 In October 2015 , the title of the episode was announced as " The Abominable Bride " . It was broadcast on 1 January 2016 at 9 : 00 pm local time on BBC One in the UK , and on PBS in the US . The episode was simulcast in British cinemas on 1 January , and was shown on 5 and 6 January 2016 in selected cinemas throughout the US . Exclusive bonus material in the cinema presentation included a guided tour of 221B Baker Street from Steven Moffat and a look behind the scenes at how the special episode was made featuring all the lead cast and crew . 
