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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The showrunner showed him a picture of himself.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
But besides the physical parameters, Peter Claffey and Dexter Ansell were able to capture the irreverent, comedic tone of showrunner Ira Parker’s scripts.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
The single-camera comedy is slated to start with 10 half-hour episodes from showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Burn Notice creator Matt Nix will serve as the executive producer and showrunner of the revival series.
—Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
But besides the physical parameters, Peter Claffey and Dexter Ansell were able to capture the irreverent, comedic tone of showrunner Ira Parker’s scripts.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
The single-camera comedy is slated to start with 10 half-hour episodes from showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Burn Notice creator Matt Nix will serve as the executive producer and showrunner of the revival series.
—Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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