How Long Does It Take to Watch The First Years?
2014 · 14 Seasons · 1172 Episodes · Total Runtime: 199h 30m (11,970 mins)
11,970 minutes of non-stop content across all 1172 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 199.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 100 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Feb 18, 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:
May 29, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 18, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 30, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 5, 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 Shortest Season | 46 episodes | 7h 40m (460 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 25 episodes | 8h 20m (500 mins) | 20 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 71 episodes | 11h 50m (710 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 80 episodes | 13h 20m (800 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 80 episodes | 13h 20m (800 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 80 episodes | 13h 20m (800 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 80 episodes | 13h 20m (800 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 Longest Season | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 110 episodes | 18h 20m (1,100 mins) | 10 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 50 episodes | 8h 20m (500 mins) | 10 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The First Years
Can I binge-watch The First Years in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 199.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 100 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The First Years contains 199h 30m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of The First Years at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 100 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Feb 18, 2027.
Which season of The First Years is the longest?
Season 8 is the longest season with a total runtime of 18h 20m across 110 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in The First Years?
The series consists of 1172 episodes across 14 seasons, totaling 199h 30m (11,970 minutes) of screen time.