Mad Men (2007)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,444 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2007-07-19
Seasons: 7 · 92 episodes
Where to watch Mad Men
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Philo, Plex, Xumo Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Mad Men parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Mad Men is a period drama depicting 1960s advertising executives with mature themes of infidelity and workplace harassment.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Explores 1960s sexual attitudes and infidelity among Madison Avenue advertising professionals.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Heavy drinking and smoking are pervasive, reflecting the era's advertising culture.
- Products & purchases: Strong — Set entirely within the advertising industry, with branding and consumer marketing as central themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jon Hamm as Don Draper
- Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson
- Vincent Kartheiser as Pete Campbell
- January Jones as Betty Draper
- Christina Hendricks as Joan Holloway
- Aaron Staton as Ken Cosgrove
- Rich Sommer as Harry Crane
- Kiernan Shipka as Sally Draper
- Kevin Rahm as Ted Chaough
- Christopher Stanley as Henry Francis
Mad Men FAQ
Is Mad Men good?
Mad Men has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,444 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mad Men?
In the US you can stream Mad Men on Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Philo, Plex and Xumo Play and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Mad Men OK for kids?
Mad Men is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Mad Men is a period drama depicting 1960s advertising executives with mature themes of infidelity and workplace harassment.
What shows are like Mad Men?
If you liked Mad Men, try Wu-Tang: An American Saga, The Lincoln Lawyer, Fellow Travelers and The Americans.