Mad Men — Season 5
The fifth season of the series unfolds against the backdrop of 1966-67, beginning around Memorial Day and stretching into springtime. We find Don Draper navigating a complicated new chapter with his wife, Megan, a connection that increasingly pulls him away from the demands of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. As Don’s focus shifts, those around him – Lane, Pete, Roger, Joan, and Peggy – confront unsettling realities: in both their careers and personal lives, it's becoming clear that survival means looking out for number one. Each character is forced to grapple with fresh starts born from hardship and uncertainty.
The Draper household had undergone a significant shift. The children were navigating a new residence, a new sibling, and a new stepmother. Don appeared to possess all the advantages life offered. Yet, Megan, remaining with the agency, strug…
Don and Megan navigated some of the tensions between them, while a disagreement flared between Roger and Pete. Meanwhile, Joan found herself at odds with a visitor to her home.
Sterling Cooper Draper Price, poised for further growth, offers Peggy Olson a new sphere of influence. Meanwhile, Don Draper and Harry leave a client thoroughly satisfied. Elsewhere, Betty Draper finds herself considering the fragility of t…
A chance meeting with someone from his past stirs something within Don. Elsewhere, Roger subtly piles more responsibility onto Peggy’s shoulders. And for Joan, a pivotal moment arrives, demanding a significant choice.
Lane strives for a significant account with Jaguar Cars, a pursuit that stirs friction with Pete. Meanwhile, Pete and Trudy prepare their home for a dinner party, hosting guests in the quiet expanse of the suburbs.
During a demanding presentation, Peggy struggles to maintain her composure. Don calls upon a prospective client. Meanwhile, Roger and Jane recount an experience with LSD.
Don felt a prick of unease amidst the celebratory atmosphere of the American Cancer Society banquet, the honor of the occasion shadowed by the recent damage to his professional standing. Elsewhere, Sally offered assistance to a family membe…
A shadow of doubt had fallen upon Megan’s aspirations at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Peggy, unexpectedly confronted with a situation demanding deception, responded with sharp displeasure. And Pete’s attempt to shield a fellow employee fro…
Don sought to rekindle his creative fire, yet in his efforts, he diminished one of his colleagues. Meanwhile, Roger’s pursuit of new clientele inadvertently wounded Jane. And Betty, revealing a painful secret to Sally, demonstrated a famili…
A disquiet settles upon Harry following his unexpected reunion with Paul Kinsey, who has since embraced the Hare Krishna faith. Meanwhile, Lane descends into desperate and morally questionable actions in an attempt to alleviate mounting fin…
Pete implored Joan to make a deeply personal and ethically questionable concession, believing it essential for securing the Jaguar account. Don erupted in fury upon discovering the profound disruption Megan’s career change would inflict on …
The truth of Lane's hidden shame emerges, bringing with it serious repercussions. Don rediscovers his drive for achievement, while Sally reaches a significant turning point.
Roger cultivates his relationship with Megan's mother, seeking to deepen the intimacy of their clandestine connection. Pete shares a final moment with Beth, an encounter that will cast a long shadow. Megan faces persistent difficulties in s…
