showrunner
noun
show·run·ner
ˈshō-ˌrə-nər 
variants
or less commonly show-runner
or show runner
plural showrunners also show-runners or show runners
: a person who oversees the writing and production of each episode of a television series and has ultimate managerial and creative control over the series
A showrunner is more than just a producer. … They are making decisions about casting, story arcs, as well as the day-to-day issues of getting a show done and ready for air.—
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Alegría and Urrejola, who are partners in life and in producing, co-wrote the series and serve as showrunners and executive producers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 May 2026
Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The series’ second stint in CBS development took longer as Port and Wiseman juggled it alongside their showrunner duties on Ghosts, now headed into its sixth season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Our goal is to make more space for creative ambition, not less, and to support the visions of our filmmakers and showrunners, not replace them.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 May 2026
Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The series’ second stint in CBS development took longer as Port and Wiseman juggled it alongside their showrunner duties on Ghosts, now headed into its sixth season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Our goal is to make more space for creative ambition, not less, and to support the visions of our filmmakers and showrunners, not replace them.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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