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Don visits Anna in California, and reflects about his past and his future. Peggy works on the Popsicle account and campaigns for a new office. Pete's father-in-law pressures Pete to make Trudy happy, Joan introduces Greg around the office, and Bert and Roger vote to sell Sterling Cooper to PPL. Hang on to your roast chicken and grab your tarot card…
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Did you ever take a business trip and hang out with a bunch of wealthy, unemployed nomads instead of working? We haven't, either. Pete takes meetings poolside, Duck negotiates a deal, Roger initiates a divorce and an engagement, and Peggy finally changes her hair. Grab some Mexican food and your rotary phones and re-watch The Jet Set with us at Mad…
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Betty and Don visit Betty's childhood home after Gene has health problems, while Pete and Bud discuss their mother's finances. Trudy wants Pete to consider adoption, while Pete and Paul prepare for an aerospace convention in California. Glen pays an unexpected visit to Betty, and the office throws a baby shower for Harry. Stop counting other people…
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Church dances and polka dot dresses are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to memorable evenings. Don and Betty host a dinner party that prompts a confrontation about Don's infidelity. Joan proves adept at supporting Harry's television department, while Peggy lends her expertise to Father Gill. Jenna and Steve are unapologetic Mad Men fans, …
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Don considers buying a brand new Cadillac, Ken visits Sal and Kitty's house for dinner, and Jane leads the office guys to sneak into Bert Cooper's office to look at his new painting. Betty and Don make plans to attend a party hosted by Jimmy Barrett, and it's hard to believe there's anything better, so re-watch with us!…
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It's Memorial Day weekend, and the Drapers are at the country club, where Sally's admiration for her veteran father seems discomfiting to Don. Peggy tries to be more visible at work as some of the business takes place after hours without her. Duck struggles to be a strong role model to his kids when they visit the office, and Pete can't resist usin…
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Don and Bobbie are in a car accident, requiring Don to make an unexpected call for help. Pete and Trudy seek help for infertility while Peggy has flashbacks revealing what happened after she gave birth. Joan is newly engaged, while Don gets a new secretary at work. Even if you can't zipper Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, your life can be a powerful busines…
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Peggy meets a visiting priest while attending church with her family, Roger is captivated by the "wife" of a client, Betty is increasingly upset with Bobby's misbehavior, and the team at Sterling Cooper work on their presentation for American Airlines. Keep your chin off the pancake griddle and re-watch with us! Follow us on social media @MadMenCto…
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The comedian shooting the Utz potato chip commercial goes off the rails, and Don is tasked with negotiating a solution. Betty and Arthur have an awkward exchange at the stables, Harry is unhappy to learn that Ken has a higher salary, and Lois is not well-suited to the odd job of managing other people's expectations. We're here - and we're smiling, …
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A plane crash turns Sterling Cooper upside down, and Duck is ready to seize the business advantage. Pete isn't sure how to feel about the loss of his father, and we meet Peggy's family for the first time. Betty and Don host a card party, and Paul's party brings out the worst in Joan. Know your French bulldogs, hide your driver's license, and visit …
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It's 1962 in Mad Men, Season Two! Peggy's a copywriter, Pete and Trudy are hoping to have a baby, and Don and Betty are trying to celebrate Valentine's Day. This S2:E1 episode sets up some significant story arcs, including Don's mentorship of Peggy, friction between Don and Duck - and, more broadly - between an accounts-first mentality and the crea…
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Jenna and Steve discuss their favorite episodes from the first season, the best and worst moments from the Big Six characters: Don, Betty, Peggy, Pete, Roger, and Joan, as well as best and worst moments from some of the other supporting characters. Visit the Season One episode pages of www.MadMenCtoZ.com to vote for your favorite lines, respond to …
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In the Mad Men Season One finale, Don prepares for the Kodak presentation, Peggy and Ken supervise a radio spot, Pete's father-in-law pressures him to start a family, and Betty openly questions the quality of her marriage after Francine confides a secret. Jenna and Steve are unapologetic re-watchers of this fantastic series, and invite you to muste…
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Get out the rum, creme de menthe, and dog biscuits, because it's November 8, 1960, and election results and ambition are in the air. Don plans to hire Duck Phillips as the new head of accounts at Sterling Cooper, but Pete confronts Don with a plan to promote himself instead. Office revelry reaches new highs and lows, and it takes a flashback to sho…
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Peggy gets a stimulating new writing assignment for a weight loss product, and Roger isn't quite well enough to return to work, but he comes back into the office for an important meeting anyway. The office is buzzing about Don's impending partnership, while a salesman is the only bright spot in Betty's day. Joan & Roger and Don & Rachel seem to be …
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In Mad Men Season 1, Episode 10, Roger is determined to have a fun night out and experiences a health crisis, Betty is hurt that his father has a new girlfriend, Joan's roommate makes a confession, and Don continues to pursue Rachel Menken. If you like Ukrainian food, bring your silver spoon and your best behavior for the Long Weekend. Visit us at …
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Is Betty's modeling career in the Rear Window? Will Don take advantage of Jim Hobart's offer to leave Sterling Cooper? Will they develop a winning campaign for Nixon, and why is everyone so entitled about commenting on Peggy's appearance? Come for the re-watch, stay for the scheming, deception, and delicious dialogue. Jenna and Steve are unapologet…
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Re-watch Mad Men with us! In The Hobo Code, Don confronts his past, Peggy's Belle Jolie campaign is successful, Sal has a personal dinner with a client, and Pete and Peggy's relationship roller coaster reaches new heights - and lows. This is a darker episode with lots of pain and disappointment for multiple characters, but it is Mad Men - it won't …
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It's an All Things Mad Men: From Chip & Dip to Zou Bisou bonus episode, where we play a game to come up with Mad Men characters for various scenarios. The catch? We can only use characters from Season 1, and we can't use any of the Big Six Mad Men characters (so no Don, Peggy, Betty, Pete, Joan, or Roger). Did we get it wrong? Tell us your choices …
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Mad Men S1:E7 - Red in the Face is an outstanding episode, and we're not just saying that because it includes a Chip and Dip, although it does! Roger forces his way into a last-minute dinner at Don and Betty's house - and proceeds to hit on Betty. Don seeks revenge through a lavish lunch, while Pete tries to exchange a wedding gift and defend his c…
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Babylon is an all-time Mad Men favorite episode. Although it doesn't stand alone, it plants so many seeds that grow throughout the series, and it's powerful to go back to this episode and see where things begin. Don and Betty reflect about Mother's Day, Roger and Joan discuss their future, Don talks to Rachel about a campaign for the Israeli Minist…
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Don deals with unexpected calls and guests in the office, forcing him to confront various secrets, while Peggy strategizes to cover for him. Ken's success as a fiction writer triggers jealousy in the office, and prompts Pete to force Trudy into wrangling publishing success for Pete as well. Re-watch Mad Men with us as we break down the memorable mo…
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Pete and Trudy are looking at a Manhattan apartment and options to finance it, while Betty babysits Glen for Helen Bishop. Pete and Don clash over a campaign for Bethlehem Steel. Re-watch with us as we break down scenes and memorable moments, and give us your insights and vote for your favorite lines at www.madmenctoz.com. 0:50 New Amsterdam connec…
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Don visits Menken's department store, Pete returns to the office after his honeymoon, and Don and Betty host the neighbors for Sally's birthday party. Visit www.MadMenCtoZ.com to share your insights and vote for your favorite lines as we break down the third episode of Mad Men. Re-watch with us!By Jenna Fossett and Steve Fossett
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Re-watch Mad Men with us as we break down scenes, examine character motivations, and savor our favorite lines. Do you watch too much Mad Men? Listen - we don't judge! Visit www.madmenctoz.com to vote for your favorite episode lines and to share your insights on each episode's "Double Dip" listener question. Mad Men Episode 2: Ladies' Room shows fau…
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Do you watch too much Mad Men? Re-watchers of this excellent show can enjoy episode breakdowns, controversial takes, memorable scenes and lines, and write in with their own insights by visiting Mad Men: C to Z. See our website page for this episode, with Sterling Lines, Double Dip questions, and episode details here: https://www.madmenctoz.com/mad-…
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Do yourself a favor: don't watch Mad Men! And definitely don't re-watch it. The show's finale aired ten years ago, so why would you want to bother? We've got five reasons why you don't want to know anything about Chip and Dip or Zou Bisou. 0:45: Reason 1 Not to Watch Mad Men: It's dark, and the characters will repeatedly disappoint you. Infidelity?…
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