Mad Men - Season 1

Season one takes place between March and November 1960. It introduces the fictional advertising agency Sterling Cooper. The season begins with the new secretary, Peggy Olson, starting her first day with the firm. As the season unfolds, the mysterious backstory of enigmatic ad man Don Draper is revealed as are the growing confidence and success of Peggy Olson.

13 Episodes

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Season 1 - Episode 1

In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggl...

Ladies Room

Season 1 - Episode 2

Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life, even in the face of Roger Sterling's invitation to open up. Meanwhile, ...

Marriage of Figaro

Season 1 - Episode 3

Pete returns from his honeymoon, excited about his new marriage, but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. After his business rela...

New Amsterdam

Season 1 - Episode 4

Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pressure from his wife ...

5G

Season 1 - Episode 5

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 re...

Babylon

Season 1 - Episode 6

A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session, Peggy proves to be more than a secretary, opening up new opportunities for h...

Red in the Face

Season 1 - Episode 7

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...

The Hobo Code

Season 1 - Episode 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, threate...

Shoot

Season 1 - Episode 9

A rival ad agency courts Don, involving Betty in their attempt to lure him from Sterling Cooper. As the presidential campaign heats up, the ...

Long Weekend

Season 1 - Episode 10

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 ...

Indian Summer

Season 1 - Episode 11

Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don, and Pete grows more frustrated. Betty finds ...

Nixon vs. Kennedy

Season 1 - Episode 12

On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly ch...

The Wheel

Season 1 - Episode 13

As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity, provoking the ir...