Lord Grantham's cousin James Crawley, heir presumptive to the earldom , and his son Patrick have died in the RMS Titanic disaster. But change is afoot at Downton - change far surpassing the new electric lights and telephone. The crazy thing is that there are examples of better, more complex conflict elsewhere in this very episode.

In this final episode of series one, many changes are taking place within the Crawley household as the First World War looms. Recap guide / thumbnail previews for "Downton Abbey" Season 1 Episode 7 . … Mary finds it was Edith who let the ambassador know about Pamuk's death, Cora announces her pregnancy, and Thomas and O'Brien hatch new slanders against Bates as War clouds loom. Cora Crawley discovers she is pregnant with her fourth child, which leaves Mary Crawley wondering how to answer Matthew's proposal since his situation would change completely if the baby turns out to be a boy. The Downton Abbey estate stands a splendid example of confidence and mettle, its family enduring for generations and its staff a well-oiled machine of propriety. His Lordship is stunned to discover that Cora is pregnant, news which leaves Cousin Matthew wondering what … Directed by Brian Percival. WARNING: CONTAINS … Recap guide / thumbnail previews for all episodes of "Downton Abbey" Season 1 . There is so much going on in this exciting episode. I want to say that this is my favorite episode and also the best one of Season 1. This 3-minute recap will give you an overview of the season 1 plot and characters. AIRED: 11/7/10. Downton Abbey Season 1 Episode 7. 'Downton Abbey' Recap, Season 3, Episode 7: Race to the Death 02/17/2013 10:30 pm ET Updated Dec 06, 2017 Note: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Season 3, Episode 7 of PBS' "Downton Abbey" (known in the UK as the "Christmas Special"). Set in July and August, 1914. Downton’s cook had a real rough go in the penultimate hour of the fifth season. Downton Abbey Season 4 Finale Recap: Life’s a Beach The fourth season of Downton Abbey closes happily, especially for a certain pair of Downton staffers. Lady Mary has trouble deciding if she is going to marry Matthew, but her aunt helps her to think about it.

Lady Cora discovers she’s pregnant and Matthew’s position as heir is threatened. After seven episodes, the absurdly addictive first season of Downton Abbey came to a close tonight. News arrives that threatens the future of Downton Abbey. Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Season 4, Episode 7 of PBS' "Downton Abbey." Set in July and August, 1914. Lady Mary and Matthew rethink the marriage proposal now that Matthew looks to be as middle class as ever and the marriage is no longer strategic or lucrative. SIGN IN Recaps for TV shows ... that the engagement was only an act of pragmatism likely to be altered if an heir had been born and decides to leave Downton Abbey. Season 1. Across America, period-piece enthusiasts like me are weeping into our hand-embroidered hankies over the end of this witty, sumptuous drama from Gosford Park writer Julian Fellowes.