Downton Abbey

S01E03: Episode 3

Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

September 26, 2010 7.1 68 min
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

October 3, 2010 7.5 50 min
Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and have difficulty settling in. Carson is mortified when confronted by his past. Violet attempts to promote a match between Matthew and Mary. Isobel is elected...
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

October 10, 2010 7.2 50 min
Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

October 17, 2010 7.7 48 min
Mrs Hughes finds herself the focus of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position. Violet and Isobel clash over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Carson is concerned there is...
Episode 5

S01E05 Episode 5

October 24, 2010 7.9 50 min
Isobel finds herself at odds with Violet. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor but wants to be with Matthew. Anna works out who stole a valuable snuff box. O'Brien plans a way for Edith...
Episode 6

S01E06 Episode 6

October 31, 2010 7.6 49 min
Sybil puts herself in danger when a fight breaks out. Sybil's sisters notice Matthew's feelings for her. Mary is surprised by a marriage proposal. Bates clears his name over the missing wine but resigns rather...
Episode 7

S01E07 Episode 7

November 7, 2010 8.1 65 min
Cora's pregnancy throws the inheritance issue into doubt. Matthew must wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'Brien discovers more compromising information about Bates. Thomas leaves.

Cast

Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Violet Crawley
Michelle Dockery
Michelle Dockery
Mary Crawley
Laura Carmichael
Laura Carmichael
Edith Crawley
Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt
Anna Smith
Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Robert Crawley
Phyllis Logan
Phyllis Logan
Mrs. Hughes
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Cora Crawley
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Charles Carson
Brendan Coyle
Brendan Coyle
John Bates
Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Isobel Merton
Raquel Cassidy
Raquel Cassidy
Phyllis Baxter
Lesley Nicol
Lesley Nicol
Beryl Patmore

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