This episode pivots to some of the women’s storylines, with Joan and Dawn taking the spotlight. Also in “To Have And To Hold” Megan has a (fake) love scene while Don has a real one. And we pose the question: is Don just a major a-hole?

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 14

Mar 22nd, 2016 54m 47s

"This never happened." That's the theme for this episode, in which we examine Pete's exposed affairs, the pursuit of KETCHUP, and how Don responds to Megan's bad news.

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 13

May 17th, 2013 44m 52s

Season Six kicks off with "The Doorway," a double episode that was full of references to death. Does this portend a tragic fate for Don, Roger, or another character? We also examine the return of "the old" Don and whether he can truly be happ

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 12

Dec 19th, 2012 34m 5s

Season Five wraps up with "The Phantom," in which we find the agency doing remarkably well, even as the key figures of the firm struggle with their own hopes, fears and desires. We examine Don's dissatisfaction among the relative success, Pet

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 11

Sep 14th, 2012 31m 43s

"Commissions and Fees" is the culmination of Lane's storyline this season, and Season 5 is likely to indelibly linked to this episode. We discuss the lead up and depiction of the tragic event, and touch on the eclipsed B-story of Sally's strang

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 10

Aug 28th, 2012 34m 54s

We discuss "The Other Woman," an episode both memorable and uncomfortable, impressive and icky. We examine the choices made by the principle female characters, and chastise Lane and Pete for their role in the developments.We take stock of the

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 9

Jul 14th, 2012 32m 27s

Paul makes a return visit in "Christmas Waltz," pulling Harry into some strange and beguiling involvements. But the best scenes are those with Don and Joan, with dialogue that smokes. And after Don's rousing pep talk, we wonder: does Don fina

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 8

May 30th, 2012 35m 57s

Betty has been absent for a while, but she returns with a vengeance in "Dark Shadows." We find characters staking out their territory and being envious of others--none more so than the former Mrs Draper. Meanwhile, Don attempts to maintain hi

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 7

May 23rd, 2012 27m 53s

In "Lady Lazarus," Megan takes a leap from the agency, Don stares into the abyss, and Pete pines for more than just a quick fling.

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 6

May 14th, 2012 33m 15s

"At The Cod Fish Ball" was a strong return to the elements of Mad Men that we most enjoy: the familiar theme of disappointment, terrific side characters, and whipsmart dialogue. Peggy takes a step forward in her relationship with Abe, but not

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 5

May 5th, 2012 35m 53s

In this time-shifting, turbulent episode, characters find themselves discovering things about themselves and others--and sometimes the truth is harsh. We discuss Roger's LSD trip, Peggy's boldness, and Don's abandonment of Megan. While some c

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 4

Apr 25th, 2012 29m 7s

In "Signal 30" we find Pete looking desperately for respect and admiration, and only finding humiliation. At the same time, Don continues to appear to be a changed man, but how long will that last?

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 3

Apr 18th, 2012 28m 41s

We discuss the episode "Mystery Date" with all its dark and suspenseful turns. Embedded in the middle of the story is Don, whose fever dream is a literal nightmare. And what affects Sally more, her spooky house she lives in, or the tales from

Scotch and Smokes - Episode 2

Apr 11th, 2012 29m 49s

In "Tea Leaves" we see the return of Betty and her learn she's changed a bit since we last saw her in Season 4. Meanwhile we examine the generation gap that exists, from the hipster kids at the Stones concern and new hire Michael, to Henry's mo