Mad Men
-Season 4
Overview
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
1. Public Relations
Jul 25, 2010
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.
2. Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Aug 1, 2010
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
3. The Good News
Aug 8, 2010
Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.
4. The Rejected
Aug 15, 2010
An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.
5. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Aug 22, 2010
Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.
6. Waldorf Stories
Aug 29, 2010
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.
7. The Suitcase
Sep 5, 2010
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
8. The Summer Man
Sep 12, 2010
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.
9. The Beautiful Girls
Sep 19, 2010
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.
10. Hands and Knees
Sep 26, 2010
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.
11. Chinese Wall
Oct 3, 2010
Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.
12. Blowing Smoke
Oct 10, 2010
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.
13. Tomorrowland
Oct 17, 2010
Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.