Mad Men's return is perhaps the most hotly anticipated of the season, and the dazzling 1960s drama certainly doesn't disappoint. Judging by the size of Betty's tummy, the premiere finds our favorite admen and their ladies in mid- to late spring of 1963. Sterling Cooper's British owners have fired a third of the agency's staff, including head of accounts Burt Peterson. Meanwhile, Don and Sal take a business trip to Baltimore, Ken and Pete are pitted against one another for the vacant head of accounts job, and Peggy and Joan deal with a new secretary.
Hey, guys, I'm fellow Maddict Adam Bryant, back again this season to share my take on what I believe to be TV's finest show. I'm beyond excited to have this show back on the air and look forward to reading your comments all season as well. So crack open the bourbon, muddle some cherries and let's get to it!
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