How Long Does It Take to Watch MTV Video Music Awards?
1984 · 30 Seasons · 30 Episodes · Total Runtime: 60h 20m (3,620 mins)
3,620 minutes of non-stop content across all 30 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 60.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 31 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Dec 14, 2026 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 13, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Jan 13, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 14, 2026
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Nov 29, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Nov 21, 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 Longest Season | 1 episodes | 2h 10m (130 mins) | 130 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 1 episodes | 2h 10m (130 mins) | 130 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 15 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 16 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 17 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 18 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 19 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 20 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 21 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 22 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 23 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 24 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 25 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 26 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 27 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 28 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 29 | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep | |
| Season 30 Shortest Season | 1 episodes | 2h 0m (120 mins) | 120 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching MTV Video Music Awards
Can I binge-watch MTV Video Music Awards in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 60.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 31 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; MTV Video Music Awards contains 60h 20m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of MTV Video Music Awards at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 31 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 14, 2026.
Which season of MTV Video Music Awards is the longest?
Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 2h 10m across 1 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in MTV Video Music Awards?
The series consists of 30 episodes across 30 seasons, totaling 60h 20m (3,620 minutes) of screen time.