Paul attempts to focus on his upcoming wedding but is constantly thwarted by his family; Ally is distracted by work, Luke is misbehaving at school and Leah (Stella Gonet) doesn’t…

The widowed Reverend Ainsworth arrives in Halifax with his sights set on Ann Walker’s hand in marriage. Aware that Ainsworth’s attentions are stirring up painful memories for her lover, Anne…

Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem, but Violet may be about to see right through it. Isobel is the object of someone’s attention,…

The house is made open to the public to raise money for the hospital, an act that divides opinions among the family and the servants. Tensions between Violet and Cora…

Change is in the air as an exciting opportunity for Alfred creates tension between Ivy and Daisy. Isobel appeals to Violet’s charitable nature, but it does not come without a…

A birthday party is planned for Robert, but Rose’s surprise contribution to the event ruffles feathers above and below stairs. A new farming venture on the Downton estate comes with…

Cora’s playboy brother has got himself into a spot of bother and Robert has to make a trip to America to bail him out. Blake and Mary are forced to…

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.

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.

Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for…

Something ghastly is afoot in Victorian Yorkshire, as bodies are found with their skin a waxy, glowing red.