle, who also executive produces alongside “ER” showrunner John Wells, is understandable.

From Salon

“St. Elsewhere” also gave “Homicide: Life on the Street” showrunner and “Oz” creator Tom Fontana his first TV writing job.

From Salon

The Bafta-winner became its showrunner again with Ncuti Gatwa as its lead 16 years later.

From BBC

The showrunner didn’t respond to me at first.

From Salon

“Baywatch” executive producer and showrunner Matt Nix noted that the wildfires in January encouraged him to want to film in the Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times