Downton Abbey

2010 • PBS
4.8
15.7K reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
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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
David “DJDavey”
September 9, 2020
What do u mean by that it's not available in the country I live in aka The United States I bought every season of Downton Abbey here on YouTube and the movie so don't go tell me it's not available that's a bunch of baloney I would use the other work but Lord only knows what kind of Children be on here reading this!!! I really didn't want to give any stars but it would not allow me to post unless I did but otherwise I love the whole Downton Abbey series
Phoenix Rainey
January 18, 2015
Great show, particularly if you are a Christian. I love the fact that they spend a majority of the time on the storyline and not other things. My top 3 characters, old Granny, Matthews mother, and Cora the American. I love the English dry humor mixed with the love,hate relationship for Americans. The friendly banter between the two older matriarchs is some really great writing! Top quote I carry in my pocket from the show "I'm an American, I don't share your English distane for comfort."
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Nicole Stewart Pickler
January 20, 2015
Early 1900's drama set in a centuries old family home and dynasty: Downtown Abbey. Its care is passed down each generation to the next-generations heir, whose role is more of caretaker of the family mansion and expansive land, rather than owner. The job is the protection and upkeep of the families dynasty until it is passed on to the next heir.