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Downton Abbey S2E2 — Episode 2

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Downton Abbey•Season 2•Episode 2

Episode 2

8.1/10 · 2,432 votesSep 25, 201155 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.

Directed byAshley Pearce

Written byJulian Fellowes

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Cast17

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Violet Crawley

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery

Mary Crawley

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Edith Crawley

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Robert Crawley

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Hughes

Jessica Brown Findlay

Jessica Brown Findlay

Sybil Crawley

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora Crawley

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Charles Carson

Brendan Coyle

Brendan Coyle

John Bates

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Isobel Merton

Amy Nuttall

Amy Nuttall

Ethel Parks

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Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

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Kelly Dent

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John Wilson

John Wilson

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Gavin Struthers

Director of Photography

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Ashley Pearce

Director

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Paul Heasman

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Downton Abbey season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,432 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Ashley Pearce and written by Julian Fellowes, it aired on September 25, 2011.

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