How many seasons and episodes does Call the Midwife have?

Call the Midwife has 15 seasons and 117 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 15, 2012 to March 8, 2026.

Is Call the Midwife renewed, ended, or canceled?

Call the Midwife is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch Call the Midwife?

It takes 32h 56m (1976 minutes) to watch the complete run of Call the Midwife. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Where can you stream or watch Call the Midwife?

Call the Midwife is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Call the Midwife?

Call the Midwife has an official content rating of TV-PG.

Who are the lead actors in Call the Midwife?

The primary ensemble cast includes Vanessa Redgrave as Jennifer Worth (voice) (age 89), Helen George as Trixie Franklin (age 42), Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne (age 73), Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan (age 90).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Call the Midwife?

2012 · 5 Seasons · 38 Episodes · Total Runtime: 32h 56m (1,976 mins)

Total Watch Time

32h 56m

1,976 minutes of non-stop content across all 38 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Average Episode Length

52 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Finish by approximately Oct 12, 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)

33 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 28, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 12, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 4, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 30, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 32h 56m 1.25× Speed: 26h 21m (saves 6.6h) 1.50× Speed: 21h 57m (saves 11h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	6 episodes	5h 12m (312 mins)	52 mins/ep	15.8%
Season 2 Longest Season	8 episodes	6h 56m (416 mins)	52 mins/ep	21.1%
Season 3	8 episodes	6h 56m (416 mins)	52 mins/ep	21.1%
Season 4	8 episodes	6h 56m (416 mins)	52 mins/ep	21.1%
Season 5	8 episodes	6h 56m (416 mins)	52 mins/ep	21.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Call the Midwife

Can I binge-watch Call the Midwife in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Call the Midwife contains 32h 56m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Call the Midwife at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 17 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 12, 2026.

Which season of Call the Midwife is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 6h 56m across 8 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Call the Midwife?

The series consists of 38 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 32h 56m (1,976 minutes) of screen time.