Mad Men Season 2

Synopsis

Season two takes place between February and October 1962, culminating with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It expands on Peggy's rise in the workplace and the marital strife between Don and Betty Draper as Don's infidelities further intrude on his family life. The second season also introduces an unknown acquaintance of Don Draper. Draper is corresponding by letter with this unseen acquaintance in secret.

Main Cast

Jon Hamm

Don Draper

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Elisabeth Moss

Peggy Olson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 89%

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

Age : 45 | Popularity : 82%

January Jones

Betty Draper

Age : N/A | Popularity : 88%

Christina Hendricks

Joan Holloway

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Michael Gladis

Paul Kinsey

Age : 47 | Popularity : 25%

Aaron Staton

Ken Cosgrove

Age : N/A | Popularity : 57%

Rich Sommer

Harry Crane

Age : N/A | Popularity : 25%

Episodes

Episode 1

27 July 2008 - For Those Who Think Young

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.

Episode 2

03 August 2008 - Flight 1

Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.

Episode 3

10 August 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.

Episode 4

17 August 2008 - Three Sundays

Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.

Episode 5

24 August 2008 - The New Girl

Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

Episode 6

31 August 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.

Episode 7

07 September 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.

Episode 8

14 September 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.

Episode 9

28 September 2008 - Six Month Leave

Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.

Episode 10

05 October 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.

Episode 11

12 October 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.

Episode 12

19 October 2008 - The Mountain King

Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

Episode 13

26 October 2008 - Meditations in an Emergency

The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Co-Producer	Dwayne Shattuck
	Co-Executive Producer	Scott Hornbacher
	Supervising Producer	André Jacquemetton Maria Jacquemetton Lisa Albert
	Associate Producer	Marcy Patterson
	Casting	Laura Schiff Carrie Audino
	Executive Producer	Matthew Weiner
Art	Production Design	Dan Bishop
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Janie Bryant
Department	Role	Name

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