EPISODE

S2E7 · The Gold Violin

Don steps up in class and purchases a new set of wheels that is more appropriate for a big-time executive; Pete, Harry and Ken put their heads together to land new accounts; a serious error by Don's secretary could reflect poorly on Joan; the staff reacts to the new objet d'art in Cooper's office.

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Don's success leads to the purchase of a new car. The new piece of art in Bert's office inspires the curiosity of several Sterling Cooper employees; Jane allows Ken, Sal, and Harry to view the painting despite not being allowed in Bert's office. Jane is fired by Joan for her part in the incident, but Jane seeks help from Roger, who steps in to save her job. Sal is impressed by Ken's artistic interpretation of Bert's painting and invites him over for Sunday dinner to discuss Ken's new short story; Sal's wife, Kitty, feels left out and breaks down in tears, accusing Sal of being distant. Duck feels unappreciated when Don gets all the credit for landing a new account they worked on together. Jimmy invites Betty and Don to a party celebrating ABC 's acquisition of his TV pilot. During the party, Jimmy informs Betty about his suspicion that Don and Bobbie had an affair, causing Betty to storm off. Jimmy then confronts Don, lambasting him for pursuing an affair with his wife.

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