How many seasons and episodes does Thriller have?

Thriller has 6 seasons and 44 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 14, 1973 to May 22, 1976.

Is Thriller renewed, ended, or canceled?

Thriller has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Thriller?

It takes 40h 12m (2412 minutes) to watch the complete run of Thriller. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 21 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 40.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 21 days.

Where can you stream or watch Thriller?

Thriller is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Thriller?

Thriller has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in Thriller?

The primary ensemble cast includes Donna Mills as Helen Cook (age 85), Gary Collins as Hugh Briant (age 74 (deceased)), Dinsdale Landen as Matthew Earp (age 71 (deceased)), Ian Bannen as Doonan (age 71 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Thriller?

1973 · 5 Seasons · 37 Episodes · Total Runtime: 40h 12m (2,412 mins)

Total Watch Time

40h 12m

2,412 minutes of non-stop content across all 37 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 40.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 21 days.

Average Episode Length

65 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

21 days

Finish by approximately Oct 16, 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)

41 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 5, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

21 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 16, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

11 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 6, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

6 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 40h 12m 1.25× Speed: 32h 10m (saves 8h) 1.50× Speed: 26h 48m (saves 13.4h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	10 episodes	10h 57m (657 mins)	66 mins/ep	27.2%
Season 2	8 episodes	8h 40m (520 mins)	65 mins/ep	21.6%
Season 3	6 episodes	6h 30m (390 mins)	65 mins/ep	16.2%
Season 4 Shortest Season	6 episodes	6h 30m (390 mins)	65 mins/ep	16.2%
Season 5	7 episodes	7h 35m (455 mins)	65 mins/ep	18.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Thriller

Can I binge-watch Thriller in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 40.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 21 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Thriller contains 40h 12m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 21 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 16, 2026.

Which season of Thriller is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 57m across 10 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Thriller?

The series consists of 37 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 40h 12m (2,412 minutes) of screen time.