Mad Men C to Z S4E5: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

About this episode

The episode explores Roger's resistance to a new client, family issues with Sally and Betty, and the evolving relationship between Don and Faye.

Roger resists taking on Honda as a client, while Ted at CGC competes with Don for the business. Sally's behavior leads Betty to take her to a psychiatrist, and Don and Faye exchange a few vulnerable truths. We can't tell you how it happens, but it does happen here, so re-watch with us! Follow us @MadMenCtoZ, and visit us at MadMenCtoZ dot com for more episode details.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jenna Fossett, Steve Fossett

Topics covered

• client relationships
• family dynamics
• mental health
• business competition
• vulnerability

Keywords

• Mad Men
• Chrysanthemum and the Sword
• Roger
• Honda
• Ted
• CGC
• Don
• Sally
• Betty
• Faye

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Honda, CGC

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