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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- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes aired
- 47
- Latest aired
- S06E08
- Total runtime
- 1d 19h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 September 2010 – November 2010 7 episodes
- Season 2 September 2011 – November 2011 8 episodes
- Season 3 September 2012 – November 2012 8 episodes
- Season 4 September 2013 – November 2013 8 episodes
- Season 5 September 2014 – November 2014 8 episodes
- Season 6 September 2015 – November 2015 8 episodes
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S03E01 Episode 1
September 16 · 69min find the promo
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Cora’s mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary’s wedding, but with the couple’s relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson’s high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O’Brien. Robert’s shocking news brings financial worries to the fore, on an unprecedented scale. Might he lose Downton itself and all it stands for?
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S03E02 Episode 2
September 23 · 50min find the promo
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The estate's future is hanging in the balance and Mary is hoping to receive a bailout from grandmother Martha. Violet also attempts to help her make sure that Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends and neighbours. Mrs Hughes gets some news that worries her. O'Brien's attempts to boost Alfred's progress are met with disapproval from Thomas.
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S03E03 Episode 3
September 30 · 50min find the promo
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Edith's wedding day arrives but will her enthusiasm be able to convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't really matter. Mrs Hughes awaits her results. Anna manages to make a breakthrough as she tries to help Bates. Mary decides to take matters into her own hands to secure the estate's future.
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S03E04 Episode 4
October 7 · 50min find the promo
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Branson's political views manage to get him into trouble while Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel finds herself being torn between head and heart as she makes a decision about her son's future. Anna is upset by Bates's silence and wonders what could be the cause. Carson looks for a new footman and a good-looking candidate called Jimmy creates interest below stairs.
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S03E05 Episode 5
October 14 · 50min find the promo
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An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion in the house. Isobel ends up throwing Ethel a lifeline. Ivy is attracting plenty of attention below stairs. Anna’s perseverance finally pays off for her.
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S03E06 Episode 6
October 21 · 50min find the promo
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Tempers are left on edge after a kind gesture by Isobel backfires. Mary attempts to fight Branson's corner after his decisions are put under scrutiny. Robert and Cora's relationship feels the strain and Violet attempts to make them see things differently. Some extreme measures are taken by Bates.
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S03E07 Episode 7
October 28 · 50min find the promo
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It's a good day as Anna's patience is rewarded and Edith gets some admiration from an unexpected quarter. Matthew refuses to back down over the estate management. Branson's plan for the christening causes some consternation, as does the sudden arrival of his brother.
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S03E08 Episode 8
November 4 · 69min find the promo
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There's excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and the event brings out Robert's competitive side. Violet's great-niece Rose shows up but a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Matthew and Mary look like they are keeping secrets from each other. Thomas finds out that his future lies in Carson's hands.