Do yourself a favor: don't watch Mad Men! And definitely don't re-watch it. The show's finale aired ten years ago, so why would you want to bother? We've got five reasons why you don't want to know anything about Chip and Dip or Zou Bisou.

0:45: Reason 1 Not to Watch Mad Men: It's dark, and the characters will repeatedly disappoint you. Infidelity? Gross. Deception? Eew.

1:42: Reason 2 Not to Watch Mad Men: The large ensemble cast is a lot to keep up with. Do you really want to deal with all these unique supporting characters?

3:22: Reason 3 Not to Watch Mad Men: You can't multi-task and watch this show - it's going to require your full attention. It's a thinking show, not a comfort show, and you won't want to miss the details.

4:21: Reason 4 Not to Watch Mad Men: Nothing happens! There aren't car chases or action sequences. It's about flawed people wrestling with choices, and the lack of choice. It's as much about what the characters don't say as things they do, and much of the show is happening in their heads and on their faces.

5:24: Reason 5 Not to Watch Mad Men - a Top Ten List of Things This Show will Make You Fear

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In the pilot episode, Don struggles with an idea for Lucky Strike, Peggy makes it through her first day in the office, Pete prepares for his bachelor party, and Roger hopes Don will charm the owner of Menken's department store.

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2:20: Recognizable acting projects for Mad Men's Big Six character actors: Don Draper/Jon Hamm, Peggy Olson/Elisabeth Moss, Betty Draper/January Jones, Roger Sterling/John Slattery, Joan Holloway/Christina Hendricks, and Pete Campbell/Vincent Kartheiser

7:30: Discussion of Midge and Don and power in their relationship

11:41: Discussion of Peggy starting her first day at the Sterling Cooper ad agency

13:57: Introduction of Pete Campbell to the series

18:35: Introduction of Joan Holloway to the series

22:00: Introduction of Roger Sterling to the series

27:00: Introduction of Sal Romano to the series

34:45: Don and Peggy already dislike Pete (and so do the viewers)

41:19: Introduction of Rachel Menken to the series (the first of many horrifically awkward client meetings in the show)

54:00: Peggy is progressing (Hey, Flo!) through her first day, bringing gifts to the telephone operators

56:59: The Lucky Strike meeting

1:05:30: Incredibly awkward seduction fail

1:11:55: Rachel & Don; first Truth Alert of the series

1:18:27: Come on, Peggy. You can do better.

1:21:30: On the Street Where They Live

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Mad Men Episode 2: Ladies' Room shows fault lines in Don and Betty's marriage, office politics, and Peggy adjusting to her second week on the job and trying to handle unwanted advances from various co-workers.

Don visits Menken's department store, Pete returns to the office after his honeymoon, and Don and Betty host the neighbors for Sally's birthday party. Visit www.MadMenCtoZ.com to share your insights and vote for your favorite lines as we break down the third episode of Mad Men. Re-watch with us!

Pete and Trudy are looking at a Manhattan apartment and options to finance it, while Betty babysits Glen for Helen Bishop. Pete and Don clash over a campaign for Bethlehem Steel. Re-watch with us as we break down scenes and memorable moments, and give us your insights and vote for your favorite lines at www.madmenctoz.com.

0:50 New Amsterdam connection

1:10 Bob Newhart hits the floor

1:52 First appearance of Trudy Campbell

4:53 Apartment math (Pete accuses Trudy of being bad at math)

5:54 Rachel: No thanks, Don

7:21 The anatomy of Helen Bishop's divorce

10:53 Honey, I'm home

11:32 Wow, Pete looks like a sweetheart compared to his dad

15:17 What's wrong with him? Nobody knows

18:23 Cities brought to you by Bethlehem Steel

20:45 Pete: I'm an ideas guy

22:48 Betty, could you babysit? (Say no, Betty. Say no!!)

23:59 Dinner with the in-laws: We'll get a little place on the Upper East Side and we'll figure it out

26:48 It's creepy. So creepy.

30:21 This episode's Double Dip question - share your insights

30:45 Pete shows Walter a good time

32:45 The backbone of America (and the straw)

35:23 Pete Campbell's last day? It's today

36:23 Betty's real concern is for that poor little boy . . . sort of?

39:22 Can't we get one of the other ones?

43:53 This man fought for you

46:45 The meeting after the meeting: you shouldn't compete with Pete Campbell

50:13 Be careful what you wish for

Don deals with unexpected calls and guests in the office, forcing him to confront various secrets, while Peggy strategizes to cover for him. Ken's success as a fiction writer triggers jealousy in the office, and prompts Pete to force Trudy into wrangling publishing success for Pete as well.

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0:45 And the award goes to . . .

2:07 You're a writer. You . . . write.

4:01 Executive Accounts

5:44 She didn't want to know "Bix Beiderbecke" was calling

7:54 It's a national magazine. Yep, that hurts, too.

9:20 What are the rules of this relationship?

11:35 If you loved me, you'd go cheat with your ex (and why is the bear talking?)

14:15 We're not done being jealous

15:20 O Brother, where art thou? (In the lobby)

17:20 Another meeting that could have been an email (if they existed)

17:50 Getting coffee with family is a bigger secret than infidelity

20:51 I can keep a secret

22:41 You shouldn't have told anyone that

25:15 The ghost of Pennsylvania past

26:53 You probably know more about him than I do

28:46 Our husbands are better out here

30:23 Private accounts for men with secrets

31:13 Ken has an audience; Paul can't stand it

32:11 I thought he was different

33:17 You lost

33:50 Boys' Life Magazine, with a fee

35:30 How was your day, Dear?

36:20 5G

40:06 Wrap-up

42:26 Mad Men C to Z Double Dip Question for 5G

Babylon is an all-time Mad Men favorite episode. Although it doesn't stand alone, it plants so many seeds that grow throughout the series, and it's powerful to go back to this episode and see where things begin. Don and Betty reflect about Mother's Day, Roger and Joan discuss their future, Don talks to Rachel about a campaign for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, and Peggy impresses Fred Rumsen at a brainstorming session for Belle Jolie lipstick.

Mad Men is such a well-written show - re-watch with us! Visit www.MadMenCtoZ.com to vote for your favorite Sterling Lines from each episode, and to share your thoughts on our Double Dip questions.

Mad Men S1:E7 - Red in the Face is an outstanding episode, and we're not just saying that because it includes a Chip and Dip, although it does! Roger forces his way into a last-minute dinner at Don and Betty's house - and proceeds to hit on Betty. Don seeks revenge through a lavish lunch, while Pete tries to exchange a wedding gift and defend his conception of masculinity.

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Podcast Time Stamps

0:36 Episode Intro

1:09 "She wasn't always like this."

2:04 Vodka with a shot of milk

3:26 "I don't care if it's Cuba, I need a little notice."

4:16 "Don and I talk all the time when you're not around. In fact, we're going to do it right now."

6:44 "It's like they hit thirty, and somebody puts out a light."

7:58 "Roger wants a home-cooked meal."

9:13 "I'm a vegetarian sometimes."

9:30 Dinner with the boss

12:15 Let's blame Betty (but why are we blaming Betty?)

15:31 After Dinner Arguments

17:39 It's a Chip and Dip. We got two!

19:27 A Non-Apology

20:49 The only living boy in New York's customer service line

23:25 .22 for $22

24:31 Double Dip Question for this Episode

25:42 Nixon campaign planning

27:36 Pot Roast Petulance

30:31 Weirdly Specific Hunting Fantasy

34:17 Shopping Cart Shocker

36:03 "I had no idea you were such a fan of the mollusk."

38:24 "We're all on your side."

42:34 "My name's on the building. They can wait for me."