document_title: List of Downton Abbey episodes

question_text: how episodes in season 6 of downton abbey

text: List of Downton Abbey episodes

text: Series overview[edit]

text:
Series
Episodes
Originally aired
Ave. UK viewers
(millions)[3]

First aired
Last aired

1
7
26 September 2010 (2010-09-26)
7 November 2010 (2010-11-07)
9.70

2
8 (+1)
18 September 2011 (2011-09-18)
6 November 2011 (2011-11-06)
25 December 2011 (special)
11.68

3
8 (+1)
16 September 2012 (2012-09-16)
4 November 2012 (2012-11-04)
25 December 2012 (special)
11.91

4
8 (+1)
22 September 2013 (2013-09-22)
10 November 2013 (2013-11-10)
25 December 2013 (special)
11.84

5
8 (+1)
21 September 2014 (2014-09-21)
9 November 2014 (2014-11-09)
25 December 2014 (special)
10.40

6
8 (+1)
20 September 2015 (2015-09-20)
8 November 2015 (2015-11-08)
25 December 2015 (special)
10.42

text: Episode list[edit]

text: Series 1 (2010)[edit]

text:
Series 1

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

1
1
"Episode One"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes
26 September 2010 (2010-09-26)
9.25

2
2
"Episode Two"
Ben Bolt
Julian Fellowes
3 October 2010 (2010-10-03)
9.97

3
3
"Episode Three"
Ben Bolt
Julian Fellowes
10 October 2010 (2010-10-10)
8.97

4
4
"Episode Four"
Brian Kelly
Julian Fellowes, Shelagh Stephenson
17 October 2010 (2010-10-17)
9.70

5
5
"Episode Five"
Brian Kelly
Julian Fellowes
24 October 2010 (2010-10-24)
9.40

6
6
"Episode Six"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes, Tina Pepler
31 October 2010 (2010-10-31)
9.84

7
7
"Episode Seven"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes
7 November 2010 (2010-11-07)
10.77

text: Series 2 (2011)[edit]

text:
Series 2

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

8
1
"Episode One"
Ashley Pearce
Julian Fellowes
18 September 2011 (2011-09-18)
11.41

9
2
"Episode Two"
Ashley Pearce
Julian Fellowes
25 September 2011 (2011-09-25)
11.77[nb 1]

10
3
"Episode Three"
Andy Goddard
Julian Fellowes
2 October 2011 (2011-10-02)
11.33[nb 2]

11
4
"Episode Four"
Brian Kelly
Julian Fellowes
9 October 2011 (2011-10-09)
11.30[nb 3]

12
5
"Episode Five"
Brian Kelly
Julian Fellowes
16 October 2011 (2011-10-16)
11.59[nb 4]

13
6
"Episode Six"
Andy Goddard
Julian Fellowes
23 October 2011 (2011-10-23)
11.33[nb 5]

14
7
"Episode Seven"
James Strong
Julian Fellowes
30 October 2011 (2011-10-30)
12.26[nb 6]

15
8
"Episode Eight"
James Strong
Julian Fellowes
6 November 2011 (2011-11-06)
12.45[nb 7]

text:
Christmas special

No.
overall
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

16
"Christmas at Downton Abbey"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes
25 December 2011 (2011-12-25)
12.11[nb 8]

text: Series 3 (2012)[edit]

text: ITV confirmed the commissioning of a third series on 3 November 2011.[29] It entered production in early 2012, and began airing 16 September 2012 on ITV[29] and aired in the United States beginning 6 January 2013.[30]

text:
Series 3

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

17
1
"Episode One"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes
16 September 2012 (2012-09-16)
11.43[nb 9]
7.9 (PBS)[34]

March/April 1920. Cora's mother, Martha Levinson, sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, aggravating the Dowager Countess (among others) with her critical and "revolutionary" American way of seeing things. Lord Grantham learns that his massive investment of Cora's fortune in the Grand Trunk Railway has failed, leaving the estate near bankrupt. Salvation is possible, as Matthew is entitled to inherit a large amount of money from Lavinia's father, but his scruples will not let him keep the money, feeling it a betrayal to Lavinia and her father since he believes her father died thinking he loved Lavinia; whereas Lavinia knew of his love for Mary just before she died. Meanwhile, O'Brien's nephew Alfred joins the staff downstairs and struggles to satisfy Carson's high standards, made worse by Thomas's jealous behaviour. Sybil and her husband, Tom Branson, return to Downton to a muted response, particularly as Branson remains highly vocal about his political beliefs. Matthew repairs things when he chooses Branson to be his best man, and despite hesitance the night before, Matthew and Mary are married.

18
2
"Episode Two"
Brian Percival
Julian Fellowes
23 September 2012 (2012-09-23)
12.08[nb 10]

April 1920. With the future of Downton hanging in the balance, Mary and the Dowager Countess conspire to show Downton at its grandest to persuade Mrs Levinson to give Downton more money and save them from financial ruin. Their attempts are impeded by the oven breaking down, giving Mrs Levinson a chance to take over running the party herself in radical fashion. She reveals, when finally asked for help, that though she will "entertain them in New York" she cannot provide them with money, as her own late husband tied it up in the estate, much as Violet's did. She tells them they have to adapt to the changing world, and states her intent to return to America. Meanwhile downstairs, O'Brien and Thomas wage war against one another due to Alfred's recent promotion to valet to Matthew, whilst Mrs Levinson's maid takes a shine to Alfred. Mrs Hughes faces a cancer scare that she shares only with Mrs Patmore and Doctor Clarkson, and Isobel Crawley finds that Ethel has become a prostitute. Edith actively pursues Anthony Strallan as a potential husband and he proposes, despite the reservations of the other family members that he is too old.

19
3
"Episode Three"
Andy Goddard
Julian Fellowes
30 September 2012 (2012-09-30)
11.96[nb 11]

May 1920. Matthew receives a letter that Lavinia's late father left for him. He writes that he knew how Matthew broke Lavinia's heart and still wants him to have his money. Matthew finally agrees to accept it, saving Downton. Lord Grantham refuses to accept the money as a gift, instead insisting that he and Matthew become joint masters of Downton. Edith's wedding day arrives and Downton Abbey makes preparations to host a lavish reception, but as Edith reaches the altar Strallan changes his mind and calls off the wedding; his reasons are never fully explained. Mrs Hughes finally receives the news that she does not have cancer, which visibly relieves both Mr Carson and Mrs Patmore. Thomas tries to get revenge on O'Brien by spreading a rumour to the family that she will be leaving Downton. Bates's cellmate tries to get him into trouble by planting drugs in his bunk, but Bates is warned in time by another inmate.

20
4
"Episode Four"
Andy Goddard
Julian Fellowes
7 October 2012 (2012-10-07)
11.83[nb 12]

May 1920. When an aristocrat's home in Ireland is burned to the ground, Branson is found to have been at the burning and is wanted by the police. He escapes to Downton Abbey without Sybil, and the Crawleys are outraged. Sybil eventually returns to Downton safely, and Lord Grantham is able to convince the Home Secretary to allow Branson to remain in England, though he will be arrested if he returns to Ireland. Anna has not received any letters from Bates and is no longer allowed to visit; similarly Bates wonders why Anna's letters and visits have stopped. When Bates falls back into the prison guards' favour, he and Anna receive their missing letters. Ethel decides to let her son live with his grandparents so he can have a better life. Carson recruits a new footman, Jimmy Kent, who attracts the attention of the female staff and Thomas. Ivy Stuart, the new kitchen maid, draws Alfred's attention away from Daisy. Edith writes to the newspaper supporting more widespread women's suffrage.

21
5
"Episode Five"
Jeremy Webb
Julian Fellowes
14 October 2012 (2012-10-14)
11.93[nb 13]

May 1920. Edith is asked to write a regular newspaper column. She is excited about the opportunity, but most of the family is not supportive. Isobel helps Ethel by offering her a job as a servant; however, Mrs Bird refuses to work with Ethel and consequently leaves. The new maid Ivy draws Alfred's interest and receives Daisy's resentment. Matthew believes that Robert has been mismanaging the estate and finds an ally in George Murray, the family solicitor. Mary is angry when she discovers that Matthew has been discussing this without her father, Lord Grantham, present. Sybil goes into labour and Lord Grantham hires a famous obstetrician, Sir Philip Tapsel, upsetting Dr Clarkson and Cora. The two doctors disagree over Sybil's care, Dr Clarkson insisting that Sybil is suffering from eclampsia and should be taken to hospital but Sir Philip arguing that Sybil is fit and healthy. Despite the disagreement Sybil delivers a girl and all seems well; however, during the night she goes into convulsions and dies. The next day Cora seems to blame her husband for the death, because of his refusal to accept Dr Clarkson's argument that Sybil was ill.

22
6
"Episode Six"
Jeremy Webb
Julian Fellowes
21 October 2012 (2012-10-21)
12.06[nb 14]

May/June 1920. Branson decides to name his daughter Sybil and wants to baptise her as a Catholic, to both of which Lord Grantham is firmly opposed. However, Mary and the rest of the family defend Branson's decision. To repair Cora and Robert's marriage, Violet pressures Dr Clarkson into retracting his assertion that Sybil might have survived had she undergone a Caesarean section; he tells Cora and Robert that Sybil would have died either way, and Cora forgives Robert. Anna finds evidence that might prove Bates innocent, but another prisoner threatens his chances of freedom, after Bates threatens the inmate. Nevertheless, George Murray is able to get Bates a release date. Daisy is upset that Alfred is paying a lot of attention to Ivy. Ethel prepares a luncheon for the Crawley women and gets Mrs Patmore to help. When Lord Grantham finds out about the luncheon, he is outraged that Isobel would let a former prostitute serve lunch to his family. However, Cora and the women ignore his protests.

23
7
"Episode Seven"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
28 October 2012 (2012-10-28)
11.82[nb 15]

July 1920. Bates is freed from prison, to the resentment of Thomas. Persuaded by O'Brien that Jimmy likes him, Thomas makes a midnight visit to Jimmy's room. He kisses him as he sleeps—just as Alfred enters the room after coming from a date with Ivy. Jimmy is outraged and disgusted; so is Alfred. Branson plans to baptise baby Sybil a Catholic. While Lord Grantham discourages Edith's desire to become a journalist, Violet supports her granddaughter. Edith goes to London to meet a magazine editor, and accepts his offer for a weekly column. Branson's drunkard brother comes to Downton. Matthew continues to confront Lord Grantham about the estate's mismanagement, leading to the resignation of the family's long time agent Jarvis. Tom is appointed as the new family agent at Violet's suggestion. Miss Sybil Branson is baptised at a Catholic Church in Ripon with the whole Crawley family in attendance.

24
8
"Episode Eight"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
4 November 2012 (2012-11-04)
12.15[nb 16]

Before 11 August 1920. Downton Abbey's annual cricket match with the village takes place, bringing out Lord Grantham's competitive side. Everyone persuades Jimmy not to complain to the police, but Alfred, who witnessed the incident, does so, and CID officers arrive to see him; Lord Grantham gets Alfred to back down, and uses his authority to persuade the police that it was all a misunderstanding. Violet's great niece, Lady Rose MacClare—the daughter of Violet's niece, Susan, Marchioness of Flintshire and her husband, Hugh, Marquess of Flintshire—visits. A trip to London reveals that there is more to Rose than meets the eye: she's a wild girl who likes to drink and party. Mary and Matthew discover they have separately been visiting a London doctor to find out why they have had no children; Mary reveals she has had a small operation, and they now look forward to starting a family.

text:
Christmas special

No.
overall
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

25
"A Journey to the Highlands"
Andy Goddard
Julian Fellowes
25 December 2012 (2012-12-25)
10.28[nb 17]

August 1921. The Crawley family heads north, to Duneagle Castle in Scotland, the ancestral home of the MacClare family, to visit Lady Rose and her warring parents, Hugh ("Shrimpy") and Susan, the Marquess and Marchioness of Flintshire. Bates, Anna, Molesley, and O'Brien also make the trip. Michael Gregson, the man who hired Lady Edith on at the newspaper, tells her that he is going to be in Scotland as well. After Edith informs her family of this, Mary and Matthew disagree about Gregson's motives. Gregson later declares his feelings for Edith and hopes to find an ally in Matthew. Shrimpy tells Lord Grantham that he will have to sell his estate because he did not modernise it like Downton and now the money is all gone. Tom remains at Downton with one-year-old Sybbie. The staff looks forward to the approaching country fair, and Carson struggles to keep them concentrating on work. A new housemaid, Edna, joins the staff and is quickly fired after Mrs Hughes discovers her getting too close to Tom. Mrs Patmore becomes involved in a budding romance, but unfortunately it does not last as she realises he is only interested in her cooking. At the country fair, the Downton staff win the tug of war. Jimmy is nearly robbed after winning money from betting on the tug of war, but is saved by Thomas, who was following him and is robbed and beaten in his place. They later agree just to be friends. Lady Mary returns early from Scotland and goes into labour, rushing to Cottage Hospital to deliver her healthy baby. Matthew soon joins her and meets his son and heir, but after he leaves the hospital to drive back to Downton Abbey, he is killed in a car accident.[56][57][58]

text: Series 4 (2013)[edit]

text:
Series 4

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

26
1
"Episode One"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
22 September 2013 (2013-09-22)
11.96[nb 18]

February 1922. Six months on, a distraught Lady Mary mourns Matthew, and feels little motherly love for baby George, now six months old. Lord Grantham and Branson dispute the management of the estate and struggle to pay death duties. Miss O'Brien suddenly leaves to serve Lady Flintshire, on her way to India. Needing a maid in a hurry, Cora hires former maid Edna, who has trained as a lady's maid, on the strength of the reference which Tom persuaded Mrs Hughes to give her; Carson and Mrs Hughes see trouble ahead, and warn Tom to keep his distance. Miss West, the nanny of George and Sybbie, Mary's son and Tom's daughter, respectively, acts insolently with Thomas, and the underbutler lets Cora know of her tendency to leave them to their own devices. When she overhears Miss West insulting Sybbie by calling her a "chauffeur's daughter" and a "wicked little cross-breed", Cora fires her on the spot. Cora later praises Thomas for bringing the issue to her attention. Mr Molesley has lost his job following Matthew's death; the Dowager Countess tries to help him by letting him serve at a luncheon for a friend who needs a butler, but her own butler, fearing he is to be replaced, sabotages his efforts, making him appear clumsy and inexperienced. The servants are excited by Valentine's Day, and Mrs Patmore struggles to deal with an electric whisk. Tom asks Carson to talk to Mary to bring her out of her shell, to help him implement the changes Matthew started; he does, but she regards it as impertinence. She later apologises to Carson, has a good cry in his arms, and the episode ends with her joining the tenants' luncheon, no longer dressed in black, ready to tackle the problems of the estate.

27
2
"Episode Two"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
29 September 2013 (2013-09-29)
12.10[nb 19]

March 1922. A letter is found from Matthew, appointing Mary his sole heir; Lord Grantham is displeased by this, and prefers Mary be uninvolved in managing the estate—he wants sole charge. Violet secretly supports Mary, and urges her to learn the business from Tom. Discovering that Molesley has fallen on hard times, is working as a labourer, and has debts, Bates gets money from the Dowager Countess, and pretends he is paying back Molesley for an earlier loan. Lady Rose and Anna attend a tea dance in York that is for the servant class; Rose dances with an under-gardener, but when another man tries to cut in, a fight ensues; Rose and Anna quickly exit. Lord Grantham announces that his solicitor has confirmed that Matthew's letter is as good as a Will, and everyone urges him to include Mary in running the estate.

28
3
"Episode Three"
Catherine Morshead
Julian Fellowes
6 October 2013 (2013-10-06)
11.86[nb 20]

April 1922. A house party is held, including a performance by Dame Nellie Melba (Kiri Te Kanawa). Carson feels it is inappropriate for an 'Australian singer'—however eminent—to dine with the family, and proposes to serve her dinner in her bedroom; Cora is outraged, and insists Dame Nellie join them. Lady Mary renews an acquaintance with the suave Lord Gillingham, who flirts with her. Lord Gillingham's valet Mr Green is overly-familiar with Anna, and during Dame Nellie's performance he violently assaults and rapes her in the servants' hall. Another guest, Lord Sampson, wins heavily at poker; Mr Gregson, Edith's publisher friend, believes him to be a card sharp, and uses his own poker skills to win back everyone's money. Tom feels uncomfortable amongst all the toffs; Edna takes advantage by getting him drunk and sneaking into his bedroom afterwards. Anna makes Mrs Hughes promise to tell no one, including Bates, about the rape, fearing Bates will kill Green and be hanged for it.

29
4
"Episode Four"
Catherine Morshead
Julian Fellowes
13 October 2013 (2013-10-13)
11.75[nb 21]

April 1922. Tom regrets his dalliance with Edna, who now claims she could be pregnant and wants him to marry her. He asks Mrs Hughes for help; she discovers Edna used contraception and confronts her. Her plot foiled, Edna leaves Downton. Lady Rose accompanies Mary and Tom to London where they stay with Lady Rosamund, who has sneakily invited Lord Gillingham and Bullock to join them. They go to a jazz club, where Bullock gets drunk and abandons Rose on the dance floor. Jack Ross, the club's black singer, rescues Rose and dances with her, to others' discomfort. Anna, feeling unworthy of Bates, grows distant and moves back into the main house, leaving him bewildered. Michael Gregson is about to depart for Germany; if he becomes a German citizen, he may be able to divorce his insane wife. Lady Rosamund discovers that Edith spent the night with Gregson, and warns her about damaging her reputation. Lord Gillingham follows Mary back from London and proposes marriage. She refuses, saying she is still grieving Matthew's death.

30
5
"Episode Five"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
20 October 2013 (2013-10-20)
11.39[nb 22]

May 1922. Alfred applies to a chef training program at The Ritz, under Escoffier, but is turned down. Carson considers re-hiring Mr Molesley if Alfred leaves, but Molesley, unhappy at being demoted to a footman, dithers too long over the offer, and loses the opportunity. Thomas pressures Cora's new lady's maid, Baxter, to spy on everyone for him. When a tenant farmer dies owing significant back rent, Mary and Tom want to end the lease and run the farm themselves. The farmer's son appeals directly to Lord Grantham, who agrees he can continue to farm. Cora has to persuade a nervous Mrs Patmore to exchange their ice-box for a refrigerator. Edith visits a London doctor. Tom considers moving to America. Bates continues to pressure Anna to explain her behaviour. He tells Mrs Hughes he will resign if she refuses to tell him the truth about Anna; Mrs Hughes tells him that a stranger broke into the servants' hall and raped Anna. Bates tells Anna that he loves her more than ever, and they reconcile. When Mrs Hughes tells him she is happy the matter is all over, Bates makes it clear that it is not—he suspects Green committed the crime. The Dowager Countess employs a new gardener as a favour to Mrs Crawley but suspects that he stole items while working inside the house.

31
6
"Episode Six"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
27 October 2013 (2013-10-27)
11.54

June 1922. Alfred leaves Downton when he wins a place for the Ritz chef training after another candidate drops out. Carson is not keen for Molesley to replace Alfred, even when Molesley begs for his job back; Mrs Hughes convinces Carson, and Molesley is re-hired. Edith, worried over no news of Gregson, also learns she is pregnant. Bates and Anna go to dinner at a posh hotel where a snooty maître d' tries to bar them; fortunately, Cora is there, and ensures they are admitted. Isobel finds the item the Dowager Countess thought the gardener had stolen; Isobel is ready to continue berating her about it until the Dowager reveals that she has already apologised to the young man and re-hired him. Rose arranges for the jazz club band to play at Robert's birthday. Carson is scandalised to see Jack, the black singer, at Downton Abbey, but later calms down. Lord Grantham and the family are also surprised to varying degrees. After the party, Mary sees Rose and Jack kissing in the servants' hall. Government inspectors arrive to inspect the estate: Mr Napier, an old friend of Lady Mary, and Mr Blake, an acerbic liberal who politely clashes with her.

32
7
"Episode Seven"
Ed Hall
Julian Fellowes
3 November 2013 (2013-11-03)
11.93

July 1922. Robert leaves for America to bail Cora's playboy brother out of trouble. Mary, told by Mrs Hughes about what happened to Anna, persuades Robert to take Thomas with him as his valet instead of Bates, leaving Bates to support Anna. The Dowager Countess falls ill with bronchitis, and is nursed by a selfless Isobel, who cheerfully ignores her patient's snippy comments. Tom attends a council meeting to pursue his passion for politics, and meets a chirpy young woman. Mary and Mr Blake inspect the newly arrived pigs; finding them dehydrated and near death, they haul buckets of water together, getting muddy and exhausted, though rather enjoying it. Edith and Rose go to London, where Rose continues to pursue her romantic relationship with Jack, the black nightclub singer; Edith decides to have an abortion, but backs out at the last minute. Lord Gillingham and his valet Green arrive at Downton, and Mrs Hughes tells Green that she knows what he did and warns him to stay clear of Anna whilst there. During the servants' dinner, Green is rash enough to reveal that he went to the servants' hall during Dame Nellie's recital, earning him a menacing stare from Bates.

33
8
"Episode Eight"
Ed Hall
Julian Fellowes
10 November 2013 (2013-11-10)
12.16

August 1922. Edith wants a tenant farmer and his wife to care for her baby, but Lady Rosamund suggests she go abroad to Switzerland, and give up the baby there instead. The Dowager Countess learns the truth, and offers Edith money. Tom sees Rose and Jack in a tea-shop in the village: worried about the potential fallout, informs Mary. She warns Rose off, and then goes to see Jack in London; he already decided to break off the relationship, to spare Rose future trouble and embarrassment. Alfred proposes to Ivy, but begins appreciating Daisy's loyalty after Ivy refuses him. Daisy is confused over her feelings, but gives Alfred up, and he leaves for good. Miss Baxter befriends the lugubrious Molesley, seeking information for Thomas, but they begin to like each other. Lord Gillingham, who is ending his engagement—but has not yet told his fiancée—visits briefly, still pursuing Mary; she has learned about Green's crime and wants Gillingham to dismiss the valet, which he agrees to do. The church bazaar is held, organised by Cora; during it, Lord Grantham arrives unexpectedly, as does Lord Gillingham, to tell Mary that Green was killed in a road accident in Piccadilly. Anna realizes that Bates had the same day off, supposedly to go to York, and he will not say what he was doing there.

text:
Christmas special

No.
overall
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

34
"The London Season"
Jon East
Julian Fellowes
25 December 2013 (2013-12-25)
9.4[nb 23]

August 1923: The Granthams move to their London residence for Rose's debutante ball and presentation at court, bringing most servants. They are joined by Cora's brother, Harold, and mother, Martha, from the United States. Lord Gillingham and Mr Blake attend, both still courting Mary, and mutually antagonistic. Tom and Thomas initially remain at Downton. Tom unexpectedly meets with Sarah Bunting, who asks for a tour of Downton Abbey. When they go to the upstairs gallery, Thomas sees them and later in London tells Lord Grantham about the incident, insinuating Tom took Sarah to a bedroom. Tom later tells Lord Grantham the truth of the matter. At a party, Rose's indiscretion leads to card-sharp, Mr Sampson, stealing a letter from the Prince of Wales to his mistress, Freda Dudley Ward, from her handbag. Rose tells Lord Grantham, who asks the family to retrieve it and prevent scandal. He invites Sampson to a poker party, and asks Bates if he knows a forger who could fake a note from Sampson to his building's porter granting admission to his flat. Bates forges it himself, and Mary, Rose, and Charles Blake search his flat, but cannot find the letter. As the players leave, Bates picks Sampson's coat pocket and retrieves it. Mrs Hughes finds a train ticket in Bates's coat for York to London on the day Green died. She tells Mary, and they agree to keep quiet; later Mary has an attack of conscience, and burns the ticket. At the ball, Gillingham surprises Mary by revealing Mr Blake is actually cousin and heir to a very wealthy baronet with a large estate, and thus the more eligible bachelor. Mary confronts Blake about this; he replies that he wanted to win her by himself—it will be a fair fight with Gillingham. Edith has given birth to a girl. Rosamund arranged the child's adoption in Switzerland, but against Rosamund's protestations, Edith reverts to her original plan and arranges the baby girl's placement with a tenant farmer, Mr Drewe of Yew Tree Farm, keeping her parentage secret, due to the girl's illegitimacy. It is reported that Gregson was last seen confronting political thugs in brown shirts. Harold is impressed by the food served and requests his valet Ethan find an English cook for his American household. Attracted to Daisy, Ethan offers her the job, but she declines; Ivy volunteers instead. The Countess offers the servants a fun day out; Carson is persuaded by Mrs Hughes to choose a day at the seaside. Thomas makes a last effort to squeeze Miss Baxter for scandal but, encouraged by Molesley's support, she defies him. Mrs Hughes entices Carson to go wading in the surf, holding her hand for support.

text: Series 5 (2014)[edit]

text: The fifth series began airing on ITV in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2014 and on PBS in the United States on 4 January 2015.[80]

text:
Series 5

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
UK viewers
(millions) [4]

35
1
"Episode One"
Catherine Morshead
Julian Fellowes
21 September 2014 (2014-09-21)
10.71

February 1924: Both Robert and Carson are upset by the election of a Labour government (22 January 1924). The villagers want to build a war memorial, and ask Carson to head the committee; he accepts, on condition that Robert is made patron. Lady Edith has had no word from Michael Gregson for several months, which upsets her further at being unable to participate in the life of her one/two-year-old illegitimate daughter Marigold, who is being raised by a tenant farmer's family at Yew Tree Farm. Tom Branson grows closer to school-teacher Sarah Bunting, which displeases Robert, who resents her vocal liberal political views. Daisy studies mathematics to improve herself, to Carson's disapproval. Lord Merton pursues Isobel, who is uninterested. Violet organises tea with Lord Merton and Isobel, but when she realises Isobel marrying Lord Merton would mean a shift in their social status, she also invites the widowed Lady Shackleton and Dr Clarkson in an attempt to separate Lord Merton and Isobel. During luncheon she rebukes her pompous butler, Spratt, for refusing to serve coffee to Dr Clarkson. Molesley dyes his hair to appear more attractive to Miss Baxter. When under-butler Thomas attempts to blackmail Miss Baxter, Molesley advises her to tell Lady Cora about her past; Baxter reveals that she was sentenced for her stealing from a previous employer. When the thwarted Thomas tries to expose Baxter to Cora, she rebuffs him. Miss Bunting is invited to Robert and Cora's 34th wedding anniversary, but causes dissent with her anti-aristocracy comments. Lady Mary agrees to have a secret affair with Lord Gillingham. Thomas rescues Lady Edith from a fire in her bedroom, restoring him to Cora's good graces. While checking the bedrooms, Robert discovers Jimmy in bed with Lady Anstruther, who leaves before morning; Robert instructs Carson to dismiss Jimmy, but with a good reference to avoid scandal.

36
2
"Episode Two"
Catherine Morshead
Julian Fellowes
28 September 2014 (2014-09-28)
10.46

April 1924: After Jimmy's departure, Molesley is the only footman. Thomas reveals Miss Baxter's crime to Molesley; Baxter confirms everything, but withholds the reason for her theft. She had not told Cora either, leaving Cora undecided about Baxter. Suave art historian Simon Bricker (Richard E. Grant) arrives to view a painting. He flirts with Cora, and Robert considers him a bounder. Bricker is accompanied by Charles Blake, who concedes that Mary prefers Tony Gillingham. There is disagreement over where to place a village war memorial, but after an encounter with a local war widow and her son, Carson concedes to Lord Grantham that a cross in the village green is more appropriate than his own proposal. Mary asks Anna to procure her a birth-control device for her tryst with Gillingham. Tenant farmer Mr Drewe suggests Edith become Marigold's patroness, allowing her to visit her daughter more often. However, Mrs Drewe, unaware of Marigold's parentage, resents Edith's interference. Mrs Patmore asks Miss Bunting to tutor Daisy. Violet and Isobel visit Lord Merton's country estate, and genteelly snipe at each other. Robert opposes getting a wireless, but he rents one when King George V (voiced by Jon Glover) broadcasts a speech from the British Empire Exhibition (23 April 1924) so that everyone can listen. The local police sergeant arrives, and tells Carson and Mrs Hughes that inquiries must be made, as there was a witness to Green's death in London.

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"Episode Three"
Catherine Morshead
Julian Fellowes
5 October 2014 (2014-10-05)
10.15

May 1924: Sergeant Willis reveals that a witness overheard Green talking to someone on the pavement moments before his death. Green had told others he had been badly treated at Downton and disliked Bates. Willis seems satisfied after interviewing Bates, though Anna is worried. Violet's butler Spratt spots Mary and Gillingham leaving a hotel in Liverpool; he informs Violet, who quickly contrives an explanation about a farming conference. She later tells Mary she disapproves of her behaviour, but Mary stands up to her. Miss Baxter tells Cora that an abusive and manipulative male servant forced her to steal jewellery from her former employer; Cora allows her to stay at Downton. Mrs Patmore is distressed that her nephew, Archie, who was shot for cowardice during the war, has been excluded from his home village war memorial. She enlists Mrs Hughes's help to have his name included in theirs, but Carson refuses. Edith's constant visits to see Marigold are upsetting Mrs Drewe, and Mr Drewe asks Edith to temporarily stay away. A developer wants to build fifty houses near the village, but Robert refuses to sell the land. A group of Russian aristocrats arrives for tea; one of them, Prince Kuragin (Rade Šerbedžija), knew the Dowager Countess when she was in Russia. Isobel teases Violet by implying a romantic encounter with the prince. Lord Gillingham is eager to wed Mary quickly, but she doubts he is the right man for her.

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"Episode Four"
Minkie Spiro
Julian Fellowes
12 October 2014 (2014-10-12)
10.25

May 1924: Violet takes Isobel to visit the Russian aristocrats, now living in poverty. Tom and Mary push the housing development, but Robert rejects it as too big, and wants a smaller project. Rose's father, Lord Flintshire (Shrimpy) announces that he and his wife are divorcing. Edith asks if he can discover what happened to Michael Gregson, who apparently got involved with Nazi thugs. Lord Merton tells Isobel he truly loves her and proposes; taken aback, she says she needs time to consider. Thomas appears to be ill, and Miss Baxter witnesses him self-medicating. Molesley feels overworked, with Carson and Mrs Hughes teasing him about being the "first footman"; he agrees to forgo the title so that the work can be parcelled out. Mary tells Lord Gillingham she will not marry him; however, he refuses to accept her decision. Mr Bricker visits again, to Robert's disapproval, since he dislikes the attention Bricker is paying to Cora. Miss Bunting goes too far in goading Robert with her left-wing views, and is ordered to leave the house. Sergeant Willis returns to Downton; whilst in London with Mary, Anna was observed by an undercover officer visiting Lord Gillingham's flat in Albany. This is explained as her delivering a letter to Gillingham from Mary. However, she then went to Piccadilly, where Green was killed, making the police suspicious.

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"Episode Five"
Minkie Spiro
Julian Fellowes
19 October 2014 (2014-10-19)
10.39

1924: Inspector Vyner of Scotland Yard interviews Mary and Anna about Mr Green, and appears suspicious of their answers. Mrs Patmore decides to buy a cottage with her inheritance money and rent it out. Lady Rosamund accompanies Edith to see Marigold. Mrs Drewe tells her husband to forbid further contact with Edith. Violet gets the entire story from Rosamund; they advise Edith to take the child to France. Sarah Bunting gets a new job, and moves away; Tom remains at Downton. Bates is concerned over the matter concerning his wife and the police. He reassures her that nothing bad will ever again happen to her and vows to keep her safe. Charles Blake invites Mary to lunch, along with Tony Gillingham's ex-fiancée, Mabel Lane Fox; he has a cunning plan to reunite Gillingham and Mabel, leaving him free to court Mary, but Mabel flounces out. Thomas is looking increasingly ill, but still hints to Mrs Hughes and Miss Baxter that he can cause trouble for Bates with the police. With Robert away, Mr Bricker visits again and sneaks uninvited to Cora's bedroom—to her chagrin and protest. Robert arrives back early and discovers them. Insulted by Bricker, who says he ignores Cora, Robert hits Bricker, who leaves. Robert remains distant with Cora, believing she is also at fault.

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"Episode Six"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
26 October 2014 (2014-10-26)
9.87

1924: Violet visits Prince Kuragin on her own, and some of their story is revealed. Edith learns that Michael was killed during Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch (8–9 November 1923). She inherits his publishing company and removes Marigold from the Drewes (revealing her true relationship with Marigold to Mrs Drewe) and goes to London. In response to an anonymous letter about Green's death, the police return. They interview Miss Baxter, threatening to return her to prison if she is uncooperative. She admits to some suspicions about Bates and Green. Bates discovers Mary's contraceptive device hidden in Anna's drawer. He wrongly accuses Anna of not wanting his child because she believes him a murderer. He claims he knew about Green but did not murder him. He intended to go to London to kill Green but knew it would cause Anna more trauma. His unused train ticket would have proved he had never gone there, but Mary burned it, believing she was protecting him. Anna and Bates reconcile.
Thomas becomes so ill that Baxter takes him to Dr Clarkson. Thomas admits he was attempting to "cure" his homosexuality; Doctor Clarkson advises him to accept who he is. The Dowager Countess gets a feisty new lady's maid, Denker, who falls out with pompous butler, Spratt; Isobel enjoys the resulting spats. Cora and Robert reconcile. At a point-to-point, Mary (who got a daringly modern bob cut earlier in York) encounters Gillingham and his ex-fiancée, Mabel Lane Fox, and Charles Blake, whose plan to reunite Gillingham and Mabel seems to be working. After visiting Mrs Patmore's cottage, Carson rather nervously asks Mrs Hughes if she would be interested in investing in a property with him. Robert's dog, Isis, appears to be unwell.

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"Episode Seven"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
2 November 2014 (2014-11-02)
10.77

1924: Rose introduces her new friend Atticus Aldridge and his parents, Lord and Lady Sinderby, to the family. Isobel announces her engagement to Lord Merton; later Violet tells Mary she is not jealous that Isobel will socially outrank her, but is sad to lose her companionship. Rosamund and Violet prepare to reveal Edith's secret to Cora, but an upset Mrs Drewe tells her first. Cora is angry that they withheld the news of her granddaughter, and goes with Rosamund to see Edith in London. She suggests that Edith return home and pretend to adopt Marigold. Edith reluctantly agrees, as do the family. Tony Gillingham believes Mary loves him, so Charles arranges for him and Mary to kiss in public in front of Tony and Mabel, ending Gillingham's pursuit for good. Charles is going abroad for some months, so is also out. Baxter overhears Mrs Hughes asking Mary about the train ticket, and informs Bates that she can swear it was unused. Bates is hostile to her for talking to the police—even though she explains she was in an adverse position. Bates and Anna plan their future, and contemplate selling Bates's mother's house in London and buying a house or hotel nearby to let out. Daisy feels let down by the Labour government, and is no longer keen to continue studying, but Molesley and Mr Mason persuade her otherwise. Tom has written to his cousin in Boston about moving to the United States. Lord Merton's two sons are rude and insolent to Isobel during dinner; Larry, who had at an earlier dinner insulted Tom and drugged his drink, sneers that Isobel is a middle-class woman who cannot possibly succeed in her public role as his father's wife. His angry father orders him to leave. Atticus proposes to Rose. Robert's beloved dog Isis is ill with cancer. He and Cora take her into their bed to comfort her in her final hours.

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"Episode Eight"
Michael Engler
Julian Fellowes
9 November 2014 (2014-11-09)
10.44

1924: Everyone is in London for Rose and Atticus's wedding, but the atmosphere is awkward; Rose's mother, Lady Flintshire, disapproves because Atticus is Jewish, while Atticus's father does not approve of his son marrying outside the faith. Lady Flintshire is especially antagonistic and unpleasant to everyone, including her husband, whom she is divorcing. She attempts to sabotage the wedding with staged photographs of Atticus with a prostitute, whose advances he actually refused. On the wedding day, Lady Flintshire informs Atticus's father of her divorce, but Atticus's mother intervenes, warning her husband to stay silent. Inspector Vyner calls Anna to take part in an identity parade at Scotland Yard, and it is at first unclear whether she has been picked out by a witness. Denker shows a different side to her character by taking young temporary footman Andy to a gambling club where she gets free drinks in exchange for bringing novice gamblers (expected to lose money). Thomas realises what has been happening and joins their next visit, winning back Andy's money and informing the club manager that Denker gleefully enjoyed the free drinks and figured to humiliate the manager. Enraged, the manager confronts Denker and demands that she pay for all her three nights' drinks. Tom shares with his sisters-in-law that he plans to move to Boston and become partners with his cousin. Inspector Vyner turns up unexpectedly and arrests Anna on suspicion of Green's murder, as she was identified by the witness as having been on the pavement near Green just before the accident. The war memorial is unveiled, and Robert unveils a separate stone which he ordered that honours Mrs Patmore's late nephew. Robert comes to the realisation that Marigold is Edith and the late Michael Gregson's daughter.

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"A Moorland Holiday"
Minkie Spiro
Julian Fellowes
25 December 2014 (2014-12-25)
7.99

September and December 1924. Lord and Lady Sinderby invite the Granthams to the country estate they have hired for driven grouse shooting; their snobbish butler Stowell (Alun Armstrong) resents serving Tom and ignores him. He is also rude to the other servants, who conspire to take revenge. When an irate Lord Sinderby insults Stowell and then Thomas at the dinner table, Thomas learns a dangerous secret from a tipsy Stowell and arranges for his lordship's mistress and illegitimate child to arrive. Rose defuses the situation, earning her father-in-law's gratitude and respect. The Dowager Countess reunites Prince Kuragin and his estranged wife; she also negotiates the continuing sparring between Spratt and Denker. Carson and Mrs Hughes search for a house as an investment together, but Mrs Hughes reveals she has no money and cannot retire: she must pay for her mentally disabled younger sister Becky's care. Carson reveals he has bought a property in both their names. He then proposes marriage to Mrs Hughes, and she accepts. Isobel declines Lord Merton's earlier marriage proposal, not wanting to come between him and his sons. A second footman is engaged: Andy, the temporary one they had in London, much to Thomas's delight. Robert learns he has a stomach ulcer. He agrees to stop drinking, so that he will be able to drink at the family's annual Christmas party. Robert learns from Edith that Marigold is his granddaughter and agrees to continue the charade that she has been adopted by Edith. Tom, meanwhile, guesses the truth about Marigold and agrees to keep it a secret from the oblivious Mary. To absolve Anna, Bates writes a letter confessing to having attempted to kill Mr Green, and disappears, apparently to Ireland. Molesley and Baxter take a photo of Bates to different pubs in York, and find the one where he had lunch on the day in question, proving he was not in London when Green was killed. The witness who identified Anna becomes uncertain, and she is released on bail. A big Christmas party is held for the Downton household. It also serves as a goodbye party for Tom, who has found work as a writer in America and will be taking his daughter Sybbie with him. Bates returns and enjoys a tender reunion with Anna. During a private break, Violet confesses to Isobel that she and Prince Kuragin had attempted to run away together.

text: Series 6 (2015)[edit]

text: The sixth series premiered on 20 September 2015 in the UK and on 3 January 2016 in the United States. This series was the last, the 2015 Christmas special titled "The Finale". Due to increasingly popular ratings worldwide, a film is said to be in production.

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1
"Episode One"
Minkie Spiro
Julian Fellowes
20 September 2015 (2015-09-20)
10.32

April 1925. Big changes are afoot. Robert anticipates having to cut costs and reduce staff, worrying Carson. Mrs Hughes, nervous she will be embarrassed when performing her wifely duties after marrying Carson, asks Mrs Patmore to sound him out; after much embarrassment, Carson says he expects them to have a full marriage, which reassures Mrs Hughes. The local hospital is threatened with a take-over by the larger County Hospital; the board is split, with Violet objecting, and Isobel approving in the name of efficiency. Rita Bevan, a former chambermaid at the hotel where Mary and Lord Gillingham stayed, attempts to blackmail Mary by exposing their tryst. Mary refuses to pay, but Rita confronts Robert, who buys her off with £50 instead of the £1,000 she demanded, and gets her signed confession to prevent future blackmail. He admires Mary's pluck, and approves of her succeeding Tom as the estate's Agent. Sergeant Willis informs Bates and Anna that a woman has confessed to murdering Green, and the case is closed. Anna is upset at not having had a child; twice she conceived, but miscarried both times. Edith plans to spend more time in London and be more hands-on with the magazine. The family attend an auction at a neighbouring estate which is being sold to pay off debts. Daisy unwisely confronts the new owner because her father-in-law, Mr Mason, a tenant farmer, may lose his farm. Her attempt backfires, and she angers the new owner. Although she is liable to be dismissed, Cora keeps her on. The former owner tells Robert that great estates like theirs are obsolete, and advises him to sell up too.

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2
"Episode Two"
Minkie Spiro
Julian Fellowes
27 September 2015 (2015-09-27)
10.04

April 1925. The conflict between Violet and Isobel over the hospital continues to escalate, with Cora siding with Isobel. Mary chides Robert for offering Carson the servants' hall for his and Mrs Hughes's wedding reception, and offers the upstairs instead; Mrs Hughes insists on a separate venue which better represents who they are, which leads to friction between the couple. Thomas interviews for another job, believing everyone wants him gone. Edith argues vehemently with Mr Skinner, the magazine's publisher, whom she believes dislikes all her ideas because she is a woman. Mary takes Anna to a Harley Street doctor, who proposes minor surgery during her next pregnancy to prevent another miscarriage. Mary arranges for the estate's pigs to be entered in the local livestock show competition, but she unwisely takes Marigold with her and little George when she goes to inspect the animals at the farm. Seeing Marigold upsets Mrs Drewe, prompting her to kidnap the girl during the show; her husband persuades her to return Marigold, and then decides it would be best if they moved away. Robert is distressed, because of their long and loyal service, but he reluctantly agrees.

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3
"Episode Three"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
4 October 2015 (2015-10-04)
10.04

May 1925. Mrs Patmore tells Cora that Mrs Hughes is unhappy with having her wedding breakfast in Downton's hall. Cora forces a meeting with the family so that Mrs Hughes can explain. Cora supports her, so Carson relents. Violet tries to get Robert to support her view on the hospital merger; things get nasty at a Board meeting, and an annoyed Isobel is rude to Dr Clarkson. Edith and her editor continue to argue; she dismisses him after she can no longer tolerate his insults. Fortunately, she meets an old acquaintance, Bertie Pelham, who suggests he help her and her staff finish the issue which is due the next morning. Anna is pregnant, so Mary plans to take her to the doctor in three months' time. Thomas is interviewed by an eccentric widower, Sir Michael Reresby (Ronald Pickup) for a position in decrepit Dryden Park, but he declines the offer. Violet's butler, Spratt, is behaving strangely, which Denker notices. When Sergeant Willis reveals that Spratt's nephew has escaped from prison, Denker is certain that Spratt has helped him, and can now hold that over him. Daisy hopes that Mr Mason can take over the Drewes' farm. She mistakenly believes that Cora has already arranged it. Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are married in the church. During the wedding breakfast at the village school, Tom Branson and his daughter, Sybbie, unexpectedly arrive from Boston; he announces he feels Downton is his home and wants to stay.

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4
"Episode Four"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
11 October 2015 (2015-10-11)
10.39

May 1925. Lady Shackleton visits, with her nephew, Henry Talbot, who races cars and is an acquaintance of Mary's. Lady Violet wants Lady Shackleton's support in the dispute over the hospital and explains that she opposes the merger because she resents the government's increasing control over regional institutions rather than the locals being in charge. This helps mollify Isobel. Lady Rosamund also arrives, and Downton is visited by Mr and Mrs Harding in connection with a women's college of which Lady Rosamund is a trustee. Anna recognizes and greets Mrs Harding as Gwen, the former Downton housemaid who left service to better herself in a new career. Thomas attempts to embarrass Gwen by mentioning in front of the family that she is a former servant. When Gwen explains that it was the late Lady Sybil who had encouraged and helped her find a job as a secretary, the family is pleased and touched by her story. Robert later chastises Thomas for his behaviour. Sergeant Willis asks Baxter to testify against the man with whom she was involved when she stole from a previous employer. She is reluctant but finally agrees after Molesley encourages her. Daisy is upset that Mr Mason is unlikely to get Yew Tree Farm, and she prepares to angrily confront Cora, believing Cora was deceitful; the staff en masse warn her she is about to commit a terrible offence which will result in Daisy losing her job. However, Cora has already persuaded Robert and Mary to lease Mason the farm, which Daisy fortunately learns from Robert as she is about to confront Cora. Lady Mary rushes Anna to London where the doctor performs the promised surgery, saving the baby. Bates is delighted to learn that Anna is pregnant. Robert continues to experience stomach pain but dismisses it as indigestion. Mary meets Henry in London and tells him that his making a pass will not work. Mr Carson and his bride, still to be known as Mrs Hughes, return from their Scarborough honeymoon and move into a cottage. Edith announces plans to appoint a woman as editor to her magazine.

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5
"Episode Five"
Philip John
Julian Fellowes
18 October 2015 (2015-10-18)
10.60

May 1925. Mrs Patmore, Daisy, and Andy help Mr Mason move into the farm; Daisy is upset when she realises that Mr Mason and Mrs Patmore are becoming friendly. Andy offers to learn about farming, and Mason hands him several books to begin his farming education. Thomas, whom he has been avoiding, keenly notices Andy's frustration with the books, and Andy confesses that he is illiterate. He accepts Thomas's offer to teach him in secret. Edith hires Laura Edmunds as her editor, and Edith also becomes romantic with Bertie Pelham. Molesley accompanies Baxter to the trial, but she is not called upon to testify as Coyle accepts a plea. Carson, used to perfect meals and service in the servants' hall, makes innocent but continual complaints about Mrs Hughes's cooking, annoying her—especially when he dares to ask Mrs Patmore to help his wife with her cooking skills. Passing each other walking in the village, Denker rudely confronts Dr Clarkson about opposing Lady Violet regarding the hospital. He sends a note of complaint to Violet, who quickly fires her, but Denker blackmails Spratt (regarding his assisting a criminal nephew) into supporting her, and Denker is allowed to remain. Violet persuades Minister of Health Neville Chamberlain to attend dinner at Downton, and she harangues everyone about the hospital. Robert suddenly vomits blood over the dinner table, collapses, and is rushed to hospital. He has a burst ulcer and survives surgery, but Mary tells Tom that the two of them must take over running the estate, as her father must not be stressed further. Mary becomes suspicious about Marigold's birth, after hearing a puzzling remark about the child between Cora and Violet.

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"Episode Six"
Michael Engler
Julian Fellowes
25 October 2015 (2015-10-25)
10.31

Early June 1925. Carson continues to criticise Mrs Hughes's housekeeping practices at the cottage not being 'up to standard' (as in, the standards of the Abbey), to her increasing annoyance. He even complains about how she makes the bed, and suggests she get some cooking pointers from Mrs Patmore. The Board of the Downton Cottage Hospital decides to approve its merger with the Royal Yorkshire Hospital and invites Cora to be their new president, replacing Lady Violet to avoid similar situations in the future. Daisy continues to sabotage the growing relationship between Mrs Patmore and Mr Mason, but is too blatant, and both realise what she is doing. Mary takes Tom to London, where they meet Henry, who invites them to a motor-car race at the Brooklands circuit. Henry tells Mary he is falling in love with her. Mary and Tom open the house to the public for a day to raise funds for the hospital. Edith's beau, Bertie, persuades Cora, Mary, and Edith to act as guides, but they are woefully ignorant about the house's history and its contents. Violet, learning about her demotion, arrives in a frightful temper, imperiously sweeping aside the hoi polloi and berating both Cora and Robert for their perceived treachery. Carson questions Thomas about his meetings with Andy, causing him more distress and reducing him to tears of self-pity.

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"Episode Seven"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
1 November 2015 (2015-11-01)
10.49

July 1925. Isobel is puzzled to receive an invitation to the wedding for Lord Merton's son, Larry and Amelia Cruikshank. Larry had once insulted Isobel by calling her a middle-class gold digger when she was briefly engaged to Lord Merton, subsequently resulting in Isobel ending their engagement. A suspicious Violet confronts Amelia and accuses her of wanting Isobel to marry Lord Merton only to care for him in his old age. The family watch Henry Talbot drive in a motor car race, but his friend, Charlie, is killed in a crash during the race. Later, after dinner, Mary receives a telephone call from Henry, who implores her to give him an answer regarding his romantic intentions; she says he is not the right man for her. Daisy and Molesley sit for their exams; the latter does so well that the headmaster offers him a teaching job at the school. When Andy is asked to read at a small picnic, his illiteracy is revealed and he admits that Thomas has been helping him learn, although Andy is discouraged. Mrs Hughes pretends to have injured her hand, forcing Mr Carson to do the cooking and housekeeping at the cottage. As he discovers the difficulties of cooking and coordinating household tasks, Carson is exhausted and gains a new respect for his wife's efforts. Mrs Patmore's B&B opens with its first guests. Bertie proposes to Edith, who mentions Marigold and asks for time to consider. Upon returning to Downton, the family is surprised to learn that Violet has departed to the south of France for a month in an effort to clear the air following the hospital conflict. As a parting goodwill gesture, she gives Robert a new dog.

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"Episode Eight"
David Evans
Julian Fellowes
8 November 2015 (2015-11-08)
11.15

August 1925. When his cousin dies, Bertie becomes a Marquess; Robert is delighted, as this makes him a more suitable match for Edith. However, she hesitates to tell him that little Marigold is her illegitimate daughter. When Mary spitefully reveals it at breakfast, Bertie walks out, saying he cannot trust Edith anymore. After having a heated row with Mary, a dejected Edith goes to London, where she and her editor are startled to discover that the magazine's agony aunt, believed to be a female, is in fact Spratt, the Dowager Countess's butler. When it is revealed that the first couple to stay at Mrs Patmore's B&B were adulterers, she finds bookings are being cancelled. To show support—and ignoring Carson's objection to the family getting involved—Rosamund, Cora, and Robert go there for tea, taking a newspaper photographer to record their visit. Molesley begins teaching at the school. He encourages his students to always keep learning, whatever their future. Thomas attempts suicide by slashing his wrists, but is saved by Andy, Baxter, and Mrs Hughes. Mary is still confused over her romantic feelings for Henry; Tom challenges her, and argues that she loves him. Henry calls again, claiming she rejected him due to his lack of money. Tom challenges Mary over her negative attitude, and also has Violet return from France to talk to Mary. Mary reveals her fear that Henry will die in a car crash like her late husband, Matthew. Violet helps her realize that she does really love him. Henry is invited back, and Mary agrees to marry him; she visits Matthew's grave to tell him what she is doing but that she will always love him. Luckily, Henry already has a marriage licence, so they marry quickly in the village church. Mary and Edith reconcile to an extent—acknowledging that they will always be sisters.

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"The Finale"
Michael Engler
Julian Fellowes
25 December 2015 (2015-12-25)
11.22

29 September–31 December 1925: Carson fumbles serving dinner when his hands begin shaking, suffering from an unspecified hereditary disease his family called 'the palsy'. Thomas secures a job with an elderly couple with a staff of only three, but is unhappy there. Edith offers to expand Spratt's magazine column to a whole page; Denker discovers Spratt's secret, and tries to get him dismissed by revealing it to the Dowager Countess, but she finds the column jolly amusing and keeps him on. Molesley leaves service when the Headmaster offers him a teaching position, plus a cottage; upon parting, he and Baxter finally express their mutual romantic affection. Lord Merton tells Isobel he suffers from pernicious anaemia, but still wants to marry her. Sensing his impending death, and her own loss of control, his cruel daughter-in-law, Amelia, prevents Isobel from seeing him. An indignant Violet intervenes, and he enthusiastically agrees to marry Isobel. Andy falls for Daisy, who is uninterested, but she gradually grows to like him when he spends time helping at her father-in-law's farm. Eventually she decides to live at the farm. Robert tells Cora how proud he is after watching her preside over a hospital meeting; they reaffirm their love for each other. Mary and Rosamund arrange for Edith to have dinner with Bertie, who proposes, and she accepts. At Brancaster Castle to announce the engagement, the Crawleys meet Bertie's moralistic mother Miranda. Edith tells her about her having borne an illegitimate child, Marigold, winning over Mrs Pelham with her honesty. Henry and Tom go into business together selling cars, and Mary tells Henry she is pregnant with his child. Edith and Bertie are married on New Year's Eve and leave to return to Brancaster Castle, where young Marigold is waiting with her step-grandmother. Dr Clarkson informs Lord Merton that he has only a mild form of anaemia. During the reception, Anna suddenly goes into labour and gives birth to a healthy son. Carson realizes his illness will ultimately prevent him from performing his duties, and tenders his resignation; Robert reluctantly accepts, and suggests that Thomas return as Butler; Carson can retire with a pension, retaining an oversight role, which pleases all three. Violet accepts that Cora has taken over her prime position within the family, and they reconcile.

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document_title: William Golding

question_text: when did golding write lord of the flies

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text: William Golding

text: Biography[edit]

text: Early life[edit]

text: William Golding was born in his grandmother's house, 47 Mount Wise, Newquay,[4] Cornwall.[5] The house was known as Karenza, the Cornish language word for love, and he spent many childhood holidays there.[6] He grew up in Marlborough, Wiltshire, where his father (Alec Golding) was a science master at Marlborough Grammar School (1905 to retirement), the school the young Golding and his elder brother Joseph attended.[7]  His mother, Mildred (Curnoe),[8] kept house at 29, The Green, Marlborough, and was a campaigner for female suffrage. Golding's mother, who was Cornish and whom he considered "a superstitious celt", used to tell him old Cornish fairy tales from her own childhood.[9] In 1930 Golding went to Brasenose College, Oxford, where he read Natural Sciences for two years before transferring to English Literature.[10]

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text: Golding took his B.A. degree with Second Class Honours in the summer of 1934, and later that year a book of his Poems was published by Macmillan & Co, with the help of his Oxford friend, the anthroposophist Adam Bittleston.

text: He was a schoolmaster teaching English & music at Maidstone Grammar School 1938 - 1940 and then teaching Philosophy and English in 1939, then just English from 1945 to 1961 at Bishop Wordsworth's School, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

text: Marriage and family[edit]

text: Golding married Ann Brookfield (1913 - 1995), an analytical chemist,[11](p161) on 30 September 1939. They had two children, David (born 1940) and Judith (born July, 1945).[5]

text: War service[edit]

text: During World War II, Golding joined the Royal Navy in 1940.[12] He served in a destroyer which was briefly involved in the pursuit and sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. He also participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, commanding a landing ship that fired salvoes of rockets onto the beaches, and was in action at Walcheren in which 23 out of 24 assault craft were sunk.[13]

text: Death[edit]

text: In 1985, Golding and his wife moved to Tullimaar House at Perranarworthal, near Truro, Cornwall. He died of heart failure eight years later on 19 June 1993. His body was buried in the parish churchyard of Bowerchalke, Wiltshire (near the Hampshire and Dorset county border).

text: On his death he left the draft of a novel, The Double Tongue, set in ancient Delphi, which was published posthumously.[2][14] His son David (born 1940) continues to live at Tullimaar House.

text: Career[edit]

text: Writing success[edit]

text: In September 1953, after many rejections from other publishers, Golding sent a manuscript to Faber & Faber and was initially rejected by their reader. His book, however, was championed by Charles Monteith, a new editor at the firm. Monteith asked for some changes to the text and the novel was published in September 1954 as Lord of the Flies.

text: After moving in 1958 from Salisbury to nearby Bowerchalke, he met his fellow villager and walking companion James Lovelock. The two discussed Lovelock's hypothesis, that the living matter of the planet Earth functions like a single organism, and Golding suggested naming this hypothesis after Gaia, the goddess of the earth in Greek mythology.[15] His publishing success made it possible for Golding to resign his teaching post at Bishop Wordsworth's School in 1961, and he spent that academic year in the United States as writer-in-residence at Hollins College, near Roanoke, Virginia.

text: Golding won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1979, and the Booker Prize in 1980. In 1983 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, and was according to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography "an unexpected and even contentious choice".[5]

text: In 1988 Golding was appointed a Knight Bachelor.[16] In September 1993, only a few months after his sudden death, the First International William Golding Conference was held in France, where Golding's presence had been promised and was eagerly expected.[17]

text: Despite his success, Golding "was abnormally thin-skinned when it came to criticism of his work. He simply could not read even the mildest reservation and on occasion left the country when his books were published."[18]

text: Fiction[edit]

text: His first novel, Lord of the Flies (1954; film, 1963 and 1990; play, adapted by Nigel Williams, 1995), describes a group of boys stranded on a tropical island reverting to savagery. The Inheritors (1955) shows "new people" (generally identified with Homo sapiens sapiens), triumphing over a gentler race (generally identified with Neanderthals) by deceit and violence. His 1956 novel Pincher Martin records the thoughts of a drowning sailor. Free Fall (1959) explores the issue of free choice as a prisoner held in solitary confinement in a German POW camp during World War Two looks back over his life. The Spire (1964) follows the building (and near collapse) of a huge spire onto a medieval cathedral (generally assumed to be Salisbury Cathedral); the spire symbolizing both spiritual aspiration and worldly vanity.

text: In his 1967 novel The Pyramid three separate stories in a shared setting (a small English town in the 1920s) are linked by a narrator, and The Scorpion God (1971) consists of three novellas, the first set in a prehistoric African hunter-gatherer band ('Clonk, Clonk'), the second in an ancient Egyptian court ('The Scorpion God') and the third in the court of a Roman emperor ('Envoy Extraordinary'). The last of these reworks his 1958 play The Brass Butterfly. His later novels include Darkness Visible (1979), which is about a terrorist group, a paedophile teacher, and a mysterious angel-like figure who survives a fire in the Blitz, The Paper Men (1984) which is about the conflict between a writer and his biographer, and a sea trilogy To the Ends of the Earth, which includes the Rites of Passage (1980), Close Quarters (1987), and Fire Down Below (1989), the first book of which (originally intended as a stand-alone novel) won the Booker Prize.

text: List of works[edit]

text: Poetry[edit]

text: Poems (1934)

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text: Drama[edit]

text: The Brass Butterfly  (1958)

text: Novels[edit]

text:
Lord of the Flies (1954)
The Inheritors (1955)
Pincher Martin (1956)
Free Fall (1959)
The Spire (1964)
The Pyramid (1967)
The Scorpion God   (1971)
Darkness Visible (1979)
The Paper Men (1984)
To the Ends of the Earth (trilogy)
Rites of Passage (1980)
Close Quarters (1987)
Fire Down Below (1989)
The Double Tongue (posthumous publication 1995)[19]

text: Non-fiction[edit]

text:
The Hot Gates  (1965)
A Moving Target  (1982)
An Egyptian Journal (1985)

text: Unpublished works[edit]

text:
Seahorse was written in 1948. It is a biographical account of sailing on the south coast of England whilst in training for D-Day.[20]
Circle Under the Sea is an adventure novel about a writer who sails to discover archaeological treasures off the coast of the Scilly Isles.[21]
Short Measure is a novel set in a British boarding school.[22]

text: Audiobooks[edit]

text: 2005: Lord of the Flies (read by the author), Listening Library, ISBN 978-0307281708


document_title: List of Dragon Ball Z episodes (season 2)

question_text: what episode does goku land on planet namek

text: Episode list[edit]

text:
Ep#

Initial dub ep#

Translated title/Original dub title [Funimation's dub title]Japanese title

Japanese airdate

English airdate
4029
"Honest to Goodness? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope" / "Friends or Foes?" [Held Captive]"Honto ni Honto? Are ga Kibō no Namekkusei" (ホントにホント？あれが希望のナメック星) March 14, 1990September 20, 1997August 22, 2005 (re-dub)
Gohan and the others are captured by a band of space pirates, for they think they are the lackies of a villain named Frieza, who sent some of his forces to take over their planet long ago.  Suddenly, the station heads into an asteroid field, and Bulma runs toward the cockpit.  She pushes the pilot out of the way, and guides the ship out of the asteroids safely. After realizing that they're not enemies, the pirates let Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma go.
4129
"Kind-hearted Aliens — There's the Wu Xing Qiu Already" / "Look Out Below" [Look Out Below]"Shinsetsu na Uchūjin — Ikinari Atta yo Ūshinchū" (親切な宇宙人いきなりあったよ五星球) March 21, 1990September 20, 1997August 23, 2005 (re-dub)
Thanks to the kids' help, Bulma uses a shortcut to get to Namek.  After a crash landing on the planet's surface, two Namekians nurse them back to health.  They offer to help the three in their search for the Dragon Balls.
4230
"Planet Freeza No. 79 — Vegeta Recovers!!" / "Hunt for a Dragon Ball" [The Search Continues]"Wakusei Furīza Nanbā Nanajūkyū — Fukkatsu no Bejīta!!" (惑星フリーザNO.79復活のベジータ!!) April 4, 1990September 20, 1997August 24, 2005 (re-dub)
As they continue their search for the Dragon Balls, with the Namekians' help, they get closer and closer to attaining all seven.  Back on Earth, Goku escapes from the hospital and begins training.  Meanwhile, Vegeta's ship has reached its destination, and doctors have begun their work on him.
4331
"The Dragon Balls are All Found! Piccolo-san Will Also Come Back to Life" / "Who's Who?!" [A Friendly Surprise]"Sorotta zo Doragon Bōru! Pikkorosan mo Ikikaeru" (そろったぞ神龍球！ピッコロさんも生き返る) April 11, 1990September 27, 1997August 25, 2005 (re-dub)
Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma are one Dragon Ball away from making their wish.  But during their search for the seventh Dragon Ball, their two Namekian friends reveal that they are not Namekians at all.  In fact, they're not even on Namek.  Meanwhile, Vegeta learns that Frieza has traveled to Namek to gather the Dragon Balls.  Not wanting to be beaten to the punch, Vegeta immediately blasts off for Namek.
4432
"A Tough New Enemy! Freeza, Emperor of the Universe" / "Touchdown on Namek" [Brood of Evil]"Arata na Kyōteki! Uchū no Teiō Furīza" (あらたな強敵！宇宙の帝王フリーザ) April 18, 1990September 27, 1997August 29, 2005 (re-dub)
The two "Namekians" reveal that they have been stuck on this planet since their ship broke down, and they have been planning to steal Bulma's ship.  They read their minds after her ship crashed, and so they projected images of Namekians over their true forms.  Gohan, Bulma and Krillin, however, are able to escape the clutches of the two aliens, and continue their trip to Namek.  After a long journey, Gohan and the others celebrate their arrival on Namek, but their party is cut short by the arrival of Vegeta.  However, he's not even their worst problem, because Frieza is also on Namek.
4533
"Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!" / "Face-off on Namek" [Frieza Strikes!]"Yabō no Bejīta! Uchūichi no Senshi wa Ore Da!!" (野望のベジータ！宇宙一の戦士はオレだ!!) April 25, 1990October 4, 1997August 30, 2005 (re-dub)
Frieza and his henchmen are already in possession of four Dragon Balls.  Freiza has learned of Vegeta's arrival, so he sends one of his henchmen, Cui, after him.  Meanwhile, Gohan and Krillin sees two of Frieza's henchmen looking for the Dragon Balls, but they get beaten up easily.  Cui believes that he is stronger than Vegeta, but hasn't calculated Vegeta's power after his time on Earth. The two engage in battle, but Cui is destroyed effortlessly.
4634
"Goku's Power Unleashed!! Six Days to the Far End of the Galaxy" / "The Ruthless Frieza" [Defying Orders]"Gokū Pawā Zenkai!! Ginga no Hate made Muikakan" (悟空パワー全開!!銀河の果てまで6日間) May 2, 1990October 4, 1997August 31, 2005 (re-dub)
With Bulma safely hiding in a cave, Gohan and Krillin fly to the nearby Namek village to investigate.  Crouching behind a rock, they see Frieza and his henchmen trying to steal the fifth Dragon Ball.  Back on Earth, Master Roshi tells Goku everything that happened on Namek and asks for Goku's help, but he's still not healed yet.  Yajirobe arrives with a bag of Senzu beans for Goku.  Now that he's healed, he flies to Capsule Corp. where Dr. Brief has made a replica of his spaceship, which includes a gravity chamber to train in on his way to Namek. Goku immediately blasts off for Namek.
4735
"Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouters" / "The Nameks versus Frieza" [Namek's Defense]"Ihyō o Tsuita Kōgeki!! Chōrō no Nerai wa Sukautā" (意表をついた攻撃!!長老の狙いはスカウター) May 9, 1990October 11, 1997September 1, 2005 (re-dub)
The evil Frieza and his henchmen try to persuade the Namekian elder of the village to hand over the Dragon Ball by killing most of the villagers.  Gohan, who can't watch the innocent Namekians get murdered anymore, is about to fly in and save them, when three more Namekians appear.  These three are strong enough to defeat Frieza's weaker henchmen, so the evil tyrant sends one of his best fighters, Dodoria, after them.
4836
"Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death" / "Escape from Dodoria" [The Hunted]"Gohan Ayaushi! Shi o Yobu Tsuisekisha Dodoria" (悟飯危うし！死を呼ぶ追跡者ドドリア) May 16, 1990October 11, 1997September 5, 2005 (re-dub)
Dodoria steps in to fight, and he easily kills the Namekian warriors.  With no other choice, the elder gives the fifth ball to Frieza, but despite his cooperation, he and the Namekian boy, Cargo, are killed.  Before Dodoria can finish off the last Namekian boy, Gohan loses control and steps in to save him.  He grabs the boy and takes off, with Krillin at his side.  Dodoria speeds off after them.
4937
"Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave" / "Secrets Revealed" [The Prince Fights Back]"Bakushi Dodoria! Bejīta no Osoru Beki Shōgekiha" (爆死ドドリア！ベジータの恐るべき衝撃波) May 23, 1990October 18, 1997September 6, 2005 (re-dub)
By using Tien's Solar Flare technique, Krillin, Gohan, and the Namekian boy, Dende, are able to escape from Dodoria.  As the pink alien tries to get back to Frieza, Vegeta shows up, ready to settle the score between him and Dodoria.  Dodoria is taken by surprise by Vegeta's new strength, and the Saiyan Prince easily overpowers him.  Pleading for his life, Dodoria barters information for his freedom.  He tells Vegeta that it was actually Frieza, not an asteroid, that destroyed Planet Vegeta.  Although taken aback at this new revelation, he kills Dodoria anyway.
5038
"Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehame-Ha" / "A Collision Course" [Unexpected Problem]"Moeru Wakusei kara no Dasshutsu!! Inochigake no Kamehameha" (燃える惑星からの脱出!!命がけのカメハメ波) May 30, 1990October 18, 1997September 7, 2005 (re-dub)
With Vegeta stronger, and Frieza afoot, Krillin is having doubts if he and the others will be able to collect the Dragon Balls.  Bulma hears from her father that Goku is already on his way to Namek.  Meanwhile, Goku is training aboard his spaceship at 20x the earth's gravity.  Suddenly, an asteroid collides with his ship, which aims it directly into a star.  Goku is forced to summon every ounce of strength that he has in order to blast his ship back on course. No longer needing a scouter to sense energy, Vegeta quickly finds the next Dragon Ball.  Vegeta threatens the elder, another Namekian jumps in to protect his elder and dies.
5139
"Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gathered Under Kaio" / "Stay Away From Frieza" [Vegeta has a Ball]"Yūki Hyakubai! Kaiō no Moto ni Shūketsu Suru Senshitachi" (勇気百倍！界王の下に集結する戦士たち) June 6, 1990October 25, 1997September 12, 2005 (re-dub)
Vegeta wipes out the entire village and takes the Dragon Ball.  He then hides the Dragon Ball in the water nearby, for safekeeping.  Sensing the nearby destruction, Krillin and Gohan deduce that Vegeta has found the sixth Dragon Ball. With only one left, Dende and Krillin take off toward the Namekian leader, Guru.  It is this Eldest Namekian who holds the seventh Dragon Ball. Meanwhile King Kai tells Goku that his friends have made it to his place and to not face Frieza.
5239
"Listen to Me, Goku! Hands Off Freeza" / "Stay Away From Frieza" [The Past and Future]"Kike Gokū yo! Furīza ni wa Te o Dasu na" (聞け悟空よ！フリーザには手を出すな) June 20, 1990October 25, 1997September 13, 2005 (re-dub)
As Goku steps up his training, King Kai tells him that Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo have come to train with him.  However, King Kai has discovered that Frieza is on Namek, and warns Goku not go near him.  Back on Namek, as Krillin and Dende head towards the Eldest Namek, Zarbon, one of Frieza's high-level henchmen, finds Vegeta, and intends to destroy him.  Vegeta shows off his newfound strength by easily beating him up.  However, Zarbon claims he has a trick up his sleeve.
5340
"Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation" / "Zarbon Transformed" [Zarbon's Surprise]"Hotondo Torihada! Bisenshi Zābon no Akuma no Henshin" (ほとんど鳥肌！美戦士ザーボンの悪魔の変身) June 27, 1990October 25, 1997September 14, 2005 (re-dub)
Realizing he is no match for Vegeta's increased power, Zarbon has no choice but to reveal his true power, transforming into a hideous reptilian beast.  In this form, he is far more powerful, and begins to pound Vegeta.  With a mighty stroke, he blasts Vegeta to the bottom of a lake, and he is presumed dead.
5441
"Defend the Star of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up" / "The Eldest Namek" [Guru's Gift]"Kibō no Hoshi o Mamore!! Kuririn Kyōi no Pawā Appu" (希望の星を守れ!!クリリン驚異のパワーUP) July 4, 1990November 1, 1997September 15, 2005 (re-dub)
Once they finally arrive at their destination, Krillin and Dende meet the Eldest Namek, Guru, and his bodyguard Nail, who closely resembles Piccolo.  The wise old Namekian gives Krillin the last Dragon Ball, and, upon seeing that he is pure-hearted, unlike Frieza, also awakens hidden powers within him.  As Krillin heads back to the others, Zarbon informs Frieza that he killed Vegeta.  When Frieza finds out that Zarbon only assumes that Vegeta is dead, he makes him go back and find Vegeta.  Zarbon arrives at their battle site, pulls Vegeta out of the water, and brings him back to Frieza's ship. Dende arrives and tells Nail what has happened.
5542
"Back from the Brink of Death — The Miracle Man, Vegeta" / "Get Vegeta!" [Piccolo vs. Everyone]"Shi no Fuchi kara Yomigaetta — Kiseki no Otoko - Bejīta" (死の淵からよみがえった奇跡の男・ベジータ) July 18, 1990November 1, 1997September 19, 2005 (re-dub)
As Goku trains harder for Namek, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu complete King Kai's first test.  Even Piccolo helps out on the second test.  Back on Namek, Frieza's men are working to revive Vegeta, but he's still unconscious from his battle with Zarbon.  Meanwhile, Krillin is still on his way back to Gohan and Bulma.
5643
"An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Scheme is Shattered" / "Vegeta Revived" [Zarbon's Mission]"Dodekai Sentōryoku!! Kudakechiru Furīza no Inbō" (どでかい戦闘力!!砕け散るフリーザの陰謀) August 1, 1990November 8, 1997September 20, 2005 (re-dub)
Vegeta has recovered, and with no one watching him, he breaks out of his medical chamber and hides.  He creates a diversion to get Frieza and Zarbon away from the five Dragon Balls.  He goes into the main control room that contains the Dragon Balls, blasts a hole in the ship, and escapes.  Furious over the loss of the Dragon Balls, Frieza orders Zarbon to find Vegeta and the Dragon Balls in one hour, or he will die.  Vegeta finds a suitable hiding spot for the five Dragon Balls.  He knows that Frieza and his henchmen have no scouters and can't sense energy signals, so they won't be able to find the five balls without combing the entire surface of the planet.
5744
"I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Under 100-Times Super-Gravity" / "A Heavy Burden" [Gohan, the Hunted]"Genki ga Modotta zo!! Hyakubai Chōjūryoku no Naka no Gokū" (元気が戻ったぞ!!100倍超重力の中の悟空) August 8, 1990November 8, 1997September 21, 2005 (re-dub)
Gohan suddenly senses an energy signal from the village that Vegeta destroyed earlier, and goes to check it out.  Krillin arrives back at the cave to give Bulma the good news, however, Zarbon and Vegeta followed him.  They see that he has a Dragon Ball, and they decide to fight each other for it.  Zarbon thinks that the fight will be as easy as it was the last time, but he doesn't know that a Saiyan's strength increases after he recovers from injury, and Vegeta makes short work of him.  He then takes Krillin's Dragon Ball back to where he hid the other five.  Meanwhile, Goku's ship hits a magnetic storm, which makes the gravity machine malfunction, causing it to increase the gravity to 100x normal.  Though he can barely move, Goku sees this as a new challenge, and begins to train under the intense gravity.
5845
"Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special Corps" / "Immortality Denied" [Unknown Enemies]"Furīza no Himitsu Heiki! Akuma no Ginyū Tokusentai" (フリーザの秘密兵器！悪魔のギニュー特戦隊) August 22, 1990November 15, 1997September 22, 2005 (re-dub)
With both of his main henchmen killed by Vegeta, Frieza summons his elite fighting squad, the Ginyu Force.  Meanwhile, Gohan finds the Dragon Ball Vegeta hid underwater, and heads back to the cave with it.  However, he notices Vegeta on his way back and drops to the ground, hiding until Vegeta threatens to blow the surrounding area to pieces.  Gohan reveals himself and is able to keep Vegeta from realizing that the last dragon ball is hiding right behind him. Amazed at his luck, Gohan brings the Dragon Ball back to Krillin and Bulma.  He and Krillin then take off toward Guru's place, leaving the Dragon Ball in Bulma's possession. They hope that Guru will awaken Gohan's hidden power. Vegeta returns to the village and discovers his dragon ball is missing and realizes that Gohan had taken it (also he draws a conclusion about the dragon radar), furious he returns to the cave but was too late as Gohan, Krillin and Bulma had already left.
NA46
"The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth" / "The Tree of Might: Part 1""Chikyū Marugoto Chōkessen" (地球まるごと超決戦) NANovember 15, 1997
Gohan, Krillin, Bulma, and Oolong are spending a peaceful day camping, but that night a huge fire breaks out in the nearby forest. Using their ki, Krillin and Gohan put out the fire and use the Dragon Balls to restore the forest. Unbeknownst to our heroes, the fire was started by a space probe landing. The next morning the space pod begins scouting the area and it is soon revealed that it was sent by a Saiyan, Turles, who has chosen the Earth to plant the Tree of Might. The Tree absorbs the world’s energy, storing it in its fruit, and whoever eats it is granted godlike power. Turles' minions land and create a fissure in the earth to plant the seed. Meanwhile, Gohan becomes friends with a Dragon saved from the forest fire. Note: This is an episodic version of the Dragon Ball Z movie of the same name. It only appears as part of the edited Saban dub.
NA47
"The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth" / "The Tree of Might: Part 2""Chikyū Marugoto Chōkessen" (地球まるごと超決戦) NANovember 22, 1997
King Kai recognizes the Tree of Might and warns Goku of the Earth’s imminent devastation if he doesn't destroy it immediately. Earth's Special Forces head out, but their attacks don’t even leave a scratch on the Tree. Turles' minions soon appear and a battle breaks out as Turles watches on from their space ship. Earth's Special Forces attack with all they have, but it soon become apparent they are no match. Turles soon notices the young Saiyan Gohan and appears before him, trying to convince him to join him and help him conquer the universe. Gohan refuses, so Turles decides to kill him, but Piccolo intervenes. Unfortunately he is no match for the Saiyan and is sent flying. When he saw Gohan's tail grew back, Turles decides to have a little fun and creates an artificial moon, forcing Gohan to look at it and transform. Goku notices this and comes to help, only to be attacked by Gohan in Great Ape form. Goku eventually manages to sever his tail and return him to normal. Note: This is an episodic version of the Dragon Ball Z movie of the same name. It only appears as part of the edited Saban dub.
NA48
"The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth" / "The Tree of Might: Part 3""Chikyū Marugoto Chōkessen" (地球まるごと超決戦) NANovember 22, 1997
Enraged at Turles abuse of Gohan, Goku quickly defeats Turles' minions and heads off to take on Turles. Goku and Turles' one-on-one showdown begins and Goku has Turles on the ropes. However, the fruit of the Tree has finally developed and Turles grabs one, taking a bite. With the sudden surge of power, Turles quickly turns the tables on Goku, but Earth's Special Forces come to his aid. As they take on Turles, Goku begins to form a Spirit Bomb, but the Earth barely has any energy left.

Energy from the Tree suddenly flows into Goku and the Spirit Bomb is complete. With the remaining heroes defeated, Goku confronts Turles and each unleashes their final attack. Goku’s Spirit Bomb overwhelms Turles' ki attack and hits him head on, sending him flying through the Tree. The massive Spirit Bomb destroys the Tree of Might and its energy is returned to Earth. With peace returned, our heroes enjoy another camping trip. Note: This is an episodic version of the Dragon Ball Z movie of the same name. It only appears as part of the edited Saban dub.
5946/49
"Watch Out, Bulma!! The Si Xing Qiu Falls into Freeza's Clutches" / "Big Trouble for Bulma" [Destination: Guru]"Buruma ga Abunai!! Sūshinchū wa Furīza no Te ni" (ブルマが危ない!!四星球はフリーザの手に) August 29, 1990January 31, 1998September 26, 2005 (re-dub)
As Gohan and Krillin head to Guru's place to awaken Gohan's hidden powers, they leave Bulma behind to look after the Dragon Ball.  Frustrated at his loss of five of the Dragon Balls, Frieza begins firing powerful energy blasts all over the surface of Namek.  These explosions cause the Dragon Ball to roll away from Bulma and into the water nearby.  Bulma takes her submarine into the water to find the lost ball, but there she finds more than she bargained for.  As she reaches for the ball, a giant crab thinks she is trying to steal her eggs, and begins to attack Bulma.  Bulma saves the crab from a falling rock, and the crab gives her the Dragon Ball.
6047/50
"Charge!! The Kaio-ken and Kamehame-Ha of an Indomitable Spirit" / "Scramble for the Dragon Balls!" [Bulma's Big Day]"Gekitotsu da!! Fukutsu no Tōshi no Kaiōken to Kamehameha" (激突だ!!不屈の闘志の界王拳とカメハメ波) September 5, 1990February 7, 1998September 27, 2005 (re-dub)
Bulma finally retrieves the Dragon Ball, only to be captured by two of Frieza's henchmen.  She persuades them into find the rest of the Dragon Balls and making a wish themselves.  Knowing she has more Dragon Ball knowledge than the two of them, they take her along.  She leads them into the water, and right to the giant crab, who eats both of them.
6148/51
"The Great Battle Approaches! Ginyu's Special Corps Takes the Stage!!" / "Arrival of the Ginyu Force" [Hidden Power]"Semaru Chō-Kessen! Ginyū Tokusentai Tadaima Sanjō!!" (激突だ!!不屈の闘志の界王拳とカメハメ波!!) September 12, 1990February 7, 1998September 28, 2005 (re-dub)
Krillin and Gohan finally make it to Guru's place, but Vegeta has followed them, determined to get the last Dragon Ball.  As Krillin tries to hold off Vegeta, Gohan has his hidden powers unleashed.  Suddenly, they all sense an incredibly powerful force arriving on the planet.  Vegeta recognizes it as the Ginyu Force.  He tells Krillin and Gohan that the Ginyu Force is far more powerful even than himself.  Vegeta says that if they are to defeat them and prevent Frieza from making his wish, they must work together.
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"Goku on Final Approach! Smash Through Freeza's Dragnet" / "Elite Fighters of the Universe... The Ginyu Force" [New Ally, New Problem]"Gokū ga Daisekkin! Furīza no Hōimō o Buchiyabure" (悟空が大接近！フリーザの包囲網をぶち破れ) September 19, 1990February 14, 1998September 29, 2005 (re-dub)
The Ginyu Force arrives on Namek.  They are five incredibly powerful warriors named Guldo, Jeice, Recoome, Burter, and Captain Ginyu.  These five fighters specialize in making flashy poses.  Frieza tells them what the Dragon Balls are, and sends them after Vegeta.  He tells Captain Ginyu to use his scouter to find the Dragon Balls while the other four deal with Vegeta.  Meanwhile, Krillin is very reluctant to join forces with Vegeta, but Gohan knows that Goku would do it, so he convinces Krillin to help.  The Ginyu Force quickly finds where Vegeta and the others are, and are prepared to fight.
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"Super-Magic or Just a Trick!? Mr. Ghurd is Angry!" / "Time Tricks and Body Binds" [Guldo's Mind Binds]"Chōmajutsu ka Torikku ka!? Misutā Gurudo ga Okotta zo!" (超魔術かトリックか!?MR.グルドが怒ったぞ！) September 26, 1990February 14, 1998October 3, 2005 (re-dub)
The weakest member of the Ginyu Force, Guldo, steps up to fight against the powered up Krillin and Gohan.  Guldo quickly discovers that both Krillin and Gohan are far more powerful than he is, so he uses his special technique: he holds his breath, stopping time. Krillin and Gohan swoop in for the final blow several times, but every time Guldo stops time, and runs to a different location. He then reveals another trick: he uses his mysterious power to completely bind Krillin and Gohan. Unable to move, they are at the mercy of Guldo. Having seen enough, Vegeta steps in and quickly annihilates Guldo.
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"The Savage ReaCoom!! He's Bad, He's Strong, He's Outrageous" / "No Refuge From Recoome" [Recoome Unleashed]"Mōi Rikūmu!! Warukute Tsuyokute Tondemonai Yatsu" (猛攻リクーム!!悪くて強くてとんでもない奴) October 24, 1990May 16, 1998October 4, 2005 (re-dub)
The next fighter from the Ginyu Force is the massive Recoome. Vegeta pulls out all the stops, but he is no match for Recoome. The giant begins to toy with Vegeta, despite the pleas from the remaining members of the Ginyu Force. With Vegeta out of commission, Krillin steps in to save him. Though he does his best, he is easily defeated.
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"Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield" / "Enter Goku" [Let the Battle Begin]"Shinu na Gohan! Gokū, Tsui ni Kessenjō ni Tōchaku Da" (死ぬな悟飯！悟空、ついに決戦場に到着だ) October 31, 1990May 23, 1998October 5, 2005 (re-dub)
Since Krillin and Vegeta can't fight anymore, Gohan is the only one left to fight.  Captain Ginyu, leader of the Force, locates all seven Dragon Balls, and brings them to Frieza.  Frieza tries to make his wish, but realizes he doesn't know what to do.  He figures there must be a password.  Meanwhile, Gohan gives it everything he has against Recoome, but the giant warrior is too strong.  Just as he is about to finish off Gohan, everyone senses a gigantic power arriving on the planet.  Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta realize it is Goku.
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"Uncommon Strength!! Son Goku, the Legendary Super Saiyan" / "Goku... Super Saiyan?" [Goku's New Power]"Ketahazure no Tsuyosa!! Densetsu no Sūpā Saiyajin Son Gokū" (ケタ外れの強さ!!伝説の超サイヤ人孫悟空) November 7, 1990May 23, 1998October 6, 2005 (re-dub)
Goku has finally arrived on Namek, and finds Krillin, Gohan and Vegeta near death.  He gives them all a Senzu bean, and prepares to fight the Ginyu Force.  With a single blow to the gut, he puts Recoome out of commission.  Goku's training at 100x normal gravity has exponentially increased his strength.
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"Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku" / "Goku... Super Saiyan?" [A Legend Revealed]"Aka to Ao no Raitoningu Bōru! Jīsu to Bāta ga Gokū o Osō" (赤と青の光球！ジースとバータが悟空を襲う) November 14, 1990May 23, 1998October 10, 2005 (re-dub)
With Recoome beaten by one punch, the remaining two Ginyu Force members, Burter and Jeice, fight against Goku, but none of their speed attacks work against him. They try to hit him, but their punches seem to go through Goku. He is dodging so fast that it appears he isn't even moving. Vegeta believes that Goku has become the legendary Saiyan warrior, the Super Saiyan. If this is true, Goku would be the first Super Saiyan in millennia.
6854
"At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field" / "Ginyu Assault""Tsui ni Chokusetsu Taiketsu!! Ginyū Taichō no Odemashi Da" (ついに直接対決!!ギニュー隊長のおでましだ) November 21, 1990September 13, 1999
Goku easily beats Burter. Frightened, Jeice flies away to get Captain Ginyu.  Vegeta then executes both Recoome and Burter, despite Goku's pleas. Meanwhile, Frieza heads off towards Guru's place, hoping to discover the secret to using the Dragon Balls. Goku, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan all sense that Frieza is on the move, but the Dragon Balls remain in their place. They recognize that this might be their only chance to make their wish.
6955
"Incredible Force!! Did You See Goku's Full Power?" / "Incredible Force!""Susamajii Hakuryoku!! Mita ka, Gokū no Furu Pawā" (凄まじい迫力!!見たか、悟空のフルパワー) November 28, 1990September 13, 1999
Once Captain Ginyu arrives, Vegeta leaves Goku behind to get the Dragon Balls for himself. Krillin and Gohan leave to get the Dragon Radar from Bulma so they can find the Balls before Vegeta. Jeice tells Captain Ginyu how powerful Goku is, but the Captain is confident he can beat him. Goku decides to skip the warmup and power up to his full strength immediately.  As he is powering up, Jeice measures his power level on his scanner.  He is shocked as the level continues to climb higher and higher, eventually surpassing Captain Ginyu's maximum. Captain Ginyu doesn't believe the scanner, and begins to fight with Goku.
7056
"What of the Battle's Outcome!? Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Grand Elder" / "Frieza Approaches""Tatakai no Yukue!? Saichōrō ni Semaru Furīza no Ma no Te" (闘いの行方!?最長老に迫るフリーザの魔の手) December 5, 1990September 14, 1999
Goku is obviously more powerful than Ginyu, but the Captain won't give up so easily. Meanwhile, Guru sends Dende to tell Krillin and Gohan the password to use the Dragon Balls. Frieza arrives at Guru's place, demanding to know the Dragon Balls' password. The last three Namekians arrive as well. But despite Nail's pleas, they about to fight Frieza, but the tyrant easily kills them. Though Nail informs him that the Dragon Balls would disappear, following Guru's death, Frieza confronts Guru to get the password anyway.
7157
"Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku" / "Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku""Bikkuri!! Gokū ga Ginyū de Ginyū ga Gokū" (ビックリ!!悟空がギニューでギニューが悟空) December 12, 1990September 15, 1999
Nail leads Frieza away from Guru's place so that he can't get hurt. He starts fighting Frieza, but it seems that he was unable to hold him up though he does to give time for Dende to deliver the Dragon Balls' password to the Z fighters. Gohan and Krillin get the Dragon Radar from Bulma and head towards Frieza's spaceship. Meanwhile, Goku is winning his fight against Captain Ginyu. Realizing he can't win, Captain Ginyu decides to use his special power: the Body Change.  He severely wounded himself to Goku's horror, and shoots a beam of light out of his mouth and into Goku's: the two switch bodies. Ginyu, as Goku, then flies back towards Frieza's spaceship, leaving Goku in Ginyu's thrashed body behind.
7258
"Come Forth, Super Shen Long!! Grant Me My Wish" / "Calling the Eternal Dragon""Ide yo Sūpā Shenron!! Boku no Negai o Kanaetamae" (出でよ超神龍!!ボクの願いをかなえたまえ) December 19, 1990September 16, 1999
Krillin and Gohan arrive at Frieza's spaceship and locate the Dragon Balls, unaware that Vegeta is not far away. As the two try to figure out what the password is, Jeice and Captain Ginyu, in Goku's body, arrive as well. The disguised Ginyu tries to trick Krillin into believing that he is Goku. Gohan, however, realizes that it is not the real Goku. Goku, in Captain Ginyu's destroyed body, arrives, and tells Krillin and Gohan what happened. Now it is up to Gohan and Krillin to defeat Captain Ginyu.
7359
"That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!" / "Gohan- Defeat Your Dad!""Yatsu wa Ora ja Nē! Gohan Bibiru na Chichi o Ute!!" (奴はオラじゃネェ！悟飯びびるな父を撃て!!) January 9, 1991September 17, 1999
Ginyu tries to power up with Goku's body, but it turns out what Goku's right, was that he can't reach its full potential, because he doesn't know how to unite body and mind.  But even at a relatively low power, he can still overpower both Krillin and Gohan.  Vegeta arrives, and begins to fight Jeice.  Having recovered from severe injury, Vegeta has greatly increased his power, and easily overpowers and kills Jeice.
7460
"Whoops!! Ginyu Has Turned Into a Frog" / "Captain Ginyu... The Frog""Daigosan!! Ginyū ga Kaeru ni Natchatta" (大誤算!!ギニューがカエルになっちゃった) January 16, 1991September 20, 1999
Realizing that he's no match for the renewed Vegeta, Captain Ginyu decides to use his body-switching trick on him.  Once again, he lets his body get thrashed, so his opponent will be very weak after the switch.  Just as Captain Ginyu uses the trick, Goku recognizes the move and intercepts the light beam, switching back into his old body.  Back in his broken body, Captain Ginyu tries to switch with Vegeta again.  Goku throws a frog to intercept the transfer.  The frog, in Ginyu's body, hops into the water, while Ginyu, in the frog's body, flees.  With the Ginyu Force defeated, Goku recovers in an isolation chamber in Frieza's spaceship.  Vegeta finds two pairs of Saiyan armor for Krillin and Gohan to wear in their upcoming fight with Frieza.

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