How many seasons and episodes does House of Cards have?

House of Cards has 6 seasons and 73 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 1, 2013 to November 2, 2018.

Is House of Cards renewed, ended, or canceled?

House of Cards has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch House of Cards?

It takes 50h 14m (3014 minutes) to watch the complete run of House of Cards. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 26 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.

Where can you stream or watch House of Cards?

House of Cards is available for streaming on Netflix. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for House of Cards?

House of Cards has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in House of Cards?

The primary ensemble cast includes Robin Wright as Claire Underwood (age 60), Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper (age 57), Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood (age 67), Jayne Atkinson as Catherine Durant (age 67).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch House of Cards?

2013 · 5 Seasons · 65 Episodes · Total Runtime: 50h 14m (3,014 mins)

Total Watch Time

50h 14m

3,014 minutes of non-stop content across all 65 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.

Average Episode Length

46 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

26 days

Finish by approximately Oct 21, 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)

51 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 15, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

26 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 21, 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): 50h 14m 1.25× Speed: 40h 11m (saves 10.1h) 1.50× Speed: 33h 29m (saves 16.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	13 episodes	11h 14m (674 mins)	52 mins/ep	22.4%
Season 2	13 episodes	9h 45m (585 mins)	45 mins/ep	19.4%
Season 3	13 episodes	9h 45m (585 mins)	45 mins/ep	19.4%
Season 4	13 episodes	9h 45m (585 mins)	45 mins/ep	19.4%
Season 5 Shortest Season	13 episodes	9h 45m (585 mins)	45 mins/ep	19.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching House of Cards

Can I binge-watch House of Cards in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; House of Cards contains 50h 14m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 26 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 21, 2026.

Which season of House of Cards is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 11h 14m across 13 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in House of Cards?

The series consists of 65 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 50h 14m (3,014 minutes) of screen time.