Running Man backdrop
Comedy•Reality

The Best Episodes of Running Man Season 1

Every episode of Running Man Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Running Man Season 1!

Binge this in 1d 6h•Peaking at 8.9/10

These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going

Airs on
SBSViu
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Running Man Season 1 Episode 1 - Times Square
    8.9/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Times Square

    S1:E1

    A never-before-seen action variety show with an amazing cast. To start off the first episode, they head over to the T shopping mall in Seoul after closing hours. They will be split into two different teams and compete against each other for the passcode that will let them escape from the mall. From running around to find clues to ripping each other's name tag, no one can predict what will happen to them. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Running Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 1
    8.9/10(54 votes)

    #2 - Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 1

    S1:E2

    In this episode Lee Chun Hee and Goo Hara join in with the cast as they venture through Suwon stadium. The mission in this landmark is to find the "golden pigs", which have undisclosed amounts of coins in them. The teams are split into the "Away" and "Home" teams and the victor becomes the team with the highest amount of coins!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Running Man Season 1 Episode 3 - Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 2
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 2

    S1:E3

    Continuing on from Episode 2. More fierce games pursue and only 1 team will come out victorious!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Running Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Gwacheon National Science Museum, Part 1
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Gwacheon National Science Museum, Part 1

    S1:E4

    An exciting day at Gwacheon National Science Museum. Guest appearances from Nichkhun and Jessica will make this a spectacle to see. The teams this time are divided into "Child" and "Adult" team, and the mission is to find the "Golden Pigs" with the most money!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Running Man Season 1 Episode 5 - Gwacheon National Science Museum, Part 2
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Gwacheon National Science Museum, Part 2

    S1:E5

    Continuing from Episode 4, the 2 teams battle for the rights to leave.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Running Man Season 1 Episode 6 - Namsan Tower
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Namsan Tower

    S1:E6

    YG's prince se7en, sing Queen Son Dam Bi, and funny as ever Kim Shin Young join the cast for this week's episode which takes place in the beautiful Seoul Tower in Nam San.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Running Man

    READ
  7. Running Man Season 1 Episode 7 - Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #7 - Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

    S1:E7

    Landmark: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Seoul Guests: Jo Kwon (2AM), Jung Yong-hwa (CN Blue), Hahm Eun-jeong (T-ara)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Running Man Season 1 Episode 8 - Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghui Palace
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghui Palace

    S1:E8

    Landmarks: Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghui Palace, Seoul Guests: Lee Joon, Park Jun-gyu, Victoria Song (f(x))

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Running Man Season 1 Episode 9 - Lotte World
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Lotte World

    S1:E9

    Landmark: Lotte World, Seoul Guests: Lee Hong-ki (FT Island), Kim Soo-ro, Shin Bong-sun

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Running Man Season 1 Episode 10 - National Museum of Contemporary Art
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #10 - National Museum of Contemporary Art

    S1:E10

    Landmark: National Museum of Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Cha Tae-hyun, Yoon Se-ah

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Running Man Season 1 Episode 11 - Seoul Central Post Office
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Seoul Central Post Office

    S1:E11

    Landmark: Seoul Central Post Office, Seoul Guests: Jung Yong-hwa (CN Blue), Kim Je-dong

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Running Man Season 1 Episode 12 - Seoul Design Fair
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Seoul Design Fair

    S1:E12

    Landmark: Seoul Design Fair, Seoul Olympic Stadium

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Running Man Season 1 Episode 13 - SBS Broadcasting Center
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - SBS Broadcasting Center

    S1:E13

    Landmark: SBS Broadcasting Center, Seoul Guests: Jang Dong-min, Lizzy (After School)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Running Man Season 1 Episode 14 - Boramae Safety Experience Center
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Boramae Safety Experience Center

    S1:E14

    Landmark: Boramae Safety Experience Center, Seoul Guests: Lizzy (After School)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Running Man Season 1 Episode 15 - Seoul Metro Subway Yard
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Seoul Metro Subway Yard

    S1:E15

    Landmark: Seoul Metro Subway Yard, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Kim Kwang-kyu, Tony An

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Running Man Season 1 Episode 16 - I'Park Mall
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #16 - I'Park Mall

    S1:E16

    Landmark: I'Park Mall, Seoul Guests: Kwon Yuri (Girls' Generation)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Running Man Season 1 Episode 17 - Hanyang Women's University
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Hanyang Women's University

    S1:E17

    Landmark: Hanyang Women's University, Seoul Guests: Jung Yong-hwa (CN Blue), Ko Joo-won

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Running Man Season 1 Episode 18 - Running Man Cruise Special
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Running Man Cruise Special

    S1:E18

    Landmark: Busan International Cruise Ship, Gwangan Bridge, Busan

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Running Man Season 1 Episode 19 - Running Man Cooking Competition
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Running Man Cooking Competition

    S1:E19

    Landmark: Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul Guest: Nichkhun (2PM)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Running Man Season 1 Episode 20 - Korea Meteorological Administration
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Korea Meteorological Administration

    S1:E20

    Landmark: Korea Meteorological Administration, Seoul Guest: Kim Hee-chul (Super Junior)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Running Man Season 1 Episode 21 - KTX Race
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #21 - KTX Race

    S1:E21

    Landmark: Gwangmyeong Station, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do Guest: Kim Je-dong

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Running Man Season 1 Episode 22 - Christmas Special
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Christmas Special

    S1:E22

    Landmark: Lotte Mart, Seoul Guests: Choi Si-won (Super Junior), Kim Min-jong

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Running Man Season 1 Episode 23 - 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Candidate City Special
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #23 - 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Candidate City Special

    S1:E23

    Landmark: Alpensia Ski Resort, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Guests: Shim Hyung-rae

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Running Man Season 1 Episode 24 - Men vs Women
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Men vs Women

    S1:E24

    Landmark: Xi Wi City, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Lee Kyung-sil, Song Eun-yi

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Running Man Season 1 Episode 25 - Museum Comics Information Center
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Museum Comics Information Center

    S1:E25

    Landmark: Museum Comics Information Center, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do Guest: Park Bo-young

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Times Square" is the best rated episode of "Running Man" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/11/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 1".