Mad Men
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
TV Flash files “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” as hour 44 of 92 in the TV Flash guide — Mad Men (2007–2015) on AMC, season 4, episode 5, aired 2010-08-22, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S04E05: listed hour 44 of 92 in the Mad Men guide, hour 5 of 13 in season 4. It aired 2010-08-22 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “The Rejected” (S04E04). Next is “Waldorf Stories” (S04E06).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Don and Pete disregard Roger's expectations in an effort to land an important new client.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Chrysanthemum and the Sword sit in the Mad Men guide?
S04E05 is listed hour 44 of 92 — hour 5 of 13 in season 4, season 4 episode 5.
When did Mad Men S04E05 air?
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword aired 2010-08-22 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Where should I start Mad Men?
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” The first hour is the fitting room: gray flannel, fluorescent light, style as character. Do not skip to a “better dressed” season; the argument is the change.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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