The document provides an overview and analysis of the award-winning TV series Mad Men. It summarizes that the first episode introduces many of the important themes that are present throughout the seven seasons, including the artificial world of advertising and the personal relationships of the characters. It also notes that the show provides a glimpse into the adrenaline-fueled lives of 1960s advertising executives in New York and their balancing of work and affairs. Despite its critical acclaim and awards, the author was previously unfamiliar with Mad Men prior to watching this episode.