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CRIME . 1980-2024 . 45 Seasons . 60 min/ep . English . 5.7/10

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Mystery! is an episodic television series that debuted in 1980 in the USA. It airs on PBS and is produced by WGBH. The show has brought a large number of detective series and television movies—most of them British productions from the BBC or the ITV companies and usually adapted from mystery fiction literary sources—to air on American television. In 2002, they added an American-produced series based on the novels of Tony Hillerman to their roster.

Network PBS
Episodes 941
5.7/10
Rating
45
Seasons
941
Episodes
RETURNING
Status
60 min/ep
Episode
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Mystery! is an episodic television series that debuted in 1980 in the USA. It airs on PBS and is produced by WGBH. The show has brought a large number of detective series and television movies—most of them British productions from the BBC or the ITV companies and usually adapted from mystery fiction literary sources—to air on American television. In 2002, they added an American-produced series based on the novels of Tony Hillerman to their roster.

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Overview
Masterpiece Mystery has 45 seasons with 941 episodes spanning 1980-2024.
Cast
Alan Cumming stars as Self - Host in Masterpiece Mystery.
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Year context
Masterpiece Mystery first aired 46 years ago in 1980.

SEASONS (45 seasons, 941 episodes)

SEASON 1Season 198015 eps1980+
01
She Fell Among Thieves
Feb 5, 1980
02
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series 1: Rumpole and the Honourable Member
Feb 12, 1980
03
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Married Lady
Feb 19, 1980
04
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Learned Friends
Feb 26, 1980
05
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
Mar 4, 1980
06
Rebecca: 1
Mar 11, 1980
07
Rebecca: 2
Mar 18, 1980
08
Rebecca: 3
Mar 25, 1980
09
Rebecca: 4
Apr 1, 1980
10
The Racing Game, Series I: Odds Against
Apr 8, 1980
11
The Racing Game, Series I: Trackdown
Apr 15, 1980
12
The Racing Game, Series I: Gambling Lady
Apr 22, 1980
13
Sergeant Cribb I: Wobble to Death
May 6, 1980
14
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Swing, Swing Together
May 13, 1980
15
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Abracadaver
May 20, 1980

SERIES INFO

45
Seasons
941
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status

NETWORKS (1)

PBS

DETAILS

First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
45
Episodes
941
Episode Length
60 min/ep
Language
English
Country
USA
Rating
5.7/10 (3 votes)
Popularity
17
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Masterpiece Mystery about?
Mystery! is an episodic television series that debuted in 1980 in the USA. It airs on PBS and is produced by WGBH. The show has brought a large number of detective series and television movies—most of them British productions from the BBC or the ITV companies and usually adapted from mystery fiction literary sources—to air on American television. In 2002, they added an American-produced series based on the novels of Tony Hillerman to their roster.
Where can I watch Masterpiece Mystery?
Masterpiece Mystery is available on Prime Video, Tubi, Filmin. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Masterpiece Mystery have?
Masterpiece Mystery has 45 seasons with 941 episodes total.
Who stars in Masterpiece Mystery?
The cast of Masterpiece Mystery includes Alan Cumming.
What is the rating of Masterpiece Mystery?
Masterpiece Mystery has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Masterpiece Mystery still running?
Masterpiece Mystery is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."

GENRES (3)

Crime Drama Mystery
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