Top adman Don Draper works at one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies in the 1960s and '70s, but his personal life sometimes gets in the way of his performance at the office.
Don spearheads a new campaign. Meanwhile, Roger gets some unsettling news and Betty takes in a house guest.
Don finds it difficult to impress a client and Peggy tries to come up with a pitch on New Year's Eve. Roger causes an unwelcome scene at his mother's funeral
Don has a disagreement with a client and Pete entertains a guest. Meanwhile, Peggy tries to motivate the staff at her new agency.
The partners at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce try to keep a campaign under wraps, while Joan is visited by an old friend.
Peggy makes plans for the future, while Roger tries to win over a potential client for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Roger changes his approach to attract new business, while Pete has an awkward run-in with a client.
An unexpected guest spells trouble for Pete, while the team at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to pacify competing clients.
Staff in the creative department enjoy a drug-influenced weekend, while a surprise visitor disrupts Don. Sally walks in on an unwelcome intruder and Peggy seeks inspiration.
Peggy decides to seek a fresh start after growing tired of her difficult relationship with Abe. Don spends an eventful weekend with Betty.
The agency works hard to keep hold of a client. Meanwhile, Joan is caught off-guard during a date.
Don and Roger discuss strategy for a big client. Betty makes plans for Sally's future, while Peggy faces trouble at home.
The partners at the agency struggle to agree on a new campaign, and Don takes a rare day off. Sally attends an interview for a boarding school.
Don decides a change of scenery will do him good, and Pete deals with troubles of his own. Roger and his daughter have an argument.