Every time the Mad Men gang hits California, the mood of the show visibly lightens. You can almost see the smoky haze of Manhattan lifting. All the pot smoking, sun bathing, convertible driving and day drinking seem more acceptable poolside instead of deskside.
At the end of season six, Don, Megan, Stan and Ted are looking for a place to start fresh and leave their troubles behind. So what if they picked up and left Manhattan for the West Coast?
The video below gives us a glimpse, with a nod to old TV fan favorite The O.C.