How many seasons and episodes does The Rifleman have?

The Rifleman has 5 seasons and 168 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963.

Is The Rifleman renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Rifleman has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch The Rifleman?

It takes 84h 0m (5040 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Rifleman. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 42 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 84 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Rifleman?

The Rifleman is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Pure Flix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Rifleman?

The Rifleman has an official content rating of TV-PG.

Who are the lead actors in The Rifleman?

The primary ensemble cast includes Paul Fix as Micah Torrance (age 82 (deceased)), Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain (age 71 (deceased)), Johnny Crawford as Mark McCain (age 75 (deceased)), Joe Higgins as Nils Swenson (age 72 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Rifleman?

1958 · 5 Seasons · 168 Episodes · Total Runtime: 84h 0m (5,040 mins)

Total Watch Time

84h 0m

5,040 minutes of non-stop content across all 168 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 84 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days.

Average Episode Length

30 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

42 days

Finish by approximately Nov 6, 2026 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)

84 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 18, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

42 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 6, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

21 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 16, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

11 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 6, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 84h 0m 1.25× Speed: 67h 12m (saves 16.8h) 1.50× Speed: 56h 0m (saves 28h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	40 episodes	20h 0m (1,200 mins)	30 mins/ep	23.8%
Season 2	36 episodes	18h 0m (1,080 mins)	30 mins/ep	21.4%
Season 3	34 episodes	17h 0m (1,020 mins)	30 mins/ep	20.2%
Season 4	32 episodes	16h 0m (960 mins)	30 mins/ep	19%
Season 5 Shortest Season	26 episodes	13h 0m (780 mins)	30 mins/ep	15.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Rifleman

Can I binge-watch The Rifleman in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 84 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Rifleman contains 84h 0m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 42 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 6, 2026.

Which season of The Rifleman is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 20h 0m across 40 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Rifleman?

The series consists of 168 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 84h 0m (5,040 minutes) of screen time.