How many seasons and episodes does Below Deck have?

Below Deck has 12 seasons and 187 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on July 1, 2013 to September 15, 2025.

Is Below Deck renewed, ended, or canceled?

Below Deck is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch Below Deck?

It takes 50h 27m (3027 minutes) to watch the complete run of Below Deck. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 26 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.

Where can you stream or watch Below Deck?

Below Deck is available for streaming on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC, Bravo TV, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Below Deck?

Below Deck has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in Below Deck?

The primary ensemble cast includes Lee Rosbach as Self - Captain (age 76), Kate Chastain as Self - Chief Steward (age 43), Eddie Lucas as Self - Bosun, Fraser Olender as Self - Chief Steward.

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Below Deck?

2013 · 5 Seasons · 68 Episodes · Total Runtime: 50h 27m (3,027 mins)

Total Watch Time

50h 27m

3,027 minutes of non-stop content across all 68 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

26 days

Finish by approximately Oct 21, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

51 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 15, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

26 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 21, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

13 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 8, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

7 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 2, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 50h 27m 1.25× Speed: 40h 22m (saves 10.1h) 1.50× Speed: 33h 38m (saves 16.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	11 episodes	7h 42m (462 mins)	42 mins/ep	15.3%
Season 2	13 episodes	9h 45m (585 mins)	45 mins/ep	19.3%
Season 3 Longest Season	15 episodes	11h 15m (675 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.3%
Season 4	14 episodes	10h 30m (630 mins)	45 mins/ep	20.8%
Season 5	15 episodes	11h 15m (675 mins)	45 mins/ep	22.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Below Deck

Can I binge-watch Below Deck in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Below Deck contains 50h 27m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Below Deck at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 26 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 21, 2026.

Which season of Below Deck is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 11h 15m across 15 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Below Deck?

The series consists of 68 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 50h 27m (3,027 minutes) of screen time.