The characters of Mad Men face the phantoms of their lives and the perils of success as the season culminates in episode 513.

SCDP engages in business “of a higher level,” Joan becomes a partner, and Peggy moves out from Don’s shadow in episode 511.

“You look radiant, Joan.” Janie Bryant explores her costume choices for Joan, Megan and Peggy in episode 511.

Peggy and Abe decide to move in together, Megan saves the Heinz account, and Sally sees the dirty side of the adult world in episode 507.

Peggy has her first solo presentation, Roger and his wife take LSD, while Don and Megan’s get away doesn’t end quite how they expected.

The cast and crew of Mad Men explore the tentative nature of business relationships in episode 505.

Matthew Weiner and the cast of Mad Men explore what it means to be a man and how that theme is explored throughout episode 504.

Jon Hamm, Director of “Tea Leaves,” examines Betty’s cancer scare and its link to the theme of youth in episode 503.

Costume Designer Janie Bryant lays out the key costumes of the premiere, showing how the openness of the late ’60s is creeping into the show.

Matthew Weiner and the cast examine the tumultuous time period the show is entering and where each character stands at the start of season 5.