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# Episode 1
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/downton-abbey/episode/masterpiece-downton-abbey-season-2-ep-1/
- Published: 2026-02-27T08:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T05:30:29.000Z
- Description: It's World War I and Downton Abbey is in turmoil as men go to war and the women pitch in.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_1e8d1ff4-1756-4e42-919d-b061696b61ad, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0c05d7a2-c812-4b11-9f9f-96873c347fb4, #v1.16

Two years into World War I, Downton Abbey is in turmoil, as Matthew and other young men go to war -- or avoid it. The women also pitch in, and many couples see their romantic dreams dashed.