Lane Pryce is a fictional character portrayed by Jared Harris in the TV series Mad Men.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Out of Town (season 3), they were 47 years old.
They appear in 35 episodes out of a total of 92 aired and have accumulated 11842 positive votes.
The character of Lane Pryce is mainly associated with Don Draper, Pete Campbell and Joan Harris.
Episodes35
Out of Town
episode S3.E1 august 2009Don accidentally learns a secret about Salvatore during a business trip to Baltimore. Back at the office, the firings continue, but the new management appoints Peter and Ken as new co-heads of accounts.
Love Among the Ruins
episode S3.E2 august 2009Don is brought in to save the day for a P.R. campaign involving the building of the new Madison Square Garden, only to have the rug pulled out from under him. At home, Betty argues with her brother over how to care for their sick father.
The Arrangements
episode S3.E4 september 2009Don has reservations about a misguided potential client who wants to sell jai alai as the "new national pastime." Meanwhile, Sal produces the "Patio" television commercial, Peggy searches for a roommate, and Betty's father passes away.
The Fog
episode S3.E5 september 2009Betty has hallucinations of her deceased father as she delivers her baby, Peter considers trying to sell the untapped "Negro market" to a reluctant client, and Peggy begins to question her future at Sterling Cooper.
Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
episode S3.E6 september 2009The bosses come in from London to reorganize Sterling Cooper, but a key player's career is sidetracked by a freak accident. Meanwhile, as Joan prepares to leave her job, her husband gives her some bad news.
Seven Twenty Three
episode S3.E7 september 2009As Don secures an account with Conrad Hilton, Sterling and Cooper try to strong-arm Don into signing a contract. Meanwhile, Betty meets with her acquaintance from the governor's office, and Duck tries to get Peggy to leave Sterling Cooper.
The Color Blue
episode S3.E10 october 2009As Sterling Cooper prepares for its 40th anniversary party, the bosses in London drop a bombshell to Lane. Miss Farrell's troubled brother pays a visit to her and Don, and Betty stumbles onto her husband's secrets.
The Grown-Ups
episode S3.E12 november 2009On the weekend of the John F. Kennedy assassination, Pete finds out that he lost the promotion to Cosgrove, Roger Sterling's daughter's wedding goes off as planned, and Betty musters up the courage to respond to Don's confessions.
Shut the Door. Have a Seat
episode S3.E13 november 2009With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
Public Relations
episode S4.E1 july 2010The new firm is struggling for business, so Peter and Peggy resort to a cheap publicity stunt to lure a client. Meanwhile, Don's personal problems and an unflattering newspaper interview puts his and the firm's image in jeopardy.
Christmas Comes But Once a Year
episode S4.E2 august 2010Freddy returns with a valuable new client, the firm reluctantly throws a Christmas party for its most important client, and Don prepares for his first Christmas away from his children.
The Good News
episode S4.E3 august 2010Don flies to Los Angeles to visit Anna before his New Year's vacation to Acapulco, but her bad news influences him to cancel his vacation and return to New York, where he discovers that Lane has problems of his own.
The Rejected
episode S4.E4 august 2010Peter finds out that he will become a father, and has to break some bad business news to his father-in-law. Meanwhile an office focus group study for a client has some unintended personal consequences for Don.
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
episode S4.E5 august 2010Don is forced to compete with a cocky upstart rival for a potential account with Honda motorcycles, but Roger's prejudice causes unexpected problems. Meanwhile Betty considers a psychiatrist for Sally because of her behavior.
Waldorf Stories
episode S4.E6 august 2010Don has a wild lost weekend after winning a CLIO award, while Peggy is forced to work all weekend in a hotel room with an "uninspired" co-worker. Meanwhile, Peter is livid after he learns that the other partners hired Ken Cosgrove.
The Suitcase
episode S4.E7 september 2010Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.
The Summer Man
episode S4.E8 september 2010While Don's thoughts turn inward while he deals with Anna's death, Peggy is placed in a difficult situation when an obnoxious employee in the creative department is disrespectful to Joan.
The Beautiful Girls
episode S4.E9 september 2010Sally makes an unwelcome surprise visit to the office to see Don, Peggy tries to stop an acquaintance from publishing an article that could get her in hot water, and Roger Sterling tries to reconnect with Joan.
Hands and Knees
episode S4.E10 september 2010Don becomes frightened that his lie will be exposed when government agents question Betty about him, Lane has shocking news for his father when he comes to bring him home, and Joan considers having an abortion.
Chinese Wall
episode S4.E11 october 2010The partners try to keep their cool after they discover that Roger has lost their biggest account, Peter's wife goes into labor, and Don tries to convince Faye to compromise her ethics to drum up new business.
Blowing Smoke
episode S4.E12 october 2010Don makes a bold, desperate move to save Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but the other partners are furious with his actions. Meanwhile, Sally's psychiatrist suggests that she is improving, but Betty is skeptical.
Tomorrowland
episode S4.E13 october 2010Don takes the kids to California and comes back with a surprise announcement. Meanwhile, Betty fires the kids' nanny before they move out of the old house over one questionable incident, and Peggy gets a shot at a new account.
A Little Kiss, Part 1
episode S5.E1 march 2012Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party, the war between Pete Campbell and Roger Sterling intensifies, and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.
A Little Kiss, Part 2
episode S5.E2 march 2012Megan is hurt by Don's negative response to the surprise party, Lane finds a missing wallet in a cab, Joan makes an unexpected visit to the office, and Pete makes a play for a bigger office.
Tea Leaves
episode S5.E3 april 2012Betty discovers that she has a tumor, Peggy interviews an obnoxious young copywriter for a job, the firm tries to get the Mohawk Airlines account back, and Don and Harry try to court The Rolling Stones to record a commercial.
Mystery Date
episode S5.E4 april 2012Don runs into someone from his past. Joan makes a decision, and Roger gives Peggy extra work.
Signal 30
episode S5.E5 april 2012While Lane needs some help closing with a potential new client, Peter begins to crack under the pressure of both his home life and work life.
Far Away Places
episode S5.E6 april 2012A peaceful hotel getaway ends in disaster for Don and Megan, an LSD trip could have a disastrous effect on Roger's marriage, and Peggy loses her cool after an unsuccessful pitch meeting.
At the Codfish Ball
episode S5.E7 april 2012Don gets a visit from the in-laws and his children just as he's about to receive a prestigious award and tries to save the Heinz account. Meanwhile, Peggy and her boyfriend take the next step in their relationship.
Lady Lazarus
episode S5.E8 may 2012Megan convinces Don that she should give up her job at the firm so that she can pursue a career on Broadway, while Peter has a fling with an acquaintance's wife.
Dark Shadows
episode S5.E9 may 2012A depressed Betty tries to make things uncomfortable for Don and Megan, Roger tries to take out some secret weapons for a meeting with a prospective Jewish client, and Don makes a snap judgment that angers the creative department.
Christmas Waltz
episode S5.E10 may 2012Lane searches for a way to get rid of a sizable debt, the firm prepares to pull out all the stops when it gets a second chance to land Jaguar as a client, and Don tries to comfort Joan when she reaches her breaking point.
The Other Woman
episode S5.E11 may 2012Peter asks Joan to make an unspeakable sacrifice to help secure the Jaguar account, Peggy prepares to make a drastic move in response to Don's treatment, and Megan's acting career begins to create tension with her and Don.
Commissions and Fees
episode S5.E12 june 2012Lane's entire world comes crashing down after getting busted for forging Don's signature on a check, and Sally experiences an awkward rite of passage while spending the weekend with the Drapers.
The Phantom
episode S5.E13 june 2012As the partners consider expanding the office space, Don begins seeing ghosts and gets a request to advance Megan's acting career. Meanwhile, Peter's affair comes to a disappointing end, and Megan's mom briefly reunites with Roger.
- Out of Town
- Love Among the Ruins
- The Arrangements
- The Fog
- Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
- Seven Twenty Three
- The Color Blue
- The Grown-Ups
- Shut the Door. Have a Seat
- Public Relations
- Christmas Comes But Once a Year
- The Good News
- The Rejected
- The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
- Waldorf Stories
- The Suitcase
- The Summer Man
- The Beautiful Girls
- Hands and Knees
- Chinese Wall
- Blowing Smoke
- Tomorrowland
- A Little Kiss, Part 1
- A Little Kiss, Part 2
- Tea Leaves
- Mystery Date
- Signal 30
- Far Away Places
- At the Codfish Ball
- Lady Lazarus
- Dark Shadows
- Christmas Waltz
- The Other Woman
- Commissions and Fees
- The Phantom
Best moments10
- Lane's entire world comes crashing down after getting busted for forging Don's signature on a check, and Sally experiences an awkward rite of passage while spending the weekend with the Drapers.
- While Lane needs some help closing with a potential new client, Peter begins to crack under the pressure of both his home life and work life.
- Don flies to Los Angeles to visit Anna before his New Year's vacation to Acapulco, but her bad news influences him to cancel his vacation and return to New York, where he discovers that Lane has problems of his own.
- Don becomes frightened that his lie will be exposed when government agents question Betty about him, Lane has shocking news for his father when he comes to bring him home, and Joan considers having an abortion.
- Megan is hurt by Don's negative response to the surprise party, Lane finds a missing wallet in a cab, Joan makes an unexpected visit to the office, and Pete makes a play for a bigger office.
- With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
- Don accidentally learns a secret about Salvatore during a business trip to Baltimore. Back at the office, the firings continue, but the new management appoints Peter and Ken as new co-heads of accounts.
- Lane searches for a way to get rid of a sizable debt, the firm prepares to pull out all the stops when it gets a second chance to land Jaguar as a client, and Don tries to comfort Joan when she reaches her breaking point.
- Don takes the kids to California and comes back with a surprise announcement. Meanwhile, Betty fires the kids' nanny before they move out of the old house over one questionable incident, and Peggy gets a shot at a new account.
- Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party, the war between Pete Campbell and Roger Sterling intensifies, and new mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.
- Commissions and Fees
- Signal 30
- The Good News
- Hands and Knees
- A Little Kiss, Part 2
- Shut the Door. Have a Seat
- Out of Town
- Christmas Waltz
- Tomorrowland
- A Little Kiss, Part 1