Season 2
8 episodes · first aired 2011-09-18
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Episode 1 2011-09-18 | The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna. | 2011-09-18 | 7.7 |
 | 02 | Episode 2 2011-09-25 | Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital. | 2011-09-25 | 6.3 |
 | 03 | Episode 3 2011-10-02 | After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something? | 2011-10-02 | 7.2 |
 | 04 | Episode 4 2011-10-09 | Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil. | 2011-10-09 | 7.1 |
 | 05 | Episode 5 2011-10-16 | Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets. | 2011-10-16 | 7.8 |
 | 06 | Episode 6 2011-10-23 | Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce. | 2011-10-23 | 7.9 |
 | 07 | Episode 7 2011-10-30 | How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme. | 2011-10-30 | 8.0 |
 | 08 | Episode 8 2011-11-06 | With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future. | 2011-11-06 | 7.5 |
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