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Mad Men

Season 4

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.

Episodes
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Public Relations
Episode 148 min2010-07-25

Public Relations

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.

Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Episode 248 min2010-08-01

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.

The Good News
Episode 348 min2010-08-08

The Good News

Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.

The Rejected
Episode 448 min2010-08-15

The Rejected

An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Episode 548 min2010-08-22

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.

Waldorf Stories
Episode 648 min2010-08-29

Waldorf Stories

Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

The Suitcase
Episode 748 min2010-09-05

The Suitcase

A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

The Summer Man
Episode 848 min2010-09-12

The Summer Man

Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

The Beautiful Girls
Episode 947 min2010-09-19

The Beautiful Girls

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.

Hands and Knees
Episode 1048 min2010-09-26

Hands and Knees

An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

Chinese Wall
Episode 1148 min2010-10-03

Chinese Wall

Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.

Blowing Smoke
Episode 1248 min2010-10-10

Blowing Smoke

In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

Tomorrowland
Episode 1348 min2010-10-17

Tomorrowland

Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

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