Mad Men, Season 1

Set in 1960 New York City in an unexpected new world – the high-powered and glamorous Golden Age of advertising – where everyone is selling something and nothing is ever what you expect it to be. The drama unfolds around Don Draper the biggest ad man in the business. As he makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.

Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life even in the face of Roger's (John Slattery) invitation to open up. Meanwhile Peggy pines for the absent Pete – still on his honeymoon – while fending off the advances of several of the men of Sterling Cooper.

Pete returns from his honeymoon excited about his new marriage but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. After his business relationship with Rachel takes an unforeseen turn; Don attends a party which further illuminates his increasing dissatisfaction with his present life.

Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pressure from his wife regarding a new apartment he further alienates Don and endangers his own position at Sterling Cooper.

After Don wins an award his photo is featured in Advertising Age. Don must deal with the fallout as the photo brings back a past he isn't ready to confront. Ken gets a short story published in The Atlantic Monthly inciting jealousy among his colleagues and driving Pete to make an unorthodox request of his wife. Peggy overhears a startling conversation in the office and shares the secret with Joan.

A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session Peggy proves to be more than a secretary opening up new opportunities for her at Sterling Cooper. Meanwhile Rachel faces her conflicted feelings for Don after he seeks out her advice on a new campaign.

Roger joins Don for an evening of dinner and drinking during which Roger's behaviour leads to a rift in their friendship. Though Don accepts his apology there are further consequences for Roger. Pete faces trouble at home as he continues to struggle with the demands of his new marriage.

Don is tormented as pieces of his secretive past begin to haunt him. Peggy's new success at work and resulting boost in confidence threaten her office relationship. Salvatore (Bryan Batt) gets a little too close with a client.

A rival ad agency courts Don involving Betty in their attempt to lure him from Sterling Cooper. As the presidential campaign heats up the agency looks for new ways to counter the latest Kennedy ads. Tempers flare over Peggy.

Don loses an account. Roger stuck in the city for Labour Day weekend attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile Joan has a night out on the town with her roommate.

Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don and Pete grows more frustrated. Betty finds a new outlet for her growing dissatisfaction.

On election night the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don.

As Thanksgiving approaches Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity provoking the ire of some of her colleagues. Betty makes a startling discovery.

A look at the music of "Mad Men" with the show's composer, David Carbonara.

A look at 1960s advertising, as depicted in the show "Mad Men," with real-life ad-legends from that time period.

A treasure trove of information on the making of the series, in addition to a documentary on the real-life mad men -- and women -- who were working in the business during that period.