How many days to binge Mad Men
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 | 92 | 13 |
| 1 hour a day | 92 | 13 |
| 2 hours a day | 46 | 7 |
| 3 hours a day | 31 | 4 |
| 4 hours a day | 23 | 3 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 12 | 2 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 3 days, 20 hours | |
Mad Men runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | July 19, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | July 27, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | August 16, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | July 25, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | March 25, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | April 7, 2013 |
| Season 7 | 14 | 60 min | 14 hours | April 13, 2014 |
About Mad Men
The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of…
How to get through Mad Men faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 55 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 73.6 hours; at 1.5× it's 61.3 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.
Mad Men FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Mad Men?
3 days, 20 hours of screen time. That's 92 episodes at about 60 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 46 days.
How many episodes of Mad Men are there?
92 regular episodes across 7 seasons (2007–2015). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Mad Men?
Episodes average 60 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Mad Men still running?
No. Mad Men ended on May 17, 2015 after 7 seasons.
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