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Downton Abbey: Series 6 episodes and locations

All 52 television episodes and the three films, in release order. Locations are linked only where a source identifies the episode or film.

Downton Abbey

Series 6

  1. Series 6, Episode 1 · 20 September 2015

    Episode One

    A blackmailer threatens to expose Mary’s private trip with Gillingham as Downton confronts falling costs and possible staff reductions.

  2. Series 6, Episode 2 · 27 September 2015

    Episode Two

    The future of the Drewes’ tenancy and Mr Mason’s farm brings the estate’s obligations into conflict with personal need.

    Lacock village
  3. Series 6, Episode 3 · 4 October 2015

    Episode Three

    Carson and Mrs Hughes choose a village wedding that reflects their own lives rather than Downton’s preferred display.

  4. Series 6, Episode 4 · 11 October 2015

    Episode Four

    Tom and Sybbie settle back at Downton as former maid Gwen returns in a new professional role and remembers Sybil’s help.

  5. Series 6, Episode 5 · 18 October 2015

    Episode Five

    Violet invites Health Minister Neville Chamberlain to dinner in an attempt to stop the hospital takeover.

  6. Series 6, Episode 6 · 25 October 2015

    Episode Six

    Mary and Tom open Downton to paying visitors for the hospital, only to discover how little the family can explain about its own treasures.

  7. Series 6, Episode 7 · 1 November 2015

    Episode Seven

    Henry Talbot invites the family to Brooklands, where a motor-racing accident turns Mary’s fear of another loss into immediate grief.

  8. Series 6, Episode 8 · 8 November 2015

    Episode Eight

    Bertie’s unexpected inheritance makes Edith’s secret about Marigold more consequential, and Mary reveals it during a bitter family confrontation.

  9. The Finale · 25 December 2015

    The Finale

    As 1925 gives way to 1926, Edith and Bertie try to rebuild their future while Mary works to repair the damage she caused.

    Alnwick CastleBeamish Museum, 1900s Town

Titles and UK release dates follow the existing ITV and film register and cited sources. Season-level filming credits are not assigned to every episode.