How Long Does It Take to Watch Z-Cars?
1962 · 12 Seasons · 804 Episodes · Total Runtime: 670h 0m (40,200 mins)
40,200 minutes of non-stop content across all 804 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 670 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 335 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Oct 10, 2027 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 9, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Sep 9, 2028
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 10, 2027
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Apr 26, 2027
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Feb 1, 2027
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 | 31 episodes | 25h 50m (1,550 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 | 42 episodes | 35h 0m (2,100 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 42 episodes | 35h 0m (2,100 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 43 episodes | 35h 50m (2,150 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 Shortest Season | 12 episodes | 10h 0m (600 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 6 Longest Season | 416 episodes | 346h 40m (20,800 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 7 | 115 episodes | 95h 50m (5,750 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 8 | 28 episodes | 23h 20m (1,400 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 9 | 31 episodes | 25h 50m (1,550 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 10 | 18 episodes | 15h 0m (900 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 11 | 13 episodes | 10h 50m (650 mins) | 50 mins/ep | |
| Season 12 | 13 episodes | 10h 50m (650 mins) | 50 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Z-Cars
Can I binge-watch Z-Cars in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 670 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 335 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Z-Cars contains 670h 0m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Z-Cars at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 335 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 10, 2027.
Which season of Z-Cars is the longest?
Season 6 is the longest season with a total runtime of 346h 40m across 416 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Z-Cars?
The series consists of 804 episodes across 12 seasons, totaling 670h 0m (40,200 minutes) of screen time.