Downton Abbey

2010 • PBS
4.8
15.7K reviews
TV-14
Rating
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Season 1 episodes (7)

1 Episode 1 (Original UK Version)
9/26/10
Season-only
The lives of the Crawley family and Downton Abbey's servants are changed for ever when the sinking of the Titanic leaves the estate without its heir and his son. The arrival of a new valet shocks the staff, who scheme to make his stay as short-lived as possible.
2 Episode 2 (Original UK Version)
10/3/10
Season-only
Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive, but he soon encounters problems settling into his new life in Downton, and his mother Isobel immediately crosses swords with Violet. Meanwhile, butler Carson is mortified to be confronted with his past, and housemaid Gwen seems to have a secret correspondent.
3 Episode 3 (Original UK Version)
10/10/10
Season-only
Cora's attempts at matchmaking are dashed when Mary is smitten not by intended target Evelyn Napier, but by his handsome friend, Turkish attache Kemal Pamuk. The couple's mutual attraction sparks a train of events whose consequences ripple through the entire household. Gwen is deeply humiliated as her secret ambition is exposed, and Bates takes extreme action to cure his limp.
4 Episode 4 (Original UK Version)
10/17/10
Season-only
The fair arrives in the village and Mrs Hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at Downton. Meanwhile, Violet and Isobel lock horns over a medical ailment affecting Molesley, and Carson fears there is a thief at work in the grounds.
5 Episode 5 (Original UK Version)
10/24/10
Season-only
As the village prepares for the annual flower show, Isobel finds herself in conflict with Violet, and Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but it would seem she only has eyes for Matthew. Anna realises who is to blame when a valuable snuff box goes missing, and Mrs Patmore tearfully reveals her fears to Carson that her career may be coming to an end. Meanwhile, O'Brien engineers a way for Edith to take revenge on Mary.
6 Episode 6 (Original UK Version)
10/31/10
Season-only
Sybil's determination to pursue her political leanings lands her in great danger when a fight breaks out at an election results meeting. Matthew's tenderness in caring for the would-be suffragette is noticed by her sisters, but it is Mary who is stunned to receive a marriage proposal. Bates is cleared of suspicion over the stolen wine, but offers his resignation rather than name the culprit.
7 Episode 7 (Original UK Version)
11/7/10
Season-only
Cora makes a discovery that throws the inheritance issue into chaos, and under pressure from her aunt Lady Rosamund Painswick, Mary is prompted to keep Matthew waiting for an answer to his proposal. Robert arranges for Mrs Patmore to see an eye specialist, and O'Brien digs up more compromising information about Bates, but the Earl's response to it comes as a surprise. Thomas leaves the Abbey and Mary exacts vengeance on Edith for her treachery, while the household is rocked by a shocking announcement.

About this show

Created by Academy-Award winner Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey has quickly become the most-watched program in PBS’ history. Led by Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and many others, the all-star cast brings to life the trials and tribulations of the Crawley family and their servants in the English countryside. Spanning the years of pre-war England through the storms of World War I and into the social upheaval of England in the 1920s, viewers are captivated by the grand estate whose inhabitants are shaped by romance, heartbreak, scandals, and betrayal.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
15.7K reviews
A Google user
August 11, 2012
i absoltley adored these episodes, i give it a 5 star rating i can't wait for the new episodes,this is a real cliff hanger thry have to have more!!!! i love these type of movies. i can't wait ,i am on the edge of my seat please notify me the minute the new one s come out GOOD JOB AND BRAVO andrea buehler addendum i grew up in a house in new york my parents were socialites, i had a nanny who raised me and a mai and butler, so i can relate i used to play in the carnegie mansion and my best friend jill elesofon used to play in the garden with high wrought iron fencesand the door to the garden was hidden on 90th street and the font of the mansion was on 91st and fifth ave two blacks on 91st and park ave. so i grew up a privileged life i went to the best schools money could buy so i could really relate love it love it loe it please e mail me the moment the new series come in gratefully yours andrea buehler.
10 people found this review helpful
Tim Mitchell
October 1, 2016
I Love It. I've been a huge fan from the very beginning, and I AM SO VERY SORRY THAT IT'S COME TO AN END. At least there are no more new seasons coming up anymore. HOWEVER, WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE OUR DOWNLOADS AND OUR DVD & BLU-RAY COLLECTIONS & SUCH. So, while we'll have no more New Episodes; unless they are kind and loyal enough to their fans that they do a REUNION OR REVISITING OF THE DOWNTON ABBEY FAMILY & THE LIVES OF THE MEN & WOMEN WHO GAVE THE CASTLE IT'S LIFE. IF THEY DO, I 4 ONE WILL BE TUNNING
6 people found this review helpful
Pauline White
January 6, 2015
A great show. I have enjoyed each season and trying to wait patiently for season 5. I became hooked on this show from my daughter and enjoy watching it with her. We have laughed and cried, stating things like, "I can't believe this just happened." So much like real life. Forget American reality shows, they need to take lessons from the Brits. Love them.
13 people found this review helpful