About the Show
Starting March 1, 2026, streaming full episodes of Downton Abbey when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit. Watch online and on the free PBS app.
Experience Downton Abbey, the global period drama phenomenon. Step into the opulent and changing world of the Crawley family. Originally aired on MASTERPIECE on PBS, this award-winning saga explores the intricate social hierarchy of an Edwardian country estate.
Created and written by Oscar® winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), Downton Abbey begins in 1912 against the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic. It follows the lives, loves, and scandals of the Crawley family and the loyal staff who serve them. As the world changes around them, the inhabitants of Downton must navigate a shifting social landscape where tradition clashes with modern age.
With 59 Emmy® nominations, Downton Abbey is one of the most honored series on television, having captured 12 Emmys®, three Golden Globes®, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Producers Guild Award, and three BAFTAs, plus a 2015 BAFTA Special Award inrecognition of the series’ outstanding global success.
The beloved and lauded cast includes Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Samantha Bond and many others.
Whether you are starting your journey with Season 1 or looking to relive the glorious full series, you can stream every moment of the Crawley saga when you stream Downton Abbey with PBS Passport, an added member benefit. Watch Downton Abbey full episodes online and on the free PBS app starting March 1, 2026.
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