Season 2
(2008)
Overview
Season two takes place between February and October 1962, culminating with the Cuban Missile Crisis. It expands on Peggy's rise in the workplace and the marital strife between Don and Betty Draper as Don's infidelities further intrude on his family life. The second season also introduces an unknown acquaintance of Don Draper. Draper is corresponding by letter with this unseen acquaintance in secret.
Cast
as Don Draper
as Peggy Olson
as Pete Campbell
as Betty Draper
as Joan Holloway
as Paul Kinsey
as Ken Cosgrove
as Harry Crane
as Roger Sterling
as Salvatore Romano
Episodes
For Those Who Think Young 7.5
July 27, 2008
It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing ove…
Flight 1 7.3
August 3, 2008
Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her …
The Benefactor 7.8
August 10, 2008
Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don…
Three Sundays 7.2
August 17, 2008
Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a…
The New Girl 8.0
August 24, 2008
Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.
Maidenform 7.6
August 31, 2008
Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family …
The Gold Violin 8.0
September 7, 2008
Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper…
A Night to Remember 8.2
September 14, 2008
Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruit…
Six Month Leave 7.7
September 28, 2008
Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves …
The Inheritance 7.8
October 5, 2008
Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of…
The Jet Set 7.1
October 12, 2008
Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Coo…
The Mountain King 7.8
October 19, 2008
Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.
Meditations in an Emergency 8.6
October 26, 2008
The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.