It's New York in the 1960s, and the men and women who work at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency are some of the top names in the industry. Master manipulator and leading ad man Don Draper is at the top of his game, but there are those who want to see him topple down. Can he maintain his formidable status? Writer and executive producer Matthew Weiner of The Sopranos fame is the man behind this 13-episode original series on AMC.
Don is greeted with a surprise in the Season 5 opener. Meanwhile, Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
Don, Roger and Pete team up to rustle up some new clients; Sally lends a hand to a relative
Don, Roger and Pete team up to rustle up some new clients; Sally lends a hand to a relative
Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch; Don calls on a potential client
Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch; Don calls on a potential client
Lane makes an interesting friend; Pete plays host to an assortment of guests.
Don has an encounter with someone from the past; Joan comes to a momentous decision. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload.
Don is greeted with a surprise in the Season 5 opener. Meanwhile, Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
Don is greeted with a surprise in the Season 5 opener. Meanwhile, Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
Summary: A rapidly approaching deadline causes consternation and throws things into a tizzy at the agency
Summary: Peggy and her new creative partner don't see eye-to-eye; Don pitches a client under an unusual set of circumstances.
Summary: Don and Pete disregard Roger's expectations in an effort to land an important new client.
Summary: When Pete receives an edict from Roger and Lane, he finds himself confronting a personal dilemma.
Summary: Don makes a jaunt to Acapulco, while back at the office, Lane and Joan get into a serious disagreement.
Summary: A last minute visitor threatens to spoil the agency's Christmas party.
Don's secretive ways lead to the cancellation of an interview with a major newspaper which would have thrust the new agency into the spotlight; the copywriters struggle with a bathing suit account; Pete and Peggy work to...
Summary: Don has a meeting with Connie; Betty gets some advice; Pete talks to his clients.
Summary: 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.
Summary: A former client returns; Betty goes on a trip with the kids; Joan and Greg plan for their future.
Summary: Sterling Cooper celebrates a big milestone. Elsewhere, Peggy competes with Paul for an account.
Summary: Don and Sal just can't seem to satisfy their clients. Betty decides to throw a fundraiser.
Summary: Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip; Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Summary: 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.
Summary: A surprise visitor shows up at Sterling Cooper; Sally gets spooked by something (or someone); and Joan is the recipient of some surprising news.
Summary: Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Peggy has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.
Summary: A new wealthy client is excited to be working with the firm. Elsewhere, Don has another run-in with his father-in-law and Peggy looks for a new roommate.
Summary: The writers fight off boredom when they are forced to work after hours. Roger hosts a party while Joan and Greg host a party of their own. Sally has a run in with Grandpa.
Summary: 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 accomadate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a weddin...
Summary: 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.
Summary: Things at Sterling Cooper don't run as smoothly while Don is away; Betty receives some upsetting news.
Summary: An old friend and Don renew acquaintances; Pete's personal problems impact a major account; Joan introduces her fiance around the office.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: Freddy Rumsan has no luck at his meeting with his team as he makes a pitch. Meanwhile, Pete uses the exploites at the office. An old friend is given Don’s loyalty. Sara Beth proves to be a good ally fo...
Summary: Father Gill convinces Peggy to contribute on a pro-bono church project. To win the business of an imported beer brand, Duck and Don try to create market appeal to a new demographic. Harry is overwhelmed with th...
Summary: 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 se...
Summary: Don and Duck try to bury the hatchet, and Peggy attempts to join in on the execs' after-hours meetings. Also, Duck receives a family visit at the office.
Summary: Joan finds Don the perfect secretary, and Don finds himself in the middle of issues between TV comedian Jimmy and his wife, Bobbie.
Summary: A last minute pitch meeting has Sterling Cooper staffers working double time in preparation. Peggy's family hosts lunch for their church's new priest, and Don and Betty have a family weekend together. Also, Rog...
Summary: Harry tries to gather support around a controversial sponsorship in order to bolster his career. When Don ditches work for a day, trouble brews on the set of a commercial. Later, Betty joins her husband when he...
Summary: A conflict of interest doesn't deter the Sterling Cooper agency from aggressively pursuing an airline account. Also, Paul introduces his special somebody to his colleagues when he throws a party at his place. F...
Summary: On Valentine's Day, the staff of the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency is hustling and checking out the newest office equipment. Don and Duck clash over an account, and Betty hears from an old friend.
Summary: Peggy's co-workers are bothered when she's given a new job opportunity. Don's work gets in the way of his home life. Betty uncovers a shocking secret.
Summary: The staff at Sterling Cooper pull an all nighter as they watch the Nixon-Kennedy election returns. Also, Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don.
Summary: While Peggy gets assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs ahold of an opportunity provided by Roger's latest work problems. Pete has more problems at home and at the office. Betty's frustrations lead her to s...
Summary: Don loses an important account and Roger, who happens to be stuck in the city on Labor Day, attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Joan and her roommate go out to paint the town.
Summary: Betty is used by a rival ad agency to try to hire Don. Peggy is sought after by two romantic rivals. The agency tries to spruce up their Nixon presidential campaign endeavoring to counteract a successful Kenned...
Summary: Don's past comes back to haunt him; success becomes a problem for Peggy's relationship with her co-workers; Salvatore bonds with a client.
Summary: When Roger and Don hit the town together Roger's behavior puts a strain on their relationship.
Summary: Rumors spread in the office about a surprise romantic affair. Peggy's ideas get noticed during a pitch meeting and her future at the agency begins to look more promising. Don asks Rachel's advice about an ad ca...
Summary: Don's past catches up to him when he wins an award and gets his picture on a prominent industry periodical. Ken makes his colleagues jealous when he gets a short story published in a national monthly magazine.
Summary: Don teaches Pete a lesson when he oversteps his authority in dealing with a valuable client. At home, Pete is pressured from his newlywed bride to buy their own apartment unit.
Summary: Upon returning from his honeymoon, Pete is troubled by what happened with Peggy at his bachelor party. Don's professional relationship with Rachel undergoes significant changes.
Summary: Betty consults with a specialist about her health issues; Don is pressured to help with Nixon's presidential campaign; Peggy fends off the coming advances of one of the copy writers.
Summary: While Don struggles to control his problematic love life, he tries to keep the agency from losing a big tobacco account.
