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Season 1 – Runaway

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The Rader family looks like your average middle-class American clan. Paul Rader and his wife Lily have three children -- teenagers Henry and Hannah, and 8-year-old Tommy. While those are their real names, they're actually struggling to blend into a new life in Bridgewater, Iowa, using secret identities. They've been on the run ever since Paul was unjustly accused of a heinous crime. Adding to the danger, the real killer is now threatening the lives of Paul and Lily's children. While Paul works to protect his loved ones -- and uncover evidence that will clear his name -- he lives with the daily fear that someone will accidentally reveal the family's secrets.
Runaway — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Its on-the-run premise isn't new, but Runaway engages with claustrophobic tension and a convincing set of characters.

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Phil Gallo Variety 10/18/2019
Donnie Wahlberg, conflicted as he was the last time he appeared in serial television has an understated magnetism that should attract some viewers. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 10/18/2019
Runaway is neither credible nor exciting. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 10/18/2019
Minor but deftly done, "Runaway" keeps the screws of tension tightly wound but also finds time to give us believable portraits of the Raders and their justifiable sense of peril. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 10/18/2019
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You'll Like It If: You're nostalgic for "The Fugitive," a fan of the dryly charismatic [Donnie] Wahlberg and enjoy watching the lies people think up on the run to escape the authorities. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/18/2019
Espousing a family-that-flees-together-stays-together philosophy, The CW's new family-of-fugitives drama "Runaway" is passable entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul J @Jobas375 Jan 3 This is quite a good show the only part lacking is the D.E.I. cops absolutely terrible choice of actors such a shame but unfortunately Netflix went down that road See more steve d @RT35616104 07/27/2020 A show that died a quick death and had a lot of potential. The cast was strong and this Fugitive with a family story was really interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Donnie Wahlberg

Paul Rader

Leslie Hope

Lily Rader

Dustin Milligan

Henry Rader

Sarah Ramos

Hannah Rader

Nathan Gamble

Tommy Rader

Susan Floyd

Gina Bennett

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2006 Pilot After Paul Rader is wrongly accused of murder, he takes his family on the run, and they assume new identities in a small town. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2006 Identity Crisis Paul heads to Chicago to meet the man (Aaron Abrams) who sent him the ominous text message; Hannah gets drunk and tells her family's secret. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2006 Mr. Rader Goes to Washington Paul discovers a key that may hold the answers to Erin's (Sandrine Holt) murder, and goes to Washington to investigate; Lily takes a job at the hospital to steal asthma medicine for Tommy. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2006 Homecoming Hannah trades one of Brady's English papers for her old one to help him pass so he can play in the homecoming football game; the teacher accuses Brady of plagiarism. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2006 Father Figure Gina tells Paul and Lily that she has been in hiding from her abusive ex-husband (David Newsom); Henry warms up to Randy until he puts Henry and Jake in danger; Hannah and Amber crash a college frat party. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2006 Liar, Liar Henry secretly meets with Kylie (Kristen Hager) while she is on a school trip in St. Louis; Brady confesses his feelings to Hannah; Paul heads back to Chicago to follow a lead. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Turn, Turn, Turn Henry's girlfriend Kylie calls his secret number on US marshal instructions; when dad scolds him irresponsible and immature, he bitterly bites back he saw him kiss Erin a year ago, on anniversary day. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined There's No Place Like Home A dangerous tornado puts lives in danger and could expose the Raders' secret. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined End Game The Raders are forced to face a difficult decision after a surprising confession. Details

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Season Info

Director
David Carson, Michael Fields, Peter Markle, Robert Iscove
Executive Producer
Darren Star, Ed Zuckerman, Chad Hodge, Susie Fitzgerald
Screenwriter
Ed Zuckerman, Chad Hodge, John E. Pogue, Dana Baratta
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (D|V|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2006