The WORST episodes of Running Man
Every episode of Running Man ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Running Man!
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#1 - The Year 2025
Season 2025 - Episode 735 - Aired 1/12/2025
#2 - Summer Vacation in Fishing Village: Running Man Outing
Season 2023 - Episode 667 - Aired 8/13/2023
In this week's episode, the members will carry out outdoor games and missions at Grandma's house in a village for their summer vacation. After each activity, they will write down a picture journal about things they did well and things they want other members to work on. Based on the vote, they will get the coupons to win the prize of 3 million won.
#3 - Star Teacher Yoo Jae Seok's History Trip with the Empty Heads
Season 2024 - Episode 695 - Aired 3/10/2024
In this week's episode, the seven empty heads go on a history tour with Star Lecturer Yu Jae Seok to learn about Joseon Dynasty. With a matching team uniform, the members set off to Injeongjeon in Changdeokgung Palace. After exploring each spot, Star Lecturer Yu will give history quizzes, and those who give correct answers will receive benefits. However, one member with the fewest points will get a penalty.
#4 - Summer Vacation in Fishing Village: Running Man Outing Part 2
Season 2023 - Episode 668 - Aired 8/20/2023
This time, the members spend a day at an elderly gentleman's house in the fishing village. From early morning, they harvest sea urchins and make breakfast with them from scratch. In the evening, they play games to pick two unlucky members for the worst penalty.
#5 - Running Villa in Crisis
Season 2024 - Episode 686 - Aired 1/7/2024
In this week's episode, a crisis falls on the peaceful Running Villa. As the level of disaster keeps increasing, they have to find the bank card with the maintenance fees and repair the house. However, the more they try to repair it, the more problems they run into. Will they be able to overcome the crisis? Stay tuned!
#6 - Summer Vacation Special, Running Man Outing Part 2
Season 2023 - Episode 666 - Aired 8/6/2023
The race in the mud continues with Se Chan and Jong Kook. Will Se Chan be able to create a twist against Jong Kook? Meanwhile, there will be a table tennis match that comes with a penalty everyone hates. Which team will need to wake up at the crack of dawn to pick bell peppers and make breakfast next morning?
#7 - Cool Running Holiday Party
Season 2024 - Episode 732 - Aired 12/15/2024
#8 - The Lucky 29 Days
Season 2023 - Episode 659 - Aired 6/18/2023
In this week's episode, Lucky 29th Race begins with the members choosing their favorite number between 0 to 9. When the race ends, they will pick one number card out of the two numbers, 2 and 9. Three members who have completed or are the coolest to the number will get the golden R coins. Who will be the lucky members with the lucky number? Stay tuned!
#9 - Summer Vacation Special, Running Man Outing
Season 2023 - Episode 665 - Aired 7/30/2023
In this week's episode, the members will carry out outdoor games and missions at Grandma's house in a village for their summer vacation. After each activity, they will write down a picture journal about things they did well and things they want other members to work on. Based on the vote, they will get the coupons to win the prize of 3 million won.
#10 - TV Rating Notice Painting Exhibition Part II
Season 2023 - Episode 654 - Aired 5/14/2023
In this week's episode, the TV Rating Notice theme has been decided through Seven Person Banksy, and the members will dress up according to the chosen drawing. Meanwhile, for poor So-min, who always fails to team up with the guest of her choice, there will be a special episode for her, which is called 2023 So-min's Choice Race. Se-ho and Kang Hoon join the team this week, and So-min gets to choose her teammate through a quiz.
#11 - Resolve to Part Ways with 2024
Season 2025 - Episode 734 - Aired 1/5/2025
On today's Running Man, under the theme of "Decision to Leave 2024," actor Kang Hoon returns after five months as the cast shares items they want to leave behind from 2024. Haha blames snacks for his weight struggles, Ye Eun jokes about her scale and weight, Jae Seok reminisces about an old belt from the 2000s, and Jong Kook vents about a broken electric bike.
#12 - A Retreat with Pirate Roulette
Season 2024 - Episode 721 - Aired 9/29/2024
Haewon from NMIXX and Kim Dong Jun of ZE:A join the cast for this week's A Retreat With Pirate Roulette Race as guests. The one who makes the pirate pop will get to call it a day and go straight home. Those who fail will stay to face a penalty. Furthermore, they will only get to eat if they can pop the pirate with the amount of knives they collect through missions and games. Who will get to eat and go home early?
#13 - Decision to Trust
Season 2024 - Episode 728 - Aired 11/17/2024
A "Decision to Trust" race unfolded, where hearts had to connect based on mutual trust to clock out for the day with Joo Hyun Young as today's quest. The production team reveals that Seok Jin's growing anger stems from distrust among the members and challenges him to control his temper and rebuild trust during the race. Can the members escape the swamp of 15 years of distrust and uphold the "No Betrayal" vow to the end?
#14 - Running Tour Project
Season 2023 - Episode 652 - Aired 4/30/2023
The staff is organizing the Running Tour Project, which is a significant undertaking that will give members the chance to travel to their desired destinations. In a show of generosity, the staff is offering opportunities to earn travel budgets provided the members work cohesively. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse as some members begin to betray their colleagues for personal gain, causing chaos and eroding trust among the team.
#15 - Will We Have Our First Win in the World Cup?
Season 2022 - Episode 631 - Aired 12/4/2022
The team gathers around to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Everyone cheers desperately as Korea goes up against Ghana. However, the result leaves everyone in disappointment. After the game, the members are divided into two teams. By choosing every decision based on a random number, they must arrive to the finishing location faster than the other team.
#16 - I'm a Single's Inferno
Season 2023 - Episode 658 - Aired 6/11/2023
In this week's episode, Variety Solos are here at Variety Solo World to find their Variety Mates! With a rising star, Dex, and familiar actresses, Lee Se Hee and Han Ji Eun, joining the show, they create a complicated drama, which no one expected. They have to fight each other to get the votes. Will they be able to find their mates? Stay tuned!
#17 - 007 Water Sniper
Season 2012 - Episode 120 - Aired 11/18/2012
Location: Poeun Art Hall (Suji-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do) Guest: Lee Seung Gi, Park Shin Hye
#18 - Karaoke Race
Season 2013 - Episode 143 - Aired 4/28/2013
Guests: Kim In-kwon, Lee Kyung-kyu, Ryu Hyun-kyung Venues: Seoul City Hall (Jung-gu, Seoul)
#19 - Is This the Table I Like?
Season 2024 - Episode 688 - Aired 1/21/2024
In this week's episode, the members will travel back to the Joseon Dynasty and find the six dishes for King Seok Sam. Each team has to find three dishes with the names from the Joseon Dynasty on time, and the team members can get prizes if they prepare all three dishes correctly. However, a terrible penalty awaits for those who fail to find the dishes. Will they be able to prepare a royal table for King Seok Sam?
#20 - Looking For Fall
Season 2022 - Episode 628 - Aired 11/13/2022
The weather is getting chilly and fall has officially come. To celebrate the new season, the members dress in nice autumn clothing. However, today’s race does not allow all of them to wear proper clothing. Depending on how well the members play each game, some must wear summer or winter clothing throughout the day.
#21 - TV Rating Notice Painting Exhibition
Season 2023 - Episode 653 - Aired 5/7/2023
The members have been split into three teams for a high-stakes race that will determine the future of the TV rating notice's new concept. The victorious team will earn the exclusive opportunity to showcase their idea prominently at the beginning of all upcoming episodes, ensuring their brilliance shines brighter than the rest. The drawing will be divided into seven fragments, and those who retrieve them will have the freedom to revise them as they see fit. And so, the race commences.
#22 - The Ji Family Returning Favor
Season 2024 - Episode 691 - Aired 2/11/2024
To celebrate Lunar New Year's Day, the Jee family gathers to return the favor to those who helped them on the show while Seok Jin was away. They make New Year's food for them and give them a chance to win Lunar New Year presents as well. Who will be the lucky guests to have a delicious meal and get a special gift from the Jee family? Stay tuned!
#23 - Destiny's Pairs
Season 2013 - Episode 155 - Aired 7/21/2013
Guests: Bae Suzy (Miss A) Venue: Incheon National University
#24 - Ji Hyo's Detox Tour
Season 2023 - Episode 657 - Aired 6/4/2023
Continuing from a few weeks back, Ji-hyo gets to plan her trip any way she likes, so she sets up the "Detox Tour" for the entire crew where the members have to follow exactly what Ji-hyo says. If anyone resists, they will be punished. Some members enjoy it while others think it's the worst thing
#25 - Golden Retreat Time Continues
Season 2023 - Episode 641 - Aired 2/12/2023
All Running Man members are gathered to go on a retreat and will be spending time in each other’s company. The same daily routines seem much more enjoyable with their friends and colleagues by their sides. Parties and games are a must on retreats, and they are even better when penalty transfer cards are on the line. The conversations deepen until their last mission is revealed.