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The Best Episodes of Running Point

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A reformed party girl must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Running Point Season 1 Episode 10 - Game Seven
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Game Seven

    S1:E10

    The team has its best playoff chances in years, while Isla's personal life couldn't be worse. Can the Gordon family come through in the clutch?

    Director:David Stassen
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  2. Running Point Season 1 Episode 5 - Beshert
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Beshert

    S1:E5

    Isla and Lev's long-delayed engagement party raises big questions about religion and commitment. Jackie tries to shake up the Waves' halftime show.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  3. Running Point Season 1 Episode 6 - The Yips
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Yips

    S1:E6

    A false report that the Waves might trade Marcus puts Isla on the defensive. Dyson's free-throw woes call for an unusual intervention.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Akshara Sekar

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  4. Running Point Season 1 Episode 9 - The Playoffs
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The Playoffs

    S1:E9

    It's been a Cinderella season for the Waves, but a player's secret could derail their playoff dreams. Sandy tries to stage a comeback of his own.

    Director:David Stassen
    Writers:Michael Chung, Bronson Diallo

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  5. Running Point Season 1 Episode 2 - Joe Pesci
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Joe Pesci

    S1:E2

    With her brothers considering a coup, Isla must act fast to salvage a lost sponsorship. But an even bigger surprise awaits the entire Gordon family.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  6. Running Point Season 1 Episode 7 - A Special Place in Hell
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - A Special Place in Hell

    S1:E7

    To stop Travis' overbearing mom from disrupting practices, Isla takes her under her wing. Sandy and Jackie's messy love lives catch up with them.

    Directors:Michael Weaver, David Stassen
    Writer:Brandon James Childs

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  7. Running Point Season 1 Episode 8 - The Streak
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Streak

    S1:E8

    The Waves are on a winning streak — until Jay disappears after an unexpected outburst, forcing Isla to go in search of him.

    Directors:Michael Weaver, David Stassen
    Writer:Michael Rodriguez

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  8. Running Point Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Newly installed as the Waves' president, Isla faces her first dilemma: whether to trade a foul-mouthed player who's not living up to his potential.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Running Point Season 1 Episode 3 - The Travis Bugg Affair
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Travis Bugg Affair

    S1:E3

    After Travis insults a sponsor, Isla does damage control — with catastrophic results. Ali helps a bewildered Jackie adjust to his new position.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  10. Running Point Season 1 Episode 4 - Doljanchi
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Doljanchi

    S1:E4

    At the league's owners' conference, Isla chases a game-changing deal. Ness and Sandy discover that sharing a home means sharing more than just space.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Grace Edwards

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  11. Running Point Season 2 Episode 4 - MVP: Marcus Very Pissed
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - MVP: Marcus Very Pissed

    S2:E4

    As a rift develops between Marcus and Norm, Isla scrambles to mend fences. Sandy's home life is thrown off-kilter by a cheeky reality TV mishap.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  12. Running Point Season 2 Episode 2 - The Poacher
    5.9/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Poacher

    S2:E2

    When a talent-stealing rival targets the Waves, Isla must fight to retain a rising star. A financial issue sparks serious concerns for Sandy.

    Director:Erica Oyama
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  13. Running Point Season 2 Episode 1 - New Coach Who Dis
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - New Coach Who Dis

    S2:E1

    Cam returns with promises of a fresh start — but Isla isn't ready to lower her guard. A risky coaching hire threatens to ignite a Gordon family feud.

    Director:David Stassen
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  14. Running Point Season 2 Episode 10 - Chicago-Style
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Chicago-Style

    S2:E10

    As the finals heat up, Isla juggles rivalries, strategies and cross-court chemistry to steer the Waves through a wildly unpredictable championship run.

    Director:David Stassen
    Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  15. Running Point Season 2 Episode 3 - Triangle of Badness
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Triangle of Badness

    S2:E3

    Isla attempts to defuse a locker-room love triangle with some amateur matchmaking. Ali struggles to balance ambition and friendship.

    Director:David Stassen
    Writer:David Phillips

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  16. Running Point Season 2 Episode 5 - Rehearsal Dinner
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Rehearsal Dinner

    S2:E5

    A prenup negotiation becomes a tug-of-war between love and legacy. Ness rattles the roster when he attempts to land a star point guard.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Akshara Sekar

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  17. Running Point Season 2 Episode 6 - The Strike
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Strike

    S2:E6

    Isla questions her conscience after a viral video ignites public backlash. A new addition shakes up the Waves' bench — and rewrites Sandy's playbook.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  18. Running Point Season 2 Episode 7 - We Are Broke
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - We Are Broke

    S2:E7

    With the Waves' home-court advantage in jeopardy, Isla hustles for a lifeline. Cam schemes behind the scenes to shift the scoreboard in his favor.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:David Phillips

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  19. Running Point Season 2 Episode 8 - Gordons vs. McShays
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Gordons vs. McShays

    S2:E8

    A lease dispute sets the stage for a winner-take-all Gordon family showdown. Jackie makes a splash with a favor best handled privately.

    Director:Erica Oyama
    Writer:Akshara Sekar

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  20. Running Point Season 2 Episode 9 - Et tu, Cam?
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Et tu, Cam?

    S2:E9

    With the playoffs underway, betrayals and front-office intrigue leave Isla on edge. Can Dyson shake off his slump and help even the score?

    Director:David Stassen
    Writers:David Phillips, Talia Adaiah Caldwell

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Best Episodes Summary

"Game Seven" is the best rated episode of "Running Point". It scored 7.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by David Stassen and written by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, it aired on 2/27/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beshert".