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Premiered

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Ended: Sunday, November 7, 2010

When does Downton Abbey Season 1 come out?

Downton Abbey Season 1 premiered Sunday, September 26, 2010 on ITV1 and ended Sunday, November 7, 2010. The season has 7 episodes.

Lord Robert Crawley and his family live a life of leisure, while a fleet of servants, including butler Carson, attend to their every need. But two events conspire to shake things up: the sinking of the Titanic, which claims Crawley's heirs, and the return of his valet, Bates. Since Crawley and Lady Cora have three daughters, his distant solicitor cousin, Matthew, becomes heir to the estate. With that, the scheming begins, since Thomas the footman views Bates as an interloper and Crawley's mother, Violet, feels the same way about Matthew's mother, Isobel.

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Downton Abbey Season 1 release schedule

Downton Abbey Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.

Sunday · 16 years ago

2. Episode 2

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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

3. 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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

4. Episode 4

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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

5. Episode 5

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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

6. Episode 6

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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

7. Episode 7 Finale

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.

Sunday · 16 years ago

Downton Abbey Season 1 guest stars

  • Allen Leech

    Allen Leech

    Tom Branson

  • Kevin Doyle

    Kevin Doyle

    Joseph Molesley

  • David Robb

    David Robb

    Dr. Clarkson

  • Andrew Westfield

    Lynch

  • Theo James

    Theo James

    Kemal Pamuk

  • Charlie Cox

    Charlie Cox

    Duke of Crowborough

  • Jonathan Jaynes

    Jonathan Jaynes

    Postmaster

  • Perry Millward

    Paperboy

  • Cathy Sara

    Cathy Sara

    Mrs. Drake

  • Lionel Guyett

    Taylor

  • Roger Morlidge

    Roger Morlidge

    Artificial Limbs Man

  • Bill Fellows

    Bill Fellows

    Joe Burns

  • Elizabeth Hill

    Elizabeth Hill

    Nurse

  • Martin Reeve

    Clerk

  • Dean Williamson

    Dean Williamson

    Farmer

  • Colin R. Campbell

    Colin R. Campbell

    Man at Smithy

Downton Abbey Season 1 FAQ

When does Downton Abbey Season 1 come out?

Downton Abbey Season 1 premiered Sunday, September 26, 2010 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in Downton Abbey Season 1?

Downton Abbey Season 1 has 7 episodes.

Are new episodes of Downton Abbey Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Downton Abbey Season 1 finale?

The Downton Abbey Season 1 finale (Episode 7) aired Sunday, November 7, 2010.

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