How many seasons and episodes does Ben Casey have?

Ben Casey has 5 seasons and 153 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 2, 1961 to March 21, 1966.

Is Ben Casey renewed, ended, or canceled?

Ben Casey has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Ben Casey?

It takes 122h 45m (7365 minutes) to watch the complete run of Ben Casey. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 62 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 122.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 62 days.

Where can you stream or watch Ben Casey?

Ben Casey is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Ben Casey?

Ben Casey has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in Ben Casey?

The primary ensemble cast includes Vince Edwards as Ben Casey (age 67 (deceased)), Sam Jaffe as David Zorba (age 93 (deceased)), Franchot Tone as Daniel Freeland (age 63 (deceased)), John Zaremba (age 78 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Ben Casey?

1961 · 5 Seasons · 153 Episodes · Total Runtime: 122h 45m (7,365 mins)

Total Watch Time

122h 45m

7,365 minutes of non-stop content across all 153 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 122.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 62 days.

Average Episode Length

48 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

62 days

Finish by approximately Nov 26, 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)

123 days

Estimated completion:
Jan 26, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

62 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 26, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

31 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 26, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

16 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 11, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 122h 45m 1.25× Speed: 98h 12m (saves 24.6h) 1.50× Speed: 81h 50m (saves 40.9h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	32 episodes	32h 0m (1,920 mins)	60 mins/ep	26.1%
Season 2	31 episodes	23h 15m (1,395 mins)	45 mins/ep	18.9%
Season 3	33 episodes	24h 45m (1,485 mins)	45 mins/ep	20.2%
Season 4	31 episodes	23h 15m (1,395 mins)	45 mins/ep	18.9%
Season 5 Shortest Season	26 episodes	19h 30m (1,170 mins)	45 mins/ep	15.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Ben Casey

Can I binge-watch Ben Casey in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 122.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 62 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Ben Casey contains 122h 45m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 62 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 26, 2026.

Which season of Ben Casey is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 32h 0m across 32 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Ben Casey?

The series consists of 153 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 122h 45m (7,365 minutes) of screen time.