Upstairs, Downstairs

Season 5

TV-PG

The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their below-stairs servant staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.

16 Episodes

On with the Dance
E1
On with the DanceIt's June 1919 and a jubilant Victory Parade passes 165 Eaton Place -- but with the new family dynamic, what's to become of the beloved Bellamy townhouse?
A Place in the World
E2
A Place in the WorldAs Britain tries to rebound from the war, James Bellamy runs for political office. Edward and Daisy are struggling financially but realize they have friends who love them at Eaton Place.
Laugh a Little Louder Please
E3
Laugh a Little Louder PleaseGeorgina and her cohort throw a bacchanal at Eaton Place, with tragic consequences. Miss Treadwell, a governess for the children, joins the household.
The Joy Ride
E4
The Joy RideWhen James buys a small airplane, Virginia defies Richard, putting the entire household through quite an ordeal.
Wanted: A Good Home
E5
Wanted: A Good HomeSpring 1922: When William goes off to Prep School, Rose gets Alice a new puppy so she won't be lonely, but when Richard and Virginia go on holiday and leave Miss Treadwell in charge, the entire staff lines up against her when she tries to dispose of the "filthy creature".
An Old Flame
E6
An Old FlameJames and Lady Diana Newbury behave foolishly, with little regard of how it impacts others. Edward is in trouble with Daisy when he's caught in a lie.
Disillusion
E7
DisillusionSpring is in the air and Hudson has found love, but it comes at a price for the household. In the end, the object of his affection makes a sacrifice for him.
Such a Lovely Man
E8
Such a Lovely Man(Audio commentary available on some DVDs). An influential industrialist showers attention on Virginia, and there's another member of the household being courtedâ€”Ruby.
The Nine Days Wonder
E9
The Nine Days WonderThe entire household comes together when a General Strike is called throughout Britain in May 1926
The Understudy
E10
The UnderstudyOn the eve of an important dinner party for a French diplomat, Hudson suffers a heart attack.
Alberto
E11
AlbertoFrederick considers his future when he feels his talents are largely wasted in the Bellamy household.
Will Ye No Come Back Again?
E12
Will Ye No Come Back Again?Hudson is back in his element when the Bellamys travel to Scotland for their summer holiday.
Joke Over
E13
Joke OverAfter an evening of dissipated behavior and a reckless drive into the countryside, Georgina must appear at a coroner's inquest, when one of the locals is killed.
Noblesse Oblige
E14
Noblesse ObligeBetter the devil you know than the one you don't is the lesson Mrs. Bridges and Ruby learn after a terrible row. Upstairs, Lord Stockbridge proposes to Georgina, but there's a catch.
All the King's Horses
E15
All the King's HorsesJames returns to England, with new found vigor and untold wealth, on the eve of the October 1929 stock market crash.
Whither Shall I Wander?
E16
Whither Shall I Wander?After nearly 30 years, the Bellamy saga ends with the sale of 165 Eaton Place and a fresh beginning for every member of the household.