The Summer Man

"**The Summer Man**"
"The Summer Man"
Mad Men episode
	Joey's obscene drawing depicting Joan Harris in the midst of a sexual act with Lane Pryce.
Episode no.	Season 4; Episode 8
Directed by	Phil Abraham
Written by	Lisa Albert; Janet Leahy; Matthew Weiner
Original air date	September 12, 2010
Running time	48 minutes
Guest appearances
	Christopher Stanley as Henry Francis; Matt Long as Joey Baird; Anne Dudek as Francine Hansen; Sam Page as Greg Harris; Cara Buono as Faye Miller; Jay R. Ferguson as Stan Rizzo; Anna Camp as Bethany Van Nuys; Randee Heller as Ida Blankenship; Jared Gilmore as Bobby Draper;
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"The Summer Man" is the eighth episode of the fourth season of the American television drama series Mad Men, and the 47th overall episode of the series. It aired on the AMC channel in the United States on September 12, 2010. The episode was written by series creator Matthew Weiner and writers Janet Leahy and Lisa Albert. It was directed by Phil Abraham.

Don becomes more self-reflective and physically active as he attempts to curb his drinking. While Don pulls himself out of his existential tailspin, he pursues the company of Dr. Faye Miller. A subplot also deals with Joan's role in the office as she clashes with an obnoxious insubordinate employee.

The episode was well received by television critics, but the use of voice-over was divisive. The episode was watched by 2.3 million viewers on its original airing. Christina Hendricks submitted this episode for consideration as of her nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.