With everyone west of the Atlantic gearing up for tonight’s long-awaited American premiere of the 4th season of Downton Abbey, there have been a myriad of recaps surface over the last several days to help those out at the last minute. By this time most, I would hope, are caught up with the goings on from the Dowager Countess down to Baby Sybie. We all know who’s in and who’s out for season 4…or do we? On the oft chance that there is one last lone individual out there who is doing their best imitation of cramming the night before what was that originally far off final exam, this recap is a must.

Special thanks and a tip of the hat to DramaGirls509 for this brilliant recap of series 3 of Downton Abbey. Now I’m ready for tonights series 4 premiere, how about you?
 
Downton Abbey series 3, episode 1 recap

 
Downton Abbey series 3, episode 2 recap

 
Downton Abbey series 3, episode 3 recap

 
Downton Abbey series 3, episode 4 recap

 
Downton Abbey series 3, episode 5 recap

 
Downton Abbey series 3 finale recap