Best Run BTS Episodes: Episode List Guide & Where to Watch (2026)
Best Run BTS Episodes: Episode List Guide & Where to Watch (2026)
Looking for the best Run BTS episodes? Run BTS! (달려라 방탄) is BTS’s own variety show: games, cooking battles, school roleplays and a lot of cheating. It started on August 1, 2015, ran 156 regular episodes until October 2021, came back for YouTube specials in 2022–2023, and returned as Run BTS! 2.0 in April 2026. This guide explains the episode list, picks the episodes to start with, and shows where to watch them officially.
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Run BTS Episode List by Era
How the show is numberedThe original series has 156 episodes (2015–2021), followed by 2022–2023 specials on YouTube and Run BTS! 2.0, which started in April 2026. Specials and 2.0 episodes are free on BTS’s BANGTANTV channel and on Weverse.
| Era | Episodes | What’s in it | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2021 | Ep. 1–156 | The original series, from “Open” (Ep. 1) to the two-part “Finale” (Ep. 155–156, October 2021) | Weverse |
| 2022–2023 | Specials | Telepathy, Fly BTS Fly, RUN BTS TV On-Air, Next Top Genius, Mini Field Day | BANGTANTV (YouTube) · Weverse |
| 2026 | Run BTS! 2.0 | Prologue (April 7), BTS’s TRIP EP.1–3, FESTA dinner party, “BTS in Toronto” (October 6) | BANGTANTV (YouTube) · Weverse |
Best Run BTS Episodes to Start With
Picks for new and returning fansThere is no wrong place to start, but new fans usually enjoy self-contained concepts more than the very first episodes. We picked one-off games, school roleplays and the episodes people search for by number. Episode numbers follow the original series list; some fan lists number specials differently, so search by title if a number does not match.
| Ep. | Title | Year | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | “Theme Park” | Aug 2015 | Early, raw and chaotic — the members as rookies |
| 11 | “Silmido, SPY?!?” | Jan 2016 | A spy-game episode fans still quote |
| 33 | “Take Care of Santa” | Dec 2017 | A Christmas special and an easy starting point |
| 65 | “BTS School” (Part 2) | Feb 2019 | The members play students in a mock school |
| 100 | 100th Episode Special | Apr 2020 | Revisits classic missions from earlier seasons |
| 113–114 | “Dalbang School” | Oct 2020 | Another school roleplay concept |
| 131 | “Long-term Project Tennis 2” | Feb 2021 | Competitive and surprisingly sporty |
| 132 | “77 Minute Debate” (Part 1) | Mar 2021 | Seven members, one table, endless arguments |
| 145 | “RUN BTS Gayo” | Jun 2021 | A music-themed special |
| 146 | “BTS Village: Joseon Dynasty” | Aug 2021 | Roleplay in a Joseon-era village set |
| 155–156 | “Finale” (Parts 1 & 2) | Oct 2021 | The end of the original run |
If you want a quick taste instead, the 2022 specials below are free on YouTube and each one is complete in two parts. For more BTS on Korean and US TV — Running Man, The Tonight Show and more — see our K-pop idols on variety shows guide.
The 2022–2023 Specials
Free on YouTubeAfter the original series ended in October 2021, BTS returned in August 2022 with a run of specials: Telepathy, Fly BTS Fly, RUN BTS TV On-Air, Next Top Genius and Mini Field Day. Telepathy was the first Run BTS episode made available on YouTube. Mini Field Day, released in 2023, was the last one filmed before Jin enlisted, so for many ARMY it is the episode that closed a chapter.
Run BTS! 2.0 (2026)
The comeback seasonWith all seven members back together, Run BTS! 2.0 launched with a prologue on April 7, 2026, followed by the three-part BTS’s TRIP arc and a FESTA 2026 dinner special. After a break during the world tour, the show returned on October 6, 2026 with “BTS in Toronto,” an autumn picnic filmed between concerts, where the members played a race-walking version of handkerchief-drop, “Mugunghwa” tag and a balance game. More tour behind-the-scenes episodes are expected.
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▶Run BTS! 2.0 Prologue: “It’s Here!”
The short prologue that announced the return of the show after its long break. Watch it first if you are coming back to Run BTS after years away.
▶BTS’s TRIP EP.1: The Room Assignment Saga
The first full 2.0 episode: a members-only trip that starts with a fight over who sleeps in which room. Classic Run BTS energy with a new format.
▶BTS’s TRIP EP.2: An Hour of Kneeling With Hands Up
The trip continues, and so do the penalties — the title tells you how one game ends.
▶BTS’s TRIP EP.3: The Great Foot Volleyball Showdown
A “merciless” game of foot volleyball (족구) closes the trip arc. Very competitive, very loud.
▶BTS Dinner Party 2.0 (FESTA 2026)
BTS’s anniversary dinner, filmed for FESTA 2026 and posted alongside the 2.0 episodes. Less game, more conversation.
▶Run BTS! 2022 Special: Telepathy (Part 1)
The members try to meet up in the city without phones, relying only on “telepathy.” This was the first Run BTS episode posted free on YouTube.
▶Run BTS! 2022 Special: Telepathy (Part 2)
The second half of Telepathy, with the reunions fans still rewatch.
▶Run BTS! 2022 Special: Fly BTS Fly (Part 1)
Another 2022 special on YouTube. A fun pick if you want a self-contained two-parter.
▶Run BTS! 2022 Special: Fly BTS Fly (Part 2)
The conclusion of Fly BTS Fly.
▶Run BTS! 2023 Special: Mini Field Day (Part 1)
A sports-day special and the last one filmed before Jin’s military enlistment in December 2022.
Where to Watch With English Subtitles
Broadcaster and artist channels- Run BTS! 2.0 and the 2022–23 specials: free on BANGTANTV and on Weverse.
- The original 2015–2021 episodes: on Weverse, BTS’s official fan platform.
- Tip: on YouTube, tap the CC button and look for clips marked [ENG] or (ENG SUB) on the official channels. Full TV episodes are licensed to different streaming services in different countries, so check what is available where you live.
Learn a little Korean while you watch
Korean variety shows print big on-screen captions (자막, jamak) that repeat the jokes in simple words. Start with the Korean words under the videos above, then try our K-pop Korean words dictionary.
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Quick answersHow many Run BTS episodes are there?
The original series has 156 episodes (August 2015 – October 2021). It was followed by specials in 2022–2023 and by Run BTS! 2.0, which began in April 2026.
What are the best Run BTS episodes for new fans?
Start with self-contained concepts: the 2022 Telepathy special, “Dalbang School” (episodes 113–114), “77 Minute Debate” (episode 132) and the Run BTS! 2.0 “BTS’s TRIP” arc.
Where can I watch Run BTS?
Run BTS! 2.0 and the 2022–23 specials are free on BTS’s BANGTANTV YouTube channel and on Weverse. The original 2015–2021 episodes are on Weverse.
Is Run BTS coming back in 2026?
Yes. Run BTS! 2.0 started with a prologue on April 7, 2026, and new episodes continued through the year, including “BTS in Toronto” on October 6, 2026.
What is Run BTS episode 131?
Episode 131 is “Long-term Project Tennis 2,” from February 2021.
Is Run BTS on YouTube?
The 2022–23 specials and Run BTS! 2.0 are on YouTube (BANGTANTV). The original episodes are on Weverse.
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