How to Watch The Count of Monte Cristo
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About The Count of Monte Cristo
Starring Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons, and masterfully adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ timeless classic, The Count of Monte Cristo is a spellbinding tale of betrayal, cunning, and vengeance. Young sailor Edmond Dantès is unjustly condemned for treason and cast into a bleak prison. Enduring years of torment, he finally breaks free and uncovers a hidden fortune. Transforming himself into the Count of Monte Cristo, Dantès pursues systematic revenge on his accusers.
How to Watch and Stream The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo airs Sundays, March 22 through May 10, 2026, 10/9c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. Check schedule listings for your local PBS station.
Each episode is available to stream for 14 days after its national broadcast. [General streaming available in the U.S. only.]
Enjoy all eight episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo any time when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit. Stream full episodes online and on the free PBS App. [Passport streaming available in the U.S. and Canada.]
The Count of Monte Cristo is also available to stream with PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video.
The Count of Monte Cristo Episodes & Streaming Schedule
Find out exactly when you can watch and stream the eight riveting episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo as seen on MASTERPIECE on PBS.
Airs: March 22 at 10/9c
Streams: March 22, 10/9c-April 5, 2026 ET
Amid disaster at sea, first mate Edmond Dantès takes command of his late captain’s ship, navigating safely home to wed his beloved Mercedes. But a trio of unforeseen enemies derail his plans and future, sending him to prison on a false charge.
Airs: March 29 at 10/9c
Streams: March 29, 10/9c-April 12, 2026 ET
As Edmond loses hope in prison, he meets Abbé Faria, a priest who has long attempted to escape. As time passes and their bond deepens, Faria reveals to Edmond the location of a legendary treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo.
Airs: April 5 at 10/9c
Streams: April 5, 10/9c-April 19, 2026 ET
After escaping from the Castle d’If and discovering Mercedes’ marriage, Edmond flees to Italy. With the help of his new friend, Jacopo, Edmond sails to Monte Cristo to seek the rumored treasure, transform himself into the Count, and plot his revenge.
Airs April 12 at 10/9c
Streams: April 12, 10/9c-April 26, 2026 ET
Five years after reinventing himself as the Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond tracks down the men who betrayed him. Deception lets him enter their social circle, but his beloved Mercedes, now married to Fernand, feels uneasy in his presence.
Airs: April 19 at 10/9c
Streams: April 19, 10/9c-May 3, 2026 ET
As Edmond continues to infiltrate the lives of his betrayers, he discovers more dark secrets that could destroy their reputations. Meanwhile, Mercedes, trapped in the middle of his revenge plot, begins to suspect his true identity.
Airs: April 26 at 10/9c
Streams: April 26, 10/9c-May 10, 2026 ET
Now deeply entrenched in Paris high society, Edmond meddles in the lives of those he wishes to destroy. But the stakes change when poison is stolen from his lab and is used in a murder. Meanwhile, Edmond struggles to conceal his identity from Mercedes.
Airs: May 3 at 10/9c
Streams: May 3, 10/9c-May 17, 2026 ET
As Edmond’s revenge continues, Fernand’s misdeeds are made public. Outraged by his father’s downfall, Fernand and his son Albert challenge Edmond to a duel. But with such high stakes, it may be time to reveal the truth before it’s too late.
Airs: May 10 at 10/9c
Streams: May 10, 10/9c-May 24, 2026 ET
With one enemy out of the way, Edmond works to ensure that the remaining two pay for their crimes against him. A possible future with Mercedes awaits, but after years of deceit, is he still the same man?
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