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Mad Men Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2010 - 2010
Following his divorce from Betty (January Jones) and his decision to leave behind his old firm in order to create a new ad agency, Don Draper (Jon Hamm) is finding himself adrift in a brave new world. As he sinks deeper into loneliness and alcoholism, it becomes increasingly clear that Don is unable to take care of himself as a single man, and that he needs to find himself a new wife as soon as possible. The rest of the cast are also struggling with new roles and responsibilities: Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) finds some bohemian friends and starts dating a hippie journalist (Charlie Hofheimer), Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser) learns he's going to be a father, Roger Sterling (John Slattery) contemplates his growing obsolescence and Lane Pryce (Jared Harris) adjusts to life in America.
Episode 1
Public Relations
Sun, Jul 25, 2010 49 mins
In the Season 4 opener, Don's reluctance to talk about himself jettisons a prestigious trade-paper interview that the company was hoping would be a boon to business. Meanwhile, the "wholesome" manufacturer of two-piece swimsuits wants to hire the firm but doesn't want a sexy ad campaign; Pete and Peggy stage a stunt in an effort to secure more money from a meat-company client; and Roger plays Cupid for Don.
Episode 2
Christmas Comes but Once a Year
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 49 mins
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
Episode 3
The Good News
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 49 mins
Don plans a jaunt to Acapulco, while back at the office, Lane and Joan get into a serious disagreement.
Episode 4
The Rejected
Sun, Aug 15, 2010 49 mins
When Pete receives an edict from Roger and Lane, he finds himself confronting personal dilemmas at work and on the home front. Meanwhile, Peggy befriends Joyce, a photo editor at Life magazine, who invites the copywriter to a party at a downtown loft, where Peggy gets hit on from a number of sides. And Faye's self-deprecating remarks at a focus-group meeting don't sit well with Don.
Episode 5
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Sun, Aug 22, 2010 49 mins
Don and Pete disregard Roger's expectations in an effort to land an important new client.
Episode 6
Waldorf Stories
Sun, Aug 29, 2010 49 mins
Peggy and her new creative partner don't see eye-to-eye; Don pitches a client under an unusual set of circumstances.
Episode 7
The Suitcase
Sun, Sep 5, 2010 49 mins
A rapidly approaching deadline causes consternation and throws things into a tizzy at the agency.
Episode 8
The Summer Man
Sun, Sep 12, 2010 49 mins
Peggy and Joan are forced to deal with some insulting office behavior; Don and his date Bethany (Anna Camp) have an uncomfortable encounter with Betty and her husband at a fancy restaurant. Later, during a late-night business meeting, Don invites Faye (Cara Buono) to dine with him, and dinner turns into a bit more than either had expected.
Episode 9
The Beautiful Girls
Sun, Sep 19, 2010 49 mins
A romantic gesture in the form of a thoughtful gift could lead to professional problems for Peggy.
Episode 10
Hands and Knees
Sun, Sep 26, 2010 49 mins
Betty is a bit unsettled when a surprise visitor stops at the Francis home.
Episode 11
Chinese Wall
Sun, Oct 3, 2010 49 mins
An all-hands meeting is called at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, and the gossip starts to fly about an important client leaving the agency and that possibly more will follow. Meanwhile, a competing firm attempts to poach select SCDP employees; Peggy has a passionate romp with Abe and later tries her hand at wooing the Playtex people.
Episode 12
Blowing Smoke
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 49 mins
While trying to navigate a crisis, Don encounters an old friend.
Episode 13
Tomorrowland
Sun, Oct 17, 2010 49 mins
In the Season 4 finale, a surprising opportunity rears its head for both Don and Peggy, leaving them with life-altering decisions to make.
