Fair rating?Downton Abbey· Season 1 · Episode 1
Episode 1
Costume drama set in an Edwardian country house in 1912, written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes. The lives of the Crawley family and Downton Abbey's servants are changed for ever when the sinking of the Titanic leaves the estate without its heir and his son. The arrival of a new valet shocks the staff, who scheme to make his stay as short-lived as possible.
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#5In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 47 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
2010First airedSeptember 26, 2010
Guest stars
Jonathan Coyas George Murray
Helen Shealsas Mrs Wigan
Lionel Guyettas Taylor
Charlie Coxas Duke of Crowborough
Jonathan Jaynesas Postmaster
Perry Millwardas PaperboyCrew
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