What the children see
18 episodes of Mad Men carry this thread, 18h in all — 18 of them are in The Essentials.
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In airing order
A mandatory overtime session leaves the writers trying to stave off late-night boredom; Roger throws a party, and Joan and Greg host one of their own; and Sally and Grandpa have a run-in.
Don crosses paths with his father-in-law (Ryan Cutrona); Peggy searches for a new roommate; and a new client with money to throw around is very excited about doing business with the firm.
Concern over Sally's behavior causes Don and Betty to act; opportunistic Pete tries to work a new angle into his business dealings; and an odd dream has a strange effect on Betty.
A surprise visitor shows up at Sterling Cooper; Sally gets spooked by something (or someone); and Joan is the recipient of some surprising news.
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
Don and Pete disregard Roger's expectations in an effort to land an important new client.
A romantic gesture in the form of a thoughtful gift could lead to professional problems for Peggy.
While trying to navigate a crisis, Don encounters an old friend.
Don has an encounter with someone from the past; Joan comes to a momentous decision. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload.
Don, Roger and Pete team up to rustle up some new clients; Sally lends a hand to a relative.
Don's competitive nature comes to the fore; Roger pursues some new clients; Sally is met with a challenge.
Don is disrupted by a surprise visitor; Peggy looks for inspiration.
etty plans for Sally's future, while Peggy encounters trouble at home.
The partners disagree on a new campaign; Don takes a day off.
Peggy receives flowers at the office; Pete navigates the politics of new business; Joan is put in an awkward situation.
Roger pawns off a project onto Don; Joan goes on a business trip; Peggy and Pete clash over how to deal with an account emergency.
Don has trouble sleeping; Pete is blindsided by a friend; Henry arranges a family reunion.
The stories of Don Draper, his family and his coworkers come to an end in the series finale.