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# Episode 6
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/downton-abbey/episode/masterpiece-downton-abbey-season-5-episode-6/
- Published: 2026-02-27T08:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T05:30:23.000Z
- Description: Uncover the old spark that flares in Violet’s heart and hear Bates tell Anna the truth.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Downton Abbey, Season 5, Episode 6, #ZZZ_Episode_b519b7ed-99cf-412d-82e0-84e03e14b0e5, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0c05d7a2-c812-4b11-9f9f-96873c347fb4, #v1.16

An ancient spark flares in Violet’s heart. While police deepen their probe, Bates tells Anna the truth. A long and painful mystery is solved.