How Long Does It Take to Watch Derrick?
1974 · 25 Seasons · 281 Episodes · Total Runtime: 281h 0m (16,860 mins)
16,860 minutes of non-stop content across all 281 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 281 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 141 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Feb 13, 2027 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)
Estimated completion:
Jul 3, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 13, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 5, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 31, 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 | 3 episodes | 3h 0m (180 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 Longest Season | 14 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 13 episodes | 13h 0m (780 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 13 episodes | 13h 0m (780 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 13 episodes | 13h 0m (780 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 9 episodes | 9h 0m (540 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 14 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 13 episodes | 13h 0m (780 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 15 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 16 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 17 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 18 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 19 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 20 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 21 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 22 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 23 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 24 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 25 | 5 episodes | 5h 0m (300 mins) | 60 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Derrick
Can I binge-watch Derrick in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 281 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 141 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Derrick contains 281h 0m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Derrick at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 141 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Feb 13, 2027.
Which season of Derrick is the longest?
Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 14h 0m across 14 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Derrick?
The series consists of 281 episodes across 25 seasons, totaling 281h 0m (16,860 minutes) of screen time.