Mad Men

What you are, what you want, what you love doesn't matter. It's all about how you sell it. Set in 1960 New York, Mad Men is about the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising, an ego-driven world where key players make an art of the sell while their private world gets sold.

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Reviews

Mad Men: Season 4 Review - October 25, 2010
Was this the best year yet?

Mad Men: "Tomorrowland" Review - October 18, 2010
Don's got you babe.

Mad Men: "Blowing Smoke" Review - October 12, 2010
"We're creative. The least important, most important thing there is."

Mad Men: "Chinese Wall" Review - October 4, 2010
A birth and a funeral, as SDCP scrambles.

Mad Men: "Hands and Knees" Review - September 28, 2010
The beginning of the end?

Mad Men: "The Beautiful Girls" Review - September 28, 2010
Cause of death: Don Draper.

Mad Men: "The Summer Man" Review - September 14, 2010
Joan vs. The World.

Mad Men: "The Suitcase" Review - September 7, 2010
One of the best episodes of Mad Men is also one of this year's best hours of television.

Mad Men: "Waldorf Stories" Review - August 30, 2010
Secret Origins: Don and Roger!

Mad Men: "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" Review - August 30, 2010
Has Don Draper met his match? Probably not...

Mad Men: "The Rejected" Review - August 30, 2010
It's a busy week for Pete, while Peg makes a new friend who'd like to get really close.

Mad Men: "The Good News" Review - August 9, 2010
Dick Whitman, Drunk Pryce and Gamera.

Mad Men: "Christmas Comes But Once a Year" Review - August 4, 2010
Welcome to the saddest Christmas ever.

Mad Men: "Public Relations" Review - July 26, 2010
Don Draper is back and feeling a bit slap happy.

The Big Bang Theory: Season 3 Review - June 3, 2010
This strong season lived up to the show's status as the highest rated sitcom on TV.

Burn Notice: "Friends and Enemies" Review - June 2, 2010
Michael Westen vs. The Death Drone!

Mad Men - Season Three Blu-ray Review - March 26, 2010
More beautiful despair in HD.

Mad Men - Season Three DVD Review - March 23, 2010
A handsome box set worthy of one of the best shows on TV.

Supernatural: "Swap Meat" Review - January 29, 2010
Hijinks ensue when a teenager figures out how to switch bodies with Sam.

Mad Men: Season 3 Review - November 17, 2009
It was another strong year for Sterling Cooper - and the tormented people who work there.

Mad Men: "Shut the Door, Have a Seat" Review - November 9, 2009
Season 3 ends with a new beginning.

Mad Men: "The Grown Ups" Review - November 4, 2009
The end of the world...

Mad Men: "The Gypsy and the Hobo" Review - November 4, 2009
Requiem For Don Draper?

Mad Men: "The Color Blue" Review - October 19, 2009
What's in the box...?

Mad Men: "Wee Small Hours" Review - October 12, 2009
The Drapers don't exactly lead the way when it comes to social justice and equal rights.

Mad Men: "Souvenir" Review - October 5, 2009
It's vacation time...

Mad Men: "Seven Twenty Three" Review - September 28, 2009
Don Draper Can't Win.

Mad Men: "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency" Review - September 21, 2009
Wait until you hear the punchline to this one...

Mad Men: "The Fog" Review - September 15, 2009
No, not a version of the John Carpenter film, but some weird stuff does occur.

Mad Men: "The Arrangements" Review - September 9, 2009
Ready to play some jai alai?

Mad Men: "My Old Kentucky Home" Review - September 9, 2009
Singing, dancing and racism!

Mad Men: "Love Among the Ruins" Review - August 24, 2009
The discomfort of being Peggy.

Mad Men: "Out of Town" Review - August 17, 2009
Don Draper is back and flying the friendly skies.

Mad Men - Season Two DVD Review - July 10, 2009
Don Draper is back on DVD - and the mad times continue.

Mad Men Season Two Blu-ray Review - June 30, 2009
The acclaimed series continues to impress.

30 Rock: Season 3 Review - May 21, 2009
A series at the top of its game.

Trust Me: "Before and After" Review - January 23, 2009
Are two big TV stars enough to make you watch Trust Me?

Supernatural: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Review - November 14, 2008
Sam finally tells the story of what happened to him after Dean died.

Mad Men: Season 2 Review - November 3, 2008
Did the second year at Sterling Cooper continue to thrill?

The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror XIX" Review - October 31, 2008
The fun Halloween tradition continues.

Mad Men: "Meditations in an Emergency" Review - October 27, 2008
The Season 2 finale found the characters facing crisis both global and personal.

Mad Men: "The Mountain King" Review - October 20, 2008
Don Draper vs. Dick Whitman.

Mad Men: "The Jet Set" Review - October 13, 2008
Don's trip to LA gets trippy.

Mad Men: "The Inheritance" Review - October 6, 2008
The power a parent holds over a child's life looms large in this effectively uncomfortable episode.

Mad Men: "Six Month Leave" Review - September 29, 2008
Marilyn Monroe's death hits Sterling Cooper.

Mad Men: "A Night to Remember" Review - September 15, 2008
The ladies take the spotlight.

Mad Men: "The Gold Violin" Review - September 10, 2008
Once again, everything is not as it seems...

Mad Men: "Maidenform" Review - September 2, 2008
A dog, a strip club and lots of angst.

Mad Men: "The New Girl" Review - August 25, 2008
Don and Peggy's relationship gets a fascinating spotlight.

Mad Men: "Three Sundays" Review - August 19, 2008
Family values, 1962 style.

Previews

Mad Men's Next Pitch - December 29, 2009
Third season arrives next year.

Mad Men's Next Pitch - December 29, 2009
Third season arrives next year.

Mad Men Go Crazy - April 23, 2009
The complete second season to Blu-ray and DVD.

Mad Men Go Crazy - April 23, 2009
The complete second season to Blu-ray and DVD.

2009 TV Preview - January 21, 2009
We look ahead to what our favorite shows have planned this year.

W2W: Jenny McCarthy Teams With WWE - August 1, 2008
Plus Mad Men and The Middleman.

Summer 2008 TV Preview - May 23, 2008
All the new and returning shows.

What 2 Watch Thursday: 10/4/07 - October 3, 2007
Survivor: China, 30 Rock, The Office and more!

What 2 Watch Thursday: 9/27/07 - September 26, 2007
The return of My Name Is Earl, The Office, Smallville and more!

What 2 Watch: 9/13/07 - September 12, 2007
It's Always Sunny, Daily Show, Mad Men and more!

What 2 Watch: 9/6/07 - September 5, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Big Brother, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? and more!

What 2 Watch: 8/30/07 - August 29, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Big Brother, Mad Men and more!

What 2 Watch: 8/23/07 - August 22, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Big Brother, Burn Notice and more!

What 2 Watch: 8/16/07 - August 15, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Burn Notice and more!

What 2 Watch: 8/9/07 - August 8, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Burn Notice, Big Brother, and more!

What 2 Watch: 8/2/07 - August 1, 2007
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Big Brother, Burn Notice and more!

What 2 Watch: 7/26/07 - July 25, 2007
Big Brother 8, Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, Burn Notice and more!

What 2 Watch: 7/19/07 - July 18, 2007
Burn Notice, Big Brother, Don't Forget the Lyrics, and more!

News

Playboy Bunnies at NBC - December 10, 2010
Network developing a 1960s-era Playboy Club drama.

Marvel Vets Vying for J. Jonah Role? - October 27, 2010
Elliott, Slattery rumored as Spidey's boss in reboot.

Mad Men are I'm.mortal - September 29, 2010
Kartheiser cast in Timberlake-Seyfried sci-fi thriller.

Sherlock Holmes Vs. the Mad Man - September 28, 2010
Jared Harris reportedly cast as Proferssor Moriarty in sequel.

Mad Men & Lost Stars are MTV's Vampire Slayers - September 15, 2010
Vamps, wolves and zombies have overrun the San Fernando Valley!

Mad Men Star Goes for Drive - September 8, 2010
Christina Hendricks set to join the cast of indie action thriller.

Mad Men, Modern Family Win Emmys; Nothing for Lost - August 29, 2010
Glee's Jane Lynch, Big Bang's Jim Parsons among the other winners.

X-Men Go Mad - August 18, 2010
UPDATED: Mad Men star lands a lead role in First Class.

Across the Universe with Reno 911!'s Thomas Lennon - August 5, 2010
Lt. Jim Dangle talks to IGN about his out-of-this-world FX pilot, Alabama, Harold and Kumar's 3D boobies and President "Weird" Al.

Don Draper in Tights? - July 28, 2010
Will Jon Hamm play the Nolans' Man of Steel?

Homer Simpson Gets Mad (Men) - July 20, 2010
Jon Hamm ditches the suit for a gruffier guesting role.

Lost, True Blood, Glee Among Emmy Nominees - July 8, 2010
Love for Modern Family, Friday Night Lights, Mad Men, 30 Rock and... The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien?

Modern Family, Glee, Lost and Clone Wars Get TV Critics Love - June 4, 2010
Check out the nominations for the Television Critics Association Awards.

AMC Orders Walking Dead Pilot - January 20, 2010
Comic book adaptation one of two new pilots ordered by cable channel.

Mad Men, Glee and Two Dexter Cast Members Nab Golden Globes - January 17, 2010
All of the TV category winners from this year's Globes.

Code 58 Channels '90s Films and '80s Cops - January 11, 2010
Burn Notice creator, Matt Nix, talks about his new buddy cop series for FOX.

Dexter, Glee and Modern Family Among Golden Globe Nominations - December 15, 2009
Benjamin Linus and Arthur Mitchell face off in the supporting category.

Fright Night Stakes Writer - November 12, 2009
The '80s horror remake gets some vampire talent.

Burn Notice Buddy Cop Duo Complete - November 4, 2009
Meet your new partner...

Mad Men's Rabbit - October 27, 2009
It's January for Nic Cage.

Mad Men, 30 Rock Win Again at Emmys - September 21, 2009
Lost, Pushing Daisies, 24 among winners in acting categories.

Mad Men To Continue Its Drunken Radical Ways - September 1, 2009
AMC renews 60s-era drama for an extra season.

Battlestar, True Blood Win Big at Television Critics Association Awards - August 1, 2009
Winners also include Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Big Bang Theory.

Family Guy, 30 Rock and Conchords Among Notable Emmy Nominations - July 16, 2009
Lost, Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Damages also get lots of love.

Mad Men: Season 3 Date Announced - June 10, 2009
Plus how you can catch up on the acclaimed series.

Lost, Battlestar, Fringe and Star Trek Among TCA Nominations - June 5, 2009
Television Critics Association also has lots of love for The Shield.

Fringe's Mad Scientist Joins Mad Men - May 5, 2009
Mr. Jones teleports his way back to the 1960s.

Iron Man 2 Begins Filming - April 8, 2009
Plus, an update on that Gary Oldman casting rumor.

Breaking Bad Keeps Cooking - April 2, 2009
Acclaimed series renewed for another season.

Don Draper Howls - March 25, 2009
Mad Men star joins Ginsberg drama.

Mad Men Creator Makes New Deal - January 21, 2009
Good news for fans concerned about Season 3.

The Golden Globes Show Love for Liz Lemon, Sookie Stackhouse - January 12, 2009
Other winners include In Treament and Mad Men.

New Thriller To Play Politics On AMC - December 18, 2008
Cable network pens deal with Daily Prophet reporter.

Golden Globe Nominees Include Dexter and True Blood - December 11, 2008
But where are Lost, Pushing Daisies and Breaking Bad?

Lost's Past and Future - November 15, 2008
Producers Lindelof and Cuse give a new Q&A; on the creation of the series.

HBO Declares Epic Civil War - November 12, 2008
Pilot based on A Song of Fire And Ice just one of many new projects.

Don Draper To Date Liz Lemon? - October 30, 2008
Jon Hamm is in talks to guest star on 30 Rock.

Mad Men: Season 3 Ordered - October 17, 2008
Series creator's future role still up in the air.

30 Rock and Mad Men Win Big at Emmys - September 22, 2008
Plus love for Damages, Breaking Bad and more.

Emmy Nominees Include Lost, Dexter, Mad Men - July 17, 2008
But where is The Wire?

Catching Up with Mad Men - July 9, 2008
As Season 2 approaches, the cast and creator speak.

Emmy Love for The Wire, Dexter and Family Guy? - June 26, 2008
Top 10 comedy and drama finalists revealed.

Buffy Reunion, Chuck and Pushing Daisies Cast Announced for '08 Paley Festival - February 4, 2008
This year's festival also includes Mad Men, a Judd Apatow Tribute and Friday Night Lights.

Mad Men and Weeds Writers Back to Work - January 28, 2008
Writing staff for two cable shows can return thanks to WGA interim deal.

Lionsgate Strikes a Deal - January 25, 2008
Saw studio reaches interim agreement with WGA.

Mad Men, Tina Fey, David Duchovny Among Golden Globe Winners - January 13, 2008
HBO again dominates with wins for Extras and Jeremy Piven and in miniseries/TV-Movie categories.

Mad Men Gets a Second Season - September 19, 2007
AMC series will be back for more.

TV Wire: 8/15/06 - August 15, 2006
Doctor Who to continue on SCI FI, Everwood creator helps out on Brothers & Sisters and more.

Features

Scream With Community's Alison Brie - October 27, 2010
We talk to the actress about her role in Scream 4 and this week's Halloween-themed Community episode.

Scream With Community's Alison Brie - October 27, 2010
We talk to the actress about her role in Scream 4 and this week's Halloween-themed Community episode.

In The Event of Implausibility - October 13, 2010
Is NBC's series too lazy for its own good?

Don Draper's Guide to the Ladies - September 10, 2010
Mad Men's alpha ad exec sells us on a few tips to score chicks.

Babe of the Day: Christina Hendricks - August 9, 2010
You'll like looking at her. A lot.

The 2010 TV Show Obituary - June 5, 2010
Lost, 24, Heroes, Scrubs, FlashForward and more are part of our full list of the series that won't be back next season.

10 Summer TV Shows Worth Watching - June 3, 2010
Don Draper, Bill & Sookie and Fry, Bender and Leela are all coming back.

Community: Annie and Abed Skip Class - April 28, 2010
Stars Alison Brie and Danny Pudi talk about playing Mad Men, playing Nintendo DS and playing co-star Donald Glover's sick tracks.

IGN Stars' Most Wanted Babes - March 11, 2010
She's out of your league? We know the feeling.

Babe of the Day: Alison Brie - March 11, 2010
Community. Mad Men. We'll take her any way we can.

Wrestling Wrap Up: Results from 12/28 - 01/04 2010 - January 5, 2010
Bret Hart on RAW! The NWO, Jeff Hardy and Ric Flair on Impact! The Monday Night Wars are back! For now at least.

IGN's Best Reviewed Episodes of 2009 - December 18, 2009
We look back at another great year of television.

IGN TV Year in Review 2009 - December 9, 2009
A look back at the best and brightest of the year. Time travellers, serial killers, meth dealers and more.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 77 - November 13, 2009
Dollhouse is cancelled, Smallville finds Justice, The Prisoner returns and Mad Men ends Season 3 on a high note.

IGN Tuesday Talkbox: November 3rd - 9th - November 10, 2009
We pick the best TV quotes of the week. Mad Men, South Park and more...

IGN's Emmy Picks - September 17, 2009
What shows and stars we want to win -- and who should've been nominated.

Babe of the Day: January Jones - August 21, 2009
Mad Men's Betty Draper gets our attention.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 66 - August 1, 2009
All the big TV news from Comic-Con for Lost, Heroes, Futurama, Family Guy and much more.

Christina Hendricks Talks Mad Men Season 3 - July 29, 2009
Plus, we chat with Sterling Cooper's Rich Sommer and Aaron Staton.

Mad Men Star Faces The Storm - July 22, 2009
Rich Sommer talks about his new miniseries and Season 3 of Mad Men.

10 TV Shows Worth Watching This Summer - June 10, 2009
Your guide to the best in summer TV.

What TV Shows Have Been Cancelled? - May 22, 2009
IGN's complete list of cancellations and renewals.

Top 25 Babes IGN Wants to Date - February 9, 2009
More than enough reasons to not spend Valentine's Day alone.

TV 2008 Year in Review - December 18, 2008
Our look back at an island-moving, pie-making, terminating year.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 34 - October 17, 2008
Avengers animated; Mad Men's future; Mick Foley's show; Chuck and more.

Last Week's Best Episode (9/7 - 9/13/08) - September 17, 2008
Spies and anime top the list this week.

Last Week's Best Episode (8/3 - 8/9/08) - August 12, 2008
The voting is in and the winner is...

Fan Forum: Mad Men Season Premiere - July 30, 2008
What did you think of the series' return?

Christina Hendricks on Mad Men's Return - July 25, 2008
Exclusive: Season 2 for the Emmy-nominated show discussed; plus Firefly memories.

TV Babe of the Day: Christina Hendricks - June 23, 2008
Firefly's Saffron has a thing for Mad Men.

Mad Men Unleashed - March 28, 2008
Paley Fest: The acclaimed new drama's cast and creator talk.

Reader's Choice: Best Summer Drama Series - September 6, 2007
Day 3 of the summer voting brings the drama.

Reader's Choice: Best New Summer Series - September 4, 2007
Fulfill your civic duty and vote for your favorite new summer show!

Idiot Box: Worthwhile Summertime Shows - August 17, 2007
What's been worth watching this summer.

AMC Gets Crazy With Mad Men - July 18, 2007
The cast and producers of the new drama talk.

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