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Downton Abbey S2E5 — Episode 5

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Downton Abbey•Season 2•Episode 5

Episode 5

8.5/10 · 2,420 votesOct 16, 201155 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byBrian Kelly

Written byJulian Fellowes

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Cast17

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Violet Crawley

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery

Mary Crawley

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Edith Crawley

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Robert Crawley

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Hughes

Jessica Brown Findlay

Jessica Brown Findlay

Sybil Crawley

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora Crawley

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Charles Carson

Brendan Coyle

Brendan Coyle

John Bates

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Isobel Merton

Amy Nuttall

Amy Nuttall

Ethel Parks

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Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Writer

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Brian Kelly

Director

James Cox

James Cox

Stunts

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Jamie Edgell

Stunts

Paul Herbert

Paul Herbert

Stunt Coordinator

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Steve Singleton

Editor

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David Marsh

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Downton Abbey season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,420 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Brian Kelly and written by Julian Fellowes, it aired on October 16, 2011.

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