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# Episode 3
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/downton-abbey/episode/masterpiece-downton-abbey-season-1-ep-3/
- Published: 2026-02-27T08:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-16T07:31:21.000Z
- Description: The rivalry between Mary and Edith heats up. Thomas and O'Brien scheme against Bates.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 3, #ZZZ_Episode_b1d08a54-9f88-420c-8be5-185624beda8d, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0c05d7a2-c812-4b11-9f9f-96873c347fb4, #v1.16

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.