S5E3 · Tea Leaves

Complete story — includes the ending

Betty confronts her recent weight gain by attempting to get a prescription for diet pills, but the doctor instead discovers a possibly cancerous nodule on her thyroid. Faced with her own mortality, Betty confronts the legacy of her life; the nodule is later revealed to be benign. Don meets with Heinz executives, who suggest trying to get the band to record a jingle for their ad campaign. Harry and Don go backstage at a Rolling Stones concert, but fail miserably at their attempt to meet with the band. Pete signs Mohawk Airlines as a client and gives the account to Roger, who asks Peggy to hire a new copywriter for Mohawk. While searching for potential copywriters, Peggy is impressed by the work of Michael Ginsberg, but is put off by his edgy and neurotic behavior. During his interview with Don, however, Ginsberg is upstanding and professional, puzzling Peggy. After being hired by Don, Ginsberg returns home and becomes shy and reserved upon encountering his father Morris. Pete makes a puffed-up speech to the SCDP employees regarding his success in landing the Mohawk account; Roger angrily walks out, loathing his apparent descent in value to the agency.