How Long Does It Take to Watch MythBusters?
2003 · 16 Seasons · 272 Episodes · Total Runtime: 207h 35m (12,455 mins)
12,455 minutes of non-stop content across all 272 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 207.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 104 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Feb 22, 2027 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 10, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Jun 6, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 22, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Jan 1, 2027
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 6, 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 | 11 episodes | 7h 55m (475 mins) | 43 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 17 episodes | 12h 11m (731 mins) | 43 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 20 episodes | 15h 28m (928 mins) | 46 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 28 episodes | 20h 20m (1,220 mins) | 44 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 Longest Season | 25 episodes | 21h 2m (1,262 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 19 episodes | 14h 45m (885 mins) | 47 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 23 episodes | 16h 46m (1,006 mins) | 44 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 23 episodes | 19h 53m (1,193 mins) | 52 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 21 episodes | 15h 37m (937 mins) | 45 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 20 episodes | 15h 11m (911 mins) | 46 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 11 episodes | 9h 1m (541 mins) | 49 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 15 episodes | 11h 36m (696 mins) | 46 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 14 episodes | 10h 1m (601 mins) | 43 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 11 episodes | 7h 53m (473 mins) | 43 mins/ep | |
| Season 15 Shortest Season | 6 episodes | 4h 16m (256 mins) | 43 mins/ep | |
| Season 16 | 8 episodes | 5h 40m (340 mins) | 43 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching MythBusters
Can I binge-watch MythBusters in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 207.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 104 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; MythBusters contains 207h 35m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of MythBusters at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 104 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Feb 22, 2027.
Which season of MythBusters is the longest?
Season 5 is the longest season with a total runtime of 21h 2m across 25 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in MythBusters?
The series consists of 272 episodes across 16 seasons, totaling 207h 35m (12,455 minutes) of screen time.