Howard Ward

Baxter is asked to testify against her former beau; Daisy prepares to confront Cora over Mr. Mason's fate; Mary takes Anna to London to see the doctor; and a former maid comes to lunch.

Violet tries to sway Robert to her position regarding the hospital; Edith fires her editor; Thomas has a job interview; Denker digs up dirt on Spratt.

Violet arranges for Neville Chamberlain to come to dinner at the estate, but the meal proves memorable for another reason; Thomas offers to teach Andy how to read.

Rose plots to bring a radio into the house; Sarah tutors Daisy; an art historian arrives; and Anna makes an embarrassing purchase on Mary's behalf.

The sixth and final season opens in April 1925 with Robert contemplating reductions to the staff; Mrs. Hughes worried about whether Mr. Carson expects them to consummate their impending marriage.

Mary informs Bertie that Marigold is Edith's daughter; Mrs. Patmore's bed and breakfast faces a scandal: adulterers stayed the night; Molesley becomes a teacher; Thomas attempts suicide.