Erin’s dad dies, leaving her with a debt to the local honchos, so the gang do what they do best to get the money – some cheeky thievery.

New mother Mary is finding it hard to come to terms with Matthew’s shocking death. Robert and Violet fall out over how to handle the situation. Jimmy takes an interest…

Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves above stairs, but this time she may have gone too far. On returning to Downton, Thomas suffers an inexplicable illness and Baxter suspects there’s…

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

Cora’s tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.