How Long Does It Take to Watch Below Deck?
2013 · 12 Seasons · 187 Episodes · Total Runtime: 133h 15m (7,995 mins)
7,995 minutes of non-stop content across all 187 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 133.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 67 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Jan 15, 2027 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 9, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Mar 23, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Jan 15, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 13, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Nov 26, 2026
Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds
If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:
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 | |
| Season 2 | 13 episodes | 9h 6m (546 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 15 episodes | 10h 35m (635 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 14 episodes | 9h 54m (594 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 15 episodes | 11h 11m (671 mins) | 45 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 17 episodes | 11h 54m (714 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 Longest Season | 20 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 17 episodes | 11h 54m (714 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 15 episodes | 10h 30m (630 mins) | 42 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 17 episodes | 12h 39m (759 mins) | 45 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 17 episodes | 12h 26m (746 mins) | 44 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 16 episodes | 11h 24m (684 mins) | 43 mins/ep |
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 133.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 67 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Below Deck contains 133h 15m 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 67 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Jan 15, 2027.
Which season of Below Deck is the longest?
Season 7 is the longest season with a total runtime of 14h 0m across 20 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Below Deck?
The series consists of 187 episodes across 12 seasons, totaling 133h 15m (7,995 minutes) of screen time.