Mad Men TV Show

Special. The Making of Mad Men

First aired: 6/3/2007 Production Code: 100

Take a behind the scenes look on the set of Mad Men with interviews from series creator Matthew Weiner, along with the series cast and crew.

1. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

First aired: 7/19/2007 Production Code: 101

While Don struggles to control his problematic love life, he tries to keep the agency from losing a big tobacco account.

Writer: Matthew Weiner
Director: Alan Taylor
Guest star: Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Aaron Staton (Ken), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge Daniels), Rich Sommer (Harry), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken), John Cullum (Lee Garner, Sr.), Darren Pettie (Lee Garner, Jr.), Remy Auberjonois (Dr. Emerson)

2. Ladies Room

First aired: 7/26/2007 Production Code: 102

Betty consults with a specialist about her health issues; Don is pressured to help with Nixon’s presidential campaign; Peggy fends off the coming advances of one of the copy writers.

Writer: Matthew Weiner
Director: Alan Taylor
Guest star: Robert Morse (Burt Cooper), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

3. Marriage of Figaro

First aired: 8/2/2007 Production Code: 103

Upon returning from his honeymoon, Pete is troubled by what happened with Peggy at his bachelor party. Don’s professional relationship with Rachel undergoes significant changes.

Writer: Tom Palmer
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Rich Sommer (Harry)

4. New Amsterdam

First aired: 8/9/2007 Production Code: 104

Don teaches Pete a lesson when he oversteps his authority in dealing with a valuable client. At home, Pete is pressured from his newlywed bride to buy their own apartment unit.

Writer: Lisa Albert
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

5. Five G

First aired: 8/16/2007 Production Code: 105

Don’s past catches up to him when he wins an award and gets his picture on a prominent industry periodical. Ken makes his colleagues jealous when he gets a short story published in a national monthly magazine.

Writer: Matthew Weiner
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Guest star: Aaron Staton (Ken), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), Rich Sommer (Harry), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

6. Babylon

First aired: 8/23/2007 Production Code: 106

Rumors spread in the office about a surprise romantic affair. Peggy’s ideas get noticed during a pitch meeting and her future at the agency begins to look more promising. Don asks Rachel’s advice about an ad campaign.

Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, Andre Jacquemetton
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Guest star: Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

7. Red in the Face

First aired: 8/30/2007 Production Code: 107

When Roger and Don hit the town together Roger’s behavior puts a strain on their relationship.

Writer: Bridget Bedard
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Aaron Staton (Ken), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

8. The Hobo Code

First aired: 9/6/2007 Production Code: 108

Don’s past comes back to haunt him; success becomes a problem for Peggy’s relationship with her co-workers; Salvatore bonds with a client.

Writer: Chris Provenzano
Director: Phil Abraham
Guest star: Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge), Rich Sommer (Harry), Aaron Staton (Ken)

9. Shoot

First aired: 9/13/2007 Production Code: 109

Betty is used by a rival ad agency to try to hire Don. Peggy is sought after by two romantic rivals. The agency tries to spruce up their Nixon presidential campaign endeavoring to counteract a successful Kennedy ad.

Writer: Matthew Weiner, Chris Provenzano
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Rosemarie DeWitt (Midge)

10. Long Weekend

First aired: 9/27/2007 Production Code: 110

Don loses an important account and Roger, who happens to be stuck in the city on Labor Day, attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Joan and her roommate go out to paint the town.

Writer: Bridget Bedard, Maria Jacquemetton, Andre Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper) , Kate Norby (Carol McCardy), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Rich Sommer (Harry), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken), Talia Balsam (Mona Sterling), Alexis Stier (Mirabelle Ames), Megan Stier (Eleanor Ames), Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper)

11. Indian Summer

First aired: 10/4/2007 Production Code: 111

While Peggy gets assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs ahold of an opportunity provided by Roger’s latest work problems. Pete has more problems at home and at the office. Betty’s frustrations lead her to seek some new relief.

Writer: Matthew Weiner, Tom Palmer
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Aaron Hill (Carl Winters), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Rich Sommer (Harry), Aaron Staton (Ken), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), John Slattery (Roger Sterling)

12. Nixon vs. Kennedy

First aired: 10/11/2007 Production Code: 112

The staff at Sterling Cooper pull an all nighter as they watch the Nixon-Kennedy election returns. Also, Pete’s ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don.

Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, Andre Jacquemetton, Lisa Albert
Director: Alan Taylor
Guest star: Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Rich Sommer (Harry), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul), Aaron Staton (Ken), Maggie Siff (Rachel Menken)

13. The Wheel

First aired: 10/18/2007 Production Code: 113

Peggy’s co-workers are bothered when she’s given a new job opportunity. Don’s work gets in the way of his home life. Betty uncovers a shocking secret.

Writer: Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith
Director: Matthew Weiner
Guest star: John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Bryan Batt (Salvatore), Rich Sommer (Harry), Aaron Staton (Ken), Michael J. X. Gladis (Paul)

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