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Downton Abbey

2010 Ended 66m episodes

8.1/10 1,290 votes

Drama

A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

Created by:: Julian Fellowes
Cast:: Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:: ITV1

Episode guide

Seasons

7 available

Series 2

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.7

Episode 1

2011-09-18 · 69m

The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.5

Episode 2

2011-09-25 · 55m

Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.2

Episode 3

2011-10-02 · 55m

After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something?

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.1

Episode 4

2011-10-09 · 54m

Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.7

Episode 5

2011-10-16 · 55m

Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.8

Episode 6

2011-10-23 · 55m

Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.9

Episode 7

2011-10-30 · 55m

How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 7.4

Episode 8

2011-11-06 · 70m

With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.

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