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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    Margaret Hale, a 19-year-old lively young girl, and her parents leave the south, when her father Richard resigns as the clergy in Helstone on a matter of conscience. The family moves to Milton in the north of England where Mr. Hale starts working as a private tutor. Margaret and her mother find it difficult to adapt to the north. While Margaret tries to deal with her new home and thereby befriends Bessy Higgins and her father Nicholas, poor local mill workers, she becomes aware of the social inequalities. On seeing John Thornton, a cotton-mill owner, badly treating one of his workers, Margaret's prejudices are reinforced. Thornton, on the other hand, forms a more positive opinion of Margaret.

    Director:Brian Percival
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E3

    Deeply hurt at the refusal of his marriage proposal, Thornton and Margaret's relationship becomes more tense and difficult. Just in time, Frederick comes home to visit his dying mother. Thornton mistakes him for Margaret's lover. As Margaret realizes that she might have been mistaken in her harsh and hasty criticism of Thornton, she has to sadly observe his opinion of her altering. Shortly after the death of her mother, Margaret's friend Bessy also dies.

    Director:Brian Percival
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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - To All Our Boys
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S5:E1

    With World War II underway, Siegfried takes up the slack at the surgery. James faces an uncertain future when he is grounded at the RAF. Mrs Hall and Helen consider their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Gathering the Flock
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S6:E1

    May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. When Tristan returns from war and is shocked to see the shift in his brother, he and James decide to take action. But there's also some good news around the corner for everyone.

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Holding the Baby
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S5:E2

    James needs a crash course for fatherhood. Mrs Hall referees between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth, as they fall out over some of Mr Bosworth's safety tactics. Helen is concerned about the influence of Jenny's new friend Doris.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    Maria Hale's health ceases and her daughter Margaret decides to contact her brother Frederick - who had to leave England years earlier due to a wrongful court decision. The mill workers in Milton go on strike. In order to get his orders done in time, Thornton hires Irish workers. The angry strikers hear of this and in an attempt to threaten Thornton they hurt Margaret. Overwhelmed at her willing help to save Thornton from the strikers, he decides to propose to Margaret.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E4

    Frederick safely reaches Spain. After her father's death, Margaret leaves Milton to live with her aunt in London. Thornton learns that Frederick is Margaret's brother. With the money that she inherited from Mr. Bell, her godfather, she decides to help Mr. Thornton's mill from closing.

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    S3:E1

    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 the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson’s high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O’Brien. Robert’s shocking news brings financial worries to the fore, on an unprecedented scale. Might he lose Downton itself and all it stands for?

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Jenny Wren
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S6:E4

    Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon realises neither of them are ready for it. Mrs Hall asks for time off for her granddaughter's birthday in Sunderland, and Siegfried starts to panic.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S1:E7

    Cora's pregnancy throws the inheritance issue into doubt. Matthew must wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'Brien discovers more compromising information about Bates. Thomas leaves.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Semper Progrediens
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E2

    With Tristan's encouragement, James asks Helen if she'd like to go to the local spring dance. But village resident Gerald's arrival with his injured dog, Rock, puts a spanner in the works. Meanwhile, Tristan worries that Siegfried is in danger of losing his edge.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Surviving Siegfried
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E3

    Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along in the form of Major Sebright Saunders, who asks Siegfried to look at a difficult young racehorse called River.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Where the Heart Is
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S2:E1

    It’s spring in 1938, and a trip back home to Glasgow presents James Herriot with a dilemma that will mean choosing between the people he loves when he is offered a position at his old mentor's forward-thinking practice.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Second Time Lucky
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S3:E1

    It is now spring 1939 and a potential world war looms. Tristan is now a qualified vet, while James enters a new stage of his life with Helen and at the practice. After being made joint business partner by Siegfried, James pushes to take on more responsibility via the Ministry of Agriculture's new bovine TB testing scheme, but its unexpected challenges risk pushing him to breaking point.

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S3:E2

    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 her make sure that Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends and neighbours. Mrs Hughes gets some news that worries her. O'Brien's attempts to boost Alfred's progress are met with disapproval from Thomas.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - You've Got to Dream
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S1:E1

    Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Another Farnon?
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S1:E2

    Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a reason to stay in the Dales.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S1:E1

    After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.

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    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sybil puts herself in danger when a fight breaks out. Sybil's sisters notice Matthew's feelings for her. Mary is surprised by a marriage proposal. Bates clears his name over the missing wine but resigns rather than name the real culprit.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Much Ado About Nothing
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    When the bickering between broadcasters Beatrice and Benedick gets too much to take, their colleagues at South West TV come up with a cunning plan to shut the pair up. Meanwhile, lovely weathergirl Hero and dashing reporter Claude are a match made in heaven - but does everyone want to see them so happy?

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Brian Percival Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode directed by Brian Percival. It scored 9.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/14/2004 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 3".