Downton Abbey Archives

Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 3: Sympathy Butters No Parsnips

January 21, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley4

Cora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.

Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 2: Choosing Sides

January 15, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley1

Are you Team Tony or Team Charles? Team Cricket Pitch or Team Village Square? Team Wireless or Team Shakes Fist at Clouds? SO MANY QUESTIONS.

Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 1: Fear, Fire, Foes

January 7, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley8

We’re back for another season of picking our favorite soap to shreds. Cue theme music! Somebody save the dog!

Ready to Get Your Downton On?

January 4, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley

Tonight’s the night! Season 5 of Downton Abbey airs on PBS this evening, January 4th. Here’s a peek at where we left off last season.

A Downton Abbey Christmas Wish List

October 7, 2014November 23, 2017Sarah Pinault2

Nothing can stop GeekMom Sarah’s holiday music from kicking in early, and now she is spurred on by the hope of a Downton Abbey Christmas album. Christmas has come early indeed!

What Downton Abbey Season Five Can Do For Me!

September 21, 2014November 23, 2017Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah ponders what the future holds for life at Downton Abbey.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Superheroes On Television Still Need Work

March 14, 2014November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson1

There’s a double standard involving men being raped and last week’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. played right into it. Thoughts on this as well as the other superhero shows on TV.

10 Ways To Get Your Post Downton Fix

March 13, 2014November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault

Looking for a British fix post Downton Abbey? GeekMom and British transplant Sarah offers some tongue in cheek, some serious, suggestions for your British needs.

Melissa Wiley’s Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 6 Recap

February 10, 2014November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Dish about last night’s Downton Abbey episode—complete with the Pigs with a capital P—over at Melissa Wiley’s blog!

Destination: Downton Abbey

January 24, 2014November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

British games manufacturer Destination have secured the rights to Downton Abbey and produced another in their series of popular, fun-to-play family games.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Women, Television, & Rape

January 17, 2014November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson7

Absolute story fail, Downton Abbey.

Melissa Wiley’s Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 1 Recap

January 9, 2014November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Are you craving GeekMom Melissa Wiley’s Downton Abbey recaps? Look no further than her personal blog for a discussion of this week’s two hour U.S. season premiere!

Downton Abbey Costumes Coming to Delaware's Winterthur Museum

December 31, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola

The Costumes of Downton Abbey exhibit will open in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 1, 2014.

Relax With the Crawleys in Behind The Scenes at Downton Abbey

November 24, 2013December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Season Four of “Downton Abbey” doesn’t premiere in the U.S. until January 5th, but if you just can’t wait that long for its return, then you’ll love “Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey.”

'Mouseton Abbey: The Missing Diamond' by Nick Page

September 4, 2013November 24, 2017Jackie Reeve

This delightful new picture book should satisfy your Downton Abbey obsession until the show returns in January. It’s also a great chance to practice that English accent during family story time.

5 Geeky Beverages Inspired by Your Favorite Shows

July 11, 2013December 15, 2017Kelly Knox4

I recently discovered some geek-inspired beverages that are perfect for grabbing your favorite cup and settling in to re-watch your favorite TV shows.