Mad Men Season 4 Episode 11
Mad Men
Season 4

Ep 11. Chinese Wall

  • TV-14
  • October 3, 2010
  • 47 min
  • 8.3  (2,193)

In Mad Men season 4 episode 11, titled "Chinese Wall," the office is buzzing with the news that the British firm Putnam, Powell, and Lowe (PPL) will be merging with Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (SCDP). This creates a tense atmosphere as the SCDP staff worry about their jobs and how the merger will affect the agency's culture.

Joan is particularly affected by the news, as she realizes that her new title as office manager may not be enough to secure her position in the new company. She seeks advice from Lane, who reminds her that she has always been hardworking and valuable to the company. He also reveals that he has been offered a job in London and is considering taking it.

Meanwhile, Don is struggling with personal issues as well. He receives a call from his ex-wife Betty, who reveals that her new husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Don visits Betty and her husband in an attempt to comfort them but ends up feeling guilt and shame for his past behavior towards Betty.

The tension in the office reaches a boiling point when Don confronts the PPL executives about their plans for firing the creative team. They accuse Don of being too sentimental and not understanding the realities of the business. This argument leads to a heated debate about the separation of business and personal relationships, aka the "Chinese Wall."

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that the merger is not the easy solution everyone thought it would be. The SCDP team finds themselves struggling to adapt to the new corporate culture and hierarchy, which leads to conflict and resentment.

Ultimately, "Chinese Wall" is an episode about the consequences of change and the struggle to find a balance between personal and professional relationships. It highlights the challenges of maintaining trust and loyalty in a cutthroat business world.

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  • First Aired
    October 3, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    47 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (2,193)