Downton Abbey - Series 3

Run Time: 66 mins
Air Date: Sun, 16 Sept 2012
Average Rating: ⭐ 8.112 (1077 votes)
ITV1The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. As other great houses are crippled psychologically and financially in the wake of World War I, Robert, Earl of Grantham, sticks to his duty to maintain Downton more firmly than ever. But in this changing landscape nothing is assured, and could it be that even the war-weary Crawleys must fight a new battle to safeguard their beloved Downton?
8 Episodes

Episode 1
Season 3 - Episode 1
Cora’s mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary’s wedding, but with the couple’s relationship under strain will they even make it to ...

Episode 2
Season 3 - Episode 2
The estate's future is hanging in the balance and Mary is hoping to receive a bailout from grandmother Martha. Violet also attempts to help ...

Episode 3
Season 3 - Episode 3
Edith's wedding day arrives but will her enthusiasm be able to convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't really matter. Mrs Hughes awa...

Episode 4
Season 3 - Episode 4
Branson's political views manage to get him into trouble while Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel finds herself being torn betwee...

Episode 5
Season 3 - Episode 5
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion in the house. Isobel ends up throwing Ethel a lifeline. Ivy is attracting plenty of attention be...

Episode 6
Season 3 - Episode 6
Tempers are left on edge after a kind gesture by Isobel backfires. Mary attempts to fight Branson's corner after his decisions are put under...

Episode 7
Season 3 - Episode 7
It's a good day as Anna's patience is rewarded and Edith gets some admiration from an unexpected quarter. Matthew refuses to back down over ...

Episode 8
Season 3 - Episode 8
There's excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and the event brings out Robert's competitive side. Viol...