The Best Episodes of Running Point Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E12/27/2025

   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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   Director:James Ponsoldt

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #2 - Joe Pesci

   S1:E22/27/2025

   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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   Director:James Ponsoldt

   Writer:Mindy Kaling
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   7.3/10(9 votes)

   #3 - The Travis Bugg Affair

   S1:E32/27/2025

   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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   Director:Michael Weaver

   Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen
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   7.2/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Doljanchi

   S1:E42/27/2025

   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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   Director:Michael Weaver

   Writer:Grace Edwards
5. 

   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Beshert

   S1:E52/27/2025

   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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   Director:Thembi Banks

   Writer:Joe Mande
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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #6 - The Yips

   S1:E62/27/2025

   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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   Director:Thembi Banks

   Writer:Akshara Sekar
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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #7 - A Special Place in Hell

   S1:E72/27/2025

   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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   Directors:Michael Weaver, David Stassen

   Writer:Brandon James Childs
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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #8 - The Streak

   S1:E82/27/2025

   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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   Directors:Michael Weaver, David Stassen

   Writer:Michael Rodriguez
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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #9 - The Playoffs

   S1:E92/27/2025

   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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   Director:David Stassen

   Writers:Michael Chung, Bronson Diallo
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    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Game Seven

    S1:E102/27/2025

    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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    Director:David Stassen

    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen