Mad Men: Season 3

2009 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 3 of Mad Men

Season three takes place six months after the conclusion of the second season and ends in December 1963. It chronicles the end of the "Camelot era" as the characters go through immense change in their professional and personal lives.

13episodes

Aug 16, 2009premiered

Nov 8, 2009Latest episode

10.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Out of Town
Aug 16, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.
Directed by: Phil Abraham · Written by: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Jared Harris, Sunny Mabrey, Ryan Cartwright
3x02 Love Among the Ruins
Aug 23, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Jared Harris, Abigail Spencer, Megan Henning
3x03 My Old Kentucky Home
Aug 30, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.8
The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.
Directed by: Jennifer Getzinger · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Miles Fisher, Sam Page
3x04 The Arrangements
Sep 6, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.
Directed by: Michael Uppendahl · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Andrew Colville · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Jared Harris, David Selby, Ryan Cartwright
3x05 The Fog
Sep 13, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.8
Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Kater Gordon · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Jared Harris, Abigail Spencer, Mark Moses
3x06 Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
Sep 20, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.
Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Jared Harris, Ryan Cartwright, Sam Page
3x07 Seven Twenty Three
Sep 27, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.
Directed by: Daisy von Scherler Mayer · Written by: André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner, Maria Jacquemetton · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Jared Harris, Trever O'Brien
3x08 Souvenir
Oct 4, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.0
Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Directed by: Phil Abraham · Written by: Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Ned Vaughn, Mark Metcalf
3x09 Wee Small Hours
Oct 11, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 6.9
There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.
Directing: Scott Hornbacher · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Abigail Spencer, Darren Pettie
3x10 The Color Blue
Oct 18, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.
Directed by: Michael Uppendahl · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Jared Harris, Abigail Spencer
3x11 The Gypsy and the Hobo
Oct 25, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.
Directed by: Jennifer Getzinger · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris, Marti Noxon · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Abigail Spencer, Kristoffer Polaha, Mary Page Keller
3x12 The Grown-Ups
Nov 1, 2009 · 47 min · ★ 8.4
Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.
Directed by: Barbet Schroeder · Written by: Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Jared Harris, Mark Moses
3x13 Shut the Door. Have a Seat Season Finale
Nov 8, 2009 · 48 min · ★ 9.2
Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.
Directing: Matthew Weiner · Writing: Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Christopher Stanley, Jared Harris, Ryan Cartwright