Season 5 takes place between Memorial Day 1966 and spring 1967. The season explores Don Draper's new marriage to Megan, which leads him to ignore his work at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency. Meanwhile, Lane, Pete, Roger, Joan, and Peggy learn that it is "every man for himself" in their personal and professional lives, as they each face painful new beginnings.
All episodes — Season 5
S5 E1A Little Kiss (1)
Mar 25, 20127.348 min
Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.
S5 E2A Little Kiss (2)
Mar 25, 20128.647 min
Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.
S5 E3Tea Leaves
Apr 1, 20127.948 min
As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. Betty contemplates her mortality after seeing a doctor.
S5 E4Mystery Date
Apr 8, 2012748 min
Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.
S5 E5Signal 30
Apr 15, 20127.648 min
Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.
S5 E6Far Away Places
Apr 22, 20128.448 min
Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.
S5 E7At the Codfish Ball
Apr 29, 20127.448 min
Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Sally lends a hand to a relative. Megan's parents come to visit from Canada.
S5 E8Lady Lazarus
May 6, 20127.248 min
Megan has second thoughts about her future at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. Peggy lashes out when she's inadvertently put in the uncomfortable position of having to lie. Pete's effort to protect an acquaintance doesn't turn out quite lik
S5 E9Dark Shadows
May 13, 20128.148 min
Don attempts to regain his creative spark, but undermines a member of his staff while doing so. Roger pursues some new clients, and in the process, hurts Jane. Betty displays her pettiness when she reveals a distressing secret to Sally.
S5 E10Christmas Waltz
May 20, 20128.248 min
Harry finds himself in an uncomfortable position after reconnecting with Paul Kinsey who has joined the Hare Krishnas. Lane takes drastic and unethical measures to get out of financial trouble. Don spends an afternoon with Joan to get her m
S5 E11The Other Woman
May 27, 20128.948 min
Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunc
S5 E12Commissions and Fees
Jun 3, 20128.848 min
Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.
S5 E13The Phantom
Jun 10, 20127.548 min
Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.