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Upstairs, Downstairs

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 10, 1971
  • Seasons: 5
  • Episodes: 68
  • Networks: ITV1
  • Genres: Drama
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Upstairs, Downstairs(1971)
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None of that behaviour in my kitchen.

TMDB Rating: 7.8 (29 votes)

Overview

Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

13 episodes • 1971

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1On TrialOct 10, 19710.0
2The Mistress and the MaidsOct 17, 19710.0
3Board WagesOct 24, 19710.0
4The Path of DutyOct 31, 19710.0
5A Suitable MarriageNov 7, 19710.0
6A Cry for HelpNov 14, 19710.0
7Magic CasementsJan 23, 19720.0
8I Dies from LoveJan 30, 19720.0
9Why is Her Door Locked?Feb 6, 19720.0
10A Voice from the PastFeb 13, 19720.0
11The Swedish TigerFeb 20, 19720.0
12The Key of the DoorFeb 27, 19720.0
13For Love of LoveMar 5, 19720.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

13 episodes • 1972Avg: 9.5Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The New ManOct 21, 197210.0
2A Pair of ExilesOct 28, 19729.0
3Married LoveNov 4, 19720.0
4Whom God hath Joined...Nov 10, 19720.0
5Guest of HonourNov 17, 19720.0
6The Property of a LadyNov 24, 19720.0
7Your Obedient ServantDec 1, 19720.0
8Out of the EverywhereDec 8, 19720.0
9An Object of ValueDec 15, 19720.0
10A Special MischiefDec 29, 19720.0
11The Fruits of LoveJan 5, 19730.0
12The Wages of SinJan 12, 19730.0
13A Family GatheringJan 19, 19730.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

13 episodes • 1973Avg: 4.5

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Miss ForrestOct 27, 19730.0
2A House DividedNov 3, 19730.0
3A Change of SceneNov 10, 19730.0
4A Family SecretNov 17, 19730.0
5Rose's PigeonNov 24, 19730.0
6Desirous of ChangeDec 1, 19730.0
7Word of HonourDec 8, 19730.0
8The BolterDec 15, 19730.0
9Goodwill to All MenDec 22, 19738.0
10What the Footman SawDec 29, 19731.0
11A Perfect StrangerJan 5, 19740.0
12Distant ThunderJan 12, 19740.0
13The Sudden StormJan 19, 19740.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

13 episodes • 1974

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1A Patriotic OfferingSep 14, 19740.0
2News from the FrontSep 21, 19740.0
3The Beastly HunSep 28, 19740.0
4Women Shall Not WeepOct 5, 19740.0
5Tug of WarOct 12, 19740.0
6Home FiresOct 19, 19740.0
7If You Were the Only Girl in the WorldOct 26, 19740.0
8The Glorious DeadNov 2, 19740.0
9Another YearNov 9, 19740.0
10The Hero's FarewellNov 16, 19740.0
11Missing Believed KilledNov 23, 19740.0
12Facing Fearful OddsNov 30, 19740.0
13Peace Out of PainDec 7, 19740.0
Season 5 Poster

Season 5

16 episodes • 1975Avg: 1.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1On with the DanceSep 7, 19750.0
2A Place in the WorldSep 14, 19750.0
3Laugh a Little Louder PleaseSep 21, 19750.0
4The Joy RideSep 28, 19750.0
5Wanted: A Good HomeOct 5, 19750.0
6An Old FlameOct 12, 19751.0
7DisillusionOct 19, 19750.0
8Such a Lovely ManOct 26, 19750.0
9The Nine Days WonderNov 2, 19750.0
10The UnderstudyNov 9, 19750.0
11AlbertoNov 16, 19750.0
12Will Ye No Come Back Again?Nov 23, 19750.0
13Joke OverNov 30, 19750.0
14Noblesse ObligeDec 7, 19750.0
15All the King's HorsesDec 14, 19750.0
16Whither Shall I Wander?Dec 21, 19750.0

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