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Season 5 – Mad Men

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In 1960s New York, alpha male Don Draper struggles to stay on top of the heap in the high-pressure world of Madison Avenue advertising firms. Aside from being one of the top ad men in the business, Don is also a family man, the father of young children.
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Mad Men — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

With its brilliantly crafted characters, razor-sharp writing, and ambitious sweep, Mad Men continues to surprise and unsettle.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 03/25/2012
It works because it's less about who we were then - it's a fantasy of who we were then, really - than about who we are now. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News 03/25/2012
5/5
Matthew Weiner's AMC hit returns with a two-hour episode that takes viewers right back into the drama. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 03/25/2012
4/4
Not since The Sopranos took 21 months off between seasons has a series been gone this long - or been as ripe with possibilities. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/06/2018
Mad Men landed like a pop culture bomb in part because it provided a much-needed unromanticized look at a world yet to be changed by social changes. Go to Full Review Emma Dibdin The Arts Desk 05/21/2018
Mad Men is, at its core, a cynical love letter to the workplace. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air 05/14/2018
Mad Men, even after such a long hibernation, is a show for all seasons. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian D @Brianwd2 Jul 13 82%. 7/8/26. We come back from season 4 and the company is doing better. This season becomes little of the old Drapers and Megan becomes a main character as a copywriter working under Peggy. But later in the season she quits to become an actress. Joan sacrifices to get Jaguar. Lane Pryce goes through financial troubles and offs himself. See more Jack W @jackwells Jun 15 Hands down, one of the best TV seasons I have seen! See more Benjamin H @RT54005248 02/16/2025 There are a few things here and there that could have been changed, but Mad Men Season 5 continues this show's streak of delivering concious, sharp-witted and appealing writing, as well as marvellous character work, a sleak style and resplendent performances. See more Alexsander F @Aelxs 01/13/2024 Essa de longe é a melhor temporada da serie, não prometeu nada, mas, entregou tudo. See more Peacemaker @RT96855271 09/02/2023 Excellent TV series. Thoroughly engaging and one of the best TV shows I have ever seen. See more DMC M @Dee1957 06/19/2023 Great story, great acting See more Read all reviews
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Jon Hamm

Don Draper

John Slattery

Roger Sterling

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

January Jones

Betty Draper

Christina Hendricks

Joan Holloway

Elisabeth Moss

Peggy Olson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 25, 2012 A Little Kiss Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party; The war between Pete Campbell and Roger Sterling intensifies; New mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 25, 2012 A Little Kiss Megan is hurt by Don's negative response to the surprise party; Lane finds a missing wallet in a cab; Joan makes an unexpected visit to the office; Pete makes a play for a bigger office. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 1, 2012 Tea Leaves As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce attempts to build on its current business, Peggy is given new responsibilities; Don and Harry indulge a client. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 8, 2012 Mystery Date The skeletons from Don's former life may be rearing their ugly heads once more when he runs into someone from his past; Roger piles extra work on Peggy. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 15, 2012 Signal 30 Lane strikes up an interesting friendship with an English couple and makes a business contact; Pete entertains guests. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 22, 2012 Far Away Places Roger has a new experience; Don and Megan set out on a business trip that becomes the catalyst for a shifting dynamic in their relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 29, 2012 At the Codfish Ball Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Details Episode 8 Aired May 6, 2012 Lady Lazarus Megan has second thoughts about the path that she's taken, but doesn't tell Don; When Megan's lie comes to light, Peggy lets her frustrations be known. Details Episode 9 Aired May 13, 2012 Dark Shadows Betty attempts to ruffle feathers in Don and Megan's relationship; Roger recruits Michael Ginsberg to help him with a potential new account. Details Episode 10 Aired May 20, 2012 Christmas Waltz Lane is instructed by his London attorney to wire $8,000 to England within two days for back taxes, or else he risks being arrested. Details Episode 11 Aired May 27, 2012 The Other Woman Don and the team prepare their pitch for the agency-defining Jaguar account; Peggy makes a big decision. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 3, 2012 Commissions and Fees While the company revels in the glory of its successful Jaguar pitch, Lane reaches breaking point; Sally is reunited with an old friend. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 10, 2012 The Phantom Don suffers with a crippling toothache; the partners consider expanding; Pete meets a stranger on a train. Details

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Mad Men — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Jennifer Getzinger, Michael Uppendahl, Phil Abraham, Scott Hornbacher, John Slattery, Matthew Weiner, Matt Shakman, Chris Manley, Jon Hamm
Executive Producer
Matthew Weiner, Scott Hornbacher
Screenwriter
Matthew Weiner, Victor Levin, Semi Chellas, Erin Levy, Jonathan Igla, Frank Pierson, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (L|S)
Genre
Drama, Entertainment, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 25, 2012