Don Draper is reluctant to talk about his past, or his childhood, whether with his wife Betty or his boss Roger Sterling. Joan Holloway teaches Peggy Olsen how to wrangle a free lunch out of some of the ad men. Roger Sterling raises the issue of working for the upcoming Nixon presidential campaign and while Don doesn't have much enthusiasm, senior partner Bert Cooper insists that they will go ahead and orders Don to put a team together. The creative team has to come up with an ad campaign for a new deodorant in an aerosol spray can. Betty Draper's doctor recommends that she see a psychiatrist.
Event Year: 2007
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
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.
Nixon vs. Kennedy
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.
Nixon vs. Kennedy
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.
Indian Summer
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.
Everybody's a Fucking Critic
Becca contemplates career choices. Charlie and Stu try to win back Marcy.
The Dope Show
Hank returns from his trip to find Becca spiraling, but his plan to help her backfires when they go to visit Atticus and meet his current house guest (guest star MARILYN MANSON as himself). Hank has an encounter that puts him in a very awkward position with Karen. Charlie takes Stuart out for the day and has an encounter of his own.
In the Clouds
Karen asks Hank to intervene with Becca. Later, the boys board Air Force 69 with Atticus Fetch to fly to NYC to present the songs for the Broadway adaptation of “A Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” Charlie faces a serious case of aerophobia. Atticus is surprised by Faith, while his wife surprises Hank.
Rock and a Hard Place
Ken discovers Charlie’s secret. Atticus sends Hank and Charlie on a hunt, so they enlist the help of Hank’s daughter Becca. Marcy makes a decision about Stu that is influenced by her man-hating spiritual guide, Ophelia Robbins.
Hell Bent for Leather
Hank and Charlie’s meeting with Robbie Mac isn’t as promising as they hoped; and later, Hank reconnects with an entertainment exec he’d worked with. Meanwhile, Marcy, Ophelia and Karen swap tales over dinner, while Becca proves she’s her father’s daughter at a reading of her work.