Reruns meaning : A television program shown after its initial presentation — particularly many weeks after its initial presentation; a repeat. Another printing run (impression; batch of copies of a given edition) of a book, cartoon, etc. A political candidate who holds the same political agenda or doctrine as a past or incumbent holder of a given political office. A second or subsequent run of a program. To run (a previously broadcast television program) again. To run (a race) again. To run (a computer program) again.