The world outside the window
10 episodes of Mad Men carry this thread, 10h in all — 10 of them are in The Essentials.
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In airing order
The Sterling Cooper staff pulls an all-nighter watching Nixon-Kennedy election returns; an ambitious Pete directly challenges Don.
Freddy Rumsen strikes out during a pitch meeting with his team; ever-eager Pete seizes a chance to exploit an opportunity at the office; an old friend is the beneficiary of Don's loyalty; Sara Beth proves to be a welcome ally for Betty.
As the second season ends, things get bumpy at Sterling Cooper while Don is away; Betty receives some upsetting news.
A candidate makes an impression on Don; Peggy's taste in men proves questionable; and Pete faces a major decision about his career.
Don is greeted with a surprise; Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
Don is greeted with a surprise; Roger and Pete clash; and Joan has a run-in with a houseguest.
Don has an encounter with someone from the past; Joan comes to a momentous decision. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload.
Peggy plans for the future, while Roger courts a potential client.
The agency works to keep a client; Joan is caught off guard.
Don receives a troubling letter; Pete butts heads with Cutler; Roger gets an unexpected phone call; and a risky venture entails a new future for Peggy.