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"Mad Men" Episode 11 Review and Recap: "The Other Woman," Something Beautiful You Can Cruelly Own

Television

Every season of "Mad Men" has an iconic episode. In Season 1, it's "The Wheel." In Season 4, "The Suitcase." In Season 5, I was confident it would be "Mystery Date." And then I saw "The Other Woman."

By Beth Hanna
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May 28, 2012 6:30 AM
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'Mad Men' Episode 10 Review and Recap: Lane, Joan and Harry Dance the 'Christmas Waltz' on Thin Ice

Television

'Tis the season to know not what you want, just that you're wanting.

By Beth Hanna
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May 21, 2012 6:02 AM
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'Mad Men' Episode 9 Review and Recap: Eating and Competing in the 'Dark Shadows'

Television

"It's every man for himself."

By Beth Hanna
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May 14, 2012 5:44 AM
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Mad Men Episode 8 Review and Recap: In 'Lady Lazarus,' Don and Pete See the Abyss

Television

In Sunday's all-new "Mad Men" episode, the prospect of performing is liberating for some and confusing for others. Meanwhile, a few outliers are gravely tired of the roles fate has assigned them.

By Beth Hanna
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May 8, 2012 1:09 AM
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'Mad Men' Episode 6 Review and Recap: 'Far Away Places' and Wrinkles in Time

Television

In Sunday's all-new "Mad Men" episode, the blissful promise of escape tempts Don, Peggy and Roger. Yet time is a prison -- and keeps us guessing.

By Beth Hanna
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April 23, 2012 5:42 AM
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Now and Then: The Mad-As-Hell Women of Mad Men

Reviews

History is not the most useful dramatic backdrop for a television show. It is, really, just one big spoiler alert: we already know what happens. But "Mad Men" is canny enough to twist this problem to its advantage, letting the past knock on the door in the middle of the night.

By Matt Brennan
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April 9, 2012 4:29 PM
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'Mad Men' Episode 4 Review and Recap: Joan Opens Door to 'Mystery Date'--Dream or Dud?

Television

In Sunday's all-new "Mad Men" episode, anticipation and fear reigned. As did two of Alfred Hitchcock's favorite fixations: Murders and mothers. Spoilers ahead!

By Beth Hanna
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April 9, 2012 4:56 AM
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'Mad Men' Episode 3 Review and Recap: Reading 60s 'Tea Leaves'

Television

In Sunday night's all-new episode of "Mad Men," Betty returns, Peggy makes a new hire and Don gathers no moss at a Rolling Stones concert. Spoilers ahead!

By Beth Hanna
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April 2, 2012 12:49 PM
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"Mad Men" Creator Matthew Weiner's Directorial Debut 'You Are Here' Stars Owen Wilson

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"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner has chosen a project for his feature film debut. He wrote and will direct relationship comedy "You Are Here," which will start shooting in May in North Carolina with funnymen Owen Wilson ("Midnight in Paris") and Zach Galifianakis ("The Hangover").

By Anne Thompson
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March 28, 2012 1:49 PM
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'Mad Men' Season 5 Opener 'A Little Kiss': Review and Recap, Premiere Sets Record

Television

After an 18-month hiatus, "Mad Men" is back with electric car windows, tacky polyester and even a bit of health consciousness. ("Please, no smoking.") Spoilers ahead!