How Long Does It Take to Watch Midsomer Murders?
1997 · 25 Seasons · 144 Episodes · Total Runtime: 227h 0m (13,620 mins)
13,620 minutes of non-stop content across all 144 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 227 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 114 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Jan 17, 2027 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)
Estimated completion:
May 10, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Jan 17, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Nov 21, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 24, 2026
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 | 5 episodes | 8h 29m (509 mins) | 102 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 4 episodes | 6h 44m (404 mins) | 101 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 4 episodes | 6h 42m (402 mins) | 101 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 6 episodes | 9h 54m (594 mins) | 99 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 4 episodes | 6h 35m (395 mins) | 99 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 5 episodes | 8h 12m (492 mins) | 98 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 6 episodes | 9h 38m (578 mins) | 96 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 Longest Season | 9 episodes | 14h 8m (848 mins) | 94 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 8 episodes | 12h 30m (750 mins) | 94 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 8 episodes | 12h 24m (744 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 7 episodes | 11h 7m (667 mins) | 95 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 7 episodes | 11h 19m (679 mins) | 97 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 8 episodes | 12h 20m (740 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 8 episodes | 12h 21m (741 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 15 | 6 episodes | 9h 16m (556 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 16 | 5 episodes | 7h 42m (462 mins) | 92 mins/ep | |
| Season 17 | 4 episodes | 6h 9m (369 mins) | 92 mins/ep | |
| Season 18 | 6 episodes | 9h 16m (556 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 19 | 6 episodes | 9h 16m (556 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 20 | 6 episodes | 9h 16m (556 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 21 | 4 episodes | 6h 12m (372 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 22 | 6 episodes | 9h 18m (558 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 23 | 4 episodes | 6h 12m (372 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 24 | 4 episodes | 6h 12m (372 mins) | 93 mins/ep | |
| Season 25 Shortest Season | 4 episodes | 5h 48m (348 mins) | 87 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Midsomer Murders
Can I binge-watch Midsomer Murders in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 227 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 114 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Midsomer Murders contains 227h 0m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Midsomer Murders at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 114 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Jan 17, 2027.
Which season of Midsomer Murders is the longest?
Season 8 is the longest season with a total runtime of 14h 8m across 9 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Midsomer Murders?
The series consists of 144 episodes across 25 seasons, totaling 227h 0m (13,620 minutes) of screen time.