MASTERPIECE The Count of Monte Cristo Episode Five: “The Ball” Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10/9c on PBS 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. Shown L-R: Merecedes (Ana Girardot), Fernand (Harry Taurasi), Edmond Dantès (Sam Claflin) For editorial use only. Photographer: Jean-Claude Lother Courtesy of Palomar and MASTERPIECE.

The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece

The Ball
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece

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.
Air Date: Sun, Apr 19, 2026 9:00 PM