How many seasons and episodes does Lou Grant have?

Lou Grant has 5 seasons and 114 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 20, 1977 to September 13, 1982.

Is Lou Grant renewed, ended, or canceled?

Lou Grant has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Lou Grant?

It takes 98h 40m (5920 minutes) to watch the complete run of Lou Grant. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 50 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 98.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 50 days.

Where can you stream or watch Lou Grant?

Lou Grant is available for streaming on Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Lou Grant?

Lou Grant has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in Lou Grant?

The primary ensemble cast includes Laurence Haddon (age 91 (deceased)), Ed Asner as Lou Grant (age 91 (deceased)), Robert Walden as Joe Rossi (age 83), Linda Kelsey as Billie Newman (age 80).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Lou Grant?

1977 · 5 Seasons · 114 Episodes · Total Runtime: 98h 40m (5,920 mins)

Total Watch Time

98h 40m

5,920 minutes of non-stop content across all 114 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 98.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 50 days.

Average Episode Length

52 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

50 days

Finish by approximately Nov 15, 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)

99 days

Estimated completion:
Jan 3, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

50 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 15, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

25 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 21, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

13 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 9, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 98h 40m 1.25× Speed: 78h 56m (saves 19.7h) 1.50× Speed: 65h 47m (saves 32.9h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	22 episodes	22h 0m (1,320 mins)	60 mins/ep	22.3%
Season 2	24 episodes	20h 0m (1,200 mins)	50 mins/ep	20.3%
Season 3	24 episodes	20h 0m (1,200 mins)	50 mins/ep	20.3%
Season 4 Shortest Season	20 episodes	16h 40m (1,000 mins)	50 mins/ep	16.9%
Season 5	24 episodes	20h 0m (1,200 mins)	50 mins/ep	20.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Lou Grant

Can I binge-watch Lou Grant in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 98.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 50 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Lou Grant contains 98h 40m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 50 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 15, 2026.

Which season of Lou Grant is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 22h 0m across 22 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Lou Grant?

The series consists of 114 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 98h 40m (5,920 minutes) of screen time.