The show aired for on HBO from April 17, 2011, to May 19, 2019. The Long Answer: Breakdown by Season Not every season had the same number of episodes. The first six seasons followed a standard HBO drama length, while the final two seasons were shortened significantly.

If you are finally ready to dive into the world of Westeros (or just wondering how long of a commitment the infamous "Red Wedding" binge will take), the answer depends on whether you mean the original series or the spin-offs.

73 episodes. 8 seasons. One epic (and divisive) ending.

Here is the short answer, followed by the detailed breakdown. There are 73 total episodes of the original Game of Thrones series.