Mad Men Deconstructed

S2E8 - A Night To Remember

A Night To Remember is Betty Draper's defining moment. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everett

S2E7 - The Gold Violin

The Gold Violin is Mad Men's introspection about materialism and the American Dream, portrayed through a light-hearted story about a painting, a friendship, and a Cadilla

S2E6 - Maidenform

In Maidenform, we ask ourselves "How do other people see me? And how do I see myself?" YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everett

S2E5 - The New Girl

The New Girl is a deep investigation of Peggy Olson, early Feminism, and the lives of women in the early 1960s. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everett

S2E4 - Three Sundays

Three Sundays is Mad Men's far-reaching treatment of resentment, innocence, and nostalgia that unfolds over 3 weeks in April 1962. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by

S2E3 - The Benefactor

The Benefactor introduces the characters Jimmy and Bobbie Barrett and deals with topics of devotion, abortion, and social status. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by

S2E2 - Flight 1

Flight 1 recounts the events of March 1, 1962, as Pete deals with a personal tragedy and is pulled into an unseemly business deal. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by

S2E1 - For Those Who Think Young

For Those Who Think Young is Season 2's debut. The episode picks up Mad Men's story on Valentine's Day, 1962, and introduces several new conflicts amidst an examination o

S1E13 - The Wheel

The Wheel is Season 1's finale, an episode unfolding over Thanksgiving 1960, with themes of time, family, and regret. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everet

S1E12 - Nixon vs. Kennedy

Nixon vs. Kennedy is the climax of Mad Men's 1st season, an episode about Election Day, 1960, and the consequences of Don Draper's identity. YouTube Instagram Email Us

S1E11 - Indian Summer

In Season 1 Episode 11 we recap Long Weekend, an episode that portrays the personal consequences of success for Don and Peggy. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyl

S1E10 - Long Weekend

Season 1 Episode 10 is Long Weekend, a story that unfolds over Labor Day 1960, a story about legacy, about fathers and daughters, and about decline. YouTube Instagram

S1E9 - Shoot

Shoot is the 9th episode of Mad Men's 1st season, one that shows Betty modeling for Coca-Cola and Don weighing an intriguing new job offer. YouTube Instagram Email Us

S1E8 - The Hobo Code

Mad Men's 8th episode, The Hobo Code, treats themes of attachment and self-discovery through stories about Pete and Peggy's office romance, Sal's closely-guarded private

S1E7 - Red In The Face

In this episode, we discuss Red In The Face, the 7th episode of Mad Men's 1st season, one that portrays Don's friendship with Roger and Pete's frustrating attempts to ret

S1E6 Babylon

In this episode, we discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of Mad Men, Babylon, a sprawling treatment of the show's cast that introduces themes of intimacy, idealism, and belonging.

S1E5 5G

In this episode, we review Season 1, Episode 5 of Mad Men and discuss the show's treatment of secrecy in the life of Don Draper. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by T

S1E4 New Amsterdam

In this episode, we review Season 1, Episode 4 of Mad Men and discuss Pete Campbell's various attempts to assert control in his personal and professional relationships.

S1E3 Marriage Of Figaro

In this episode, we review Season 1, Episode 3 of Mad Men, analyzing the effect of generational disillusionment on Don Draper. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyl

S1E2 Ladies Room

In this episode, we review Season 1, Episode 2 of Mad Men, looking at the show's prominent female cast members. YouTube Instagram Email Us Music by Tyler Everett