How Long Is The Bear?
A fine-dining chef returns to Chicago to run his family's chaotic Italian beef sandwich shop.
Total Runtime
15 hours
Episodes
28
Seasons
3
Avg. Episode
32 min
Plan Your The Bear Binge
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Quick Binge Reference
| Pace | Hours/Day | Days to Finish | Finish By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | 1h | 15 days | May 23, 2026 |
| Casual | 2h | 8 days | May 16, 2026 |
| Regular | 3h | 5 days | May 13, 2026 |
| Marathon | 5h | 3 days | May 11, 2026 |
| Marathon | 8h | 2 days | May 10, 2026 |
| No-Life | 12h | 2 days | May 10, 2026 |
For Perspective...
That's the same as 2.0 flights from New York to London
You could read 3 average novels in the same time
You could walk 45 miles at a normal pace
That's 1.9 full nights of sleep
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Bear?
The Bear has a total runtime of 15 hours across 28 episodes and 3 seasons.
How many days to binge The Bear?
At a casual pace of 3 hours per day, it takes about 5 days. In marathon mode (8 hours/day), you can finish in about 2 days.
Is The Bear worth the time investment?
The Bear (2022–2025) is a drama series with a total runtime of 15 hours. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule.