The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions: love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.
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PremieredDownton Abbey Season 2 released on September 18, 2011.
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Episode 1
The Great War unsettles life at Downton as a surprise concerning Matthew rocks the family, a new maid irritates O'Brien, and Bates has devastating news.
Episode 2
Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and a suicide prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.
Episode 3
Matthew brings a general to visit Downton's new convalescent home, but Branson has a surprise in store - meanwhile, Lavinia appears to be hiding something.
Episode 4
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora, Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water, and there is worrying news about Matthew.
Episode 5
Robert receives shocking news from the front, Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like, and Vera threatens to expose old secrets.
Episode 6
Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him, a newly-arrived major's identity is questioned, and Bates learns that Vera has scuppered the divorce.
Episode 7
Sybil and Branson attempt to keep their secret, Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, and Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera.
Episode 8
There is excitement in the air with the wedding approaching, Spanish flu reaches Downton, and a decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
Downton Abbey
Series 2
The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions: love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.
Release Date
PremieredDownton Abbey Season 2 released on September 18, 2011.
Your Progress
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Sign In to Track ProgressEpisode 1
The Great War unsettles life at Downton as a surprise concerning Matthew rocks the family, a new maid irritates O'Brien, and Bates has devastating news.
Episode 2
Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and a suicide prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.
Episode 3
Matthew brings a general to visit Downton's new convalescent home, but Branson has a surprise in store - meanwhile, Lavinia appears to be hiding something.
Episode 4
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora, Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water, and there is worrying news about Matthew.
Episode 5
Robert receives shocking news from the front, Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like, and Vera threatens to expose old secrets.
Episode 6
Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him, a newly-arrived major's identity is questioned, and Bates learns that Vera has scuppered the divorce.
Episode 7
Sybil and Branson attempt to keep their secret, Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, and Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera.
Episode 8
There is excitement in the air with the wedding approaching, Spanish flu reaches Downton, and a decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.