How many seasons and episodes does PBS News Hour have?

PBS News Hour has 16 seasons and 3202 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 20, 1975 to May 1, 2026.

Is PBS News Hour renewed, ended, or canceled?

PBS News Hour is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch PBS News Hour?

It takes 12h 54m (774 minutes) to watch the complete run of PBS News Hour. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 7 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 12.9-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 6.5 hours of viewing each day.

Where can you stream or watch PBS News Hour?

PBS News Hour is available for streaming on KQED. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for PBS News Hour?

PBS News Hour has an official content rating of TV-G.

Who are the lead actors in PBS News Hour?

The primary ensemble cast includes Judy Woodruff as Self - Anchor (age 79), Stephanie Sy as Self - West Anchor, Amna Nawaz as Self - Anchor (age 47), Geoff Bennett as Self - Anchor (age 46).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch PBS News Hour?

1975 · 3 Seasons · 13 Episodes · Total Runtime: 12h 54m (774 mins)

Total Watch Time

12h 54m

774 minutes of non-stop content across all 13 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Intense Weekend Marathon

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 12.9-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 6.5 hours of viewing each day.

Average Episode Length

60 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

7 days

Finish by approximately Oct 2, 2026 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)

13 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 8, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

7 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 2, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

2 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 27, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 12h 54m 1.25× Speed: 10h 19m (saves 2.6h) 1.50× Speed: 8h 36m (saves 4.3h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	11 episodes	11h 0m (660 mins)	60 mins/ep	85.3%
Season 2	1 episodes	0h 57m (57 mins)	57 mins/ep	7.4%
Season 3 Shortest Season	1 episodes	0h 57m (57 mins)	57 mins/ep	7.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching PBS News Hour

Can I binge-watch PBS News Hour in a single weekend?

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 12.9-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 6.5 hours of viewing each day. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; PBS News Hour contains 12h 54m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of PBS News Hour at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 7 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 2, 2026.

Which season of PBS News Hour is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 11h 0m across 11 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in PBS News Hour?

The series consists of 13 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 12h 54m (774 minutes) of screen time.