Acțiunea se petrece pe domeniul fictiv Downton Abbey, în vila din ținutul Yorkshire a Contelui și Contesei de Grantham și urmărește viața aristocratică a familiei Crawley și a servitorilor săi în timpul domniei regelui George al V-lea.
2010
Laura Carmichael
Edith Crawley
Joanne Froggatt
Anna Smith
Raquel Cassidy
Phyllis Baxter
Lesley Nicol
Beryl Patmore
Sophie McShera
Daisy Mason
Amaëlle Cunningham
Guest Judge
26 septembrie 2010
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
3 octombrie 2010
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.
10 octombrie 2010
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.
17 octombrie 2010
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.
24 octombrie 2010
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.
31 octombrie 2010
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.
7 noiembrie 2010
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.
