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Premiered

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ended: Sunday, November 6, 2011

When does Downton Abbey Season 2 come out?

Downton Abbey Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 18, 2011 on ITV1 and ended Sunday, November 6, 2011. The season has 8 episodes.

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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Downton Abbey Season 2 release schedule

Downton Abbey Season 2 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

2. Episode 2

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

3. Episode 3

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?

Sunday · 15 years ago

4. Episode 4

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

5. Episode 5

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

6. Episode 6

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

7. Episode 7

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

8. Episode 8 Finale

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

Downton Abbey Season 2 guest stars

  • Thomas Howes

    Thomas Howes

    William Mason

  • Allen Leech

    Allen Leech

    Tom Branson

  • Kevin Doyle

    Kevin Doyle

    Joseph Molesley

  • David Robb

    David Robb

    Dr. Clarkson

  • Cathy Sara

    Cathy Sara

    Mrs. Drake

  • Jeremy Clyde

    Jeremy Clyde

    General Robertson

  • Peter McNeil O'Connor

    Sergeant Stevens

  • Richard Hansell

    Richard Hansell

    Medical Officer

  • Danny Burns

    Stretcher Bearer

  • Gwendolen Chatfield

    White Feather Girl

  • Rosie Jones

    Rosie Jones

    White Feather Girl

  • Lachlan Nieboer

    Lachlan Nieboer

    Lieutenant Edward Courtenay

  • Fergus O'Donnell

    John Drake

  • Stephen Ventura

    Stephen Ventura

    Davis

  • Thomas Campbell

    Thomas Campbell

    Captain Smiley

  • Cal MacAninch

    Cal MacAninch

    Henry Lang

Downton Abbey Season 2 FAQ

When does Downton Abbey Season 2 come out?

Downton Abbey Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 18, 2011 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in Downton Abbey Season 2?

Downton Abbey Season 2 has 8 episodes.

Are new episodes of Downton Abbey Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Downton Abbey Season 2 finale?

The Downton Abbey Season 2 finale (Episode 8) aired Sunday, November 6, 2011.

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