Local Media Ratings: “Downton Abbey” Premiere January 6, 2015 Nfrisone “Downton Abbey” fifth season premiere did very well on MPT. The show averaged 151,000 households in the Maryland and DC Designated Media Market. Demos: Persons 2+ 253,000 Persons 18+ 246,000 The Dowager Countess would be pleased. [follow_me]