Wahrheit ist Ansichtssache. Die Madison Avenue, New York, 1960. Die Werbebranche ist Goldgrube und Haifischbecken zugleich. Jeder steht sich selbst am nächsten. In dieser glitzernden und egozentrischen Welt gibt es einen Mann, der das Spiel zwischen Sein und Schein perfekt beherrscht: Don Draper, Star der Werbeagentur 'Sterling Cooper' und Liebling der Frauen. An seinem Stuhl sägen ehrgeizige Nachwuchs-Kreative, die keine Skrupel kennen, um ganz nach oben zu kommen … 'Mad Men' ist ein bissiger Blick auf die Sexy Sixties. Eine Zeit, in der Sexismus, Zigaretten und das tägliche Glas Whiskey noch zum guten Ton gehörten.
For Those Who Think Young (Folge 1) 7.5
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-07-27
Laufzeit: 49 min
Übersicht: It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.
Flight 1 (Folge 2) 7.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-08-03
Laufzeit: 49 min
Übersicht: Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.
The Benefactor (Folge 3) 7.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-08-10
Laufzeit: 47 min
Übersicht: Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.
Three Sundays (Folge 4) 7.1
Autor: Maria Jacquemetton
Sendedatum: 2008-08-17
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.
The New Girl (Folge 5) 8.3
Autor: Robin Veith
Sendedatum: 2008-08-24
Laufzeit: 49 min
Übersicht: Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.
Maidenform (Folge 6) 7.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-08-31
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.
The Gold Violin (Folge 7) 8.1
Autor: Maria Jacquemetton
Sendedatum: 2008-09-07
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.
A Night to Remember (Folge 8) 8.3
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-09-14
Laufzeit: 49 min
Übersicht: Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.
Six Month Leave (Folge 9) 8.1
Autor: Maria Jacquemetton
Sendedatum: 2008-09-28
Laufzeit: 49 min
Übersicht: Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.
The Inheritance (Folge 10) 7.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-10-05
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.
The Jet Set (Folge 11) 7.2
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-10-12
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.
The Mountain King (Folge 12) 8.1
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-10-19
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.
Meditations in an Emergency (Folge 13) 8.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2008-10-26
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.
