Masterpiece Mystery_
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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Masterpiece Mystery has 45 seasons with 941 episodes spanning 1980-2024.
Alan Cumming →
Year context
Masterpiece Mystery first aired 46 years ago in 1980.
CAST (1)
SEASONS (45 seasons, 941 episodes)
SEASON 1Season 1980
01
She Fell Among Thieves
02
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series 1: Rumpole and the Honourable Member
03
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Married Lady
04
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Learned Friends
05
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
06
Rebecca: 1
07
Rebecca: 2
08
Rebecca: 3
09
Rebecca: 4
10
The Racing Game, Series I: Odds Against
11
The Racing Game, Series I: Trackdown
12
The Racing Game, Series I: Gambling Lady
13
Sergeant Cribb I: Wobble to Death
14
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Swing, Swing Together
15
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Abracadaver
SERIES INFO
45
Seasons
941
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
NETWORKS (1)
PBS
DETAILS
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
