Pilot Season: Downton Abbey "Episode One" (2x08) #18

When news of the Titanic disaster reaches Downton Abbey, the future of the Crawley family estate is thrown into uncertainty. Questions of inheritance, class, and tradition begin to reshape the lives of both the aristocratic family upstairs and the servants downstairs. The pilot expertly introduces a large cast of memorable characters while laying the foundation for years of drama and intrigue. On this episode of Pilot Season, hosts Kinte, Jen, Renée, John, Olaf, and Allen explore the series' remarkable debut and its impact on modern television. Original Airdate: September 26, 2010 Podcast Airdate: TBA Episode Scores Kinte: 9 / 10 Jen: 8 / 10 Renée: 9 / 10 Olaf: 8 / 10 Allen: 9 / 10 Total: 43 / 60 #PilotSeason #DowntonAbbey #PeriodDrama