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# Episode 2
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/downton-abbey/episode/masterpiece-downton-abbey-season-1-ep-2/
- Published: 2026-02-27T08:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-16T07:31:11.000Z
- Description: Mary entertains three suitors. Carson's former life is unmasked. Bates risks his health.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_b07fd568-086b-4265-a57e-c064d823ebfb, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0c05d7a2-c812-4b11-9f9f-96873c347fb4, #v1.16

Mary entertains three suitors, including a Turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet.