Season four takes place between November 1964 and October 1965. It is set at the new and considerably more modern advertising agency, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The main narrative of the fourth season is driven by Don Draper's identity crisis. As Don falls deeper into existential despair, he begins regularly meeting with women of loose moral character and faces debilitating alcoholism.
All episodes — Season 4
S4 E1Public Relations
Jul 25, 20107.548 min
Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for t
S4 E2Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Aug 1, 2010848 min
The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.
S4 E3The Good News
Aug 8, 20107.448 min
Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.
S4 E4The Rejected
Aug 15, 20108.348 min
An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.
S4 E5The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Aug 22, 20108.148 min
Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.
S4 E6Waldorf Stories
Aug 29, 20107.948 min
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.
S4 E7The Suitcase
Sep 5, 20109.248 min
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
S4 E8The Summer Man
Sep 12, 20108.548 min
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.
S4 E9The Beautiful Girls
Sep 19, 20107.347 min
Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair
S4 E10Hands and Knees
Sep 26, 20108.448 min
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.
S4 E11Chinese Wall
Oct 3, 20108.248 min
Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.
S4 E12Blowing Smoke
Oct 10, 20108.748 min
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.
S4 E13Tomorrowland
Oct 17, 20108.648 min
Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.