How Long Is How I Met Your Mother?
A man tells his children the epic story of how he met their mother, with many detours along the way.
Total Runtime
3 days, 1 hour, 20 minutes
Episodes
208
Seasons
9
Avg. Episode
22 min
Plan Your How I Met Your Mother Binge
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| Pace | Hours/Day | Days to Finish | Finish By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | 1h | 74 days | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Casual | 2h | 37 days | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Regular | 3h | 25 days | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Marathon | 5h | 15 days | May 23, 2026 |
| Marathon | 8h | 10 days | May 18, 2026 |
| No-Life | 12h | 7 days | May 15, 2026 |
For Perspective...
That's the same as 9.8 flights from New York to London
You could read 12 average novels in the same time
You could walk 220 miles at a normal pace
That's 9.2 full nights of sleep
You could listen to Dark Side of the Moon 102 times
You could run 18 marathons
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is How I Met Your Mother?
How I Met Your Mother has a total runtime of 3 days, 1 hour, 20 minutes across 208 episodes and 9 seasons.
How many days to binge How I Met Your Mother?
At a casual pace of 3 hours per day, it takes about 25 days. In marathon mode (8 hours/day), you can finish in about 10 days.
Is How I Met Your Mother worth the time investment?
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014) is a comedy series with a total runtime of 3 days, 1 hour, 20 minutes. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule.