Binge time
How long to watch The Simpsons
The short answer
Watching every episode of The Simpsons takes about 306 hours: 805 episodes across 38 seasons, or 12.7 days of nonstop watching. At two hours a day, that's 153 days, about 5 months. Specials aren't counted, and every episode counts at its own running time.
The Simpsons1989
Still airingTotal watch time
306hours
12.7days
watching nonstop
153days
at 2 h a day, about 5 months
805episodes
in 38 seasons
| Season | Episodes | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | 5h 8m |
| Season 2 | 22 | 8h 43m |
| Season 3 | 24 | 9h 12m |
| Season 4 | 22 | 8h 25m |
| Season 5 | 22 | 8h 26m |
| Season 6 | 25 | 9h 35m |
| Season 7 | 25 | 9h 37m |
| Season 8 | 25 | 9h 35m |
| Season 9 | 25 | 9h 35m |
| Season 10 | 23 | 8h 49m |
| Season 11 | 22 | 8h 25m |
| Season 12 | 21 | 8h 2m |
| Season 13 | 22 | 8h 22m |
| Season 14 | 22 | 8h 23m |
| Season 15 | 22 | 8h 25m |
| Season 16 | 21 | 8h 3m |
| Season 17 | 22 | 8h 23m |
| Season 18 | 22 | 8h 20m |
| Season 19 | 20 | 7h 39m |
| Season 20 | 21 | 7h 58m |
| Season 21 | 23 | 8h 36m |
| Season 22 | 22 | 8h 20m |
| Season 23 | 22 | 8h 23m |
| Season 24 | 22 | 8h 17m |
| Season 25 | 22 | 8h 14m |
| Season 26 | 22 | 8h 16m |
| Season 27 | 22 | 8h 14m |
| Season 28 | 22 | 8h 11m |
| Season 29 | 21 | 7h 49m |
| Season 30 | 23 | 8h 39m |
| Season 31 | 22 | 8h 28m |
| Season 32 | 22 | 8h 6m |
| Season 33 | 22 | 8h 4m |
| Season 34 | 22 | 8h 4m |
| Season 35 | 18 | 6h 36m |
| Season 36 | 18 | 6h 59m |
| Season 37 | 15 | 5h 48m |
| Season 38 | 4 | 1h 24m |
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Before you start
Good to know
The Simpsons has been on air since 1989 and is still running. Its episodes are short, but over more than 35 seasons they add up to one of the longest watches there is. The Simpsons Movie (2007) and the shorts aren't counted.
FAQ
Questions about The Simpsons
How long does it take to watch all of The Simpsons?
All of The Simpsons takes about 306 hours to watch, or 12.7 days without a break. That's every aired episode in its 38 seasons, using each episode's own running time.
How many episodes and seasons does The Simpsons have?
The Simpsons has 805 aired episodes in 38 seasons, not counting specials. The longest season is Season 7, with 25 episodes and 9 hours 37 minutes of viewing.
How long does The Simpsons take at two hours a day?
At two hours a day, The Simpsons takes 153 days, about 5 months. At four hours a day it takes about 3 months. Change the hours per day in the calculator above to see your own pace.
How long is an episode of The Simpsons?
An episode of The Simpsons runs about 23 minutes on average. The total on this page adds up every episode's own running time rather than multiplying an average.
Is The Simpsons finished?
No, The Simpsons is still running, so its total grows as new episodes air. The calculator above picks up new episodes each time you open the page.