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 342h 15m (20535 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 172 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 342.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 172 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 86), 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 · 5 Seasons · 416 Episodes · Total Runtime: 342h 15m (20,535 mins)

Total Watch Time

342h 15m

20,535 minutes of non-stop content across all 416 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 342.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 172 days.

Average Episode Length

49 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

172 days

Finish by approximately Mar 16, 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)

343 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 3, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

172 days

Estimated completion:
Mar 16, 2027

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

86 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 20, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

43 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 7, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 342h 15m 1.25× Speed: 273h 48m (saves 68.5h) 1.50× Speed: 228h 10m (saves 114.1h)

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	17.9%
Season 2	86 episodes	71h 40m (4,300 mins)	50 mins/ep	20.9%
Season 3	81 episodes	67h 30m (4,050 mins)	50 mins/ep	19.7%
Season 4	80 episodes	66h 40m (4,000 mins)	50 mins/ep	19.5%
Season 5 Longest Season	90 episodes	75h 0m (4,500 mins)	50 mins/ep	21.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Prisoner

Can I binge-watch Prisoner in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 342.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 172 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Prisoner contains 342h 15m 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 172 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Mar 16, 2027.

Which season of Prisoner is the longest?

Season 5 is the longest season with a total runtime of 75h 0m across 90 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Prisoner?

The series consists of 416 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 342h 15m (20,535 minutes) of screen time.