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Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey
★ 8.1/10•2010•1h 6m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 6m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 26, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E168m

Episode 1

After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.

Sep 26, 2010

Episode 2 - Episode 2E249m

Episode 2

Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and have difficulty settling in. Carson is mortified when confronted by his past. Violet attempts to promote a match between Matthew and Mary. Isobel is elected to serve on the hospital board.

Oct 3, 2010

Episode 3 - Episode 3E349m

Episode 3

Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.

Oct 10, 2010

Episode 4 - Episode 4E448m

Episode 4

Mrs Hughes finds herself the focus of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position. Violet and Isobel clash over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Carson is concerned there is a thief at work in the grounds.

Oct 17, 2010

Episode 5 - Episode 5E549m

Episode 5

Isobel finds herself at odds with Violet. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor but wants to be with Matthew. Anna works out who stole a valuable snuff box. O'Brien plans a way for Edith to get even with Mary.

Oct 24, 2010

Episode 6 - Episode 6E648m

Episode 6

Sybil puts herself in danger when a fight breaks out. Sybil's sisters notice Matthew's feelings for her. Mary is surprised by a marriage proposal. Bates clears his name over the missing wine but resigns rather than name the real culprit.

Oct 31, 2010

Episode 7 - Episode 7E765m

Episode 7

Cora's pregnancy throws the inheritance issue into doubt. Matthew must wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'Brien discovers more compromising information about Bates. Thomas leaves.

Nov 7, 2010

Actors

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Violet Crawley

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery

Mary Crawley

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Edith Crawley

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Robert Crawley

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Hughes

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora Crawley

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Charles Carson

Brendan Coyle

Brendan Coyle

John Bates

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Isobel Merton

Raquel Cassidy

Raquel Cassidy

Phyllis Baxter

Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

Beryl Patmore

Sophie McShera

Sophie McShera

Daisy Mason

Robert James-Collier

Robert James-Collier

Thomas Barrow

Allen Leech

Allen Leech

Tom Branson

Amaëlle Cunningham

Guest Judge

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