When did Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 1 air?
Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 1 aired on September 16, 2012.


Cora’s mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary’s wedding, but with the couple’s relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson’s high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O’Brien. Robert’s shocking news brings financial worries to the fore, on an unprecedented scale. Might he lose Downton itself and all it stands for?
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Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 1 aired on September 16, 2012.
This episode runs for approximately 69 minutes.
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