Season 1
7 episodes · first aired 2010-09-26
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Episode 1 2010-09-26 | After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey. | 2010-09-26 | 7.2 |
 | 02 | Episode 2 2010-10-03 | 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 to serve on the hospital board. | 2010-10-03 | 7.7 |
 | 03 | Episode 3 2010-10-10 | 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. | 2010-10-10 | 7.1 |
 | 04 | Episode 4 2010-10-17 | 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 a thief at work in the grounds. | 2010-10-17 | 7.7 |
 | 05 | Episode 5 2010-10-24 | 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 to get even with Mary. | 2010-10-24 | 7.9 |
 | 06 | Episode 6 2010-10-31 | 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 than name the real culprit. | 2010-10-31 | 7.3 |
 | 07 | Episode 7 2010-11-07 | 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. | 2010-11-07 | 8.1 |
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