Mad Men Season 5

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Jon Hamm

Don Draper

Age : 53 | Popularity : 38%

Elisabeth Moss

Peggy Olson

Age : 41 | Popularity : 63%

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

Age : 44 | Popularity : 6%

January Jones

Betty Draper

Age : 46 | Popularity : 21%

Christina Hendricks

Joan Holloway

Age : 48 | Popularity : 68%

Aaron Staton

Ken Cosgrove

Age : 43 | Popularity : 7%

Rich Sommer

Harry Crane

Age : 46 | Popularity : 10%

Kiernan Shipka

Sally Draper

Age : 24 | Popularity : 14%

Episodes

Episode 1

25 March 2012 - A Little Kiss (1)

For the Draper family, life has changed. The children must adapt to a new home, a new brother, and a new stepmother. Don seems to have everything a man could want. However, Megan, still employed at the agency, has difficulty interpreting Don's expectations for a sex kitten at home and a prim and proper employee at the office.

Episode 2

25 March 2012 - A Little Kiss (2)

Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.

Episode 3

01 April 2012 - Tea Leaves

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.

Episode 4

08 April 2012 - Mystery Date

Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.

Episode 5

15 April 2012 - Signal 30

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.

Episode 6

22 April 2012 - Far Away Places

Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.

Episode 7

29 April 2012 - At the Codfish Ball

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.

Episode 8

06 May 2012 - Lady Lazarus

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.

Episode 9

13 May 2012 - Dark Shadows

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.

Episode 10

20 May 2012 - Christmas Waltz

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.

Episode 11

27 May 2012 - The Other Woman

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.

Episode 12

03 June 2012 - Commissions and Fees

Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.

Episode 13

10 June 2012 - The Phantom

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Co-Producer	Nina Jack Erin Levy Semi Chellas Marcy Patterson
	Co-Executive Producer	Victor Levin
	Executive Producer	André Jacquemetton Maria Jacquemetton Scott Hornbacher Matthew Weiner
	Consulting Producer	Frank Pierson Michael Saltzman Janet Leahy Lisa Albert
	Producer	Jon Hamm Blake McCormick
	Associate Producer	Nathaniel Smith
	Casting	Carrie Audino Laura Schiff
Art	Art Direction	Christopher Brown
	Production Design	Dan Bishop
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Janie Bryant
Department	Role	Name

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