How many seasons and episodes does First Wave have?

First Wave has 3 seasons and 66 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 9, 1998 to February 7, 2001.

Is First Wave renewed, ended, or canceled?

First Wave has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch First Wave?

It takes 49h 30m (2970 minutes) to watch the complete run of First Wave. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 49.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.

Where can you stream or watch First Wave?

First Wave is available for streaming on Amazon Video. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for First Wave?

First Wave has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in First Wave?

The primary ensemble cast includes Rob LaBelle as Crazy Eddie (age 64), Sebastian Spence as Cade Foster (age 56), Roger Cross as Joshua (age 56), Traci Lords as Jordan Radcliffe (age 58).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch First Wave?

1998 · 3 Seasons · 66 Episodes · Total Runtime: 49h 30m (2,970 mins)

Total Watch Time

49h 30m

2,970 minutes of non-stop content across all 66 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 49.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

25 days

Finish by approximately Oct 20, 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)

50 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 14, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

25 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 20, 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): 49h 30m 1.25× Speed: 39h 36m (saves 9.9h) 1.50× Speed: 33h 0m (saves 16.5h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	33.3%
Season 2	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	33.3%
Season 3 Shortest Season	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	33.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching First Wave

Can I binge-watch First Wave in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 49.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; First Wave contains 49h 30m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 25 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 20, 2026.

Which season of First Wave is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 16h 30m across 22 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in First Wave?

The series consists of 66 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 49h 30m (2,970 minutes) of screen time.