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It took 14 months, but Running Point returned to Netflix for an excellent second season, and despite the disappointing viewing statistics, Netflix saw fit to renew the series for a third season. Isla Gordon and the Los Angeles Waves will return in season 3, which is being eyed to begin in September 2026.
Running Point is a Netflix Original sports comedy series co-created by Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, David Stassen, and Ike Barinholtz. The series is co-directed by Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks, James Ponsoldt, and David Stassen.
After her brother is forced to go to rehab following a DUI charge, 30-something Isla Gordon is selected as the next president of her family’s business, the Los Angeles Waves basketball team franchise.
Running Point season 3 Netflix renewal status
Official Netflix Renewal Status: Renewed
Netflix renewed Running Point for a third season on May 13, 2026.
The second season of Running Point didn’t get off to the strongest of starts. While the series reached 2nd place in the Global Top 10 rankings, its viewing stats are lower than expected and lower than its first season’s opening week.
The first season debuted with 9.3 million views, but the second season saw a 43% drop to 5.3 million views in the first week. The first season saw a 31% increase in the second week, so fingers crossed the second season will also see a jump in viewership.
The series did see a small recovery in the 2nd week, with a 27% boost in viewership. However, the third week saw a -51% decline, and fell out of the Top 10 list after 3 weeks. In that time, it amassed 15.3 million views.
| Week in Top 10 | Week Period | Hours Viewed | Views / CVE | Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 19 to Apr 26, 2026 INITIAL RELEASE | 25,200,000 (New) | 5,300,000 | 2 |
| 2 | Apr 26 to May 3, 2026 | 32,000,000 (+27%) | 6,700,000 | 4 |
| 3 | May 3 to May 10, 2026 | 15,800,000 (-51%) | 3,300,000 | 5 |
Here’s how the second season matches up against other popular Netflix comedy series:
What to expect from Running Point season 3?
The Los Angeles Industry
A new franchise has entered Los Angeles, or returned to the city, as Cam Gordon and Al Fleischman have bought their own basketball franchise, the Los Angeles Industry, after their plan to take the Los Angeles Waves failed.
With the return of the Industry to LA, this will have a ginormous impact on the Gordons and the Waves in season 3. First of all, the franchise used to be located in LA, which means some Waves fans could switch allegiances to the Industry, potentially impacting attendance and further affecting their finances.
Caption/Description: RUNNING POINT SEASON 2. (L to R) Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon and Ken Marino as Al Fleischman in Episode 202 of Running Point. Season 2. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Second, while the Industry may already have players who will need to relocate to LA, we’d expect Fleischman to open the checkbook and attempt to poach players and other talent from teams such as the Waves. There are already two extremely talented point guards on the Waves, and the money may be enough to entice Travis Bugg to make a switch to the Industry. Not to mention, Ness and Ali are heading to Europe to scout some new talent, hopefully a new star point guard to replace Marcus Winfield, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see one of the talents they identify poached by the Industry.
Caption/Description: RUNNING POINT SEASON 2. (L to R) Uche Agada as Dyson and Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg in Episode 203 of Running Point. Cr. Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix © 2025
Lastly, Cam is still a minority owner in the Waves, and his stake in the Industry, if any, is unclear, and he may just be employed as the president for now. But this will still constitute a conflict of interest, so there’s a chance Cam may be forced to sell his stake in the Waves.
Isla and Jay?
One of the shocking developments of the Industry returning to LA was Jay Brown, the head coach of Boston, switching back to LA. Is this a financially motivated move, or is Jay’s move back to LA an attempt to be with Isla? The move could backfire on Jay, as his switch to the Industry may come across as a betrayal of Isla. Not to mention, there would be a giant media scandal if it were revealed that Isla, the president of the Waves, was dating their rival’s head coach.
At the very least, this will complicate the relationship between Isla and Jay.
There is also some chemistry brewing between Isla and Jay McShay. We’d expect their relationship to grow in the third season, with Luke as Isla’s new love interest.
Mutually assured not-so-destruction
If the Gordons wanted to take Cam out of the picture, then they could simply reveal to his probation officer that he had broken the terms of his probation by using Jackie’s urine to pass the drug tests. However, if it were to come to light that Cam had embezzled company funds that Sandy signed off on, Sandy would be in deep trouble.
For now, at least, both Cam and the rest of the Gordons will have to keep each other’s secrets guarded or risk destroying each other.
Caption/Description: RUNNING POINT SEASON 2. Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon in Episode 204 of Running Point. Season 2. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Who will return in Running Point season 3?
We’d expect all of the lead cast members to return in season 3:
- Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon.
- Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon.
- Scott Macarthur as Ness Gordon.
- Brenda Song as Ali Lee.
- Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno.
- Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg.
- Toby Sanderman as Marcus Winfield.
- Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs.
- Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon.
Recurring cast members we’d also expect to make a return in season 3:
- Ray Romano as Norm Stinson.
- Ken Marino as Al Fleischman.
- Richa Moorjani as Aruna.
- Jake Picking as Tommy White.
- Blake Anderson as Leroy.
When would Running Point season 3 enter production?
Production for the second season began in August 2025, and filming for the third season is expected to begin in September 2026, according to issue 1507 of Production Weekly.
An official production start has yet to be announced, but for the series to be released in 2027, production is likely to get underway in Q3 2026.
When will Running Point season 3 be on Netflix?
There were nearly 14 months between the release of Running Point seasons 1 and 2.
If the third season were to follow suit, then it’s possible we could see the series on Netflix as early as June 2027. At the very least, we would expect to see the third season on Netflix sometime in the second half of 2027.
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