Fair rating?Downton Abbey· Season 1 · Episode 2
Episode 2
Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive, but he soon encounters problems settling into his new life in Downton, and his mother Isobel immediately crosses swords with Violet. Meanwhile, butler Carson is mortified to be confronted with his past, and housemaid Gwen seems to have a secret correspondent.
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#3In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 47 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
2010First airedOctober 3, 2010
Guest stars
Kevin Doyleas Joseph Molesley
David Robbas Dr. Richard Clarkson
Nicky Hensonas Charles Grigg
Lionel Guyettas TaylorAndrew Westfieldas Lynch
Fergus O'Donnellas John Drake
Cathy Saraas Mrs. DrakeCrew
Ben BoltDirector
Julian FellowesWriterShows like Downton Abbey
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