Keeping Up With the Crawleys: Where Downton Abbey Left Off

In season three, Downton Abbey gets wind that longtime servant Thomas Barrow is gay when he makes a pass at footman Jimmy after misinterpreting some flirtation. Jimmy reports the incident, and Mr. Carson orders Thomas to leave without reference. But after former Thomas-rival Mr. Bates surprising intervenes with a generous-minded Lord Grantham, Thomas's job is saved. Plus, Jimmy and Thomas eventually make up, after Thomas protects Jimmy when he is attacked.