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"The Benefactor"
Mad Men Season 2 , Episode 3
EPISODE Fundamentals
Air date: August 10, 2008
Writer(s): Matthew Weiner and Rick Cleveland
Director(s): Lesli Linka Glatter
Guest star(s): Denise Crosby (Gertie); Laura Regan (Jennifer Crane); Cameron Goodman (Tara); Melinda McGraw (Bobbie Barrett); Patrick Fischler (Jimmy Barrett); Jan Hoag (Edith Schilling); Paul Keeley (Elliot Lawrence); Steve Stapenhorst); Nat Faxon (Flatty)
MINI Synopsis
Trouble arises on the set of a commercial while Don plays hooky from the office. Meanwhile, Harry determined to make improvements in his career, tries to gather support around a controversial sponsorship. Betty joins Don when he attempts to appease his clients with a friendly dinner.




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The Drapers at a tense dinner with the Barretts
MUSIC in this Episode
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"Lollipops and Roses"
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GETTING DOWN to Business
DOUBLE-Dealing
Lies, back-stabbing, deception
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STOLEN Glances
Office liaisons, tawdry affairs and hot encounters
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DICK WHITMAN versus DON DRAPER
Dick Whitman and Don Draper
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MAD MEN Quotes
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BEST Episode Moments, BIGGEST Episode Shockers
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