How many seasons and episodes does Gunsmoke have?

Gunsmoke has 20 seasons and 635 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 10, 1955 to March 31, 1975.

Is Gunsmoke renewed, ended, or canceled?

Gunsmoke has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Gunsmoke?

It takes 133h 54m (8034 minutes) to watch the complete run of Gunsmoke. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 67 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 133.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 67 days.

Where can you stream or watch Gunsmoke?

Gunsmoke is available for streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, Philo, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Gunsmoke?

Gunsmoke has an official content rating of TV-G.

Who are the lead actors in Gunsmoke?

The primary ensemble cast includes James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon (age 88 (deceased)), Amanda Blake as Kitty (age 60 (deceased)), Milburn Stone as Doc (age 75 (deceased)), Ken Curtis as Festus (age 74 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Gunsmoke?

1955 · 5 Seasons · 195 Episodes · Total Runtime: 133h 54m (8,034 mins)

Total Watch Time

133h 54m

8,034 minutes of non-stop content across all 195 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 133.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 67 days.

Average Episode Length

41 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

67 days

Finish by approximately Dec 2, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 26, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

134 days

Estimated completion:
Feb 7, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

67 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 2, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

34 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 30, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 13, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 133h 54m 1.25× Speed: 107h 7m (saves 26.8h) 1.50× Speed: 89h 16m (saves 44.6h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	39 episodes	16h 54m (1,014 mins)	26 mins/ep	12.6%
Season 2 Longest Season	39 episodes	29h 15m (1,755 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.8%
Season 3	39 episodes	29h 15m (1,755 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.8%
Season 4	39 episodes	29h 15m (1,755 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.8%
Season 5	39 episodes	29h 15m (1,755 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Gunsmoke

Can I binge-watch Gunsmoke in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 133.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 67 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Gunsmoke contains 133h 54m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 67 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 2, 2026.

Which season of Gunsmoke is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 29h 15m across 39 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Gunsmoke?

The series consists of 195 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 133h 54m (8,034 minutes) of screen time.