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s06e09 · 2015-12-25
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Downton Abbey
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The Downton Abbey estate stands a splendid example of confidence and mettle, its family enduring for generations and its staff a well-oiled machine of propriety. But change is afoot at Downton--change far surpassing the new electric lights and telephone. A crisis of inheritance threatens to displace the resident Crawley family, in spite of the best efforts of the noble and compassionate Earl, Robert Crawley; his American heiress wife, Cora his comically implacable, opinionated mother, Violet and his beautiful, eldest daughter, Mary, intent on charting her own course. Reluctantly, the family is forced to welcome its heir apparent, the self-made and proudly modern Matthew Crawley himself none too happy about the new arrangements. As Matthew's bristly relationship with Mary begins to crackle with electricity, hope for the future of Downton's dynasty takes shape. But when petty jealousies and ambitions grow among the family and the staff, scheming and secrets--both delicious and dangerous--threaten to derail the scramble to preserve Downton Abbey. Downton Abbey offers a spot-on portrait of a vanishing way of life.
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9 this season · 52 totals02e01 Episode 1 2011-09-18 20:00
Episode 1
It is November 1916, and the family and servants are getting the house ready for a concert to raise funds to treat more casualties from the front. Bates returns from London with a proposal for Anna, while Isobel informs Robert and Cora that Matthew is engaged and wants to bring his fiancee to Downton. O'Brien plays a trick on new maid Ethel after taking an instant dislike to her.
s02e02 Episode 2 2011-09-25 20:00
Episode 2
Isobel suggests using Downton as a place of convalescence following a distressing incident at the village hospital. Shell-shocked new valet Lang arrives as William gets his call-up papers, and Carson strives to keep standards high, but suffers a panic attack in front of the family. Lady Rosamund is eager to unearth Lavinia and Carlisle's secret after overhearing them arguing, and romance blossoms for both Edith and Mary.
s02e03 Episode 3 2011-10-02 20:00
Episode 3
The wounded officers arrive at Downton and Matthew suggests he bring General Sir Herbert Strutt to inspect the new convalescent home - but Branson decides to spoil the visit after failing his army medical. Meanwhile, William's return results in an awkward surprise for Daisy, and Violet and Rosamund discover Lavinia's past misdeeds.
s02e04 Episode 4 2011-10-09 20:00
Episode 4
Ethel's flirting with Major Bryant lands her in trouble as preparations get under way for a concert at Downton. Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora, Edith receives worrying news about Matthew and William, while Branson declares his feelings for Sybil. Mrs Bird's soup kitchen receives a helping hand from Daisy and Mrs Patmore.
s02e05 Episode 5 2011-10-16 20:00
Episode 5
The entire household is shaken by bad news from the front, and Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Meanwhile, Mary pays a high price for obtaining Carlisle's assistance when Vera returns to Downton threatening to expose old secrets.
s02e06 Episode 6 2011-10-23 20:00
Episode 6
A Canadian officer is brought to Downton for recuperation and disrupts everything. Ethel hears distressing news, Bates makes another attempt to settle matters with Vera, while Carson receives a tempting offer. Matthew gets used to life in a wheelchair with Mary as his round-the-clock carer.
s02e07 Episode 7 2011-10-30 21:00
Episode 7
As the residents try to return to normal life following the armistice, a new development stuns them. Meanwhile, Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates reels from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme.
s02e08 Episode 8 2011-11-06 21:00
Episode 8
The wedding approaches and excitement is in the air, but Branson's plans could rattle everyone. Spanish flu reaches the house and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition, and a decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
s02e09 Christmas at Downton Abbey 2011-12-25 21:00
Christmas at Downton Abbey
The year is 1919 and it is Christmas time at Downton Abbey. A lavish Christmas party is to be held at the Abbey but despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are high and Bates’s arrest has cast a shadow over the whole of Christmas. Mary needs to think about her future with Sir Richard Carlisle. Violet is worried about Rosamund, whose new suitor, Lord Hepworth ends up not being all that he seems.