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Downton Abbey S2E4 — Episode 4

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Downton Abbey•Season 2•Episode 4

Episode 4

8.3/10 · 2,397 votesOct 9, 201154 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 2•matches the season avg

Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil.

Directed byBrian Kelly

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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Brian Kelly

Director

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Steve Singleton

Editor

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David Marsh

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Episode 4" is episode 4 of Downton Abbey season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,397 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Brian Kelly and written by Julian Fellowes, it aired on October 9, 2011.

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