Mad Men
Season 4
Season four takes place between November 1964 and October 1965. It is set at the new and considerably more modern advertising agency, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The main narrative of the fourth season is driven by Don Draper's identity crisis. As Don falls deeper into existential despair, he begins regularly meeting with women of loose moral character and faces debilitating alcoholism.
Episodes
1. Public Relations
Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for the firm.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Stanley, Jared Gilmore, Matt Long, Blake Bashoff, Anna Camp
2. Christmas Comes But Once a Year
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore, Darren Pettie, Matt Long
3. The Good News
Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.
Guest Stars:
Sam Page, Melinda Page Hamilton, Caity Lotz, Remy Auberjonois, Alexa Alemanni
4. The Rejected
An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.
Guest Stars:
Cara Buono, Matt Long, Joe O'Connor, Joel Murray, Beth Hall
5. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.
Guest Stars:
Kevin Rahm, Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore, Matt Long
6. Waldorf Stories
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.
Guest Stars:
Kevin Rahm, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Mark Moses, Matt Long
7. The Suitcase
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Guest Stars:
Jay R. Ferguson, Mark Moses, Matt Long, Blake Bashoff, Audrey Wasilewski
8. The Summer Man
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Jared Gilmore, Matt Long
9. The Beautiful Girls
Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.
Guest Stars:
Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, David Warshofsky, Beth Hall, Zosia Mamet
10. Hands and Knees
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Darren Pettie, Beth Hall, Alison Brie
11. Chinese Wall
Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.
Guest Stars:
Kevin Rahm, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Joe O'Connor, Joel Murray
12. Blowing Smoke
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.
Guest Stars:
Kevin Rahm, Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jay R. Ferguson, Jared Gilmore
13. Tomorrowland
Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Stanley, Cara Buono, Jared Gilmore, Kim Poirier, Sam Page
