March 29, 2011 DVD & Blu-ray: Mad Men: Season Four [videos, Season Five news]

Winner of three Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series and four Golden Globes, Mad Men is back for an even more powerful fourth season. Don Draper is back as a completely new person. Last season’s cliffhanger finale marked the implosion of his professional and personal lives. This season Don is no longer the polished, refined and charming man he has been before. Divorced and depressed, Don struggles to get back on his feet. Betty is having a difficult time with her new marriage and has troubles with Sally. Infidelity is in the air when Joan’s husband leaves for Vietnam and she has a brief fling with Roger. Sterling Cooper Draper Price rides an unlucky streak when they lose their client Lucky Strike and others start to follow. Welcome to a mad new world in Mad Men: Season Four.

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Good news for Mad Men fans who have been anxiously awaiting news about Mad Men: Season Five's fate. According to Deadline, AMC and Lionsgate are in the final stages of closing a deal with Matt Weiner. It is a big relief even though there was never a concern that one of the most popular TV shows would be canceled. Sadly, the delay in negotiations may push back Mad Men: Season Five's premiere date.

Episodes:

“Public Relations” - Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for the firm and when their plan goes awry, Don has to pick up the pieces.
“Christmas Comes But Once a Year” - The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor; Sally reconnects with Glen Bishop, while Freddy Rumsen resurfaces at the new agency; Don makes a mistake with his secretary.
“The Good News” - Lane and Joan get into a disagreement at the agency and a mix-up with flowers has a hand in Lane's wife staying in London indefinitely. Don leaves for Acapulco with a stopover in Los Angeles. While in LA, Don visits Anna Draper. Once back in New York, Don and Lane get to know each other better on New Year's Eve.
“The Rejected” - Pete must break bad news to his father-in-law but receives wonderful news about him and Trudy. Don gets into a confrontation with Allison after a focus group. Peggy meets an eccentric girl named Joyce in the building.
“The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” - Don and Pete try to land a new client but Roger's attitude about the potential client may ruin their chances of showing up their competition. Also, Sally acts out and Betty wonders if therapy is the solution.
“Waldorf Stories” - Peggy and the new art director do not see eye-to-eye and Peggy goes to interesting extremes to get his attention. A potential new employee reminds Don and Roger of when they first met. Pete is unhappy that Ken may be joining their firm. Also, the agency is up for a CLIO award.
“The Suitcase” - A deadline on the Samsonite account disrupts Don and Peggy's plans on the night of the Ali-Liston fight.
“The Summer Man” - Joan must deal with questionable activities at the office and Peggy's reaction to them makes Joan angry. Also, Betty and Henry run into Don while he is on a date.
“The Beautiful Girls” - Joan and Roger reconnect after a brush with violence. Peggy receives attention from a very opinionated suitor. Also, Don has more trouble with Sally.
“Hands and Knees” - After landing a government contract, Don panics when two G-men arrive at Betty's house; Pete faces a moral dilemma; Lane introduces his visiting father to his black girlfriend; Roger juggles Joan's latest abortion with bad news from Lucky Strike.
“Chinese Wall” - All employees of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce are called in for a meeting and speculation and gossip starts to fly around the office.
“Blowing Smoke” - The agency scrambles to lure new clients and Don makes a risky move in the hopes that it will help them all. Later, Don runs into an old friend, Midge. Also, Sally comes to a realization in therapy.
“Tomorrowland” - Peggy and Ken land a new client for the firm. Joan gets promoted and shares a secret with her husband. Don takes the kids with him to California and faces a life-altering decision.