A Night to Remember

"A Night to Remember" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American television drama series Mad Men. It was written by Matthew Weiner and Robin Vieth; and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. The episode originally aired on September 14, 2008. Plot Betty Draper is struggling over how to confront Don Draper (Jon Hamm) about his recent affair with Bobbie Barrett. Don and Betty are planning a small dinner party at their house for Crab Colson, the Sterlings, and Duck Phillips. Don tells Betty it is not a big deal, but she wants everything to be perfect. While cleaning, Betty sees that one of the dining room chairs has a loose leg and she bangs it repeatedly until it breaks into pieces. At the office, Harry Crane is having difficulty keeping up with the work load as the head of the television department. When Roger denies his request for another employee, Joan steps in to help. She comes to enjoy reading the scripts, coming up with ideas, and giving feedback. Her fiancé, meanwhile, disapproves of her working, and encourages her to quit soon. Joan does such a good job reviewing the scripts that Roger agrees to hire someone to help Harry. Joan is called into Harry's office to meet the new hire and to teach him how to do the job. She agrees, clearly disappointed that she has been replaced. Father Gill asks Peggy Olson for her help in jazzing up a flyer for the Catholic Young Organization dance. She comes up with the slogan “A Night to Remember” and the image of a couple dancing, but is informed by Father Gill that the ladies on the committee do not think it is appropriate. Peggy cites her expertise in the field, and Father Gill asks her to visit the church and speak to the women herself. Upon meeting with the committee, they are still unhappy with Peggy's advertisement and Father Gill does not back her up. She agrees to change the design and confronts Father Gill over his lack of support for which he apologizes.