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Running Point S2E6 — The Strike

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Running Point•Season 2•Episode 6

The Strike

7.2/10 · 423 votesApr 23, 202630 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Isla questions her conscience after a viral video ignites public backlash. A new addition shakes up the Waves' bench — and rewrites Sandy's playbook.

Directed byMichael Weaver

Written byMindy Kaling

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Cast8

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Isla Gordon

Drew Tarver

Drew Tarver

Sandy Gordon

Scott MacArthur

Scott MacArthur

Ness Gordon

Brenda Song

Brenda Song

Ali Lee

Fabrizio Guido

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Jackie Moreno

Toby Sandeman

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Marcus Winfield

Uche Agada

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Dyson Gibbs

Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux

Cam Gordon

Crew6

Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver

Director

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling

Writer

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Allyson B. Fanger

Costume Design

B

Briana Jorgenson

Assistant Costume Designer

B

Betsy Glick

Costume Supervisor

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Kelsey Myers

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Strike" is episode 6 of Running Point season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 423 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael Weaver and written by Mindy Kaling, it aired on April 23, 2026.

Next: E7 · We Are Broke Best of Season 2