Downton Abbey

2010 • PBS
4.8
15.7K reviews
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Season 4 episodes (15)

1 Episode 1
1/5/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Following Matthew's untimely death, new mother Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss. Robert and Violet disagree on how to bring her through it. Downstairs, hearts are set to be broken as Jimmy finally takes an interest in Ivy. Carson is faced with an unwelcome reminder of his past while Mrs. Hughes sees an opportunity to help grief-stricken Isobel. Thomas is up to his old tricks and has the children's nanny in his sights.
2 Episode 2
1/5/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Emerging from her grief, Mary starts to take an interest in the running of the estate, but is met with resistance from Robert. As Molesley's fortunes worsen, Bates hatches a plan to help him. Out for a bit of fun, Rose gets into a sticky situation at a dance in York. Mrs. Hughes urges Carson to let an old wound heal.
3 Episode 3
1/12/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: An extravagant house party at the Abbey gives the Crawleys a chance to reconnect with old friends. Some guests, however, prove more welcome than others and along with the celebrations come skulduggery and heartache. This episode contains scenes which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
4 Episode 4
1/19/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Amid the fallout of the eventful house party, Mary faces a pressing question about her future, Carson reveals surprisingly intimate details of his former life, and on a trip to the bright lights of London, Rose puts the reputation of the Crawleys in jeopardy.
5 Episode 5
1/26/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Change is in the air as an exciting opportunity for Alfred creates tension between Ivy and Daisy. Isobel appeals to Violet's sense of charity, but it doesn't come without a fight, and Branson considers a whole new future for himself and baby Sybbie.
6 Episode 6 (Original UK Edition)
2/2/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: A birthday party is planned for Robert, but Rose's surprise contribution to the event ruffles feathers above and below stairs. A new farming venture on the Downton estate comes with dramatic repercussions for Mary, and Edith receives more unwelcome news.
7 Episode 7 (Original UK Edition)
2/9/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Cora's playboy brother Harold is in a fix and Robert must travel to America to help him out, whilst a new farming venture at Downton forces Blake and Mary to put aside their differences. When Violet is taken ill, she finds help comes from an unlikely corner. And with romantic tensions causing disharmony downstairs, things don't quite go according to plan when Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Patmore, and Carson conspire to keep the peace.
8 Episode 8 (Original UK Edition)
2/16/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Rosamund hatches a plan to help Edith out of her predicament, but will Violet see straight through it? Isobel is on the receiving end of some unexpected attention, while Mary asks Gillingham for a favor. Rose has her nose put out of joint when plans don't go her way, and Alfred realizes too late that he may have made a mistake. And just when Bates and Anna seem to be coming through the worst of their troubles, unexpected news gives Anna fresh cause for concern.
9 Episode 9 "The London Season" (Original UK Edition)
2/23/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: It's summer and as part of Rose's 'coming out' she is to be presented at Buckingham Palace. The family are in London, preparing Grantham House for the busy social program. Not one to miss such a grand occasion, Martha Levinson arrives from New York with Cora's recently disgraced brother Harold. Both outspoken and larger-than-life, they make quite an impression amongst certain members of London's high society. When the Crawleys are implicated in a scandal that threatens to engulf the monarchy, Robert will go to great lengths to protect the royal family, and his own.
101 Season 4 Preview
12/9/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: A juicy trailer gives some hints about what's in store for the residents of Downton Abbey in Season 4. Series available starting January 6, 2014.
102 Costumes and Sets
12/16/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: A look at the Costumes and Set of Downton Abbey Season 4 on Masterpiece. Also join Downton Abbey's Production Designer, Donal Woods, on a behind-the-scenes tour of the downstairs kitchen set where he reveals fascinating facts about the kitchen's mammoth stove, the sink, the household indicator board, and the genuine 1919 vintage mixer that makes an appearance in season 4.
103 New Characters
12/20/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Downton Abbey's cast and creators talk about the new characters coming to Season 4. Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Rob James-Collier (Thomas Barrow) and Phyllis Logan (Mrs. Hughes), join series creators Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, and Liz Trubridge to discuss five new characters for the upcoming season.
104 Historical Oracle
12/30/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Meet Downton Abbey's historical advisor Alastair Bruce, and discover why the cast calls him "The Oracle". Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Rob James-Collier (Thomas Barrow), Phyllis Logan (Mrs. Hughes), Ed Speleers (Jimmy), and Executive Producer Gareth Neame discuss how Mr. Bruce's advise is critical to the actors' performances, and to the success of the series.
105 New Locations
12/30/13
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: What are the challenges of shooting in modern London a series that takes place in the 1920's? Find out as Downton Abbey Executive Producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge, as well as Production Designer Donal Woods, discuss the joys and logistical nightmares of shooting in the one of the world's busiest cities.
106 Making Of
1/3/14
Season-only
From PBS and Masterpiece: Actors and crew speak about returning for a fourth season of Downton Abbey. Get a back stage look on locations and interviews with Elizabeth McGovern (Countess of Grantham, Cora), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary Crawley), Hugh Bonneville (Earl of Grantham, Robert), creator Julian Fellowes, Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith Crawley), Penelope Wilton (Isobel Crawley), Tom Cullen (Lord Gillingham), Lily James (Lady Rose MacClare), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (Dame Nellie Melba), directors and producers and more.

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