A documentary competition show that chronicles the lives of riders competing in the high-stakes sport of horse reining. The contenders are determined to elevate and preserve the cowboy tradition as they guide horses through precise patterns of circles, spins and stops. Run for a Million serves as the culmination of the series, where the riders compete for a $1 million purse.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.08.
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6 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.1Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cowboy Way | Jul 24, 2019 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Ride or Die | Jul 31, 2019 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Back in the Sadle | Aug 7, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Texas Showdown | Aug 14, 2019 | 6.5 |
| 5 | Vegas or Bust | Aug 21, 2019 | 6.5 |
| 6 | The Run for a Million | Aug 28, 2019 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 2021Avg: 6.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cactus Classic | Nov 12, 2021 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Horse Power | Nov 19, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Next Generation | Nov 26, 2021 | 7.0 |
| 4 | The Right Horse | Dec 3, 2021 | 7.0 |
| 5 | The Derby | Dec 10, 2021 | 6.5 |
| 6 | The Run for a Million | Dec 17, 2021 | 6.5 |
6 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shootout | Nov 17, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Cactus Classic | Nov 24, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Do You Have the Horse? | Dec 1, 2022 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Derby | Dec 8, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Anybody's Game | Dec 15, 2022 | 6.0 |
| 6 | The Run for a Million | Dec 22, 2022 | 7.0 |
6 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Million Dollar Stakes | Nov 17, 2023 | 6.5 |
| 2 | The Road to the Million | Nov 24, 2023 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Million Dollar Horsepower | Dec 1, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 4 | The Great Equalizer | Dec 8, 2023 | 7.5 |
| 5 | The Shootout | Dec 15, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 6 | The Run for a Million | Dec 15, 2023 | 7.0 |
6 episodes • 2024Avg: 6.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Million Dollar Rider | Nov 15, 2024 | 6.5 |
| 2 | Last Chance to Run | Nov 22, 2024 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Cutting the Competition | Nov 29, 2024 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Down the Fence | Dec 6, 2024 | 6.5 |
| 5 | Anybody's Game | Dec 13, 2024 | 6.5 |
| 6 | The Run For A Million | Dec 20, 2024 | 7.0 |
6 episodes • 2025Avg: 5.0Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Out Shootout | Nov 7, 2025 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Your Last Chance | Nov 14, 2025 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Qualified To Ride | Nov 21, 2025 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Cow Horse | Nov 28, 2025 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Cut & Run | Dec 5, 2025 | 5.0 |
| 6 | The Run For A Million | Dec 12, 2025 | 5.0 |
