How Many Episodes of Hazbin Hotel Are There?

Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Daniel Globe

Hazbin Hotel began with Vivienne Medrano’s independently produced 2019 YouTube pilot, but it has since become a full Prime Video series. As of July 2026, two regular seasons have been released, so the episode count is much larger than the original pilot alone.

How Many Episodes of Hazbin Hotel Are There?

There are currently 16 regular episodes of Hazbin Hotel. According to Amazon’s current Hazbin Hotel guide, Seasons 1 and 2 each contain eight episodes.

The simplest count is 16 regular Hazbin Hotel episodes. Count the 2019 pilot separately and the total becomes 17 released story installments.

The First Season

Season 1 is the first professionally produced season of Hazbin Hotel for Prime Video. It contains eight episodes, not 10. Prime Video’s Season 1 listing shows all eight episodes, beginning with “Overture” and ending with “The Show Must Go On.”

The season premiered on January 19, 2024. Its story follows Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, as she tries to prove that sinners can change and earn redemption through her hotel. Her optimism contrasts with the cynicism and violence surrounding her, while Vaggie, Angel Dust, Alastor, Husk, Niffty, and other characters become central to her attempt to make the hotel work.

Music remains a major part of the storytelling. Rather than treating songs as separate interludes, the series frequently uses musical numbers to reveal character motivations, relationships, fears, and conflicts.

The Second Season

Season 2 is no longer an upcoming or in-production season. It premiered in October 2025, and all eight episodes are now available on Prime Video. Amazon’s official guide confirms that Seasons 1 and 2 both contain eight episodes.

The second season continues after Charlie’s confrontation with Heaven. The rebuilt hotel attracts new residents, but not everyone arrives because they genuinely want redemption. At the same time, Vox and the other Vees try to use the growing tension between Heaven and Hell to increase their power.

Prime Video’s Season 2 listing begins with “New Pentious” and concludes with “Curtain Call.” The season expands the roles of characters including Vox and Sir Pentious while continuing Charlie’s attempt to prove that redemption is possible.

Relationships between Charlie, Vaggie, Angel Dust, Alastor, and the rest of the hotel remain important, but Season 2 also broadens the conflict beyond the hotel itself as tensions between different powers in Hell and Heaven grow.

The Pilot Episode

Before the Prime Video series, Vivienne Medrano released the original Hazbin Hotel pilot on YouTube on October 28, 2019. The independently produced pilot introduced Charlie’s plan to rehabilitate sinners, along with Vaggie, Angel Dust, Alastor, and the show’s colorful version of Hell.

The pilot established many of the ideas that continued into the professional series, including Charlie’s hopeful outlook, the hotel’s redemption mission, Alastor’s unsettling charm, Angel Dust’s chaotic personality, bold character designs, dark comedy, and musical storytelling.

However, it should not be labeled “Season 1, Episode 1.” Prime Video’s first official series episode is “Overture.” That distinction is why some people say there are 16 episodes while others informally say 17 when including the original pilot.

Special Episodes and Spin-offs

Not every Hazbin-related video listed alongside the show should be added to the regular episode count.

Prime Video has a separate Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway listing. It is a 46-minute Season 2 premiere marketing and performance event rather than a regular scripted episode of Season 1 or Season 2. For that reason, it is best treated separately when answering how many narrative episodes the series has.

Helluva Boss is also separate. It was created by Vivienne Medrano and takes place within the broader Hellaverse, but its episodes are not Hazbin Hotel episodes. Amazon describes Helluva Boss as expanding the universe that began with Hazbin Hotel.

The two shows therefore share a creative universe without sharing an episode count. Anyone trying to watch every Hellaverse release would need to track Helluva Boss separately.

Future Plans for Hazbin Hotel

The future of the series is already more firmly established than older reports suggest. Amazon confirmed in an April 2026 update that three additional seasons have been ordered. That means Hazbin Hotel is planned to continue through Seasons 3, 4, and 5, with Season 5 serving as the final season.

The official Amazon update confirms those future seasons but does not provide a Season 3 premiere date. Until Prime Video or the production team announces one, release-date predictions should be treated as speculation rather than confirmed information.

Commitment to Quality

Hazbin Hotel is known for detailed character designs, energetic animation, adult comedy, and original musical numbers. The Prime Video series is created by Vivienne Medrano, and A24’s official series page also credits Medrano as the creator.

Future seasons give the production more room to continue Charlie’s redemption story, develop characters such as Alastor, Angel Dust, Vaggie, and the Vees, and explore the larger relationship between Hell and Heaven. Exact episode counts for unreleased seasons should not be assumed until officially confirmed.

Merchandise and Community Building

The franchise has grown beyond the episodes themselves through merchandise, music, fan art, performances, and a large online community. Those extras can deepen fan engagement, but they should remain separate from the regular television episode count.

For readers trying to determine whether new episodes have actually been released, official Prime Video and Amazon announcements are more reliable than merchandise launches, fan speculation, or unofficial release calendars.

Collaboration Opportunities

The show’s expanding Hellaverse creates opportunities for live events, music projects, and connections with other work from Vivienne Medrano. However, a collaboration or special event should not automatically be counted as a new Hazbin Hotel episode.

The safest approach is to count only episodes listed within an official numbered season unless Prime Video specifically identifies another release as part of the main series.

Fan Reactions and Reviews

Hazbin Hotel built a substantial audience before the Prime Video series even existed. The original pilot attracted a large YouTube following, while fans shared artwork, character discussions, music covers, theories, and reactions across social platforms.

The show’s distinctive visual style, musical format, dark humor, and emotionally complicated characters have helped it stand apart from many other adult animated series. Charlie’s optimism provides a strong contrast with the setting, while characters such as Alastor, Angel Dust, Vaggie, Husk, and the Vees create very different sources of conflict.

Rather than relying on a vague claim that reviews are “overwhelmingly positive,” the more useful sign of the show’s continued momentum is its expansion. Two full seasons have been released, and Prime Video has already ordered the story through a fifth and final season.

For viewers starting now, the cleanest watch-count is simple: eight episodes in Season 1 followed by eight episodes in Season 2. The 2019 pilot can be watched separately for additional context on how the project began, while Live on Broadway and Helluva Boss remain separate from the 16 regular episodes.

All released episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available through Prime Video. Checking the official season listings is the most reliable way to distinguish regular episodes from pilots, live events, and related Hellaverse material.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes of Hazbin Hotel are there?

There are 16 regular Hazbin Hotel episodes as of July 2026: eight in Season 1 and eight in Season 2. The original 2019 YouTube pilot is separate, so the total becomes 17 if you choose to include the pilot as an additional Hazbin Hotel installment.

Does the Hazbin Hotel pilot count as an episode?

The 2019 pilot is a separate release that predates the Prime Video series. It is important to the show’s history, but it is not one of Season 1’s eight official Prime Video episodes.

How many episodes are in Hazbin Hotel Season 1?

Season 1 contains eight episodes. It premiered on Prime Video in January 2024 and ends with the Season 1 finale, “The Show Must Go On.”

How many episodes are in Hazbin Hotel Season 2?

Season 2 also contains eight episodes. It premiered in October 2025, and all eight episodes are available on Prime Video.

Are there plans for more episodes of Hazbin Hotel?

Yes. Prime Video has ordered Seasons 3, 4, and 5. Amazon says Season 5 will be the final season of the series.

When will Hazbin Hotel Season 3 be released?

A third season has been ordered, but the latest official Amazon information reviewed for this article does not give a Season 3 premiere date. Treat unofficial dates and fan predictions as speculation until Prime Video announces a release date.

Is Helluva Boss part of the Hazbin Hotel episode count?

No. Helluva Boss is another Vivienne Medrano series set within the broader Hellaverse, but it has its own seasons and episodes and is counted separately from Hazbin Hotel.

Sources

1. Amazon — How to Watch Hazbin Hotel Season 2 — confirms eight episodes in each released season and the order for three additional seasons.
2. Prime Video — Hazbin Hotel Season 1 — official Season 1 episode listing and release information.
3. Prime Video — Hazbin Hotel Season 2 — official Season 2 episode listing.
4. VivziePop — Hazbin Hotel Pilot — original pilot released October 28, 2019.
5. A24 — Hazbin Hotel — official series page confirming Vivienne Medrano as creator and the show’s premise.
6. Amazon — Helluva Boss on Prime Video — explains the separate series’ place within the wider Hellaverse.