How Long Does It Take to Watch Government Job?
2012 · 14 Seasons · 2543 Episodes · Total Runtime: 364h 47m (21,887 mins)
21,887 minutes of non-stop content across all 2543 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 364.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 183 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately May 12, 2027 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 10, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Nov 10, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
May 12, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 10, 2027
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 26, 2026
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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 | 197 episodes | 24h 9m (1,449 mins) | 7 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 204 episodes | 27h 47m (1,667 mins) | 8 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 190 episodes | 28h 46m (1,726 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 173 episodes | 24h 46m (1,486 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 169 episodes | 22h 56m (1,376 mins) | 8 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 147 episodes | 21h 12m (1,272 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 167 episodes | 23h 40m (1,420 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 181 episodes | 26h 1m (1,561 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 205 episodes | 30h 52m (1,852 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 Longest Season | 209 episodes | 31h 29m (1,889 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 186 episodes | 27h 3m (1,623 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 189 episodes | 28h 15m (1,695 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 184 episodes | 27h 27m (1,647 mins) | 9 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 Shortest Season | 142 episodes | 20h 24m (1,224 mins) | 9 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Government Job
Can I binge-watch Government Job in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 364.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 183 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Government Job contains 364h 47m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Government Job at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 183 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is May 12, 2027.
Which season of Government Job is the longest?
Season 10 is the longest season with a total runtime of 31h 29m across 209 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Government Job?
The series consists of 2543 episodes across 14 seasons, totaling 364h 47m (21,887 minutes) of screen time.