Things at Sterling Cooper don't run as smoothly while Don is away; Betty receives some upsetting news.

An old friend and Don renew acquaintances; Pete's personal problems impact a major account; Joan introduces her fiance around the office.

Don takes a business trip to Los Angeles, where he hooks up with some interesting new acquaintances; Peggy's in the mood for an office romance; Duck contemplates the future at Sterling Cooper.

Betty visits her ailing father; Paul's girlfriend, Sheila, advises him about his civic responsibilities; Pete's mother tries to put the kibosh on an important family move that he and Trudy are planning.

Freddy Rumsan has no luck at his meeting with his team as he makes a pitch. Meanwhile, Pete uses the exploites at the office. An old friend is given Don’s loyalty. Sara Beth proves to be a good ally for Betty.

Father Gill convinces Peggy to contribute on a pro-bono church project. To win the business of an imported beer brand, Duck and Don try to create market appeal to a new demographic. Harry is overwhelmed with the workload in his department and recruits ass

Don steps up in class and purchases a new set of wheels that is more appropriate for a big-time executive; Pete, Harry and Ken put their heads together to land new accounts; a serious error by Don’s secretary could reflect poorly on Joan; the staff reac

Don and Duck try to bury the hatchet, and Peggy attempts to join in on the execs' after-hours meetings. Also, Duck receives a family visit at the office.

Joan finds Don the perfect secretary, and Don finds himself in the middle of issues between TV comedian Jimmy and his wife, Bobbie.

A last minute pitch meeting has Sterling Cooper staffers working double time in preparation. Peggy's family hosts lunch for their church's new priest, and Don and Betty have a family weekend together. Also, Roger Sterling is smitten with a client that Fre

Harry tries to gather support around a controversial sponsorship in order to bolster his career. When Don ditches work for a day, trouble brews on the set of a commercial. Later, Betty joins her husband when he attempts to placate his clients with an amic

A conflict of interest doesn't deter the Sterling Cooper agency from aggressively pursuing an airline account. Also, Paul introduces his special somebody to his colleagues when he throws a party at his place. Finally, Peggy has dinner with her family.

On Valentine's Day, the staff of the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency is hustling and checking out the newest office equipment. Don and Duck clash over an account, and Betty hears from an old friend.