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Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Chinese Restaurant?

2017 · 5 Seasons · 60 Episodes · Total Runtime: 89h 12m (5,352 mins)

Total Watch Time
89h 12m

5,352 minutes of non-stop content across all 60 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict
Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 89.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 45 days.

Average Episode Length
89 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)
45 days

Finish by approximately Nov 9, 2026 if starting today.

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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)

90 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 24, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

23 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 18, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

12 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 7, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 89h 12m 1.25× Speed: 71h 22m (saves 17.8h) 1.50× Speed: 59h 28m (saves 29.7h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season Episodes Total Runtime Avg Length Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season 11 episodes 15h 42m (942 mins) 86 mins/ep
17.6%
Season 2 12 episodes 18h 0m (1,080 mins) 90 mins/ep
20.2%
Season 3 Longest Season 13 episodes 19h 30m (1,170 mins) 90 mins/ep
21.9%
Season 4 12 episodes 18h 0m (1,080 mins) 90 mins/ep
20.2%
Season 5 12 episodes 18h 0m (1,080 mins) 90 mins/ep
20.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Chinese Restaurant

Can I binge-watch The Chinese Restaurant in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 89.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 45 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Chinese Restaurant contains 89h 12m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 45 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 9, 2026.

Which season of The Chinese Restaurant is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 19h 30m across 13 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Chinese Restaurant?

The series consists of 60 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 89h 12m (5,352 minutes) of screen time.

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