| Mad Men | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Season 5 promotional poster | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | AMC |
| Original release | March 25 – June 10, 2012 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth season of the American television drama series Mad Men premiered on March 25, 2012, with a two-episode premiere,[1][2] and concluded on June 10, 2012. It consisted of thirteen episodes, each running approximately 48 minutes in length. AMC broadcast the fifth season on Sundays at 10:00 pm in the United States. The fifth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on October 16, 2012.[3]
Season 5 takes place between Memorial Day (May 30) 1966 and spring 1967. The season explores Don Draper's new marriage to Megan, which leads him to ignore his work at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency. Meanwhile, Lane, Pete, Roger, Joan, and Peggy learn that it is "every man for himself" in their personal and professional lives, as they each face painful new beginnings. As with previous seasons, the fifth season of Mad Men was lauded by critics and was the second most acclaimed series of 2012 based on year-end lists published by prominent television critics.[4]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2012). "AMC Sets 2-Hour Premiere For 'Mad Men' & 'Killing' Return, Supersizes 'Walking Dead', Promises 'Killing' Killer Will Be Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ "Episode 1–2: A Little Kiss". AMC.com. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
- ^ Lambert, David (July 23, 2012). "Mad Men – This Just In! DVD and Blu-ray Street Date, Extras and More for 'Season 5'!". TVShowsODVD.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ Dietz, Jason (December 12, 2012). "2012 Television Critic Top Ten Lists". Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2023.