Mad Men: Season 2

2008 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 2 of Mad Men

Season two takes place between February and October 1962, culminating with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It expands on Peggy's rise in the workplace and the marital strife between Don and Betty Draper as Don's infidelities further intrude on his family life. The second season also introduces an unknown acquaintance of Don Draper. Draper is corresponding by letter with this unseen acquaintance in secret.

13episodes

Jul 27, 2008premiered

Oct 26, 2008final episode

10.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 For Those Who Think Young
Jul 27, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 7.5
It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Paul Johansson, Frank Novak, Mark Moses
2x02 Flight 1
Aug 3, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 7.5
Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.
Directing: Andrew Bernstein · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Lisa Albert · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Kristoffer Polaha, Mark Moses
2x03 The Benefactor
Aug 10, 2008 · 47 min · ★ 7.9
Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Rick Cleveland · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Patrick Fischler, Mark Moses, Gabriel Mann
2x04 Three Sundays
Aug 17, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 7.2
Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Mark Moses, Marguerite Moreau
2x05 The New Girl
Aug 24, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.3
Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.
Directing: Jennifer Getzinger · Writing: Robin Veith · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Patrick Fischler, Audrey Wasilewski, John Getz
2x06 Maidenform
Aug 31, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Mark Moses, Gabriel Mann, Alexandra Paul
2x07 The Gold Violin
Sep 7, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 8.1
Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.
Directing: Andrew Bernstein · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Patrick Fischler, Mark Moses
2x08 A Night to Remember
Sep 14, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.3
Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Mark Moses, Sam Page, Talia Balsam
2x09 Six Month Leave
Sep 28, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.1
Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Patrick Fischler, Mark Moses, Gabriel Mann
2x10 The Inheritance
Oct 5, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.
Directing: Andrew Bernstein · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Lisa Albert, Marti Noxon · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Aloma Wright, Darby Stanchfield
2x11 The Jet Set
Oct 12, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 7.3
Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Robert Morse, Laura Ramsey, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Mark Moses
2x12 The Mountain King
Oct 19, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 8.1
Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Brian Krause, Sam Page
2x13 Meditations in an Emergency Season Finale
Oct 26, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.
Directing: Matthew Weiner · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Robert Morse, Mark Moses, Crista Flanagan