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The Suitcase

  • Episode aired Sep 5, 2010
  • TV-14
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
9.7/10
7.2K
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Elisabeth Moss and Jon Hamm in Mad Men (2007)
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Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinne... Read allDon deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.

  • Director
    • Jennifer Getzinger
  • Writers
    • Matthew Weiner
    • Brett Johnson
    • Erin Levy
  • Stars
    • Jon Hamm
    • Elisabeth Moss
    • Vincent Kartheiser
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.7/10
    7.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jennifer Getzinger
    • Writers
      • Matthew Weiner
      • Brett Johnson
      • Erin Levy
    • Stars
      • Jon Hamm
      • Elisabeth Moss
      • Vincent Kartheiser
    • 18User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jon Hamm
    Jon Hamm
    • Don Draper
    Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss
    • Peggy Olson
    Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser
    • Pete Campbell
    January Jones
    January Jones
    • Betty Francis
    • (credit only)
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Joan Harris
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Lane Pryce
    • (credit only)
    Aaron Staton
    Aaron Staton
    • Ken Cosgrove
    Rich Sommer
    Rich Sommer
    • Harry Crane
    Kiernan Shipka
    Kiernan Shipka
    • Sally Draper
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    Robert Morse
    Robert Morse
    • Bertram Cooper
    • (credit only)
    John Slattery
    John Slattery
    • Roger Sterling
    Mark Moses
    Mark Moses
    • Duck Phillips
    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Trudy Campbell
    Matt Long
    Matt Long
    • Joey Baird
    Jay R. Ferguson
    Jay R. Ferguson
    • Stan Rizzo
    Danny Strong
    Danny Strong
    • Danny Siegel
    Melinda Page Hamilton
    Melinda Page Hamilton
    • Anna Draper
    Blake Bashoff
    Blake Bashoff
    • Mark Kerney
    • Director
      • Jennifer Getzinger
    • Writers
      • Matthew Weiner
      • Brett Johnson
      • Erin Levy
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    User reviews18

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    Red_Identity

    Mad Men's Golden Moment

    The Suitcase was an excellent episode, possibly one of the finest in the series. No, scratch that! THE best episode of the series to date. I am sure Mad Men fans will look back upon this episode as the best, or at least one of the best.

    The Suitcase showcased Don Draper and Peggy Olson's relationship, one that is very rare to Don in his type of life. It showed how important they are to each other, and it showed both Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss at their finest acting, and their amazing chemistry really comes through. Their vulnerabilities that they are able to express to each other is rare to both. Both Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss have proved over time, this episode in particular, that they are the finest actors on the show, and it is about time that they get their due. The writing in this episode is masterful, and I am sure that upon next year's Emmys the episode will be on the list of nominees.

    The Suitcase keeps adding on to an amazing fourth season that, if it keeps on this path, will probably stand as the show's best season. I feel like giving this episode a standing ovation, because it is not every day, or every year, that a Television episode this amazing hits the air waves.
    10tv_is_my_parent

    Pack your things and leave.

    The Suitcase is the best episode of the series so far, in my opinion. Everyone has their suitcase, everyone is ready to leave. The ones who leave take somethings from us with them. They take the priceless joy they give to us and give us the pain. That's what Anna did to Don who ignored the call from Stephanie and had a unforgettable night (at least for the viewers) with his only friend alive Peg. The development of this two's relationship in this episode is brilliant and also emotional at the end.

    The Suitcase is about death, grief, being left alone and important friendships. And I give Matthew Weiner a standing ovation for writing and creating this amazing and brilliant episode (and in general the show). My vote is 10/10, undoubtedly.
    10maksim_niki

    Amazing

    This episode is pure gold, and the way the actors play Don and Peggy against each other is nothing short of genius.
    10matdeman

    How did this work so well???

    This show is amazing. it doesn't need action to hook you. the suitcase is literally two people talking for an entire episode and it's one of the greatest achievements in television. Easily greater than ozymandias.
    10rons-28175

    I knew I was watching something special

    I still remember watching this during the original airing and during one of the commercial brakes half-way through the episode and getting this feeling that I was watching something special.

    This is probably the best episode of the series, although not a fan of season 4 overall.

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    • Trivia
      When Peggy helps the inebriated Don to the restroom so he can throw up, she pauses for a moment, trying to decide if it's worse for her to go into the men's room, or to take Don into the ladies room. This gag almost didn't make it into the show. In order for it to work, both restroom doors had to be visible in a single shot. This meant that a set would have to be constructed, and the producers were hesitant to spend the money building a new set for a single scene. Ultimately it was decided that the gag was funny enough to warrant the expense.
    • Quotes

      Don Draper: That's how this works. I pay you for ideas.

      Peggy Olson: You never say "thank you"!

      Don Draper: That's what the money is for!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (2011)
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      Bleecker Street
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      Written by Paul Simon

      Performed by Simon & Garfunkel

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • La Villa Basque, 2801 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, California, USA(Don and Peggy have a drink at the bar.)
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate Television
      • Weiner Bros.
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
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    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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