Running Point — Season 2 confirmed
Running Point, co-created by Ike Barinholtz and Mindy Kaling, was renewed for a second season.
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Intro Banter: Cereal, Caves, and the Couch Spot
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The episode opens with the hosts gently roasting Jason Bateman for his austere diet of sugar-free granola and unsweetened almond milk chased with yerba mate — a routine Will Arnett predicts will leave Bateman looking young in a casket. The banter pivots to Bateman's current solo living situation while working in London, with Will admitting he will soon be across the street from Jason in New York before moving to his own place. The hosts discover they all share a peculiar habit: immediately claiming the best couch spot in any room, always perpendicular to the television. Will shouts out his brother Chuck Arnett after Jason asks his name mid-thought. Sean raises whether Bateman misses human contact during his isolated stints, and Bateman explains that during a shoot he spends 12 hours with his 'new family' on set, so the isolation at home is actually welcome. The segment captures the easy, warm dynamic that defines SmartLess at its best — three longtime friends in genuine, unrehearsed conversation.
Hustlers: How Jason Bateman Really Thinks About His Career
Even A-list actors think like freelancers. Jason Bateman frames his entire career as a constant hustle — always building a bridge to the next paycheck, never taking stability for granted.
Jason Bateman's Cave: Why He's Always on the Same Couch Spot
Jason Bateman admits he instantly creates a 'cave' wherever he goes — couch perpendicular to the TV, same corner every time. His friends know not to sit in his spot, and he knows he's in theirs.
Ike Barinholtz's Big Entrance: The Introduction
Will Arnett introduces Ike Barinholtz as one of those rare people you're always happy to see — a Mad TV veteran, co-creator of Running Point, and breakout star of The Studio. The warmth in the room is instant.
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