| Downton Abbey | |
|---|---|
| Series 5 | |
| No. of episodes | 8 + 1 Christmas special |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 21 September – 9 November 2014 |
| Series chronology | |
The fifth series of the British historical drama television series Downton Abbey broadcast from 21 September 2014 to 9 November 2014, comprising a total of eight episodes and one Christmas Special episode broadcast on 25 December 2014. The series was broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom and on PBS in the United States, which supported the production as part of its Masterpiece Classic anthology.