

Mad Men
Where the truth lies.
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
Don Draper

Elisabeth Moss
Peggy Olson

Vincent Kartheiser
Pete Campbell

January Jones
Betty Draper

Christina Hendricks
Joan Holloway

Aaron Staton
Ken Cosgrove

Rich Sommer
Harry Crane

Kiernan Shipka
Sally Draper

Kevin Rahm
Ted Chaough

Christopher Stanley
Henry Francis

Mason Cotton
Bobby Draper

John Slattery
Roger Sterling

Jessica Paré
Megan Draper

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.

E1Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
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.

E2Ladies Room
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.

E3Marriage of Figaro
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.

E4New Amsterdam
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.

E55G
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.

E6Babylon
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.

E7Red in the Face
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.

E8The Hobo Code
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.

E9Shoot
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.

E10Long Weekend
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.

E11Indian Summer
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.

E12Nixon vs. Kennedy
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.

E13The Wheel
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.

E1For Those Who Think Young
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.

E2Flight 1
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.

E3The Benefactor
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.

E4Three Sundays
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.

E5The New Girl
Aug 24, 2008
Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

E6Maidenform
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.

E7The Gold Violin
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.

E8A Night to Remember
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.

E9Six Month Leave
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.

E10The Inheritance
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.

E11The Jet Set
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.

E12The Mountain King
Oct 19, 2008
Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

E13Meditations in an Emergency
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.

E1Out of Town
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.

E2Love Among the Ruins
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.

E3My Old Kentucky Home
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.

E4The Arrangements
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.

E5The Fog
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.

E6Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
Sep 20, 2009
Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.

E7Seven Twenty Three
Sep 27, 2009
Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.

E8Souvenir
Oct 4, 2009
Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.

E9Wee Small Hours
Oct 11, 2009
There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.

E10The Color Blue
Oct 18, 2009
The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.

E11The Gypsy and the Hobo
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.

E12The Grown-Ups
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.

E13Shut the Door. Have a Seat
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.

E1Public Relations
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.

E2Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Aug 1, 2010
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.

E3The Good News
Aug 8, 2010
Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.

E4The Rejected
Aug 15, 2010
An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.

E5The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Aug 22, 2010
Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.

E6Waldorf Stories
Aug 29, 2010
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

E7The Suitcase
Sep 5, 2010
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

E8The Summer Man
Sep 12, 2010
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

E9The Beautiful Girls
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.

E10Hands and Knees
Sep 26, 2010
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

E11Chinese Wall
Oct 3, 2010
Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.

E12Blowing Smoke
Oct 10, 2010
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

E13Tomorrowland
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.

E1A Little Kiss (1)
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.

E2A Little Kiss (2)
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.

E3Tea Leaves
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.

E4Mystery Date
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.

E5Signal 30
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.

E6Far Away Places
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.

E7At the Codfish Ball
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.

E8Lady Lazarus
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.

E9Dark Shadows
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.

E10Christmas Waltz
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.

E11The Other Woman
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.

E12Commissions and Fees
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.

E13The Phantom
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.

E1The Doorway (1)
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.

E2The Doorway (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.

E3Collaborators
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.

E4To Have and to Hold
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.

E5The Flood
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.

E6For Immediate Release
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.

E7Man With a Plan
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.

E8The Crash
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.

E9The Better Half
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.

E10A Tale of Two Cities
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.

E11Favors
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.

E12The Quality of Mercy
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.

E13In Care Of
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.

E1Time Zones
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.

E2A Day's Work
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.

E3Field Trip
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.

E4The Monolith
May 4, 2014
Sterling Cooper & Partners prepares for a guest; Don contacts an old friend; Roger deals with problems at home; Peggy is underestimated.

E5The Runaways
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.

E6The Strategy
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.

E7Waterloo
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.

E8Severance
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.

E9New Business
Apr 12, 2015
Roger gives Don some unwanted advice. Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel. Harry asks for Don's blessing.

E10The Forecast
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.

E11Time & Life
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.

E12Lost Horizon
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.

E13The Milk and Honey Route
May 10, 2015
Don has trouble sleeping. Pete is blindsided by a difficult friend. Facing a new challenge, Henry arranges a family reunion.

E14Person to Person
May 17, 2015
The stories of Don Draper, his family and his co-workers at Sterling Cooper & Partners conclude.
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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.























