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.
Out of Town (Folge 1) 7.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-08-16
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.
Love Among the Ruins (Folge 2) 7.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-08-23
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.
My Old Kentucky Home (Folge 3) 7.7
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-08-30
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.
The Arrangements (Folge 4) 7.5
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-09-06
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.
The Fog (Folge 5) 7.8
Autor: Kater Gordon
Sendedatum: 2009-09-13
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.
Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency (Folge 6) 8.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-09-20
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.
Seven Twenty Three (Folge 7) 8.2
Autor: Maria Jacquemetton
Sendedatum: 2009-09-27
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.
Souvenir (Folge 8) 7.0
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-10-04
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Wee Small Hours (Folge 9) 6.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-10-11
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.
The Color Blue (Folge 10) 7.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-10-18
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.
The Gypsy and the Hobo (Folge 11) 8.8
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-10-25
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.
The Grown-Ups (Folge 12) 8.4
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2009-11-01
Laufzeit: 47 min
Übersicht: Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.
Shut the Door. Have a Seat (Folge 13) 9.2
Autor: Erin Levy
Sendedatum: 2009-11-08
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.
