Total Episode Count and Series Length
The Handmaid’s Tale has aired 67 episodes across six seasons. This total reflects all episodes broadcast through the conclusion of Season 6. The series is an ongoing drama, and producers have renewed it for a seventh and final season, which will extend the overall episode count beyond 67. Below you can find a season-by-season breakdown of how the 67 episodes are distributed and how the show’s length has evolved.
Season-by-Season Episode Breakdown
Below is a season-level summary of The Handmaid’s Tale episode count. Note that Season 1 was shorter than later seasons, while Seasons 2 and 3 followed a regular pattern that has largely continued moving forward.
| Season | Episodes | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | 2017 |
| Season 2 | 13 | 2018 |
| Season 3 | 13 | 2019 |
| Season 4 | 14 | 2021 |
| Season 5 | 8 | 2022 |
| Season 6 | 9 | 2023 |
Confirmed Renewals and Upcoming Seventh Season
As of now, The Handmaid’s Tale has been renewed for a seventh season, which has been widely reported as the final season. No release date has been confirmed for Season 7, and no episode count has been officially announced. When it arrives, the total number of episodes for the full series will increase above 67. Until then, the 67 episodes produced across Seasons 1–6 represent the complete available run of the series.
Where to Watch and How to Plan Your Viewing
- Stream the series on Hulu in the United States; availability on other platforms may vary by region.
- Season 1 offers a shorter entry point at 10 episodes, useful if you are testing the show.
- Seasons 2 and 3 each contain 13 episodes and together provide the densest narrative arc.
- Season 4 expands to 14 episodes, adding runtime and complexity.
- Season 5 condenses the story into 8 episodes, while Season 6 runs for 9 episodes as the then-current concluding arc.
Episode Count Versus Other Long-Running Dramas
Compared with other premium-cable dramas, The Handmaid’s Tale has a shorter overall run to date. Many prestige dramas run longer than 60 episodes over similar time spans; this show’s reduced length is partly due to its planned shorter arc and its transition to a finite series. The upcoming Season 7 will finalize the story rather than continue it indefinitely.
Quick Reference Summary
As of the current broadcast, The Handmaid’s Tale stands at 67 episodes across six seasons. Season 1 (10), Season 2 (13), Season 3 (13), Season 4 (14), Season 5 (8), and Season 6 (9) sum to the full count. A seventh and final season has been confirmed but has not yet aired, so the total will rise once it is released. Use the breakdown above to gauge viewing time and to follow the progression of the series over its planned lifespan.