In Downton Abbey (often referred to by fans for the scandalous "Pamuk" incident), the household is thrown into chaos by the arrival of a handsome Turkish diplomat and secret ambitions among the staff. Upstairs: The Scandal of Kemal Pamuk

While Mary is initially cold toward Napier, she is instantly captivated by Pamuk . He boldly blackmails the footman Thomas into leading him to Mary’s room at night.

A subplot features a power struggle between the Dowager Countess Violet and Isobel Crawley over the village flower show, where Violet’s long-standing winning streak is finally challenged.

Housemaid Gwen Dawson is discovered to have a typewriter hidden in her room. She has been taking a correspondence course to become a secretary, an ambition that faces harsh skepticism from the older staff, particularly O'Brien and Mr. Carson .