Mad Men: Season 1

2007 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 1 of Mad Men

New York, 1960s. Don Draper is one of the best advertising executives at Sterling Cooper, an agency on Madison Avenue, and he moves with confidence in the office. But he hides a past he shares with no one, and he struggles to manage his love life. The season opens with his determination to win a tobacco company account, and then he insists on getting involved in Nixon's presidential campaign. Around Don, Pete, Peggy, Roger and Joan compete to get ahead in an industry that is changing fast. The conflicts mix ambition, internal rivalries and sexual harassment within the agency. Meanwhile, Don's facade begins to crack when his past comes to light.

13episodes

Jul 19, 2007premiered

Oct 18, 2007final episode

10.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Jul 19, 2007 · 49 min · ★ 7.4
In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: John Slattery, Stephanie Courtney, Darren Pettie, John Cullum
1x02 Ladies Room
Jul 26, 2007 · 47 min · ★ 7.5
Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life, even in the face of Roger Sterling's invitation to open up. Meanwhile, Peggy pines for the absent Pete still on his honeymoon while fending off the advances of several of the men of Sterling Cooper.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, Darby Stanchfield
1x03 Marriage of Figaro
Aug 2, 2007 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
Pete returns from his honeymoon, excited about his new marriage, but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. After his business relationship with Rachel takes an unforeseen turn, Don attends a party which further illuminates his increasing dissatisfaction with his present life.
Directing: Ed Bianchi · Writing: Tom Palmer · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Stephanie Courtney, Kristoffer Polaha
1x04 New Amsterdam
Aug 9, 2007 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pressure from his wife regarding a new apartment, he further alienates Don and endangers his own position at Sterling Cooper.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Lisa Albert · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, Christopher Allport
1x05 5G
Aug 16, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
After Don wins an award, his photo is featured in Advertising Age. Don must deal with the fallout as the photo brings back a past he isnt ready to confront. Ken gets a short story published in The Atlantic Monthly, inciting jealousy among his colleagues and driving Pete to make an unorthodox request of his wife. Peggy overhears a startling conversation in the office and shares the secret with Joan.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Anne Dudek, Rosemarie DeWitt
1x06 Babylon
Aug 23, 2007 · 47 min · ★ 7.5
A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session, Peggy proves to be more than a secretary, opening up new opportunities for her at Sterling Cooper. Meanwhile, Rachel faces her conflicted feelings for Don after he seeks out her advice on a new campaign.
Directing: Andrew Bernstein · Screenplay: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Danny Jacobs, Talia Balsam
1x07 Red in the Face
Aug 30, 2007 · 47 min · ★ 7.8
Roger joins Don for an evening of dinner and drinking, during which Roger's behavior leads to a rift in their friendship. Though Don accepts his apology, there are further consequences for Roger. Pete faces trouble at home as he continues to struggle with the demands of his new marriage.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Bridget Bedard · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, Darby Stanchfield
1x08 The Hobo Code
Sep 6, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 7.8
Don is tormented as pieces of his secretive past begin to haunt him. Peggy's new success at work, and resulting boost in confidence, threaten her office relationship. Salvatore Romano gets a little too close with a client.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Chris Provenzano · Starring: Robert Morse, Stephanie Courtney, Bruce French, Crista Flanagan
1x09 Shoot
Sep 13, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 8.1
A rival ad agency courts Don, involving Betty in their attempt to lure him from Sterling Cooper. As the presidential campaign heats up, the agency looks for new ways to counter the latest Kennedy ads. Tempers flare over Peggy.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Chris Provenzano · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, H. Richard Greene
1x10 Long Weekend
Sep 27, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 7.1
Don loses an account. Roger, stuck in the city for Labor Day weekend, attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Joan has a night out on the town with her roommate.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, Allan Miller
1x11 Indian Summer
Oct 4, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 7.8
Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don, and Pete grows more frustrated. Betty finds a new outlet for her growing dissatisfaction.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Tom Palmer · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, John Slattery, Robert Morse, Talia Balsam
1x12 Nixon vs. Kennedy
Oct 11, 2007 · 48 min · ★ 8.7
On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don. Don remembers his past as a soldier in the Korean War.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Lisa Albert · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Stephanie Courtney, Mark Moses
1x13 The Wheel Season Finale
Oct 18, 2007 · 49 min · ★ 8.7
As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity, provoking the ire of some of her colleagues. Betty makes a startling discovery.
Directing: Matthew Weiner · Screenplay: Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Katherine Boecher, Mark Moses