Mad Men: Season 4

2010 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.2

What Season 4 of Mad Men

Season four takes place between November 1964 and October 1965. It is set at the new and considerably more modern advertising agency, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The main narrative of the fourth season is driven by Don Draper's identity crisis. As Don falls deeper into existential despair, he begins regularly meeting with women of loose moral character and faces debilitating alcoholism.

13episodes

Jul 25, 2010premiered

Oct 17, 2010final episode

10.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 Public Relations
Jul 25, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for the firm.
Directed by Phil Abraham · Written by Matthew Weiner · Starring: Christopher Stanley, Jared Gilmore, Matt Long, Blake Bashoff
4x02 Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Aug 1, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.0
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
Directed by Michael Uppendahl · Written by Matthew Weiner, Tracy McMillan · Starring: Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore, Darren Pettie
4x03 The Good News
Aug 8, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 7.4
Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger · Written by Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams · Starring: Sam Page, Melinda Page Hamilton, Caity Lotz, Remy Auberjonois
4x04 The Rejected
Aug 15, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.3
An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.
Directed by John Slattery · Written by Matthew Weiner, Keith Huff · Starring: Cara Buono, Matt Long, Joe O'Connor, Joel Murray
4x05 The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Aug 22, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.1
Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter · Written by Erin Levy · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore
4x06 Waldorf Stories
Aug 29, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.
Directed by Scott Hornbacher · Written by Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Mark Moses
4x07 The Suitcase
Sep 5, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 9.2
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger · Written by Matthew Weiner · Starring: Jay R. Ferguson, Mark Moses, Matt Long, Blake Bashoff
4x08 The Summer Man
Sep 12, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.5
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.
Directed by Phil Abraham · Written by Matthew Weiner, Janet Leahy, Lisa Albert · Starring: Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Jared Gilmore
4x09 The Beautiful Girls
Sep 19, 2010 · 47 min · ★ 7.3
Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.
Directed by Michael Uppendahl · Written by Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller · Starring: Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, David Warshofsky, Beth Hall
4x10 Hands and Knees
Sep 26, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.4
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.
Directed by Lynn Shelton · Written by Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams · Starring: Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Darren Pettie, Beth Hall
4x11 Chinese Wall
Oct 3, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.
Directed by Phil Abraham · Written by Erin Levy · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Joe O'Connor
4x12 Blowing Smoke
Oct 10, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.7
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.
Directed by: John Slattery · Written by: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson
4x13 Tomorrowland Season Finale
Oct 17, 2010 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.
Directed by Matthew Weiner · Written by Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla · Starring: Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore, Kim Poirier