Downton Abbey: Season 6

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PBS | ITV1 | ITV | INGTV | Season Premiere Date: January 3, 2016

Summary: The final season of the drama series takes place in 1925.

Creator: Julian Fellowes

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6:E9. The Finale
Air Date: December 25, 2015
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S6:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: November 8, 2015
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S6:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: November 1, 2015

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 4, 2016

Judging from the first eight hours, it truly will be grand. Downton Abbey looks for all the world as though it’s steaming steadily toward happy or at least contented endings for one and all. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jan 5, 2016

The final Downton season is satisfying, engaging and nostalgic. Read full review

Collider Allison Keene

Jan 21, 2016

Fans should be mostly pleased with how everything develops over the course of the season, and most importantly, how it all ends. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

Dec 31, 2015

As is always the case in this dense and sprawling enterprise, the results vary from scene to scene, by turns wise and sentimental, condescending and hilarious. Read full review

Sophie Gilbert

Jan 4, 2016

Devoted and casual fans of the series alike will doubtless enjoy the gentle winding up of stories that have progressed over so many years, with new beaus for Mary and Edith introduced at the end of last season, an increasing degree of liberation for the servants, and even a glimpse of happiness for the tragedy-ridden Bateses. Meanwhile Downton’s villains, always cartoonish, remain so. Read full review

Mike Hale

Dec 31, 2015

In the new season, the show’s best and worst impulses continue to exist side by side. ... But here and there, Mr. Fellowes has raised his game. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jan 4, 2016

While the upcoming season is uneven--there are a few awfully wobbly moments in the saggy middle hours--the series is well on its way to going out in a manner that will have its fans sweetening their cups of tea with salty tears. Read full review

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MikeMorris

Mar 9, 2016

This show blew me away, I began watching it much later than everyone else (right around when season five came out) I have nothing bad to say about this show, it was simply amazing. While I never cried, there were many moments that were tear-jerkers. This show really makes you care for theThis show blew me away, I began watching it much later than everyone else (right around when season five came out) I have nothing bad to say about this show, it was simply amazing. While I never cried, there were many moments that were tear-jerkers. This show really makes you care for the characters so you always feel there pain. The finale of the whole show, the last episode of season six, was brilliantly done and brought closure to the story. This is one of the only shows I have ever seen to end stronger than it started. Unlike many shows and movie series, this one just got better and better as it progressed. A combination of amazing actors, great attention to detail, historical accuracy, beautiful sets, stunning costumes, and a truly dazzling story makes Downton Abbey one of if not the best show to ever air.… Expand

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Knighthawk81

Jan 4, 2016

By now we know what "Downton Abbey" is. It's a prime time soap focused on the lives of two groups of people in 1920s England. It also covers some of the social change of the time, but mostly we watch for the people. In this, it's final season, "Downton Abbey" is working to give a satisfyingBy now we know what "Downton Abbey" is. It's a prime time soap focused on the lives of two groups of people in 1920s England. It also covers some of the social change of the time, but mostly we watch for the people. In this, it's final season, "Downton Abbey" is working to give a satisfying conclusion to all the stories and characters, and I think it does that well.… Expand

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marcmyworks

Jan 28, 2017

What a wonderful way to end "Downton Abbey". The season seemed more to be a wrap up of previous story lines, however there were some twists and turns and in the end we stay positive in hoping the family continues on in a happy manner.

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Felindie

Jul 17, 2019

The finale was so cheesy and I love it, 'Downton Abbey' was so delightful to watch.

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Evurit

Mar 25, 2020

I do like period pieces. This is the last of many, set in a time period that began the history that was my century. It is much like some of the others, but more of the gentle side of the Aristocracy. Great Cinematography of some of the old and large estates standing today. Season 2 and nowI do like period pieces. This is the last of many, set in a time period that began the history that was my century. It is much like some of the others, but more of the gentle side of the Aristocracy. Great Cinematography of some of the old and large estates standing today. Season 2 and now it becomes more real with WWI. I look forward to watching it all, I expect that more drama is yet to come. I have no idea how it will end but I am sheltering in place, I have no reason to go anywhere. So binge watching is all there is, no sports, and I certainly don't want to watch the news.… Expand

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EPMD

Jun 7, 2016

I'm a fan of the show, but I would classify this final season as just "okay." I felt it was an exceptionally safe season with very few intriguing plots or risks taken. This show peaked back in the early seasons before and during the war.

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downtownfan56

Jan 4, 2016

Too many story endings in first episode of season6, bates & anna acquitted, Mary blackmailed & settled, Carson & Hughes settle proposal,Isabelle & Violet arguing over Hospital take over........it's like the writer
was trying to tie up all loose ends in first episode, it should have been aToo many story endings in first episode of season6, bates & anna acquitted, Mary blackmailed & settled, Carson & Hughes settle proposal,Isabelle & Violet arguing over Hospital take over........it's like the writer
was trying to tie up all loose ends in first episode, it should have been a TWO hour episode....I was a little disappointed… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

76
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: January 3, 2016
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  S6:E9. The Finale
  Air Date: December 25, 2015
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  S6:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: November 8, 2015
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  S6:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: November 1, 2015
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  S6:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: October 25, 2015
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  S6:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: October 18, 2015
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  S6:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: October 11, 2015
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  S6:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: October 4, 2015
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  S6:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: September 27, 2015
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  S6:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: September 20, 2015
Season 5

75
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2014
Season 4

72
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2013
Season 3

83
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 16, 2012
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 18, 2011
Season 1

91
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2010