How Long Does It Take to Watch Late Night with David Letterman?
1982 · 12 Seasons · 1377 Episodes · Total Runtime: 1375h 41m (82,541 mins)
82,541 minutes of non-stop content across all 1377 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 1375.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 688 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Sep 29, 2028 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 11, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Aug 18, 2030
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2028
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 21, 2027
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
May 2, 2027
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 | 115 episodes | 113h 41m (6,821 mins) | 59 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 Shortest Season | 39 episodes | 39h 0m (2,340 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 60 episodes | 60h 0m (3,600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 89 episodes | 89h 0m (5,340 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 138 episodes | 138h 0m (8,280 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 123 episodes | 123h 0m (7,380 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 110 episodes | 110h 0m (6,600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 Longest Season | 167 episodes | 167h 0m (10,020 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 154 episodes | 154h 0m (9,240 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 157 episodes | 157h 0m (9,420 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 157 episodes | 157h 0m (9,420 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 68 episodes | 68h 0m (4,080 mins) | 60 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Late Night with David Letterman
Can I binge-watch Late Night with David Letterman in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 1375.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 688 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Late Night with David Letterman contains 1375h 41m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Late Night with David Letterman at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 688 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Sep 29, 2028.
Which season of Late Night with David Letterman is the longest?
Season 8 is the longest season with a total runtime of 167h 0m across 167 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Late Night with David Letterman?
The series consists of 1377 episodes across 12 seasons, totaling 1375h 41m (82,541 minutes) of screen time.