There are great highs and great lows on Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 1 as Matthew and Mary finally take the time to get to know one another after years of dodging their true feelings and Anna and Bates, who never hid their affection, are facing the most terrible odds in their relationship.

The fate of Downton is up in the air, but someone may be able to save it when they receive unexpected, unpleasant, although helpful news.

With two daughters in relationships, Lord Grantham cannot help but meddle in the relationship of his last single daughter. Will his actions prove fruitful?

Find out about weddings, prison, accepted relationships and unwelcome ones as well as the introduction of Shirley McLaine as Martha Levinson when you watch the full episode online below!

Watch Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 1 Online

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