It certainly can but it depends on where a show is at in its lifespan. If you're on season 6 or 7 of something, you're going to see a lot of filler episodes.

I'm not watching tv for quality and efficient story telling.

I'm watching it to waste time. The longer the better.

I only spend my audible credits on audiobooks that are 20+ hours long.

There can be an absolutely amazing audiobook that's 8 hours long but I can't bring myself to spend my credit on it.