Downton Abbey — the beloved MASTERPIECE series and most popular PBS drama of all time — returns in March, with all six seasons available to stream with Prairie Public Passport beginning Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The series will be available to stream on-demand for Passport members in the U.S. and Canada.
Prairie Public will also broadcast the first season during its March Membership Drive:
- Sunday, March 1 at 2pm
- Saturday, March 7, at 2pm
- Sunday, March 8, at 2pm
- Saturday, March 14, at 2pm
More seasons of Downton Abbey will be broadcast throughout the year, which will be announced at a later date.
About Downton Abbey
Full of passion, intrigue, sorrow and joy, Downton Abbey was a runaway hit when it debuted on PBS in 2011 and is widely credited with reigniting America’s love for British drama. Spanning the tumultuous years from 1912 to 1925, the series followed the aristocratic Crawley family as they dealt with an ever-changing world.
With 59 Emmy® nominations, it is one of the most-honored television series ever, earning 12 Emmys®, three Golden Globes®, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Producers Guild Award and four BAFTAs.
The series introduced audiences to unforgettable characters, including the iconic Dowager Countess played by the late Dame Maggie Smith. The celebrated ensemble also includes Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Dan Stevens, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Samantha Bond, David Robb, Raquel Cassidy and Michael Fox.
About Prairie Public
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