How many days to binge Star Trek: Discovery
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 | 65 | 9 |
| 1 hour a day | 56 | 8 |
| 2 hours a day | 28 | 4 |
| 3 hours a day | 19 | 3 |
| 4 hours a day | 14 | 2 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 7 | 1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 2 days, 7 hours | |
Star Trek: Discovery runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | 45 min | 11.3 hours | September 24, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 14 | 51 min | 11.9 hours | January 17, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 13 | 52 min | 11.3 hours | October 15, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 13 | 51 min | 11.1 hours | November 18, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 10 | 58 min | 9.7 hours | April 4, 2024 |
About Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns 50 years after it first premiered, with Star Trek: Discovery. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.
How to get through Star Trek: Discovery faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 21 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 44.2 hours; at 1.5× it's 36.8 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.
Star Trek: Discovery FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Star Trek: Discovery?
2 days, 7 hours of screen time. That's 65 episodes at about 51 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 28 days.
How many episodes of Star Trek: Discovery are there?
65 regular episodes across 5 seasons (2017–2024). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Star Trek: Discovery?
Episodes average 51 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Star Trek: Discovery still running?
No. Star Trek: Discovery ended on May 30, 2024 after 5 seasons.
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