Season 2 poster

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

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

John Slattery as Roger Sterling
John Slattery

as Roger Sterling

Bryan Batt as Salvatore Romano
Bryan Batt

as Salvatore Romano

Episodes

For Those Who Think Young poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

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 poster

Meditations in an Emergency 8.6

October 26, 2008

The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.