Fair rating?Downton Abbey· Season 3 · Episode 1
Episode 1
Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine joins the cast of the period drama as Cora's mother Martha, who makes a grand entrance when she arrives at Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding. However, with the couple struggling to stay united as their big day looms, will Martha's Atlantic crossing have been for nothing? Meanwhile, Mr Carson runs the rule over new footman Alfred, and Robert receives news that could leave him facing the greatest crisis of his life - and plunge the rest of the household into chaos.
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#5In Season 3of 8 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 47 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.4
2012First airedSeptember 16, 2012
Guest stars
Douglas Reithas Richard "Dickie" Grey, Lord Merton
Michael Cochraneas Reverend Travis
Robert Bathurstas Sir Anthony Strallan
Jonathan Coyas George MurrayJason Furnivalas Craig
Shirley MacLaineas Martha Levinson
Charlie Ansonas Larry Grey
Michael Culkinas Archbishop of York
Lucille Sharpas ReedCrew
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