Series 5
(2014)
Overview
Season 5 finds the Crawley family and the staff struggling with responsibilities and choices as they adjust to life in the Roaring Twenties. A new Labour government heralds changes that are being felt throughout the land, and Robert, Mary and Branson together must navigate these shifting sands to ensure the future of the estate for generations to come. As Branson finds himself playing a more crucial role at Downton than ever before, he can’t help questioning his place in this world. Mary is fin…
Cast
as Violet Crawley
as Mary Crawley
as Edith Crawley
as Anna Smith
as Robert Crawley
as Mrs. Hughes
as Cora Crawley
as Charles Carson
as John Bates
as Phyllis Baxter
as Beryl Patmore
as Daisy Mason
as Thomas Barrow
as Tom Branson
Episodes
Episode 1 6.5
September 21, 2014
The story moves on to 1924, when the first ever Labour government heralds a sea change that is felt throughout the nati…
Episode 2 6.1
September 28, 2014
With the house recovering from the night’s dramatic events, Robert is faced with a very difficult decision. As Daisy co…
Episode 3 7.2
October 5, 2014
Mary's secret assignation is very nearly blown, but Violet's quick thinking saves the day. Robert is left red faced and…
Episode 4 6.8
October 12, 2014
Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves above stairs, but this time she may have gone too far. On returning to Downton, …
Episode 5 6.6
October 19, 2014
Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora. Branson makes a difficult decision about Sarah Bunt…
Episode 6 6.9
October 26, 2014
Relations between Robert and Cora continue to be strained. Blake's scheming starts to come to fruition when Mary is une…
Episode 7 6.9
November 2, 2014
Rosamund shows up at Downton following Edith's surprise departure. Rose is pleased to introduce Atticus and his parents…
Episode 8 7.3
November 9, 2014
Preparations are under way for Rose's wedding, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Edith'…