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Downton Abbey on Masterpiece.

Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

This British drama series follows the lives of the Crawley family and its servants in the family's classic Georgian country house. The series begins with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, which leaves Downton Abbey's future in jeopardy, since the presumptive heirs of Robert, Earl of Grantham -- his cousin James, and James' son, Patrick -- die in the catastrophe, leaving the family without a male offspring to take over Downton when the current lord dies. The point is important since Lord Grantham's children are daughters -- Ladies Mary, Edith and Sybil, but the facets of their lives and of those of the below-stairs staff -- also a highly regimented world -- have fascinating story lines.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 8/16 at 9:59 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Branson's political views land him in hot water, and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Meanwhile, Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future. Elsewhere, Anna is dispirited at Bates' silence.

Mon, 8/17 at 2:43 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Branson's political views land him in hot water, and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Meanwhile, Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future. Elsewhere, Anna is dispirited at Bates' silence.

Sun, 8/23 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion, Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline, and new maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs. Meanwhile, Anna's perseverance finally pays off, and Matthew's concerns about the estate grow.

Mon, 8/24 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion, Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline, and new maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs. Meanwhile, Anna's perseverance finally pays off, and Matthew's concerns about the estate grow.

Sun, 8/30 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Branson has a strong supporter in his corner after making a tough decision, and Robert and Cora's relationship is under greater pressure.

Mon, 8/31 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Branson has a strong supporter in his corner after making a tough decision, and Robert and Cora's relationship is under greater pressure.