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The Runner-Up

20151 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

An exclusive, all-access look at one of the most unique political campaigns of the 2014 mid-term elections - the improbable Congressional run of American Idol star Clay Aiken.

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Run Clay, Run!

Apr 7, 2015

Go for the Jugular!

Apr 14, 2015

Into the Belly of the Beast

Apr 21, 2015

I Approve This Message

Apr 28, 2015

Cast

Clay Aiken

Himself

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The Runner-Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Runner-Up?

The Runner-Up isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Runner-Up on Netflix?

No, The Runner-Up is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Runner-Up on Amazon Prime Video?

The Runner-Up isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Runner-Up for free?

The Runner-Up isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The Runner-Up?

The Runner-Up has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of The Runner-Up out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Runner-Up are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Runner-Up?

No — The Runner-Up ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.