How many days to binge Game of Thrones
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 74 | 11 |
| 1 hour a day | 75 | 11 |
| 2 hours a day | 38 | 5 |
| 3 hours a day | 25 | 4 |
| 4 hours a day | 19 | 3 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 10 | 1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 3 days, 2 hours | |
Game of Thrones runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | 60 min | 10 hours | April 17, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 10 | 60 min | 10 hours | April 1, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 10 | 60 min | 10 hours | March 31, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 10 | 60 min | 10 hours | April 6, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 10 | 60 min | 10 hours | April 12, 2015 |
| Season 6 | 10 | 61 min | 10.2 hours | April 24, 2016 |
| Season 7 | 7 | 60 min | 7 hours | July 16, 2017 |
| Season 8 | 6 | 75 min | 7.5 hours | April 14, 2019 |
About Game of Thrones
Based on the bestselling book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, this sprawling new HBO drama is set in a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for the Iron Throne. This is a story of duplicity and treachery,…
How to get through Game of Thrones faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 31 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 59.7 hours; at 1.5× it's 49.7 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
Game of Thrones FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Game of Thrones?
3 days, 2 hours of screen time. That's 73 episodes at about 61 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 38 days.
How many episodes of Game of Thrones are there?
73 regular episodes across 8 seasons (2011–2019). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Game of Thrones?
Episodes average 61 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Game of Thrones still running?
No. Game of Thrones ended on May 19, 2019 after 8 seasons.
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