Episode guide
Mad Men
92 episodes · 7 seasons · 2007–2015 · AMC
Season
Season 1
13 episodes
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S01E01 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes At an advertising agency in 1960s Manhattan, the creative director has problems coming up with ideas for a tobacco account and crosses swords with the female head of a large department store that she wants to take in a new retail direction.
Pilot note — From the desk: Mad Men opens its catalog run with “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” (2007-07-19). AMC prestige brand; style as substance done right. Contract standoffs and the Don Draper identity industrial complex.
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S01E02 Ladies Room Betty sees a specialist about her ongoing physical problems; a managing partner leans on Don to get involved in the Richard Nixon presidential campaign; Peggy gets some unwanted attention from a copy writer.
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S01E03 Marriage of Figaro Pete's return from his honeymoon stirs up conflicted emotions about his bachelor-party dalliance with Peggy; Don and Rachel's business relationship shifts; Betty sets tongues wagging when she invites the neighborhood divorcée to her daughter's birthday party.
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S01E04 New Amsterdam Pete oversteps his bounds in dealing with a valuable client, puts his foot in his mouth and gets a lesson from Don in toeing the company line. At home, he gets pressure from his newlywed bride to buy their own apartment unit.
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S01E05 Five G Don wins a prestigious award and gets his face splashed on a prominent industry periodical, which triggers some fallout from his past; Ken gets a short story published in a national monthly magazine, inspiring jealousy among his colleagues.
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S01E06 Babylon Peggy offers superb suggestions during a focus-group session, and her ideas are so well received that her future at the agency looks much brighter; Don asks Rachel's advice about an ad campaign for Israeli tourism.
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S01E07 Red in the Face A boys' night out for Roger and Don ends badly as Roger's erratic behavior damages their relationship; Pete encounters problems on the home front as he and his bride continue to adjust to being married.
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S01E08 The Hobo Code Don's mysterious past comes back to haunt him; Peggy celebrates her new work success, but not all of her colleagues and co-workers are pleased or impressed; Salvatore's relationship with a client is questioned.
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S01E09 Shoot A rival ad agency tries to poach Don from Sterling Cooper, and they involve Betty in their campaign to land him; romantic rivals vie for Peggy's affections. Also, the agency steps up its Nixon presidential campaign in an attempt to counter successful Kennedy promos.
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S01E10 Long Weekend Don is distraught about losing an important account, so Roger, stuck in the city on Labor Day, tries to cheer him up; Joan and her roommate paint the town.
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S01E11 Indian Summer Peggy is assigned a difficult project; Don seizes the opportunity provided by Roger's latest work woes; a frustrated Pete develops more problems at home and in the office; Betty seeks new relief for her mounting frustrations.
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S01E12 Nixon vs. Kennedy The Sterling Cooper staff pulls an all-nighter watching Nixon-Kennedy election returns; an ambitious Pete directly challenges Don.
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S01E13 The Wheel Peggy's colleagues are irked when she's given a new job opportunity; Don's work responsibilities get in the way of his home life; Betty uncovers a surprising secret.
Season
Season 2
13 episodes
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S02E01 For Those Who Think Young The second season opens with Don butting heads about personnel matters with Duck, who wants "younger creative talent"; the staff is up in the air about its approach to an airline-company account; Betty bumps into a former roommate who has begun a surprising new career; Joan is at a loss about where to put the new copy machine.
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S02E02 Flight 1 Paul throws a party, then throws his work colleagues for a loop when he introduces them to a special guest; Peggy pays a dinner visit to her family; Duck uses an unorthodox approach to land an airline account, which puts the firm on a conflict-of-interest course.
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S02E03 The Benefactor Problems surface on the set of a commercial shoot while Don plays hooky from the office; ever-ambitious, career-minded Harry musters support for a sponsorship plagued by controversy; Betty steps in to help Don when he arranges a dinner to placate his upset clients.
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S02E04 Three Sundays Peggy's family entertains a new priest assigned to their parish; Freddy and Ken wine and dine a client; the agency staff pitches in to prepare for an under-the-gun pitch meeting.
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S02E05 The New Girl Joan might have found Don a perfect secretary; Peggy comes to the rescue when Don finds himself in the middle of personal issues between a TV comedian and the man's wife; Pete and his wife see a fertility specialist to deal with her inability to conceive.
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S02E06 Maidenform Don and Duck attempt to make peace at the office; Peggy tries to find a way to participate in the high-level after-hours meetings being held by the executives; one of Duck's family members visits his office.
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S02E07 The Gold Violin Don steps up in class and purchases a new set of wheels that is more appropriate for a big-time executive; Pete, Harry and Ken put their heads together to land new accounts; a serious error by Don's secretary could reflect poorly on Joan; the staff reacts to the new objet d'art in Cooper's office.
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S02E08 A Night to Remember Father Gill tries to convince Peggy to volunteer her talents to a church project; Duck and Don team to woo a foreign-beer client by marketing to a new demographic; Harry turns to an unlikely source for help when his department is overloaded with work.
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S02E09 Six Month Leave Freddy Rumsen strikes out during a pitch meeting with his team; ever-eager Pete seizes a chance to exploit an opportunity at the office; an old friend is the beneficiary of Don's loyalty; Sara Beth proves to be a welcome ally for Betty.
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S02E10 The Inheritance Betty visits her ailing father; Paul's girlfriend, Sheila, advises him about his civic responsibilities; Pete's mother tries to put the kibosh on an important family move that he and Trudy are planning.
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S02E11 The Jet Set Don takes a business trip to Los Angeles, where he hooks up with some interesting new acquaintances; Peggy's in the mood for an office romance; Duck contemplates the future at Sterling Cooper.
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S02E12 The Mountain King An old friend and Don renew acquaintances; Pete's personal problems impact a major account; Joan introduces her fiancé around the office.
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S02E13 Meditations in an Emergency As the second season ends, things get bumpy at Sterling Cooper while Don is away; Betty receives some upsetting news.
Season
Season 3
13 episodes
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S03E01 Out of Town In the third-season opener, Pete and Ken are among those affected by the corporate changes at the firm. Meanwhile, Sal accompanies Don on a business trip to Baltimore, where both men succumb to the powers of persuasive seduction.
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S03E02 Love Among the Ruins Betty's father pays a visit; the Drapers dine with the stuffy new British boss (Jared Harris) and his snobby wife; the firm contemplates whether to accede to an unusual request from a client; Roger takes charge of arranging a wedding; and Peggy's personal involvement in a campaign leaves her greatly affected.
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S03E03 My Old Kentucky Home A mandatory overtime session leaves the writers trying to stave off late-night boredom; Roger throws a party, and Joan and Greg host one of their own; and Sally and Grandpa have a run-in.
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S03E04 The Arrangements Don crosses paths with his father-in-law (Ryan Cutrona); Peggy searches for a new roommate; and a new client with money to throw around is very excited about doing business with the firm.
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S03E05 The Fog Concern over Sally's behavior causes Don and Betty to act; opportunistic Pete tries to work a new angle into his business dealings; and an odd dream has a strange effect on Betty.
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S03E06 Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency A surprise visitor shows up at Sterling Cooper; Sally gets spooked by something (or someone); and Joan is the recipient of some surprising news.
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S03E07 Seven Twenty Three Betty becomes involved in local politics; a troubling incident leads Don to begin thinking about his future; and Peggy is on the receiving end of an exquisite gift.
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S03E08 Souvenir Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip; Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
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S03E09 Wee Small Hours Client satisfaction proves to be difficult for both Don and Sal; Betty decides to host a fund-raiser.
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S03E10 The Color Blue Sterling Cooper celebrates a company milestone; Peggy competes with Paul for an account.
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S03E11 The Gypsy and the Hobo Sterling Cooper welcomes back a prodigal client; Betty and the children take a trip; Joan and Greg make plans for their future.
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S03E12 The Grown-Ups A candidate makes an impression on Don; Peggy's taste in men proves questionable; and Pete faces a major decision about his career.
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S03E13 Shut the Door. Have a Seat. In the third-season finale, Don has a pivotal meeting with Connie (Chelcie Ross); Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice; and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.
Season
Season 4
13 episodes
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S04E01 Public Relations In the Season 4 opener, Don's reluctance to talk about himself jettisons a prestigious trade-paper interview that the company was hoping would be a boon to business. Meanwhile, the "wholesome" manufacturer of two-piece swimsuits wants to hire the firm but doesn't want a sexy ad campaign; Pete and Peggy stage a stunt in an effort to secure more money from a meat-company client; and Roger plays Cupid for Don.
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S04E02 Christmas Comes But Once a Year The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
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S04E03 The Good News Don plans a jaunt to Acapulco, while back at the office, Lane and Joan get into a serious disagreement.
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S04E04 The Rejected When Pete receives an edict from Roger and Lane, he finds himself confronting personal dilemmas at work and on the home front. Meanwhile, Peggy befriends Joyce, a photo editor at Life magazine, who invites the copywriter to a party at a downtown loft, where Peggy gets hit on from a number of sides. And Faye's self-deprecating remarks at a focus-group meeting don't sit well with Don.
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S04E05 The Chrysanthemum and the Sword Don and Pete disregard Roger's expectations in an effort to land an important new client.
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S04E06 Waldorf Stories Peggy and her new creative partner don't see eye-to-eye; Don pitches a client under an unusual set of circumstances.
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S04E07 The Suitcase A rapidly approaching deadline causes consternation and throws things into a tizzy at the agency.
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S04E08 The Summer Man Peggy and Joan are forced to deal with some insulting office behavior; Don and his date Bethany (Anna Camp) have an uncomfortable encounter with Betty and her husband at a fancy restaurant. Later, during a late-night business meeting, Don invites Faye (Cara Buono) to dine with him, and dinner turns into a bit more than either had expected.
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S04E09 The Beautiful Girls A romantic gesture in the form of a thoughtful gift could lead to professional problems for Peggy.
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S04E10 Hands and Knees Betty is a bit unsettled when a surprise visitor stops at the Francis home.
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S04E11 Chinese Wall An all-hands meeting is called at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, and the gossip starts to fly about an important client leaving the agency and that possibly more will follow. Meanwhile, a competing firm attempts to poach select SCDP employees; Peggy has a passionate romp with Abe and later tries her hand at wooing the Playtex people.
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S04E12 Blowing Smoke While trying to navigate a crisis, Don encounters an old friend.
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S04E13 Tomorrowland In the Season 4 finale, a surprising opportunity rears its head for both Don and Peggy, leaving them with life-altering decisions to make.
Season
Season 5
13 episodes
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S05E01 A Little Kiss (1) Don is greeted with a surprise; Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
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S05E02 A Little Kiss (2) Don is greeted with a surprise; Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
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S05E03 Tea Leaves Peggy receives new responsibilities as the firm makes a concentrated push to increase business. Later, Don and Harry go the extra mile for a big client.
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S05E04 Mystery Date Don has an encounter with someone from the past; Joan comes to a momentous decision. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload.
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S05E05 Signal 30 Lane makes an interesting friend; Pete plays host to an assortment of guests.
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S05E06 Far Away Places Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch; Don calls on a potential client.
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S05E07 At the Codfish Ball Don, Roger and Pete team up to rustle up some new clients; Sally lends a hand to a relative.
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S05E08 Lady Lazarus Peggy reluctantly harbors a secret; Pete steps up for a friend; Don gets a surprise.
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S05E09 Dark Shadows Don's competitive nature comes to the fore; Roger pursues some new clients; Sally is met with a challenge.
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S05E10 Christmas Waltz Christmas proves rewarding to many at the agency; Harry does a good turn for a friend.
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S05E11 The Other Woman Don deals with a challenging pitch, while Peggy ponders taking a trip.
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S05E12 Commissions and Fees Don receives an intriguing lead and follows up on it.
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S05E13 The Phantom Season 5 concludes with opportunities abounding for everyone at the agency, while Pete encounters an interesting stranger on a train.
Season
Season 6
13 episodes
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S06E01 The Doorway (1) Don launches a new campaign in the sixth-series opener.
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S06E02 The Doorway (2) Roger receives some unnerving news; and Betty welcomes a houseguest.
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S06E03 The Collaborators Don has a difference of opinion with a client, while Peggy has problems motivating the staff.
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S06E04 To Have and to Hold The partners try to keep a secret campaign under wraps, while Joan gets a visit from an old friend.
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S06E05 The Flood Peggy plans for the future, while Roger courts a potential client.
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S06E06 For Immediate Release Roger changes tack to make new business; Pete has an awkward run-in with a client.
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S06E07 Man with a Plan Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to placate competing clients; Pete is blindsided by an unexpected guest.
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S06E08 The Crash Don is disrupted by a surprise visitor; Peggy looks for inspiration.
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S06E09 The Better Half Roger is plagued by a recurring dream; Joan goes to the beach.
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S06E10 A Tale of Two Cities The agency works to keep a client; Joan is caught off guard.
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S06E11 Favors etty plans for Sally's future, while Peggy encounters trouble at home.
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S06E12 The Quality of Mercy The partners disagree on a new campaign; Don takes a day off.
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S06E13 In Care Of In the series 6 finale, Don has a problem.
Season
Season 7
14 episodes
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S07E01 Time Zones The Season 7 opener finds Don making a new friend, and Joan meeting a client for drinks. Elsewhere, Peggy hears some impressive new work, and Roger experiences a strange phone call.
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S07E02 A Day's Work Peggy receives flowers at the office; Pete navigates the politics of new business; Joan is put in an awkward situation.
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S07E03 Field Trip Don takes an impromptu trip; Betty has lunch with a friend; Harry lobbies for a cause; the partners consider a questionable asset.
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S07E04 The Monolith Sterling Cooper & Partners prepares for a guest; Don calls an old friend; Roger confronts problems at home; Pete underestimates Peggy.
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S07E05 The Runaways Don gets a visitor from his past; Stan embarrasses a superior; Peggy helps Ginsberg with a problem; Harry discovers a new ally at the agency.
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S07E06 The Strategy Peggy does research for a pitch; Pete is invited to join an exclusive club; Joan seeks time spent with a friend.
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S07E07 Waterloo Don receives a troubling letter; Pete butts heads with Cutler; Roger gets an unexpected phone call; and a risky venture entails a new future for Peggy.
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S07E08 Severance Don tries to track down a friend; Joan struggles to solve a problem with an account; Peggy is set up by an unlikely person.
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S07E09 New Business Roger gives Don some unwanted advice; Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel; Harry asks for Don's blessing.
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S07E10 The Forecast Roger pawns off a project onto Don; Joan goes on a business trip; Peggy and Pete clash over how to deal with an account emergency.
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S07E11 Time & Life Don comes up with a big idea; Roger asks Joan for help with a clerical error; Peggy has a hard time with casting for a commercial.
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S07E12 Lost Horizon Don receives a reward for his work; Joan butts heads with a coworker on an account; Roger dodges a big decision.
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S07E13 The Milk and Honey Route Don has trouble sleeping; Pete is blindsided by a friend; Henry arranges a family reunion.
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S07E14 Person to Person The stories of Don Draper, his family and his coworkers come to an end in the series finale.
Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “Person to Person” (2015-05-17) — a series bookend worth the package context. Contract standoffs and the Don Draper identity industrial complex.