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Mad Men S4E1 — Public Relations

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Mad Men•Season 4•Episode 1

Public Relations

8.5/10 · 3,432 votesJul 25, 201048 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byPhil Abraham

Written byMatthew Weiner

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Jon Hamm

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Don Draper

Elisabeth Moss

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Peggy Olson

Vincent Kartheiser

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

January Jones

January Jones

Betty Draper

Christina Hendricks

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Joan Holloway

Aaron Staton

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Ken Cosgrove

Rich Sommer

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Harry Crane

Kiernan Shipka

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Sally Draper

John Slattery

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Roger Sterling

Robert Morse

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Bertram Cooper

Jared Harris

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Lane Pryce

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Episode Summary

"Public Relations" is episode 1 of Mad Men season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 3,432 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on July 25, 2010.

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