Episode 1
Episode 1
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
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TV series
Downton Abbey
2010TV-PG6 seasons8.1 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
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.
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Episode 3
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.
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Episode 4
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.
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Episode 5
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.
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Episode 6
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.
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Episode 7
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.
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More about Downton Abbey
Cast
Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
Michelle DockeryMary Crawley
Laura CarmichaelEdith Crawley
Joanne FroggattAnna Smith
Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
Jessica Brown FindlaySybil Crawley
Elizabeth McGovernCora CrawleyCredits
- Created by
- Julian Fellowes
- Written by
- Julian Fellowes, Shelagh Stephenson, Tina Pepler
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 47
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Carnival FilmsUnited Kingdom
MasterpieceUnited States
Themes
aristocratcostume dramaenglandestateperiod dramaservantupstairs downstairsyorkshire
