Fair rating?Downton Abbey· Season 2 · Episode 1
Episode 1
It is November 1916, and the family and servants are getting the house ready for a concert to raise funds to treat more casualties from the front. Bates returns from London with a proposal for Anna, while Isobel informs Robert and Cora that Matthew is engaged and wants to bring his fiancee to Downton. O'Brien plays a trick on new maid Ethel after taking an instant dislike to her.
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#4In Season 2of 8 rated episodes
#18All-timeof 47 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2011First airedSeptember 18, 2011
Guest stars
Kevin Doyleas Joseph Molesley
Allen Leechas Tom Branson
David Robbas Dr. Richard Clarkson
Zoe Boyleas Lavinia Swire
Maria Doyle Kennedyas Vera Bates
Stephen Venturaas Davis
Rosie Jonesas White Feather GirlGwendolen Chatfieldas White Feather Girl
Danny Burnsas Stretcher Bearer
Jeremy Clydeas General Robertson
Peter McNeil O'Connoras Sergeant Stevens
Richard Hansellas Medical OfficerPeter Brownas Villager
Greg Bennettas Officer at Benefit ConcertCrew
Ashley PearceDirector
Julian FellowesWriterShows like Downton Abbey
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