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Episode 4: The Rejected	Episode 5: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword	Episode 6: Waldorf Stories
Episode 7: The Suitcase	Episode 8: The Summer Man	Episode 9: The Beautiful Girls
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Blowing Smoke

amy_c — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:39:40 CDT

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Mad Men Season 4, Episode 12

EPISODE RECAP

"BLOWING SMOKE"

airdate: October 10, 2010
written by: Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
directed by: John Slattery

Don runs into his old flame Midge, and learns her life has taken a disturbing turn. After executives from Philip Morris cancel a meeting for potential business,

Don has a full-page ad printed in the New York Times announcing the firm will no longer represent tobacco companies, incensing the other partners and causing Bert Cooper to resign in protest.

Sally is upset when Betty and Henry discuss moving the Francis family to nearby Rye. Layoffs begin in the wake of the agency's financial troubles, reducing the staff by about 50%.

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DAPPER DIALOGUE
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"You did what was best for you because you're impatient and childish. You had a tantrum on a full page in The New York Times." -- Pete, to Don
"It's been a pleasure working with you all. I wish you the best of luck." -- Bert
"Well, I gotta go learn a bunch of people's names before I fire them." -- Roger
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Don takes out an ad in the New York Times, saying SCDP will no longer work with tobacco companies.
Bert, angry about Don's open letter, resigns.
Roughly 50% of the staff is fired.
The American Cancer Society is impressed with Don's letter and wants to hire SCDP to create an anti-smoking campaign.

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John Slattery, who plays Roger, directed the episode.

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Don tries to land Heinz as a new client, but everyone is hesitant to take on SCDP for fear that the firm won't be here in six months. So, all the partners chip in money to keep the place going amid some layoffs.

BURNING QUESTIONS
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Will the firm survive?
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Blowing Smoke Recap

amy_c — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:19:53 CDT

The episode begins with Don meeting with a Heinz representative. Don and he are really getting along and it looks like he might be interested in doing business with SCDP. However, Heinz wants to wait six months to make sure SCDP is still around. Rumors are still flying about the firm losing Lucky Strike. No one wants to commit to the firm.

An upset Don then bumps into his old flame, Midge the artist. She invites him to dinner with her husband, who she explains is not a romantic commitment. She is really flirting with Don and he finally agrees to come over.

When he gets to her apartment, it is a hovel. He then realizes that she purposely ran into him so she could sell him a painting. She and her husband are heroin addicts and desperate for money. Don feels bad for Midge and buys one of her paintings.

At the office, SCDP has paid an advisor to steer their company in the right direction. This man says he thinks he can get the firm a meeting with Phillip Morris. This would be a huge contract and they are all very excited. In the meantime, Lane says the firm needs to reduce the staff and that every partner should throw in some money to keep them afloat.

Meanwhile, Sally is still going to her therapist and seems to be making great strides. She is putting an effort toward getting along with Betty at home. However, when Betty sees Sally hanging out with a boy named Gene, Betty overreacts and suggests they move out of the neighborhood. This upsets Sally, who runs to her room crying.

SCDP’s meeting with Phillip Morris falls through and things look more dire than ever. Don says everyone can smell the desperation on them.

So, he goes home and writes a letter, explaining that SCDP will no longer work with tobacco companies because it’s unethical. He prints the letter in the New York Times. It is a bold move to try and make them look less desperate, but the partners are not impressed.

Don’s surprise letter causes a huge fight amongst the partners and Bert Cooper resigns. Lane still wants the partners to pitch in money and Don covers Pete’s end. Meanwhile, up to 50% of the staff is fired and the place looks destitute until a promising lead comes in from the American Cancer Society. They were impressed by Don’s anti-smoking letter.

Chinese Wall

amy_c — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:32:54 CDT

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Mad Men Season 4, Episode 11

EPISODE RECAP

"CHINESE WALL"

airdate: October 3, 2010
written by: Erin Levy
directed by: Phil Abraham

The employees of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce scramble to hold onto the rest of their accounts when word leaks of Lucky Strike's defection to BBDO.

Roger lies to the rest of the firm about going to Raleigh, North Carolina to try to win back the account. While waiting for Trudy to give birth to their daughter, Pete is wooed by Ted Chaough at rival firm CGC.

Megan shows interest in both Don and the advertising business.

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DAPPER DIALOGUE
MEMORABLE MAD MEN QUOTES, ZINGERS & ONE-LINERS

"You have lipstick all over your teeth." -- Harry, to Peggy
"Lee Garner Jr. never took you seriously because you never took yourself seriously." -- Bert, to Roger
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The firm learns about Lucky Strike defecting to another agency.
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EPISODE TRIVIA
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THE DRAPER FILES
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Mad Men Blog: Summer 2010

amy_c — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:06:47 CDT

YOUR APPOINTMENTS FOR ALL THINGS MAD MEN

INSIDE EPISODE 4.10: HANDS AND KNEES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Here, the cast discusses the latest episode of Mad Men, "Hands and Knees."

SHOW YOUR DISDAIN FOR PETE CAMPBELL!
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Although many of us observed recently that Pete Campbell is much more tolerable in his behavior lately, here is a fun shirt for hardcore Mad Men fans. Yes, it says "Pete Campbell Is NOT My Homeboy" and it's available here from BustedTees.

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R.I.P. MISS BLANKENSHIP
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Last week, we saw the demise of Don's beloved secretary, Miss Blankenship. She was a delicate flower who will surely will be missed. Here is a recap of the staff's reaction to her demise.

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TALKED ABOUT SCENE: DON BUMPS INTO BETTY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

One of the most talked about scenes from Sunday night's "The Summer Man" was when Don bumped into Betty while he was on a dinner date. Henry was less than amused to see his new wife so affected by this run-in.

INSIDE EPISODE 4.08 "THE SUMMER MAN"
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Check out a behind-the-scenes look at Mad Men's most recent episode. Funny enough, AMC accidentally posted this before the episode aired and folks over at the show were none too happy. Matthew Weiner is not a fan of spoilers!

MAD MEN iPhone App!
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Want to mix cocktails just like Don so you can throw throw pathetic, drunken punches at Duck Phillips? Of course you do! Check out the Mad Men Cocktail Culture iPhone app here.

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MAD MEN ON ROLLING STONE
AUGUST 31, 2010

Look who just made the cover of Rolling Stone! The issue hits newsstands tomorrow and features some great behind-the-scenes photos.

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CONGRATULATIONS, MAD MEN!
AUGUST 30, 2010

For the third year in a row, Mad Men has won the Emmy award for Best Drama Series. Congrats to the cast and crew. This really is the best show on television!

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ACTRESS WANTS MAD MEN HEALTH WARNING
AUGUST 23, 2010

Desperate Housewives actress Kathryn Joosten has reached out to Mad Men producers because she wants a health warning to air before each episode! Joosten, a former smoker and lung cancer survivor, thinks the show glamorizes smoking.

She told E! Online:

I think they should at least have a disclaimer at the front of the show saying smoking is relevant to the time and place with the subject matter we're dealing with and it is not recommended because it causes cancer.

What do you think about this idea?

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JANUARY JONES IS EMMA FROST
AUGUST 18, 2010

January Jones is about to trade in her retro Mad Men costumes for something much more revealing. She has been cast in the upcoming "X-Men: First Class" and will be playing Emma Frost (above). Also known as the White Queen, Emma Frost is a telepathic mutant.

"X-Men: First Class" is a prequel to the recent X-Men films and also stars James McAvoy, Kevin Bacon and Michael Fassbender.

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NEW INTERVIEW WITH KIERNAN SHIPKA
AUGUST 10, 2010

Kiernan Shipka, who plays little Sally Draper, was recently interviewed by Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan. I was pretty tickled by how mature she sounded and frankly, just amused by the idea of someone that young doing press for a mature show.

For example, she says things like, "Every script is so surprising. It's absolutely great to get such great material." Heh.

Read the rest of the interview here.

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COMMERCIALS CUSTOM MADE FOR MAD MEN
AUGUST 6, 2010

You might have noticed a Mad Men-style Dove commercial that has been airing during the show this season. In fact, a few of us mentioned on the discussion board that we thought it was part of the show at first glance. Here it is:

It's no coincidence that it has a Mad Men feel, as it was custom made for the show. Unilever, the company that produces Dove, has signed an exclusive agreement with the program. It will produce similar commercials for the following brands: Breyers, Hellmann’s, Klondike, Suave and Vaseline.

Each commercial will take place at the imaginary 1964 ad agency featured in the Dove commercial.

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CHRISTINA HENDRICKS IN GQ UK
AUGUST 3, 2010

Look who is gracing the cover of GQ UK! The show has really taken off across the pond, even earning a BAFTA recently. For those of us not living in the UK and unable to grab the September issue at newsstands, the interview can be found here.

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EPISODE 4.02 RECAP
AUGUST 2, 2010

Did you miss the newest episode of Mad Men, Christmas Comes But Once a Year? Or, perhaps you saw it and just want a refresher. Check out our full recap of the shocking episode here. Also, please join our discussion thread on the episode.

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1964 COMMERCIALS
JULY 30, 2010

We caught a glimpse of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce's critically acclaimed commercial last week on Mad Men. (You know, the one where the kid pretends to be in a Wild West jail?) Here's are a few real-life 1964 commercials. How do you think they stack up against the Mad Men ad?

MAD MEN RATINGS ARE UP!
JULY 28, 2010

Great news! Mad Men has long been known as one of the best shows on television, albeit with fairly low ratings. Well, maybe America has finally decided to turn off the reality shows and turn on their brains because Mad Men premiered on Sunday with record viewership.

2.9 million people tuned in for "Public Relations," making it the most watched season premiere in the show's history. True, that would be considered a small audience for a major network show, but it's quite good for basic cable. Season three averaged 1.8 million viewers and season two averaged 1.52 million. Slowly but surely, people are catching on!

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SEASON PREMIERE RECAP
JULY 26, 2010

Did you miss the season premiere of Mad Men? If you'd like a refresher of Sunday night's episode, check out our full recap here. Then, join us in the episode discussion thread!

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MORE SEASON FOUR PHOTOS
JULY 21, 2010

More and more promotional shots have been released for season four! The cast and crew have been very tight-lipped about what to expect this Sunday, but these give us a good idea of who will be prominently featured this year. (Bring back Sal!)

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CATCH UP FOR SEASON FOUR!
JULY 13, 2010

Time is running out as we approach the July 25th season premiere of Mad Men. If you want a nice refresher for the new year, check out the season three finale in high definition on AMCTV,COM.

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PROMO PIC OF SEASON FOUR CAST
JULY 8, 2010

The first promo pic of the Mad Men cast for the fourth season has been released! Check out the new looks and fashions. There are a few familiar faces missing!

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SNEAK PEEK AT SEASON FOUR FASHIONS
JULY 6, 2010

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN SEASON FOUR?
JUNE 30, 2010

According to Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, season four will be a fresh start for the series. Expect to see some major changes as Don Draper adjusts to single life and his new ad agency!

"I wanted to have a continuity of these characters and things that are happening to them ... and don't pretend like that they didn't happen," Weiner says. "At the same time, be prepared for the fact that [for] a lot of the things that happened, you're going to have to watch and see how they worked out."

SALLY DRAPER LOVES TRIX
JUNE 25, 2010

If you have kids in the house (or just happen to enjoy Spongebob) then you've probably noticed a familiar face in a new Trix commercial. It's little Kiernan Shipka, aka Sally Draper! This spot is aired at least 5 million times a day on Nickelodeon.

The Trix bunny seems to be a more loving caregiver than Betty, no?

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MORE SEASON 4 PICS
JUNE 22, 2010

More pics of season four have been leaking, including this promotional poster and a look at Peggy's new haircut! What do you think about Peggy's hair?

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AMC'S SEASON FOUR PROMOS
JUNE 17, 2010

If you've been watching AMC lately, then maybe you've been catching the little promos for season four. They are actually just teasers with clips from last season, but July 25 is just around the corner!

SEASON FOUR: FIRST OFFICIAL PIC!

JUNE 14, 2010

Well, this doesn't tell us too much, but Entertainment Weekly has revealed the first screencap from season four of Mad Men. The Silver Fox looks like he needs a drink!

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MAD MEN WINS BAFTA AWARD

JUNE 7, 2010

The 63rd annual British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs) were held last weekend and "Mad Men" took away the prize for Best International Show. It was nominated against "Nurse Jackie," "Family Guy" and "True Blood." That's an eclectic group of shows, huh?

"Mad Men" is huge in the UK right now. I wonder what they thought about the British buyout (and subsequent selling) of Sterling Cooper?

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FAN VIDEO PROMOTES NEW SEASON

MAY 31, 2010

Mad Men fan Jesse Wroblewski made a great promo for the new show, using kinetic typography. Check out the video below!

SEASON 4 SET PHOTOS

MAY 10, 2010

Some behind-the-scenes photos have leaked of season four. Looks like Don has settled into suburban life once again... is he really divorced from Betty? Oh, and the woman ducking down in his backseat is reportedly a member of the production team and not a secret love interest. Presumably, he doesn't have to hide ladies anymore.

Tell us your season four predictions here!

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SEASON 4 TO PREMIERE ON JULY 25

APRIL 23, 2010

Great news, Mad Men fans! We don't have to wait much longer for season 4. It will premiere on July 25, according to AMC. Also, Matthew Weiner has stated that he doesn't plan on letting the show run for longer than six seasons. A lot can happen in the next three seasons, though!

What are your predictions for the show? Tell us here!

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NEW CAST MEMBERS ADDED TO SEASON 4!

APRIL 6, 2010

Matthew Weiner has revealed that several new recurring cast members will be added to "Mad Men" this season. Although he doesn't let on too much about who they are, these are their base descriptions:

A handsome/creative male. (Rival for Don?)
A voluptuous, curvy, brunette (Rival for Joan / Love Interest for Don?).
A nice guy with a lack of a personality. (Punching bag for everyone?)

Shooting for the fourth season of "Mad Men" begins on April 12. So, perhaps they can get these episodes in the can as soon as possible and bring them to us. Stat!

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MAD MEN ACTRESSES HOPING FOR EMMY

APRIL 5, 2010

Last year, Elisabeth Moss was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series. However, January Jones did not get a nomination. This year, producers decided to make her odds a little better by submitting Jones in the Lead Actress category and Moss in the Supporting Actress category. Let's hope this works out for them both this time!

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SEASON 3 DVD NOW ON SALE

MARCH 23, 2010

The DVD boxset for "Mad Men" season three is finally on sale! It contains 13 episodes, as well as extras such as a documentary about cigarette advertising. Be sure to pick up a copy!

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MAD MEN BARBIE DOLLS!

MARCH 11, 2010

Amazing! Mattel is actually releasing the above Barbie Dolls in July. So far, the only characters are Joan, Roger, Don and Betty. Fingers crossed we get a killer John Deere tractor, sold separately. Check out the details (including that $75 sticker price -- yikes!) here.

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Pete Campbell

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PETE CAMPBELL Vitals

Personality type:

Self centered furative

Interests:

Me, Myself, and I

Modus operandi:

Pete Campbell, then maybe, anyone else

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Sharp, neat, conservative

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Pete Campbell, then anyone else who can contribute to that cause.

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Infedelity, borderline dishonest, untrustworthy

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Good guy, bad guy, it's complicated?	Frustrating, in as much as with some effort, and guidance, He could be a better person, and go farther than He has.

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Freddy Rumsen

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Indian arrow heads & Drinking

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Personel relations & Creativity

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Weaknesses:	sensetive, easily hurt, recovering alcoholic, vunerable
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Copywriter

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Hands and Knees Recap

amy_c — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:08:05 CDT

This week's episode begins on a happy note. Don calls Betty's house and asks to speak to Sally. He then informs his sullen daughter that he is taking her to see the Beatles in concert this weekend. Sally screams with joy and even Betty is pleasantly surprised by this.

However, things seem to take a nosedive for everyone soon after.

Lane, expecting a visit from his son Nigel, goes into the SCDP lobby to find his father waiting for him. His father is alone and says that he is here to take Lane home. He says that Lane's estranged will not speak to him until he's in London.

The air is very chilly between them and Lane tells his father he is wasting his time. He does, however, offer to take him to dinner.

Don and Pete then meet with men from Northern American Aviation. This is a $4 million account that involves advertising for a company that makes weapons, among other things. The information they have brought to SCDP contains a lot of blacked out lines due to national security issues. However, Northern American Aviation seems happy with their meeting and a giddy Pete shuffles them out after a handshake.

Lane, unhappy about the prospect of dinner alone with his father, asks Don to accompany them. The three of them end up at the Playboy Club, where it seems that Lane is a bit of a regular. (Did Don create a monster during their drunken night out?)

Lane is especially fond of an African American bunny named Toni at the club. He calls her over and introduces her to Don and his father. After he puts his hand on her waist, she tells him to knock it off, then politely excuses herself.

Back at the Henry household, Betty opens the door and finds two men from the Department of Defense. They want to ask her some questions about Don so that he can get some security clearance for work on the Northern American Aviation account. A nervous Betty then spends 45 minutes answering questions about Don's honesty and identity. She covers for Don but is not happy about it.

When she calls Don at the office to tell him about it, he panics. We've never seen Don like this. He could lose everything he has built for himself and possibly go to prison for desertion if he is found out. It turns out that he signed off for a background check without reading what his secretary handed him. This is not good and she even offers her resignation if he needs it.

Don tracks down Pete, who knows about Don's real identity. He explains that Pete may be soon running the place without him because Don might have to make a run for it. He wants the background check stopped immediately, even if it means losing the account. Naturally, Pete is annoyed about losing the account and having to cover for lying Don. He does, however, take care of the situation since he has a friend in the department.

Meanwhile, Joan slips into Roger's office to inform him that her period is late. She is pregnant and, since her husband left for basic training seven weeks ago, it is definitely Roger's baby.

This throws Roger for a loop and they arrange to meet a doctor so they can find someone to perform an abortion. Roger feels really bad and tells Joan she could always keep the baby and raise it with her husband. He said that nobody did the math back when he was in the service and men came home to a new baby. She seems intent on taking care of it, though.

At the abortion clinic, Joan is sitting next to a woman and her 17-year-old daughter. The girl goes in by herself and the mother starts crying. Joan offers the woman some comfort, and then the woman asks how old Joan's daughter is. She assumes that Joan is a mother already and also bringing her young daughter. A shamed Joan lies and says, "Fifteen."

As if Roger didn't have enough to worry about, he is later shown having lunch with Lee Garner, Jr. from Lucky Strike. They share a laugh and a drink, then Lee drops a bomb. Lucky Strike is about to leave SCDP. That is the company's biggest account! Roger is furious and begs Lee to reconsider, but it's a done deal on Monday. He manages to convince Lee to give them 30 days to put their affairs in order. After Lee leaves, Roger takes a heart pill.

A panicked Don is worried to death about G-Men showing up at his apartment and hauling him off. When he arrives home with Faye in the evening, two men in suits send him into a full-blown panic attack. After Don calms down, he tells Faye about his true identity and what happened. She is understanding and tells him that he could try to hire a lawyer and ask for clemency. He has no interest in fighting it, though. He says he's tired of running, too.

Later, Pete lets Don know that everything has been called off and Don's secret is safe. It's a relief for Don, but they just lost a huge account and Pete is gonna take the blame for it. That he does when Roger gives him a verbal beatdown in a meeting. He even drops an eff bomb on him (a Mad Men first?). Pete takes it like a man and Bert tells Roger to calm down. Don owes Pete for this, big time.

Lane (who was seen frequenting the Playboy Club earlier) meets up with Toni, the waitress he was talking to the other night. They are an item, it seems, but she is trying to keep it discreet at her job so she doesn't get fired. He asks her to come to dinner with his father so she can be part of his life. She says he's asking for trouble, given their racial differences, but he doesn't care. They then exchange an "I love you." It must be serious.

When Lane arrives with his girlfriend to take his father out, his father suddenly says he can't make it. Although she is a very sweet girl, he obviously takes issue with the relationship. She hurries off to wait downstairs in the lobby, clearly upset by the snub. When she leaves, Lane tells his father that he is in love and she is why he is staying in New York. His father's response? A hard strike to Lane's head with his cane! It's brutal and Lane is on the floor bleeding with his father steps on his hand and informs him he has no choice but to return to London. Yikes!

The episode ends with Don getting his Beatles tickets for Sally. He is relieved that his identity is safe once again, then looks at his secretary with fondness as the episode ends.

Hands and Knees

amy_c — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:10:31 CDT

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Mad Men Season 4, Episode 10

EPISODE RECAP

"HANDS AND KNEES"

airdate: September 26, 2010
written by: Jonathan Abrahams and Matthew Weiner
directed by: Lynn Shelton

When SCDP lands an account with North American Aviation, a security clearance check almost exposes Don. Both Betty and Pete are forced to cover for him. Meanwhile, Lane is in love with a new woman and Joan finds she is pregnant with Roger's baby.

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DAPPER DIALOGUE
MEMORABLE MAD MEN QUOTES, ZINGERS & ONE-LINERS

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MAD MOMENTS
MAD MEN REVELATIONS, SHOCKERS, DELIGHTS, & DECIDEDLY UN-PC ACTIVITIES

EPISODE TRIVIA
LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS & BEHIND-THE-SCENES TIDBITS

THE DRAPER FILES
WHAT DID WE LEARN ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS DON DRAPER?

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BOARD ROOM
POUR YOURSELF A DRINK AND JOIN THE MEETING

DISCUSSION THREAD
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EPISODE VIDEO

EPISODE PHOTOS

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THE TIMES
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL & POLITICAL REFERENCES IN MAD MEN

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HIGH SPIRITS
MARTINIS, MANHATTANS & OTHER STIMULATING CONCOCTIONS

IN STYLE
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THE BUSINESS
STERLING COOPER CLIENTS, AD CAMPAIGNS & OFFICE POLITICS

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