How Long Is Breaking Bad?
A chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer partners with a former student to secure his family's future.
Total Runtime
2 days, 1 hour, 30 minutes
Episodes
62
Seasons
5
Avg. Episode
48 min
Plan Your Breaking Bad Binge
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| Pace | Hours/Day | Days to Finish | Finish By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | 1h | 50 days | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Casual | 2h | 25 days | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Regular | 3h | 17 days | May 25, 2026 |
| Marathon | 5h | 10 days | May 18, 2026 |
| Marathon | 8h | 7 days | May 15, 2026 |
| No-Life | 12h | 5 days | May 13, 2026 |
For Perspective...
That's the same as 6.6 flights from New York to London
You could read 8 average novels in the same time
You could walk 149 miles at a normal pace
That's 6.2 full nights of sleep
You could listen to Dark Side of the Moon 69 times
You could run 12 marathons
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Breaking Bad?
Breaking Bad has a total runtime of 2 days, 1 hour, 30 minutes across 62 episodes and 5 seasons.
How many days to binge Breaking Bad?
At a casual pace of 3 hours per day, it takes about 17 days. In marathon mode (8 hours/day), you can finish in about 7 days.
Is Breaking Bad worth the time investment?
Breaking Bad (2008–2013) is a drama series with a total runtime of 2 days, 1 hour, 30 minutes. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule.