How many seasons and episodes does Prisoner have?

Prisoner has 8 seasons and 692 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 27, 1979 to December 11, 1986.

Is Prisoner renewed, ended, or canceled?

Prisoner has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Prisoner?

It takes 541h 36m (32496 minutes) to watch the complete run of Prisoner. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 271 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 541.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 271 days.

Where can you stream or watch Prisoner?

Prisoner is available for streaming on WOW Presents Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Prisoner?

Prisoner has an official content rating of NR.

Who are the lead actors in Prisoner?

The primary ensemble cast includes Joy Westmore as Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle (age 94), Terry Gill as Jack Grace (age 87), Bryon Williams as Dr Eric Weissman, Elspeth Ballantyne as Meg Morris (age 87).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Prisoner?

1979 · 8 Seasons · 692 Episodes · Total Runtime: 541h 36m (32,496 mins)

Total Watch Time

541h 36m

32,496 minutes of non-stop content across all 692 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 541.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 271 days.

Average Episode Length

47 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

271 days

Finish by approximately Aug 12, 2027 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 14, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

542 days

Estimated completion:
May 9, 2028

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

271 days

Estimated completion:
Aug 12, 2027

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

136 days

Estimated completion:
Mar 30, 2027

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

68 days

Estimated completion:
Jan 21, 2027

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 541h 36m 1.25× Speed: 433h 17m (saves 108.3h) 1.50× Speed: 361h 4m (saves 180.5h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	79 episodes	61h 25m (3,685 mins)	47 mins/ep	11.3%
Season 2	86 episodes	67h 22m (4,042 mins)	47 mins/ep	12.4%
Season 3	81 episodes	63h 27m (3,807 mins)	47 mins/ep	11.7%
Season 4	80 episodes	62h 40m (3,760 mins)	47 mins/ep	11.6%
Season 5	90 episodes	70h 30m (4,230 mins)	47 mins/ep	13%
Season 6	89 episodes	69h 43m (4,183 mins)	47 mins/ep	12.9%
Season 7	83 episodes	65h 1m (3,901 mins)	47 mins/ep	12%
Season 8 Longest Season	104 episodes	81h 28m (4,888 mins)	47 mins/ep	15%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Prisoner

Can I binge-watch Prisoner in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 541.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 271 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Prisoner contains 541h 36m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 271 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Aug 12, 2027.

Which season of Prisoner is the longest?

Season 8 is the longest season with a total runtime of 81h 28m across 104 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Prisoner?

The series consists of 692 episodes across 8 seasons, totaling 541h 36m (32,496 minutes) of screen time.