Will there be a Running Point Season 2? Here is what the show’s co-creator revealed about it.
Running Point is a Netflix comedy centered around a character named Isla Gordon. After her brother enters rehab, she steps up to lead her family's basketball team. As the one in charge, she must deal with the drama of not only the players, but also the staff and sponsors as well. With the conclusion of Season 1 at 10 episodes, you may be wondering what’s going to happen next. Here's everything you need to know about Running Point Season 2 release date and details.
Running Point Season 2 release date
According to co-creator Mindy Kaling, the Running Point has been renewed for a second season. She revealed this in an interview with Tudum, which is Netflix's companion site. "We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of Running Point to the fans of the show," she said.
Kaling then told Tudum about her disbelief at the response from viewers. After thanking everyone, she acknowledged Netflix, Warner Brothers, Kate Hudson, plus Running Point executive producers Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis.
Will there be a Running Point Season 2?
Yes! Hudson, who stars in the series, recently talked about Running Point Season 2 on Netflix's official Instagram page. In a video featuring fans requesting another season, she confirmed that there will indeed be a Running Point Season 2.
"A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans," she said. "So we hear you — and so did Netflix. Running Point is officially coming back for Season 2! Thank you so much everyone who watched the show so far. I'm just beyond thrilled because you're really the reason why we're able to come back and do another season. So thank you, and we'll see you next season."
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For now, folks can enjoy rewatching or introducing others to the first season of Running Point. This season premiered with 10 episodes in total on Feb. 27.
Running Point episodes
Below are all of the Running Point episodes, their durations, and the official Netflix episode summaries to give you an idea of what to expect if you haven't watched the sports comedy yet.
Episode Number | Episode Title | Duration | Episode Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | 32 minutes | 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. |
| 2 | Joe Pesci | 34 minutes | 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. |
| 3 | The Travis Bugg Affair | 29 minutes | After Travis insults a sponsor, Isla does damage control — with catastrophic results. Ali helps a bewildered Jackie adjust to his new position. |
| 4 | Doljanchi | 27 minutes | 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. |
| 5 | Beshert | 32 minutes | Isla and Lev’s long-delayed engagement party raises big questions about religion and commitment. Jackie tries to shake up the Waves' halftime show. |
| 6 | The Yips | 29 minutes | A false report that the Waves might trade Marcus puts Isla on the defensive. Dyson's free-throw woes call for an unusual intervention. |
| 7 | A Special Place in Hell | 30 minutes | 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. |
| 8 | The Streak | 32 minutes | The Waves are on a winning streak — until Jay disappears after an unexpected outburst, forcing Isla to go in search of him. |
| 9 | The Playoffs | 27 minutes | 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. |
| 10 | Game Seven | 32 minutes | 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? |
That's all for now. Stay tuned for more entertainment news and updates.
