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.
A Little Kiss (1) (Folge 1) 7.3
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-03-25
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.
A Little Kiss (2) (Folge 2) 8.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-03-25
Laufzeit: 47 min
Übersicht: Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.
Tea Leaves (Folge 3) 7.9
Autor: Erin Levy
Sendedatum: 2012-04-01
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. Betty contemplates her mortality after seeing a doctor.
Mystery Date (Folge 4) 7.0
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-04-08
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.
Signal 30 (Folge 5) 7.6
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-04-15
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.
Far Away Places (Folge 6) 8.4
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-04-22
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.
At the Codfish Ball (Folge 7) 7.4
Autor: Jonathan Igla
Sendedatum: 2012-04-29
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Sally lends a hand to a relative. Megan's parents come to visit from Canada.
Lady Lazarus (Folge 8) 7.2
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-05-06
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Megan has second thoughts about her future at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. Peggy lashes out when she's inadvertently put in the uncomfortable position of having to lie. Pete's effort to protect an acquaintance doesn't turn out quite like he expected.
Dark Shadows (Folge 9) 8.1
Autor: Erin Levy
Sendedatum: 2012-05-13
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Don attempts to regain his creative spark, but undermines a member of his staff while doing so. Roger pursues some new clients, and in the process, hurts Jane. Betty displays her pettiness when she reveals a distressing secret to Sally.
Christmas Waltz (Folge 10) 8.2
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-05-20
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Harry finds himself in an uncomfortable position after reconnecting with Paul Kinsey who has joined the Hare Krishnas. Lane takes drastic and unethical measures to get out of financial trouble. Don spends an afternoon with Joan to get her mind off her marital problems.
The Other Woman (Folge 11) 8.9
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-05-27
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.
Commissions and Fees (Folge 12) 8.8
Autor: Maria Jacquemetton
Sendedatum: 2012-06-03
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.
The Phantom (Folge 13) 7.5
Autor: Matthew Weiner
Sendedatum: 2012-06-10
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.
