Episode
Mad Men: Love Among the Ruins
Overview
Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.
Details
- Series
- Mad Men
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2009-08-23
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
Love Among the Ruins is Episode 2 in Season 3 of Mad Men. It aired on 2009-08-23. The runtime is 48 min.
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Episode 1: Out of Town
In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.
Episode 3: My Old Kentucky Home
The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.
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Episode 4: The Arrangements
Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.
Episode 5: The Fog
Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.
Episode 6: Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.
Episode 7: Seven Twenty Three
Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.
Episode 8: Souvenir
Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Episode 9: Wee Small Hours
There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.
Episode 10: The Color Blue
The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.
Episode 11: The Gypsy and the Hobo
A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.
Episode 12: The Grown-Ups
Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.
Episode 13: Shut the Door. Have a Seat
Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.