Series 1
(2010)
Overview
Lord Robert Crawley and his family live a life of leisure, while a fleet of servants, including butler Carson, attend to their every need. But two events conspire to shake things up: the sinking of the Titanic, which claims Crawley's heirs, and the return of his valet, Bates. Since Crawley and Lady Cora have three daughters, his distant solicitor cousin, Matthew, becomes heir to the estate. With that, the scheming begins, since Thomas the footman views Bates as an interloper and Crawley's mothe…
Cast
as Violet Crawley
as Mary Crawley
as Edith Crawley
as Anna Smith
as Robert Crawley
as Mrs. Hughes
as Sybil Crawley
as Cora Crawley
as Charles Carson
as John Bates
as Isobel Merton
as Beryl Patmore
as Daisy Mason
as Sarah O'Brien
as Thomas Barrow
as Matthew Crawley
as Gwen Dawson
as William Mason
Episodes
Episode 1 6.9
September 26, 2010
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
Episode 2 7.3
October 3, 2010
Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and have difficulty settling in. Carson is mortified when conf…
Episode 3 7.0
October 10, 2010
Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the…
Episode 4 7.5
October 17, 2010
Mrs Hughes finds herself the focus of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position. V…
Episode 5 7.8
October 24, 2010
Isobel finds herself at odds with Violet. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor but wants to be with Matthew. Anna w…
Episode 6 7.3
October 31, 2010
Sybil puts herself in danger when a fight breaks out. Sybil's sisters notice Matthew's feelings for her. Mary is surpri…
Episode 7 7.8
November 7, 2010
Cora's pregnancy throws the inheritance issue into doubt. Matthew must wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'B…