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Mad Men

Where the truth lies.

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First Aired:July 19, 2007
Seasons:7 seasons
Episodes:92
Status:Ended

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

Cast

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm

Don Draper

Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

Peggy Olson

Vincent Kartheiser

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

January Jones

January Jones

Betty Draper

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Joan Holloway

Aaron Staton

Aaron Staton

Ken Cosgrove

Rich Sommer

Rich Sommer

Harry Crane

Kiernan Shipka

Kiernan Shipka

Sally Draper

Kevin Rahm

Kevin Rahm

Ted Chaough

Christopher Stanley

Christopher Stanley

Henry Francis

Mason Cotton

Mason Cotton

Bobby Draper

John Slattery

John Slattery

Roger Sterling

Jessica Paré

Jessica Paré

Megan Draper

Jay R. Ferguson

Jay R. Ferguson

Stan Rizzo

Seasons

Season one takes place between March and November 1960. It introduces the fictional advertising agency Sterling Cooper. The season begins with the new secretary, Peggy Olson, starting her first day with the firm. As the season unfolds, the mysterious backstory of enigmatic ad man Don Draper is revealed as are the growing confidence and success of Peggy Olson.

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

E1Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

49m7.5

Jul 19, 2007

In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.

Ladies Room

E2Ladies Room

47m7.6

Jul 26, 2007

Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life, even in the face of Roger Sterling's invitation to open up. Meanwhile, Peggy pines for the absent Pete still on his honeymoon while fending off the advances of several of the men of Sterling Cooper.

Marriage of Figaro

E3Marriage of Figaro

44m7.5

Aug 2, 2007

Pete returns from his honeymoon, excited about his new marriage, but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. After his business relationship with Rachel takes an unforeseen turn, Don attends a party which further illuminates his increasing dissatisfaction with his present life.

New Amsterdam

E4New Amsterdam

45m7.7

Aug 9, 2007

Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pressure from his wife regarding a new apartment, he further alienates Don and endangers his own position at Sterling Cooper.

5G

E55G

48m7.9

Aug 16, 2007

After Don wins an award, his photo is featured in Advertising Age. Don must deal with the fallout as the photo brings back a past he isnt ready to confront. Ken gets a short story published in The Atlantic Monthly, inciting jealousy among his colleagues and driving Pete to make an unorthodox request of his wife. Peggy overhears a startling conversation in the office and shares the secret with Joan.

Babylon

E6Babylon

47m7.5

Aug 23, 2007

A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session, Peggy proves to be more than a secretary, opening up new opportunities for her at Sterling Cooper. Meanwhile, Rachel faces her conflicted feelings for Don after he seeks out her advice on a new campaign.

Red in the Face

E7Red in the Face

47m7.8

Aug 30, 2007

Roger joins Don for an evening of dinner and drinking, during which Roger's behavior leads to a rift in their friendship. Though Don accepts his apology, there are further consequences for Roger. Pete faces trouble at home as he continues to struggle with the demands of his new marriage.

The Hobo Code

E8The Hobo Code

48m7.8

Sep 6, 2007

Don is tormented as pieces of his secretive past begin to haunt him. Peggy's new success at work, and resulting boost in confidence, threaten her office relationship. Salvatore Romano gets a little too close with a client.

Shoot

E9Shoot

48m8.1

Sep 13, 2007

A rival ad agency courts Don, involving Betty in their attempt to lure him from Sterling Cooper. As the presidential campaign heats up, the agency looks for new ways to counter the latest Kennedy ads. Tempers flare over Peggy.

Long Weekend

E10Long Weekend

48m7.1

Sep 27, 2007

Don loses an account. Roger, stuck in the city for Labor Day weekend, attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Joan has a night out on the town with her roommate.

Indian Summer

E11Indian Summer

48m7.9

Oct 4, 2007

Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don, and Pete grows more frustrated. Betty finds a new outlet for her growing dissatisfaction.

Nixon vs. Kennedy

E12Nixon vs. Kennedy

48m8.7

Oct 11, 2007

On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don. Don remembers his past as a soldier in the Korean War.

The Wheel

E13The Wheel

49m8.7

Oct 18, 2007

As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity, provoking the ire of some of her colleagues. Betty makes a startling discovery.

Season two takes place between February and October 1962, culminating with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It expands on Peggy's rise in the workplace and the marital strife between Don and Betty Draper as Don's infidelities further intrude on his family life. The second season also introduces an unknown acquaintance of Don Draper. Draper is corresponding by letter with this unseen acquaintance in secret.

For Those Who Think Young

E1For Those Who Think Young

49m7.5

Jul 27, 2008

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.

Flight 1

E2Flight 1

49m7.6

Aug 3, 2008

Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.

The Benefactor

E3The Benefactor

47m7.9

Aug 10, 2008

Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.

Three Sundays

E4Three Sundays

48m7.1

Aug 17, 2008

Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.

The New Girl

E5The New Girl

49m8.3

Aug 24, 2008

Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

Maidenform

E6Maidenform

48m7.6

Aug 31, 2008

Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.

The Gold Violin

E7The Gold Violin

48m8.1

Sep 7, 2008

Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.

A Night to Remember

E8A Night to Remember

49m8.3

Sep 14, 2008

Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.

Six Month Leave

E9Six Month Leave

49m8.1

Sep 28, 2008

Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.

The Inheritance

E10The Inheritance

48m7.9

Oct 5, 2008

Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.

The Jet Set

E11The Jet Set

48m7.2

Oct 12, 2008

Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.

The Mountain King

E12The Mountain King

48m8.1

Oct 19, 2008

Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

Meditations in an Emergency

E13Meditations in an Emergency

48m8.6

Oct 26, 2008

The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.

Season three takes place six months after the conclusion of the second season and ends in December 1963. It chronicles the end of the "Camelot era" as the characters go through immense change in their professional and personal lives.

Out of Town

E1Out of Town

48m7.9

Aug 16, 2009

In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.

Love Among the Ruins

E2Love Among the Ruins

48m7.6

Aug 23, 2009

Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.

My Old Kentucky Home

E3My Old Kentucky Home

48m7.7

Aug 30, 2009

The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.

The Arrangements

E4The Arrangements

48m7.5

Sep 6, 2009

Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.

The Fog

E5The Fog

48m7.8

Sep 13, 2009

Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.

Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency

E6Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency

48m8.6

Sep 20, 2009

Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.

Seven Twenty Three

E7Seven Twenty Three

48m8.2

Sep 27, 2009

Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.

Souvenir

E8Souvenir

48m7.0

Oct 4, 2009

Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.

Wee Small Hours

E9Wee Small Hours

48m6.9

Oct 11, 2009

There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.

The Color Blue

E10The Color Blue

48m7.9

Oct 18, 2009

The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.

The Gypsy and the Hobo

E11The Gypsy and the Hobo

48m8.8

Oct 25, 2009

A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.

The Grown-Ups

E12The Grown-Ups

47m8.4

Nov 1, 2009

Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.

Shut the Door. Have a Seat

E13Shut the Door. Have a Seat

48m9.1

Nov 8, 2009

Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.

Season four takes place between November 1964 and October 1965. It is set at the new and considerably more modern advertising agency, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The main narrative of the fourth season is driven by Don Draper's identity crisis. As Don falls deeper into existential despair, he begins regularly meeting with women of loose moral character and faces debilitating alcoholism.

Public Relations

E1Public Relations

48m7.5

Jul 25, 2010

Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for the firm.

Christmas Comes But Once a Year

E2Christmas Comes But Once a Year

48m8.0

Aug 1, 2010

The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.

The Good News

E3The Good News

48m7.4

Aug 8, 2010

Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.

The Rejected

E4The Rejected

48m8.3

Aug 15, 2010

An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

E5The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

48m8.1

Aug 22, 2010

Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.

Waldorf Stories

E6Waldorf Stories

48m7.9

Aug 29, 2010

Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

The Suitcase

E7The Suitcase

48m9.1

Sep 5, 2010

A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

The Summer Man

E8The Summer Man

48m8.5

Sep 12, 2010

Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

The Beautiful Girls

E9The Beautiful Girls

47m7.3

Sep 19, 2010

Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.

Hands and Knees

E10Hands and Knees

48m8.4

Sep 26, 2010

An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

Chinese Wall

E11Chinese Wall

48m8.2

Oct 3, 2010

Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.

Blowing Smoke

E12Blowing Smoke

48m8.7

Oct 10, 2010

In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

Tomorrowland

E13Tomorrowland

48m8.6

Oct 17, 2010

Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

Season 5 takes place between Memorial Day 1966 and spring 1967. The season explores Don Draper's new marriage to Megan, which leads him to ignore his work at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency. Meanwhile, Lane, Pete, Roger, Joan, and Peggy learn that it is "every man for himself" in their personal and professional lives, as they each face painful new beginnings.

A Little Kiss (1)

E1A Little Kiss (1)

48m7.3

Mar 25, 2012

Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.

A Little Kiss (2)

E2A Little Kiss (2)

47m8.6

Mar 25, 2012

Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.

Tea Leaves

E3Tea Leaves

48m7.9

Apr 1, 2012

As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. Betty contemplates her mortality after seeing a doctor.

Mystery Date

E4Mystery Date

48m7.0

Apr 8, 2012

Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.

Signal 30

E5Signal 30

48m7.6

Apr 15, 2012

Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.

Far Away Places

E6Far Away Places

48m8.4

Apr 22, 2012

Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.

At the Codfish Ball

E7At the Codfish Ball

48m7.4

Apr 29, 2012

Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Sally lends a hand to a relative. Megan's parents come to visit from Canada.

Lady Lazarus

E8Lady Lazarus

48m7.2

May 6, 2012

Megan has second thoughts about her future at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. Peggy lashes out when she's inadvertently put in the uncomfortable position of having to lie. Pete's effort to protect an acquaintance doesn't turn out quite like he expected.

Dark Shadows

E9Dark Shadows

48m8.1

May 13, 2012

Don attempts to regain his creative spark, but undermines a member of his staff while doing so. Roger pursues some new clients, and in the process, hurts Jane. Betty displays her pettiness when she reveals a distressing secret to Sally.

Christmas Waltz

E10Christmas Waltz

48m8.2

May 20, 2012

Harry finds himself in an uncomfortable position after reconnecting with Paul Kinsey who has joined the Hare Krishnas. Lane takes drastic and unethical measures to get out of financial trouble. Don spends an afternoon with Joan to get her mind off her marital problems.

The Other Woman

E11The Other Woman

48m8.9

May 27, 2012

Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.

Commissions and Fees

E12Commissions and Fees

48m8.8

Jun 3, 2012

Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.

The Phantom

E13The Phantom

48m7.5

Jun 10, 2012

Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.

Season 6 takes place between December 1967 and November 1968.

The Doorway (1)

E1The Doorway (1)

48m7.4

Apr 7, 2013

Don and Megan take a trip to Hawaii for the holidays, Sally's friend visits the Francis family, a comedian torpedoes Peggy's Super Bowl ad campaign, and Roger gets some bad news about his mother.

The Doorway (2)

E2The Doorway (2)

48m7.2

Apr 7, 2013

Don strikes up a friendship with the surgeon in his building, Peggy tries to save her campaign, Roger makes a scene at his mother's funeral, and Betty goes to Manhattan to find Sally's friend.

Collaborators

E3Collaborators

48m7.7

Apr 14, 2013

While Don continues his affair with Sylvia, Pete's latest infidelity threatens his marriage. Meanwhile, Peggy's icy relationship with her new staff continues, but she also gets an unlikely tip on a potential new client.

To Have and to Hold

E4To Have and to Hold

48m7.7

Apr 21, 2013

Don works in secret on a Heinz ketchup campaign while Megan gets a love scene on the set of her soap opera. Meanwhile, Harry makes his power play while Joan has more trouble with the secretaries.

The Flood

E5The Flood

48m8.0

Apr 28, 2013

Set among the events surrounding Martin Luther King's assassination, Peggy tries to get a new apartment, Ginsberg is set up on a date, and Don has a revelation during his weekend with the kids.

For Immediate Release

E6For Immediate Release

48m7.9

May 5, 2013

As the firm prepares to go public, Don and Pete's actions cause them to lose two huge clients. However, Roger uses a new connection to put them in position to gain their biggest client ever.

Man With a Plan

E7Man With a Plan

48m8.0

May 12, 2013

Things quickly become awkward after the two firms merge, Don asserts his dominance over Sylvia, Pete has to deal with his ailing mother, and Bob Benson helps out a sick Joan.

The Crash

E8The Crash

48m7.7

May 19, 2013

The creative department has a wild, drug-influenced weekend as they work on the Chevy account, Don has trouble letting go of Sylvia, and Sally walks in on an unwelcome intruder.

The Better Half

E9The Better Half

48m7.4

May 26, 2013

Peggy becomes unsatisfied with her apartment and with Abe, Don has an eventful weekend with Betty while Megan has problems on the set, Roger has time with his grandson, and Pete begins exploring his options outside the firm.

A Tale of Two Cities

E10A Tale of Two Cities

48m8.1

Jun 2, 2013

Cutler and Chaough prepare to make radical changes to the firm while Sterling and Draper are visiting a client in Los Angeles. Joan's decision to go after a new account on her own leaves Pete furious and frustrated.

Favors

E11Favors

48m8.2

Jun 9, 2013

Don is preoccupied with keeping Sylvia's son from being drafted, Peggy has a rat in her apartment, Don and Ted bury the hatchet, Pete has a problem with his mother's new nurse, and Sally makes an accidental discovery about her father.

The Quality of Mercy

E12The Quality of Mercy

48m8.3

Jun 16, 2013

Don renews his battle with Ted after seeing his relationship with Peggy, Sally interviews at a boarding school, and Pete discovers Bob Benson's background.

In Care Of

E13In Care Of

48m8.4

Jun 23, 2013

With his personal and professional life crumbling around him, Don positions himself for a change of scenery. Meanwhile, Pete's life is falling apart as well, thanks to the meddling of Bob Benson.

The first part of season 7 begins in January 1969, several weeks after the Thanksgiving 1968 ending of season 6, and ends in July 1969, with characters dealing with the dynamics of lives and offices being split between New York and Los Angeles.

Time Zones

E1Time Zones

48m7.7

Apr 13, 2014

Don makes a new friend. Joan meets a client for drinks. Peggy hears impressive new work. Roger has a puzzling phone call.

A Day's Work

E2A Day's Work

48m8.0

Apr 20, 2014

Peggy receives a bouquet of flowers at the office. Pete navigates the politics of new business. Joan is put in an impossibly awkward situation.

Field Trip

E3Field Trip

48m8.2

Apr 27, 2014

Don takes an impromptu trip. Betty has lunch with a friend. Harry lobbies for a cause. The partners consider a questionable asset.

The Monolith

E4The Monolith

48m8.0

May 4, 2014

Sterling Cooper & Partners prepares for a guest; Don contacts an old friend; Roger deals with problems at home; Peggy is underestimated.

The Runaways

E5The Runaways

48m7.7

May 11, 2014

Don has a visitor from his past. Stan embarrasses a superior. Peggy helps Ginsberg with a problem. Harry finds that he has a new ally at the agency.

The Strategy

E6The Strategy

48m8.4

May 18, 2014

Peggy determinedly collects research for a pitch. Pete is invited to join an exclusive club. Joan looks forward to spending time with her friend.

Waterloo

E7Waterloo

48m9.0

May 25, 2014

Don receives a troubling letter. A risky venture entails a new future for Peggy. Roger gets an unexpected phone call. Pete butts heads with Cutler.

Severance

E8Severance

48m7.9

Apr 5, 2015

Don attempts to track down a friend, Joan tries to solve a problem with an account and an unlikely person sets up Peggy.

New Business

E9New Business

48m7.7

Apr 12, 2015

Roger gives Don some unwanted advice. Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel. Harry asks for Don's blessing.

The Forecast

E10The Forecast

48m8.0

Apr 19, 2015

Roger pawns off a project on Don, Joan goes on a business trip and Peggy and Pete cannot agree on how to deal with an account.

Time & Life

E11Time & Life

48m8.5

Apr 26, 2015

Don comes up with a big idea, Roger asks Joan to help him fix a clerical error and Peggy has difficulties casting for a commercial.

Lost Horizon

E12Lost Horizon

48m8.5

May 3, 2015

Don receives a reward for his work. Joan butts heads with her co-worker on an account. Faced with a big decision, Roger dodges.

The Milk and Honey Route

E13The Milk and Honey Route

54m8.2

May 10, 2015

Don has trouble sleeping. Pete is blindsided by a difficult friend. Facing a new challenge, Henry arranges a family reunion.

Person to Person

E14Person to Person

58m8.2

May 17, 2015

The stories of Don Draper, his family and his co-workers at Sterling Cooper & Partners conclude.

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