The BEST episodes of Running Man season 2023

Every episode of Running Man season 2023, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Running Man season 2023!

The cast must complete missions at various places to win the race.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: SBSStatus: Continuing
Goodbye, So Min
star
8.31
13 votes

#1 - Goodbye, So Min

Season 2023 - Episode 679 - Aired 11/12/2023

After seven years, it's the last episode of Running Man for So Min. The cast and crew dedicate this day to So Min and give her the Goodbye So Min Tour, where she gets to do things she likes one last time with the whole cast. However, there are hidden missions that the members must do to get out of the penalty. Watch the heart-rendering moments the cast shares with So Min as they say their goodbyes.

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Few Heaven
star
8.08
12 votes

#2 - Few Heaven

Season 2023 - Episode 676 - Aired 10/22/2023

Hoshi, Seungkwan, and DK from SEVENTEEN join the cast in this week's Minority's Paradise Race. A big red button will determine their fates in the race. The ratio of those who choose to press it against those who don't will decide if they go to Paradise or to the Inferno. Through a series of missions, they get a chance to win coins that will help them escape facing the punishment in the final round. Who will live in Paradise, and who will suffer in the Inferno? Guests: DK, Hoshi and Seung-kwan (BSS)

The Dream of a Million Dollars
star
7.70
10 votes

#3 - The Dream of a Million Dollars

Season 2023 - Episode 678 - Aired 11/5/2023

In this week's episode, a hide-and-seek game worth 1,000 dollars begins. The members have to find the hidden prize envelope with 1,000 dollars. The person whose name is written last on the prize envelope gets the prize money. However, there's a hidden rule that will determine two members who will get the penalty of the day. Who will be able to protect the prize until the end?

Along With The Gamblers
star
7.67
12 votes

#4 - Along With The Gamblers

Season 2023 - Episode 663 - Aired 7/16/2023

The seven gamblers from Joseon Dynasty are coming to win a fortune in just one day. With the candies they've earned through the race, they can purchase a talisman that they can use during the final table game. The moment a talisman is activated, the flow of the game will be completely upset. Who will be the best gambler in the country?

Running Man in the Philippines
star
7.64
11 votes

#5 - Running Man in the Philippines

Season 2023 - Episode 650 - Aired 4/16/2023

The members and staff waited three years preparing for this meet and greet in the Philippines. Despite their eagerness to express gratitude to their fans, they still have missions to fulfill. Once the missions are completed, the members gather at the venue for rehearsals, their hearts brimming with excitement that's hard to contain.

The Escape of the Ten
star
7.50
8 votes

#6 - The Escape of the Ten

Season 2023 - Episode 675 - Aired 10/15/2023

Um Ki Joon, Yoon Jong Hoon, and Lee Joon, three survivors of "The Escape of the Seven," join the show in this week's race, The Escape of the Ten. Their objective of the race is to figure out what crime they have committed in order to escape. Through a variety of missions, they have the chance to win coins to buy hints of their sins. The race starts now.

Singapore Pay-It-All Package Trip
star
7.50
8 votes

#7 - Singapore Pay-It-All Package Trip

Season 2023 - Episode 681 - Aired 11/26/2023

The race in Singapore continues! In teams of two, they will compete in missions where the winning team enjoys the trip for free at the losing team's expense. The team with the most money left will win the race, and the team with the least will face an embarrassing penalty. What fabulous meals and trips will

Come Empty, Return Empty: The Emptying War
star
7.50
10 votes

#8 - Come Empty, Return Empty: The Emptying War

Season 2023 - Episode 684 - Aired 12/17/2023

Joo Hyun Young, Tsuki, and Kwon Eun Bi are here to race with the cast for as many R coins in a free-for-all, grab-and-dash race! However, there's a catch that the members don't learn about until it's too late. Ironically, less is more, and the people with the most left will face the penalty. But hope is not all lost. They get the chance to discard them by winning missions. Let the Come Empty, Return Empty race begin.

Salary Fighter
star
7.45
11 votes

#9 - Salary Fighter

Season 2023 - Episode 637 - Aired 1/15/2023

Choo Sung Hoon, Kim Dong Hyun, Jung Chan Sung, and Choi Doo Ho appear to make some fight money. The fighters must give a good performance in each game to negotiate a higher salary. Those who get the least amount of money at the end must face a penalty while the high rankers are gifted with prizes.

Directors: Choi Hyung-in
Writer: Yang Hyo-im
Autumn Food Party
star
7.44
9 votes

#10 - Autumn Food Party

Season 2023 - Episode 677 - Aired 10/29/2023

MIYEON from (G)I-DLE and Mimi from OH MY GIRL are here for this week's Fall Gourmet Party Race! They will enjoy some of the best fall dishes only if they win in the missions. However, after each challenge, they will either collect multiple prize badges or penalty badges that will get drawn at the end, determining their fates. What tasty fall menus will entice their competitive spirit? Guests: Mimi (OH MY GIRL) and Miyeon [(G)I-DLE]

Reborn Spitefully Rich
star
7.42
12 votes

#11 - Reborn Spitefully Rich

Season 2023 - Episode 638 - Aired 1/22/2023

The chairman of Soonbak Group has passed. Among the Running Man heirs, a new chairman must be seated. However, the cast from Reborn Rich also joins the competition in getting the shares of the group. The children of the late chairman try to play smart in order to get the most shares. But no matter how smart they are, luck ultimately chooses the winner. Guest: Kim Shin-rok

Directors: Choi Hyung-in
Writer: Yang Hyo-im
Running Man Outing Ⅰ
star
7.40
15 votes

#12 - Running Man Outing Ⅰ

Season 2023 - Episode 635 - Aired 1/1/2023

To celebrate the new year, the crew decides to gather and spend time together as a family. One of Running Man’s close friends, Joo Woo Jae also joins them. They gather at a small house in the countryside and prepare warm meals that will melt the cold. Although they go through troubles in the freezing weather, they withstand it together as one big happy family.

Directors: Choi Hyung-in
Writer: Yang Hyo-im
No Coin, No Gain
star
7.38
8 votes

#13 - No Coin, No Gain

Season 2023 - Episode 651 - Aired 4/23/2023

Meeting with Manny Pacquiao, their beloved friend, in the Philippines and sharing a meal at his grand mansion is a rare and special occasion for the group. Knowing that such opportunities do not come by every day, they are thrilled to spend a delightful day with him. However, all great things come at a cost, and the members are surprised by the unexpected challenge of R coins, igniting a race to resolve it.

Crash Course in Bad Luck
star
7.36
11 votes

#14 - Crash Course in Bad Luck

Season 2023 - Episode 645 - Aired 3/12/2023

Joo Woo Jae and Roh Yoon Seo participate with the members in choosing their mentors for the variety show. Despite their excitement upon entering the lecture room, they are taken aback by the unexpected presence of someone they did not anticipate encountering. With the new generation members showing off their trendy games, the oldies also show what they are capable of as the masters of variety shows. Guests: Joo Woo-jae and Roh Yoon-seo

Winter Festival
star
7.33
12 votes

#15 - Winter Festival

Season 2023 - Episode 642 - Aired 2/19/2023

After listening to a heart touching performance by M.O.M, the members along with Heo Kyeong Hwan, Byul, and SEOGI are invited to a winter get-together on a field of ice where the staff members are preparing something weird for them. While Haha is having difficulties shooting Running Man with his wife, everyone is worried about Kyung Hwan because of his underperformance as a guest on the show. With all the worries behind, the race begins. Guests: Byul, Heo Kyung-hwan and Seogy

You Are My Bong
star
7.30
10 votes

#16 - You Are My Bong

Season 2023 - Episode 656 - Aired 5/28/2023

Kim Dong-hyun, the friendly family member of Running Man, is here as a guest. Today, he and Se-chan will lead their teams to victory. They will participate in games that need both physical strength and strategic ideas. Depending on the Golden and Fake eggs that they get along the way, the winning and losing teams will be decided.

Perfect Camping for the Season
star
7.27
11 votes

#17 - Perfect Camping for the Season

Season 2023 - Episode 647 - Aired 3/26/2023

The members are always active in keeping up with the latest trends in fashion, music, and clothing, with Haha being singled out by Jae Seok as the most enthusiastic. While in Suncheon, they engage in a game of ttakji to determine who among them will be treated to a lavish lunch. The competition heats up as the staff joins the fray, with the stakes now raised for dinner. No guests

Forget-About-Age Party
star
7.27
11 votes

#18 - Forget-About-Age Party

Season 2023 - Episode 661 - Aired 7/2/2023

In this week's episode, Joohoney and Yun Sung Bin join the members to have Go Away Age Party at Running Man. They are divided into two teams, Team Jong Kook and Team Sung Bin, to play games. There are various prizes ready for the party, and the team that earns more R coins wins the prizes.

Butler's Days II
star
7.25
8 votes

#19 - Butler's Days II

Season 2023 - Episode 644 - Aired 3/5/2023

With coins changing hands, Master Cha’s reign continues as the cursed roulette points in his favor. Finally, things are about to shift, and an unexpected member becomes the next master. The members are shocked when they see a banner on the wall that has a shocking message. One of the things Seok Jin promised during the previous episode comes back to haunt him. Guests: Cha Tae-hyun and Yoo Yeon-seok

Dongducheon Class
star
7.25
12 votes

#20 - Dongducheon Class

Season 2023 - Episode 646 - Aired 3/19/2023

Excited to try new things and local cuisine in Se Chan's hometown of Dongducheon, the members are mindful of the expenses that come with any trip. With no knowledge of the remaining balance on their accounts, they must manage their spending wisely to avoid maxing out their credit cards and facing penalties for breaking the rules. As tensions rise, the members begin casting suspicious glances at each other, as has often been the case in the past.

Beautiful Scholars at the Guesthouse
star
7.25
12 votes

#21 - Beautiful Scholars at the Guesthouse

Season 2023 - Episode 649 - Aired 4/9/2023

Guests: Kang Hoon and Shin Ye-eun It’s been many years since the members started behaving shamelessly on Running Man, but this time, they’ve gone a little too far. Among the beautiful scholars, there is one who doesn’t fit the group. Games are played and hints are traded, all to find the one who doesn’t belong. Unless they single out the outcast, it will only be a matter of time before they get the penalties themselves. Stay tuned!

Land Grab in V-topia
star
7.25
12 votes

#22 - Land Grab in V-topia

Season 2023 - Episode 671 - Aired 9/10/2023

This week, V of BTS joins the show during his layover as a wealthy landowner with plots of land all over the country. Each region possesses a specialty food that tenant farmers must fight for. However, V makes all the decisions according to each tenant farmer's performance. The one with the most coins wins, and they get a shot at overthrowing V's control. Will V keep all his land and reap the riches?

Amnesiac Couples' War
star
7.22
9 votes

#23 - Amnesiac Couples' War

Season 2023 - Episode 673 - Aired 9/24/2023

Inherent complexity already surrounds love relationships, but the members aim to discover both the popular and suitable individuals for themselves. However, amnesia stemming from a tragic accident presents a compelling and daunting obstacle. The popular figures remain concealed within the group of nine, initiating a search that promises eventual chaos. Clues offer only vague guidance in narrowing down the potential candidates. Can they ultimately find their genuine soulmates?

Masters of Colorful Martial Arts
star
7.11
9 votes

#24 - Masters of Colorful Martial Arts

Season 2023 - Episode 640 - Aired 2/5/2023

Jang Hyuk and Donnie Yen visit Running Man to teach the members what true martial arts is. To do that, the two masters and the crew team up into two teams and compete in two games. Depending on the results, the person with the highest points gets to win special presents that Donnie has prepared himself. Guests: Jang Hyuk and Donnie Yen

Will It Snow On Christmas?
star
7.09
11 votes

#25 - Will It Snow On Christmas?

Season 2023 - Episode 685 - Aired 12/24/2023

In this week's episode, Kim Dong Hyun and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are here for the Christmas Eve Race with Running Man. To get as many presents as possible on Christmas, the members of TOMORROW X TOGETHER are fast asleep in a bedroom. Meanwhile, Dong Hyun and the mischievous members of Running Man have to wake the boys up within ten minutes. Will they be able to get a present for Christmas? Stay tuned!