Downton Abbey

Welcome to Downton Abbey, home to the Crawley family and their servants for many generations. The sinking of the Titanic leaves Downton Abbey's future in jeopardy, but eldest daughter Mary is quick to put her intended marriage behind her and move on. The arrival of the new valet, John Bates, shocks the servants, and O'Brien and Thomas scheme to make his stay at Downton as short-lived as possible.

Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive.

Cora's attempts at matchmaking and dashed when Mary is smitten not by intended target Evelyn Napier, but by his handsome friend, Turkish attache Kemal Pamuk.

The fair arrives in the village and Mrs. Hughes finds herself the center of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at Downton.

As the village prepares for the annual flower show, Isobel finds herself in conflict with Violet, and Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but it would seem she only has eyes for Matthew.

Sybil's determination to pursue her political leanings lands her in great danger when a fight breaks out at an election results meeting.

Cora makes a discovery that throws the inheritance issue into chaos, Thomas leaves the Abbey and Mary exacts vengeance on Edith for her treachery, while the household is rocked by a shocking announcement.