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Downton Abbey: Season 2: Episode 2

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Downton Abbey
Episode 2

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PBS | ITV1 | ITV | INGTV | Air Date: September 25, 2011
Summary: In April of 1917, O'Brien, who has kept in touch with Thomas, suggests to Cora that he be transferred to the village hospital so he may continue to serve.  Cora presses Robert who uses his influence to have Clarkson approve the transfer.  Thomas arrives in Downton with a disfigured hand, but, otherwise, in good condition.
The war hits home
In April of 1917, O'Brien, who has kept in touch with Thomas, suggests to Cora that he be transferred to the village hospital so he may continue to serve.  Cora presses Robert who uses his influence to have Clarkson approve the transfer.  Thomas arrives in Downton with a disfigured hand, but, otherwise, in good condition.
The war hits home in many ways as Sybil is officially working as a nurse and the new valet, Lang, exhibits signs that O'Brien recognizes as shell shock, William has been called up for training and Mrs. Patmore learns that her nephew is missing in action.  After asking Lord Grantham for his help, he makes inquiries and gives her the sad news that the young man was shot for cowardice.
Determined to be useful, Edith volunteers to drive the tractor for local farmers John Drake and his wife who have lost their hired man to the war.  She enjoys the work, but gets too close to Mr. Drake for his wife's comfort.  After spotting Drake kissing Edith, Mrs. Drake hires a farmhand and sends word to Downton that Edith's help isn't needed anymore.
Molesley expresses interest in Anna who lets him down easily, admitting that Mr. Bates is the only one for her.
Thomas and Sybil befriend a young soldier blinded in the war and work to teach him how to adjust to his surroundings.  When his initial treatment is over, protocol requires that he be transferred to a far off convalescent center.  Thomas and Sybil prevail upon Dr. Clarkson to make an exception as they fear their new friend is depressed.  When the doctor will not bend regulations, the young man kills himself with a smuggled razor, leaving Thomas shaken up and Sybil determined to convince her parents to allow part of Downton to be used for convalescing men.
Aunt Rosamund overhears Sir Richard Carlisle threatening Lavinia Swire, Matthew's fiancee, in the garden.
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Creator: Julian Fellowes
Genre(s): Drama
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