Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2007)

Overview

Season one takes place between March and November 1960. It introduces the fictional advertising agency Sterling Cooper. The season begins with the new secretary, Peggy Olson, starting her first day with the firm. As the season unfolds, the mysterious backstory of enigmatic ad man Don Draper is revealed as are the growing confidence and success of Peggy Olson.

Cast

Jon Hamm as Don Draper
Jon Hamm

as Don Draper

Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson
Elisabeth Moss

as Peggy Olson

Vincent Kartheiser as Pete Campbell
Vincent Kartheiser

as Pete Campbell

January Jones as Betty Draper
January Jones

as Betty Draper

Christina Hendricks as Joan Holloway
Christina Hendricks

as Joan Holloway

Michael Gladis as Paul Kinsey
Michael Gladis

as Paul Kinsey

Aaron Staton as Ken Cosgrove
Aaron Staton

as Ken Cosgrove

Rich Sommer as Harry Crane
Rich Sommer

as Harry Crane

Bryan Batt as Salvatore Romano
Bryan Batt

as Salvatore Romano

Maggie Siff as Rachel Menken
Maggie Siff

as Rachel Menken

Episodes

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes poster

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 7.8

July 19, 2007

In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in …

Ladies Room poster

Ladies Room 7.7

July 26, 2007

Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life, even in the face of Roger Sterling's invitation to…

Marriage of Figaro poster

Marriage of Figaro 7.3

August 2, 2007

Pete returns from his honeymoon, excited about his new marriage, but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. Af…

New Amsterdam poster

New Amsterdam 7.7

August 9, 2007

Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pr…

5G poster

5G 7.9

August 16, 2007

After Don wins an award, his photo is featured in Advertising Age. Don must deal with the fallout as the photo brings b…

Babylon poster

Babylon 7.7

August 23, 2007

A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session, Peggy proves to be more than a secretary, opening up ne…

Red in the Face poster

Red in the Face 7.9

August 30, 2007

Roger joins Don for an evening of dinner and drinking, during which Roger's behavior leads to a rift in their friendshi…

The Hobo Code poster

The Hobo Code 7.7

September 6, 2007

Don is tormented as pieces of his secretive past begin to haunt him. Peggy's new success at work, and resulting boost i…

Shoot poster

Shoot 8.1

September 13, 2007

A rival ad agency courts Don, involving Betty in their attempt to lure him from Sterling Cooper. As the presidential ca…

Long Weekend poster

Long Weekend 7.1

September 27, 2007

Don loses an account. Roger, stuck in the city for Labor Day weekend, attempts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Joan has a n…

Indian Summer poster

Indian Summer 7.8

October 4, 2007

Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don, and Pete grows more fru…

Nixon vs. Kennedy poster

Nixon vs. Kennedy 8.6

October 11, 2007

On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cau…

The Wheel poster

The Wheel 8.6

October 18, 2007

As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportun…