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# Episode 2
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/downton-abbey/episode/masterpiece-downton-abbey-season-2-ep-2/
- Published: 2026-02-27T08:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T05:30:41.000Z
- Description: Downton turns into a convalescent home with Thomas in charge. Lavinia's secret comes out.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_d9cfe263-3ffe-407c-b9d7-31a17db854d3, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0c05d7a2-c812-4b11-9f9f-96873c347fb4, #v1.16

Downton Abbey is turned into a convalescent home with Thomas in charge. Meanwhile, Lavinia and Sir Richard's secret comes out, Anna tracks down Bates and Branson seizes his chance to strike a blow for Ireland.