Mad Men: Season 5

2012 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 5 of Mad Men

Season 5 takes place between Memorial Day 1966 and spring 1967. The season explores Don Draper's new marriage to Megan, which leads him to ignore his work at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency. Meanwhile, Lane, Pete, Roger, Joan, and Peggy learn that it is "every man for himself" in their personal and professional lives, as they each face painful new beginnings.

13episodes

Mar 25, 2012released

Jun 10, 2012latest episode

10.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 A Little Kiss (1)
Mar 25, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.3
Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.
Directing: Jennifer Getzinger · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Mason Cotton, Peyton List, Christine Estabrook, Beth Hall
5x02 A Little Kiss (2)
Mar 25, 2012 · 47 min · ★ 8.6
Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.
Directing: Jennifer Getzinger · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Peyton List, Christine Estabrook, Beth Hall, Stephanie Drake
5x03 Tea Leaves
Apr 1, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. Betty contemplates her mortality after seeing a doctor.
Directing: Jon Hamm · Writing: Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner · Starring: Ben Feldman, Mason Cotton, Robin Pearson Rose, Teyonah Parris
5x04 Mystery Date
Apr 8, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.0
Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.
Directed by Matt Shakman · Written by Matthew Weiner, Victor Levin · Starring: Ben Feldman, Sam Page, Christine Estabrook, Stephanie Drake
5x05 Signal 30
Apr 15, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.
Directing: John Slattery · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Frank Pierson · Starring: Larisa Oleynik, Teyonah Parris, Embeth Davidtz, Alison Brie
5x06 Far Away Places
Apr 22, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.4
Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.
Directing: Scott Hornbacher · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Semi Chellas · Starring: Ben Feldman, Peyton List, Teyonah Parris, Charlie Hofheimer
5x07 At the Codfish Ball
Apr 29, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.4
Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Sally lends a hand to a relative. Megan's parents come to visit from Canada.
Directed by Michael Uppendahl · Written by Jonathan Igla · Starring: Ben Feldman, Mason Cotton, Talia Balsam, Marten Holden Weiner
5x08 Lady Lazarus
May 6, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.3
Megan has second thoughts about her future at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. Peggy lashes out when she's inadvertently put in the uncomfortable position of having to lie. Pete's effort to protect an acquaintance doesn't turn out quite like he expected.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Matthew Weiner · Starring: Ben Feldman, Teyonah Parris, Alexis Bledel, Jeff Clarke
5x09 Dark Shadows
May 13, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.1
Don attempts to regain his creative spark, but undermines a member of his staff while doing so. Roger pursues some new clients, and in the process, hurts Jane. Betty displays her pettiness when she reveals a distressing secret to Sally.
Directing: Scott Hornbacher · Writing: Erin Levy · Starring: Ben Feldman, Mason Cotton, Peyton List, Alexis Bledel
5x10 Christmas Waltz
May 20, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Harry finds himself in an uncomfortable position after reconnecting with Paul Kinsey who has joined the Hare Krishnas. Lane takes drastic and unethical measures to get out of financial trouble. Don spends an afternoon with Joan to get her mind off her marital problems.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Victor Levin · Starring: Michael Gladis, Ben Feldman, Beth Hall, Stephanie Drake
5x11 The Other Woman
May 27, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.9
Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Semi Chellas · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Ben Feldman, Joel Murray, Christine Estabrook
5x12 Commissions and Fees
Jun 3, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.
Directing: Christopher Manley · Writing: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton · Starring: Mason Cotton, Marten Holden Weiner, Embeth Davidtz, Sadie Alexandru
5x13 The Phantom Season Finale
Jun 10, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.
Directing: Matthew Weiner · Writing: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla · Starring: Kevin Rahm, Ben Feldman, Jay Paulson, Teyonah Parris