Where to watch Downton Abbey Season 3
Downton Abbey season 3 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 $23.99 and Prime Video Store from $24.99. Season 3 was released on 16 September 2012.
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Availability checked 15 November 2026.
Downton Abbey Season 3 air dates
- Premiered
- Final episode aired
Air dates: TMDB.
About Downton Abbey Season 3
The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. As other great houses are crippled psychologically and financially in the wake of World War I, Robert, Earl of Grantham, sticks to his duty to maintain Downton more firmly than ever. But in this changing landscape nothing is assured, and could it be that even the war-weary Crawleys must fight a new battle to safeguard their beloved Downton?
Season summary: TMDB.
Downton Abbey Season 3 episodes
S03 E01
A Journey to the Highlands
1 h 36 mins · Tue, 25 Dec 2012
The family receive a warm welcome at Duneagle Castle when they visit Rose and her parents in the Highlands but there is no disguising the tensions between their hosts. Back at Downton, Carson is determined to keep the servants working hard, but with a country fair coming up, will some be tempted to push their luck? Could romance be on the cards for Mrs Patmore?
S03 E01
Downton Abbey
1 h 9 mins · Sun, 16 Sep 2012
The acclaimed drama returns for a third series. Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson's high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O'Brien. Robert has some shocking news which brings financial worries to the fore. Will he lose Downton and all it stands for?
S03 E02
Downton Abbey
49 mins · Sun, 23 Sep 2012
The future of Downton hangs precariously in the balance. In the hope of financial rescue from her American grandmother, Mary conspires with Violet to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends.
S03 E03
Downton Abbey
50 mins · Sun, 30 Sep 2012
Edith's big day finally arrives, but will her enthusiasm finally convince the family that Strallan's age does not matter? It is the end of the line for Downton's finances and Mary takes matters into her own hands - but the personal price could be high. Mrs Hughes is anxiously awaiting her results, Anna makes a breakthrough in helping Bates, and is O'Brien moving on?
S03 E04
Downton Abbey
49 mins · Sun, 7 Oct 2012
Branson's political views land him in hot water and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Meanwhile, Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future. Elsewhere, Anna is dispirited at Bates's silence, Carson begins recruiting a footman, and good-looking candidate Jimmy sparks immediate interest below stairs.
S03 E05
Downton Abbey
49 mins · Sun, 14 Oct 2012
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion, Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline, and new maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs. Meanwhile, Alfred's interest in particular is resented by Daisy, Anna's perseverance finally pays off, and Matthew's concerns about the estate grow.
S03 E06
Downton Abbey
49 mins · Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Tempers fray as Isobel's kind gesture backfires, while Branson's decisions are put under scrutiny with Mary fighting his corner. Meanwhile, Robert and Cora's relationship suffers, so can Violet make them see things differently? Elsewhere, as Bates's chance of freedom slips away, he goes to extreme lengths.
S03 E07
Downton Abbey
49 mins · Sun, 28 Oct 2012
It is a happy day at Downton as Anna's patience is finally rewarded. Edith has an unexpected admirer and Matthew refuses to back down over his concerns about the management of the estate - but will his tactics pay off? Branson's plans for the christening cause consternation in the house, as does the arrival of his brother and O'Brien counsels Thomas - but does she have an ulterior motive?
S03 E08
Downton Abbey
1 h 9 mins · Sun, 4 Nov 2012
There is excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and it brings out Robert's competitive side. As Violet's great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Thomas's future is in Carson's hands, but Bates may be an unlikely ally. What secrets are Mary and Matthew holding back from each other?