The Best Episodes of Downton Abbey Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(2666 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S2:E19/18/2011

   The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.

   Director:Ashley Pearce

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Ashley Pearce

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
2. 

   8.1/10(2355 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S2:E29/25/2011

   Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.

   Director:Ashley Pearce

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Ashley Pearce

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
3. 

   8.0/10(2291 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S2:E310/2/2011

   After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something?

   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
4. 

   8.3/10(2315 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S2:E410/9/2011

   Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil.

   Director:Brian Kelly

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Brian Kelly

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
5. 

   8.5/10(2339 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S2:E510/16/2011

   Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets.

   Director:Brian Kelly

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Brian Kelly

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
6. 

   8.0/10(2271 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S2:E610/23/2011

   Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce.

   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
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7. 

   8.2/10(2271 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S2:E710/30/2011

   How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.

   Director:James Strong

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:James Strong

   Writer:Julian Fellowes
8. 

   8.7/10(2448 votes)

   #8 - Episode 8

   S2:E811/6/2011

   With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.

   Director:James Strong

   Writer:Julian Fellowes

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   Director:James Strong

   Writer:Julian Fellowes