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.
All episodes — Season 2
S2 E1For Those Who Think Young
Jul 27, 20087.549 min
It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend
S2 E2Flight 1
Aug 3, 20087.649 min
Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and
S2 E3The Benefactor
Aug 10, 20087.947 min
Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.
S2 E4Three Sundays
Aug 17, 20087.148 min
Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.
S2 E5The New Girl
Aug 24, 20088.349 min
Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.
S2 E6Maidenform
Aug 31, 20087.648 min
Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.
S2 E7The Gold Violin
Sep 7, 20088.148 min
Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.
S2 E8A Night to Remember
Sep 14, 20088.349 min
Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.
S2 E9Six Month Leave
Sep 28, 20088.149 min
Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.
S2 E10The Inheritance
Oct 5, 20087.948 min
Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.
S2 E11The Jet Set
Oct 12, 20087.248 min
Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.
S2 E12The Mountain King
Oct 19, 20088.148 min
Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.
S2 E13Meditations in an Emergency
Oct 26, 20088.648 min
The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.