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The Best Episodes of Running Point Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Running Point Season 1 Episode 10 - Game Seven
    7.6/10(721 votes)

    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 9 - The Playoffs
    7.5/10(684 votes)

    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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  3. Running Point Season 1 Episode 6 - The Yips
    7.4/10(697 votes)

    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 8 - The Streak
    7.4/10(688 votes)

    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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  5. Running Point Season 1 Episode 2 - Joe Pesci
    7.3/10(835 votes)

    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 3 - The Travis Bugg Affair
    7.3/10(786 votes)

    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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  7. Running Point Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(955 votes)

    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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  8. Running Point Season 1 Episode 4 - Doljanchi
    7.2/10(747 votes)

    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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  9. Running Point Season 1 Episode 5 - Beshert
    7.2/10(728 votes)

    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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  10. Running Point Season 1 Episode 7 - A Special Place in Hell
    7.2/10(694 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Game Seven" is the best rated episode of Running Point season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 721 votes. Directed by David Stassen and written by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, it aired on February 27, 2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Playoffs".