Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

This British drama series follows the lives of the Crawley family and its servants in the family's classic Georgian country house. The series begins with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, which leaves Downton Abbey's future in jeopardy, since the presumptive heirs of Robert, Earl of Grantham -- his cousin James, and James' son, Patrick -- die in the catastrophe, leaving the family without a male offspring to take over Downton when the current lord dies. The point is important since Lord Grantham's children are daughters -- Ladies Mary, Edith and Sybil, but the facets of their lives and of those of the below-stairs staff -- also a highly regimented world -- have fascinating story lines.

Schedule

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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Saturday
    May 2

    2 Hours

    When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his heirs, and Mary loses her fiance.
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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Saturday
    May 2

    2 Hours

    Mary's three suitors include a Turkish diplomat; the former life of Carson, the butler, is revealed.
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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Saturday
    May 2

    2 Hours

    As he grows into his role as heir, Matthew brings out the rivalry between sisters Mary and Edith; servants Thomas and O'Brien scheme against Bates.
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    Saturday
    May 2

    2 Hours

    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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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Saturday
    May 9

    2 Hours 22 Minutes

    Matthew and others go off to war, while some try to avoid it.
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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Saturday
    May 9

    1 Hour 14 Minutes

    Downton has been turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, and there is a lot to do; the arrival of the first patients has everyone scurrying.
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    Saturday
    May 9

    1 Hour 14 Minutes

    Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora over the management of the convalescent home; Ethel's flirtation with Maj. Bryant lands her in more trouble than she could have anticipated.
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    Saturday
    May 9

    1 Hour 14 Minutes

    Bates is taken aback when Vera threatens to expose old secrets which could bring down the Crawleys. Mary is the only one who can protect the family, but she pays a high price when she turns to Carlisle for help.
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    Saturday
    May 9

    2 Hours 56 Minutes

    Isobel has plans for Downton to continue to help the war wounded in some way after Robert's announcement that the ceasefire will begin on Nov. 11.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    A new development stuns the family. Sybil and Branson try to keep their secret safe. Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position; Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 20 Minutes

    Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 20 Minutes

    The future of Downton is unsure; Mary conspires with Violet to put on a grand party.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 20 Minutes

    Edith is enthusiastic about her wedding and hopes to convince her family that Strallan's age does not matter. With Downton's finances dire because of Robert's actions, Mary takes matters into her hands -- but the personal price may be high.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 20 Minutes

    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' silence.
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    Saturday
    May 16

    1 Hour 40 Minutes

    An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion, Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline, and new maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs. Meanwhile, Anna's perseverance finally pays off, and Matthew's concerns about the estate grow.

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