Episode 3

The rivalry between Mary and Edith heats up. Thomas and O'Brien scheme against Bates.

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Episode 3

Growing into his role as heir, Matthew brings out the bitter rivalry between sisters Mary and Edith. Servants Thomas and O'Brien scheme against Bates, while head housemaid Anna is increasingly attracted to him. Lady Violet's winning streak in the flower show is threatened.

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Downton Abbey season 1, episode 3 re-airs Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 at 9pm/ET.

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Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. The series follows the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope.

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