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      Season 2 – Mad Men

      2008 Drama List
      100% Tomatometer 27 Reviews 97% Audience Score 500+ Ratings In 1960s New York, alpha male Don Draper struggles to stay on top of the heap in the high-pressure world of Madison Avenue advertising firms. Aside from being one of the top ad men in the business, Don is also a family man, the father of young children. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 14 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      The second season of Mad Men delves deeper into the personal lives of its characters without sacrificing the show's trademark droll humor and period atmosphere.

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      James Walton Daily Telegraph (UK) The overall result was as beautifully acted, written and filmed as ever - and as quietly enjoyable. Sep 10, 2018 Full Review Misha Davenport Chicago Sun-Times Mad Men is still one of the best series currently on television, if not the best. Jul 27, 2008 Full Review Gillian Flynn Entertainment Weekly With a strange gesture or a brutal bit of dialogue, it takes its characters' careful, false fronts, and strips them clean away. Rated: A- Jul 27, 2008 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It's a Mad Men hallmark that sets the show head and shoulders above its prime-time peers. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide Mad Men sizzles, simmering with erotic tension and crackling with cynical wit. Jul 27, 2008 Full Review Sarah Hentges PopMatters Highly acclaimed for its superb writing, compelling characters, and subtle, sophisticated story development, Mad Men is more than just the best TV of 2008. Jul 27, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Elias Z One heck of a TV show Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Regina P I'm a late viewer of the series. I'm still trying to understand how this became a thing. I am becoming more and more interested in the lives of the characters, but I'm not quite roped in just yet. Maybe the next 2 seasons will enlighten me on why so many people liked this show. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Peacemaker Excellent TV series. Thoroughly engaging and one of the best TV shows I have ever seen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/23 Full Review DMC M OK, I'm starting to get used to how drunk everyone is all day long. lol Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/20/23 Full Review randy k Show writers attempt to show the evolution of 1960s attitudes and beliefs without imposing present day audiences tastes, prejudices, and attitudes on the characters or plot. A truly revolutionary and enlightened concept that produces superior insight and entertainment value. This type of conceptual thinking is sorely missing in HBO series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review dave d Season Two of Mad Men is like a snowball rolling downhill. As we gather more information and backstory, the series becomes entrenched in our minds never to be forgotten. Is the human condition this depressing? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Jul 27, 2008 For Those Who Think Young Sterling Cooper advertising agency receives some new office equipment; Don and Duck are at odds over an account; Betty reconnects with an old friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 3, 2008 Flight 1 Paul has a party at his apartment; Peggy visits her family; the agency pursues an account despite a conflict in interest; Duck uses an unorthodox approach with a client. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 10, 2008 The Benefactor 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 17, 2008 Three Sundays Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Freddy and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 24, 2008 The New Girl Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 31, 2008 Maidenform Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 7, 2008 The Gold Violin 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 14, 2008 A Night to Remember 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 28, 2008 Six Month Leave Freddy Rumsen gives a disappointing pitch; Pete exploits an opportunity; Don proves his loyalty; Betty finds a welcome distraction. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 5, 2008 The Inheritance 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 12, 2008 The Jet Set Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 19, 2008 The Mountain King Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 26, 2008 Meditations in an Emergency Duck offers Pete a promotion, Betty has a dangerous liaison after receiving some unwanted news, and Don returns. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      Phil Abraham, Tim Hunter, Jennifer Getzinger, Andrew Bernstein, Lesli Linka Glatter, Matthew Weiner, Alan Taylor, Michael Uppendahl
      Executive Producer
      Matthew Weiner
      Screenwriter
      Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith, Andre Jacquemetton, Lisa Albert, Jane Anderson, Maria Jacquemetton, Rick Cleveland, Kater Gordon, Marti Noxon
      Network
      AMC
      Rating
      TV-14 (D|S)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Jul 27, 2008