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Running Man

2010 – nowShow1 season827 episodesTV-14

ComedyReality
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1

An uplifting, wholesome comedy series about pop culture and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 827 episodes · best: S1E324 "Goodbye Gary" 9.5

Episodes

7.6

Story

Don't Walk, Run!

These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!

Feels like

  • High-Energy Variety Show
  • Physical Comedy & Games
  • K-Pop & Celebrity Culture
  • Lighthearted Team Dynamics
  • Episodic Mission Structure
  • Nostalgic Sunday Tradition
  • Improvised Humor
  • Broad Family Appeal
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Pure Entertainment Focus

Cast

24 of 1,178 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
안재철, Choi Hyung-in, Choi Bo-pil
Written by
Yang Hyo-im
Produced by
Kim Han-jin

Everyone

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Facts

July 11, 2010 · October 18, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 11, 2010
Latest episode
October 18, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 827 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Reality
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Breaking the Fourth Wall, Something We Forgot, Relax-o-Vision +9

  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Something We Forgot
  • Relax-o-Vision
  • Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?
  • Superpowers for a Day
  • We Will Meet Again
  • Feel No Pain
  • Enemy Eats Your Lunch
  • Fake Defector
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Not Worth Killing
  • High-Dive Hijinks

12 of 208 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Running Man?"

Questions about Running Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Running Man?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, Running Man streams on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Running Man worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 9.1).

Is Running Man okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Running Man?

1172 h

About 1172 hours: 827 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each since 2010, and it's still in production.

Will Running Man make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Running Man?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Running Man in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.