The Summer Man
8th episode of the 4th season of Mad Men / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"The Summer Man" is the eighth episode of the fourth season of the American television drama series Mad Men, and the 47th overall episode of the series. It aired on the AMC channel in the United States on September 12, 2010. The episode was written by series creator Matthew Weiner and writers Janet Leahy and Lisa Albert. It was directed by Phil Abraham.
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Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 8 | ||
Directed by | Phil Abraham | ||
Written by | Lisa Albert Janet Leahy Matthew Weiner | ||
Original air date | September 12, 2010 (2010-09-12) | ||
Running time | 48 minutes | ||
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Don becomes more self-reflective and physically active as he attempts to curb his drinking. While Don pulls himself out of his existential tailspin, he pursues the company of Dr. Faye Miller. A subplot also deals with Joan's role in the office as she clashes with an obnoxious insubordinate employee.
The episode was well received by television critics, but the use of voice-over was divisive. The episode was watched by 2.3 million viewers on its original airing. Christina Hendricks submitted this episode for consideration as of her nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.