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Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Last Ship?

2014 · 5 Seasons · 56 Episodes · Total Runtime: 38h 16m (2,296 mins)

Total Watch Time
38h 16m

2,296 minutes of non-stop content across all 56 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict
Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 38.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 20 days.

Average Episode Length
41 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)
20 days

Finish by approximately Oct 15, 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)

39 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 3, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

10 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 5, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 30, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 38h 16m 1.25× Speed: 30h 37m (saves 7.7h) 1.50× Speed: 25h 31m (saves 12.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season Episodes Total Runtime Avg Length Share of Series
Season 1 10 episodes 6h 50m (410 mins) 41 mins/ep
17.9%
Season 2 Longest Season 13 episodes 8h 53m (533 mins) 41 mins/ep
23.2%
Season 3 13 episodes 8h 53m (533 mins) 41 mins/ep
23.2%
Season 4 10 episodes 6h 50m (410 mins) 41 mins/ep
17.9%
Season 5 Shortest Season 10 episodes 6h 50m (410 mins) 41 mins/ep
17.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Last Ship

Can I binge-watch The Last Ship in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 38.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 20 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Last Ship contains 38h 16m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 20 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 15, 2026.

Which season of The Last Ship is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 8h 53m across 13 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Last Ship?

The series consists of 56 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 38h 16m (2,296 minutes) of screen time.

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