Which PBS anthology series aired Sherlock in the United States?

Masterpiece aired Sherlock in the United States as part of PBS’s anthology programming.

The contemporary BBC drama was produced by the BBC and Hartswood Films, with support from WGBH-TV Boston. That American public broadcaster presented the series through Masterpiece, giving U.S. viewers access to Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman’s Dr. John Watson. The first series premiered on PBS in October 2010, after its BBC One debut in the United Kingdom.

A common mix-up is Great Performances, another well-known PBS anthology brand. Nova is primarily associated with science documentaries, while Frontline focuses on investigative journalism. Sherlock’s PBS home was Masterpiece, which has also presented many British dramas, mysteries and period productions.

The show ultimately ran for four three-episode series and one special, totaling 13 episodes, with PBS broadcasts following the British premieres for most of its run.