Mad Men

Season 2

13 episodes 8 seasons

Season two takes place between February and October 1962, culminating with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It expands on Peggy's rise in the workplace and the marital strife between Don and Betty Draper as Don's infidelities further intrude on his family life. The second season also introduces an unknown acquaintance of Don Draper. Draper is corresponding by letter with this unseen acquaintance in secret.

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Mad Men Season 2 released on July 27, 2008.

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S02E01 Aired July 27, 2008

For Those Who Think Young

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.

S02E02 Aired August 03, 2008

Flight 1

Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.

S02E03 Aired August 10, 2008

The Benefactor

Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.

S02E04 Aired August 17, 2008

Three Sundays

Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Freddy and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.

S02E05 Aired August 24, 2008

The New Girl

Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

S02E06 Aired August 31, 2008

Maidenform

Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.

S02E07 Aired September 07, 2008

The Gold Violin

Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.

S02E08 Aired September 14, 2008

A Night to Remember

Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.

S02E09 Aired September 28, 2008

Six Month Leave

Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.

S02E10 Aired October 05, 2008

The Inheritance

Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.

S02E11 Aired October 12, 2008

The Jet Set

Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.

S02E12 Aired October 19, 2008

The Mountain King

Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

S02E13 Aired October 26, 2008

Meditations in an Emergency

The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.