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.
Downton Abbey (Season 2)
Episode 1 7.9
Air date: 2011-09-18
Runtime: 69 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 6.4
Air date: 2011-09-25
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 7.1
Air date: 2011-10-02
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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?
Episode 4 7.3
Air date: 2011-10-09
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 5 7.9
Air date: 2011-10-16
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 8.1
Air date: 2011-10-23
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 7 8.1
Air date: 2011-10-30
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 8 7.8
Air date: 2011-11-06
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: 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.
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