# Newlyweds Finds New Showrunner

> NBC's 'Newlyweds' appoints 'The Conners' co-creator Bruce Helford as next showrunner after firing of Gail Lerner.
- Title: Newlyweds Finds New Showrunner · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: NBC's 'Newlyweds' appoints 'The Conners' co-creator Bruce Helford as next showrunner after firing of Gail Lerner. NBC's 'Newlyweds' has named Bruce Helford…
- Keywords: newlyweds, bruce helford, the conners, nbc, gail lerner, téa leoni, tim daly, jamie lee curtis, entertainment, culture, business, Finds
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/newlyweds-nbc-new-showrunner-bruce-helford-the-conners
- Author: Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: newlyweds, bruce helford, the conners, nbc, gail lerner, téa leoni, tim daly, jamie lee curtis, entertainment, culture, business
## Newlyweds Fires Showrunner
NBC's romantic sitcom 'Newlyweds' lost its original showrunner Gail Lerner on Oct. 9 after creative differences.

> creative differences
## Bruce Helford Joins Team
Bruce Helford, 'The Conners' co-creator, becomes NBC's new showrunner after wrapping seven seasons on ABC's sitcom.
## Show Returns Next Week
The show premieres Friday, Oct. 23 on NBC after filming six episodes and a hiatus for new showrunner.
## Key takeaway

NBC's 'Newlyweds' has named Bruce Helford, co-creator of 'The Conners', as its new showrunner following Gail Lerner's exit.