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Mad Men: Naked Ambition

Brian Moylan · 08/30/10 01:06PM

The sweet smell of success hung in the air when Don Draper won a Clio award on Mad Men. However the stink of ambition was also ubiquitous and the things people will do to get ahead were frightening.

Mad Men: Don Wins a Clio Award

Matt Toder · 08/30/10 12:00AM

On the night of its third consecutive Emmy for Best Dramatic Series, Mad Men got a little postmodern and delivered an episode about Don's Clio and the havoc it brings. Plus, Peggy pushes her new art director.

The Best (and Worst) Moments of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards

Matt Cherette · 08/29/10 10:35PM

The 2010 Emmy Awards are history, and—whether you watched live or not—these are the moments you'll want to remember. From the opener, to the Conan jokes, to the most awkward parts—and more!—video of the best/worst moments is inside.

Do We Need to Replace the Emmys?

Brian Moylan · 08/25/10 03:47PM

Twenty television bigwigs have come together to start up a brand new awards show as a rival to the annual Emmy Awards. But do we really need to replace TV's biggest night?

Mad Men: The Trouble with Sally

Brian Moylan · 08/23/10 12:09PM

Adolescence is never easy and when you have a shitty mother like Betty Draper, it's even worse. Don is also trying to bring his new firm into adulthood, but not without growing pains. It's tough for those Mad Men kids.

Mad Men: You Don't Have to Like It

Matt Toder · 08/23/10 01:30AM

Tonight's episode of Mad Men was about a lot of people coming to grips with things that they don't want to acknowledge. As we've seen before, the world is moving forward and it can't be stopped.

Mad Men: Out of Focus Group

Brian Moylan · 08/16/10 12:15PM

Our Mad Men had some big news and small victories as everyone decided between a traditional married life and the adventure of going it alone in a brave new world. Every decision will probably lead to disaster eventually.

Mad Men: Did You Buy the Pears?

Matt Toder · 08/15/10 11:51PM

Tonight's episode of Mad Men centered on Peggy and Pete and the continued the steady march to a fractured and painful future. The big changes in store for them, and perhaps all the characters, is self-realization. Let's get to it.

Mad Men: California Dreamin'

Brian Moylan · 08/09/10 12:01PM

On a trip out west, Mad Men's Don Draper shifted back into Dick Whitman, but when disaster wrenched him back, he returned to his pattern of destructive behavior—and dragged another down with him. And our beloved Joanie cried!

Mad Men: Shall We Begin 1965?

Matt Toder · 08/08/10 11:42PM

Tonight's Mad Men brought us into 1965 and the things that are about to come are taking shape. But, the past, as always played a large part, especially for Don, as he again must grapple with who he is.

Mad Men: The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Brian Moylan · 08/02/10 12:28PM

This season was supposed to be about a fresh start, about reinvention, but just two episodes in and we're already plagued with nearly-forgotten faces from long ago. The past always comes back to haunt you, especially if you're Don Draper.

Mad Men: Do You Feel Different?

Matt Toder · 08/01/10 11:10PM

Last week's episode of Mad Men promised a darker world for the show's characters and tonight's episode certainly delivered. Nearly everyone found themselves on the receiving end of some kind of abuse, mostly emotional, mostly derived from past choices.