Season 1 Episode 7

In this episode we see more about Roger and a little bit more or Don’s narcissistic personality. In the beginning of the episode we see Don calling Betty’s psychiatrist to find out how she’s doing and what she’s been talking to him about. Dr Wayne says that Betty is consumed by jealousies and overwhelmed with everyday activities. The doctor also says that Betty has the emotions of a child and that it is seen though many housewives who are trying to measure up to their husband’s success. While in the office we see Roger drinking his morning mild and vodka when his boss Cooper walks in. Copper tells him that Nixon’s people will be coming by the end of the week to see if the agency is a good fit for the candidate. We also see how Roger wants all that he can’t have. We see this when Roger invites Joan over because his wife and daughter are out of town. Joan declines because her roommate has showed up and already has plans for the two of them.  It’s interesting how Roger turns from one person to another for companionship. Joan turns him down so he goes to Don and tells him “one drink, you owe me that.” Don looks to agree but Pete approaches them and Roger brushes him and unknown to me if he calls him Paul to frustrate him.  As Pete’s ego tries to recover he begins to talk to Peggy.  In the process, Peggy informs Pete how she is writing a copy of the lipstick company. Pete looks confused and offers to look at the copy when she done.  The show flashes towards Roger and Don at a bar talking. Roger is talking about Mona and Don invites Roger over for dinner.  Once they walk through the doors of the Draper home Betty looks upset but doesn't do anything but serve the two men.  While having dinner at the Draper home the three of them discuss their childhoods. Don looks at them and changes the subject. After a lot of drink and many more cigarettes Don has to go to the garage for more liquor. While Don is in the garage Roger wants to ‘help’ Betty. He stands a little too close, he slides his hands around her waist, she resists him and pushes him away but he begins to nuzzle her. She tells him to stop and he says something along the lines that she wants him. Don walks in and see’s them he knows something is off but Roger takes a drink and says his goodbyes. Don returns to the kitchen and wants answers for what he saw or what had happened. She just says was being friendly to his drunken boss. He gets mad and says “you made a fool of yourself,” he also she was throwing herself at him. Betty doesn't say anything and the scene ends. The next day Roger comes into Don’s office with a bottle of liquor and an apology. Don doesn't really do anything but play it cool. After a short day out of the department store trying use his charm Pete goes home empty handed and without impressing the young clerk. Back at the office Pete’s friends arrive to see Pete holding a rifle which he exchanged when he was at the department store. He aims it towards the secretaries trying to check the out until there is someone blocks his view. It’s his secretary telling him he has a meeting. Roger tells the group that Nixon is coming. The next morning Don notices Pete arriving with the rifle in his hand. He just gives Pete a look and enters the elevator. The next scene is Pete in his office with the rifle in his hand. He’s upset because his wife is upset about the rifle. Peggy enters with a folder; she asks Pete if he would still take a look at her work. He just tosses the papers aside and tells her to sit next to him. The next scene is Betty at the grocery store. Helen her neighbor pasts her and doest may eye contact or speak to her. Betty asks her what’s wrong. Helen explains he found a lock of her hair in Glen’s treasure box. Betty tries to explain but Helen doesn't want to hear. Helen is upset and begins to question her. Betty begins to get upset and slaps her. We flash back to Roger and Don who are eating lunch which is oysters and liquor. Once they are on their way back to the office they realize they didn't speak about what will happen with Nixon and their men. Once they get back to the office they are informed that the elevators are out of service. They decide to walk up the 23 flights of stairs. Don is going though it like nothing while the much older Roger is struggling.   When Don finally gets to the foray of the office he see’s three of Nixon’s men waiting for them with Pete and Cooper. Again introductions are arrived when Roger arrives. Roger goes to speak but vomits onto the carpet. As Roger regroups every goes into the meeting, the episode ends with Don having a hint of a smile on his face.

            The themes I saw that continued in the episode where drinking and smoking. I saw how Roger tired to commit adultery and failed. I saw Pete trying to pick up on other women and failed just as bad as Roger. I feel in this episode helped show how even though some are the mistress some refuse to change and give into the men. I saw a lot of back stabbing in the episode. I saw Roger try and sleep with Betty. I feel she was being polite and for Don not to tell Roger something was wrong. He is suppose to stand up and defend he not leave her vulnerable. In this episode as I saw before the chain smokers came out again. I also saw that they all drink whenever possible.

            There where many scriptures against drinking. One was Ephesians 5:8 which spoke about not consuming alcohol but be filled with the Holy Spirit. I found 1 Corinthians 6:10 which speak of who wouldn't inherit the kingdom of God. For smoking I found 1 Corinthians 6:19 which speak of the body as being the Spirit of God. I just find it so odd that none of them in the show even pretend  or say their Christian. I wonder how differently the show dynamics would be if they added a die-hard Christian.