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Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

Season released 26th Sep, 2010Rated TV-PG7 episodes

IMDb8.7/ 10

Where to watch Downton Abbey Season 1

Downton Abbey season 1 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription), BritBox (subscription) and Binge (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $17.99, Fetch TV from $18.99 and Prime Video Store from $19.99. Season 1 was released on 26 September 2010.

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About Downton Abbey Season 1

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.

Season summary: TMDB.

Downton Abbey Season 1 episodes

  1. S01 E01

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    1 h 8 mins · Sun, 26 Sep 2010

    The tragic sinking of the Titanic leaves the future of the Crawley's, an aristocratic English family, and their Georgian home threatened.

  3. S01 E02

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    49 mins · Sun, 3 Oct 2010

    The new Crawley heir, Matthew a middle classed lawyer, and his mother opinionated Isobel arrive at Downton Abbey.

  5. S01 E03

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    49 mins · Sun, 10 Oct 2010

    Mary begins a risqué affair with Turkish attaché Kemal Pamuk, which may ruin her reputation. Meanwhile, Gwen is left humiliated when the staff find out she is taking a course by correspondence.

  6. S01 E04

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    48 mins · Sun, 17 Oct 2010

    The fair arrives in the village, and Mrs. Hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when she reunites with a former suitor. Meanwhile, Violet and Isobel lock horns over Molesley's medical ailment.

  7. S01 E05

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    49 mins · Sun, 24 Oct 2010

    As the village prepares for the annual flower show, Isobel finds herself in conflict with Violet. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but she is taking notice of Matthew.

  8. S01 E06

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    48 mins · Sun, 31 Oct 2010

    Sybil's determination to pursue her political leanings ends up causing her an injury when a fight breaks out at an election campaign meeting. Sybil's sisters note Matthew's tenderness in caring for her.

  9. S01 E07

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    1 h 5 mins · Sun, 7 Nov 2010

    Cora makes a discovery that could throw the inheritance issue into chaos. Under pressure from her aunt, Lady Rosamund Painswick, Mary keeps Matthew waiting for an answer to his proposal.

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