How Long Does It Take to Watch The Only Way Is Essex?
2010 · 30 Seasons · 363 Episodes · Total Runtime: 363h 0m (21,780 mins)
21,780 minutes of non-stop content across all 363 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 363 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 182 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately May 11, 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:
Nov 8, 2027
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
May 11, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 9, 2027
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Dec 26, 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 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 14 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 14 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 13 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 14 | 13 episodes | 13h 0m (780 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 15 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 16 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 17 | 14 episodes | 14h 0m (840 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 18 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 19 | 12 episodes | 12h 0m (720 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 20 Longest Season | 18 episodes | 18h 0m (1,080 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 21 | 18 episodes | 18h 0m (1,080 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 22 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 23 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 24 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 25 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 26 | 18 episodes | 18h 0m (1,080 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 27 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 28 | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 29 | 11 episodes | 11h 0m (660 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 30 Shortest Season | 10 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 60 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Only Way Is Essex
Can I binge-watch The Only Way Is Essex in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 363 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 182 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Only Way Is Essex contains 363h 0m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Only Way Is Essex at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 182 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is May 11, 2027.
Which season of The Only Way Is Essex is the longest?
Season 20 is the longest season with a total runtime of 18h 0m across 18 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in The Only Way Is Essex?
The series consists of 363 episodes across 30 seasons, totaling 363h 0m (21,780 minutes) of screen time.