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Downton Abbey Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Season 5 continues the period drama set in the 1920s and sees the addition of new cast members Richard E. Grant and Anna Chancellor. The 1924 general election brings a new Labour goverment in to power and the building of a war memorial is planned with Carson at the head of the committee. Further storylines include Edith's pregnancy and the consequences of Rose and Jack's broken engagement.
Episode 1
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 21, 2014 56 mins
Season 5 opens with both Carson and Earl upset by the election of a Labour government. Under the disproval of Earl, Tom Branson becomes closer to school-teacher Sarah Bunting.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 28, 2014 56 mins
The staff at Downton clean up after a small fire while upper-class art historian Simon Bricken arrives to view a picture. Miss Baxter confirms her theft to Molesley after Thomas reveals Miss Baxter's crime.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 5, 2014 56 mins
Violet's quick thinking saves the day as Mary's secret rendezvous is very nearly blown. The events which occurred around Green's death are once again under scrutiny.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 12, 2014 56 mins
Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves and goes too far in goading Robert with her left-wing views. Violet reveals to Isobel the surprising truth of her past with Prince Kuragin.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 19, 2014 56 mins
Art historian Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora while inspector of Scotland Yard interviews Mary and Anna who are appearing suspicious of their answers.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Wed, Oct 29, 2014 56 mins
The police return to interview Miss Baxter as she admits her suspicions about Bates and Green. Edith learns some terrible news about Michael and decides to take drastic action.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Sun, Nov 2, 2014 56 mins
Rosamund returns to Downton following Edith's surprise departure. Now that Anna Bates' problems are behind her, they think about taking a fresh start. Molesley is concerned after Daisy is becoming disillusioned with her studies and feels let down by the Labor government.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 9, 2014 56 mins
Everyone is in London for the wedding, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Denker reveals an unexpected side to her personality, which causes trouble for the servants. As the war memorial due to be unveiled, Mrs. Patmore is still upset but luckily Robert has something up his sleeve.
Episode 9
A Moorland Holiday
Fri, Dec 26, 2014 56 mins
Lord Sinderby rents Brancaster Castle for the grouse shooting season, inviting the Crawley family to a party.
