Scripted series · Netflix
Running Point
Show them who's boss.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Kate Hudson
Isla Gordon
20 eps
Drew Tarver
Sandy Gordon
20 eps
Scott MacArthur
Ness Gordon
20 eps
Brenda Song
Ali Lee
20 eps
Fabrizio Guido
Jackie Moreno
18 eps
Toby Sandeman
Marcus Winfield
18 eps
Uche Agada
Dyson Gibbs
18 eps
Justin Theroux
Cam Gordon
16 eps
Nicole Sullivan
Bonnie Bugg
1 eps
Chet Hanks
Travis Bugg
8 eps
Jay Ellis
Jay Brown
7 eps
Dane DiLiegro
Badrag Knauss
8 eps
Jon Glaser
Sean Murphy
5 eps
Keyla Monterroso Mejia
Ana Moreno
2 eps
Roberto Sanchez
Stephen Ramirez
4 eps
Matt Corboy
John Berk
1 eps
Randy Vasquez
Tony Perez
1 eps
Stephen Guarino
Roger
1 eps
Jalen Rose
Greg Jackson
2 eps
Harper Wasnesky
Young Isla
4 eps
Emory Ogletree II
Ray
1 eps
John Ruby
Coach Ruby
2 eps
Kandiss Crone
Off-Camera Reporter
1 eps
John Ireland
Play-By-Play Announcer
6 eps
Edgar Blackmon
Color Commentator
3 eps
J.P. Manoux
Arena Announcer
7 eps
Max Greenfield
Lev Levenson
7 eps
Scott Evans
Charlie
5 eps
Lisa Gilroy
Tati
1 eps
Christopher Nicholas Smith
Finn
1 eps
Brian Huskey
Cran Merrickman
1 eps
Punam Patel
Gloria Shaw
1 eps
Alan Barinholtz
Bernie Berger
1 eps
Lily Kate Stassen
Daughter
1 eps
Blake Kevin Dwyer
Cory
1 eps
Lauryn Speights
Sephora Sales Associate #1
1 eps
Kerrynton Jones
Sephora Sales Associate #2
1 eps
Jessalyn Wanlim
Bituin
3 eps
Rich Eisen
Rich Eisen
1 eps
Will Vought
Sommelier
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Running Point actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Running Point reads strongest on Bingeability, Humour and Character Depth.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
A reformed party girl must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team.
The run
Seasons
2 seasons · 20 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202510 episodes
7.5IMDbRunning Point stars Hudson as Isla Gordon, a Los Angeles executive who is unexpectedly appointed head of the family business — which happens to be one of the most famous professional basketball franchises in the country — when her older brother publicly flames out and appoints her the new owner.
Best episode · S01E10 Game Seven
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202610 episodes
7.3IMDbWith Cam now back in the mix and a new basketball season in full swing, the Gordons have their hands full.
Best episode · S02E10 Chicago-Style
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E10
Game Seven
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?
- Directed by David Stassen
- Written by Mindy Kaling, David Stassen
S02E10
Chicago-Style
As the finals heat up, Isla juggles rivalries, strategies and cross-court chemistry to steer the Waves through a wildly unpredictable championship run.
- Directed by David Stassen
- Written by David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz
S01E09
The Playoffs
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.
- Directed by David Stassen
- Written by Michael Chung, Bronson Diallo
S01E06
The Yips
A false report that the Waves might trade Marcus puts Isla on the defensive. Dyson's free-throw woes call for an unusual intervention.
- Directed by Thembi Banks
- Written by Akshara Sekar
S01E05
Beshert
Isla and Lev's long-delayed engagement party raises big questions about religion and commitment. Jackie tries to shake up the Waves' halftime show.
- Directed by Thembi Banks
- Written by Joe Mande
S01E03
The Travis Bugg Affair
After Travis insults a sponsor, Isla does damage control — with catastrophic results. Ali helps a bewildered Jackie adjust to his new position.
- Directed by Michael Weaver
- Written by David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S02E03
Triangle of Badness
- Directed by David Stassen
- Written by David Phillips
S02E05
Rehearsal Dinner
- Directed by Michael Weaver
- Written by Akshara Sekar
S02E01
New Coach Who Dis
- Directed by David Stassen
- Written by Mindy Kaling, David Stassen
S02E04
MVP: Marcus Very Pissed
- Directed by Michael Weaver
- Written by David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Mindy Kaling
Showrunner
David Stassen
Creator
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Elaine Ko
Creator
Ike Barinholtz
Creator
Jeanie Buss
Executive producer
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Howard Klein
Executive producer
James Ponsoldt
Executive producer
Michael Weaver
Executive producer
Kate Hudson
Executive producer
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Linda Rambis
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Grace Edwards
Writer
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David Phillips
Writer
Joe Mande
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Michael Rodriguez
Writer
Akshara Sekar
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Brandon James Childs
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Michael Chung
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Talia Adaiah Caldwell
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Bronson Diallo
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Mindy KalingExecutive Producer
- David StassenExecutive Producer
- Missy MansourProducer
- Jeanie BussExecutive Producer
- Howard KleinExecutive Producer
- James PonsoldtExecutive Producer
Writing
- Grace EdwardsWriter
- Mindy KalingWriter
- David StassenWriter
- David PhillipsWriter
- Joe MandeWriter
- Michael RodriguezWriter
Direction
- David StassenDirector
- James PonsoldtDirector
- Erica OyamaDirector
- Thembi BanksDirector
- Michael WeaverDirector
Cinematography
- Marco FargnoliDirector of Photography
Music
- Alan DeMossOriginal Music Composer
- Siddhartha KhoslaOriginal Music Composer
- Joseph StephensOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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