Mad Men Season 5 Episode 5 Lane Pryce Fights Peter Campbell

Such a great scene. He's had it coming for 4 seasons. Good on you Lane. Watch Roger light a cigarette as it starts!!

[@Adam1nToronto]

"You and I are going to address that insult." Best fighting words ever!

[@aljosap8445]

"as soon as i raise my hands, i warn you it will be too late to run" is also superb line hehe. His whole approach towards this duel is so classy yet manly.

[@j-man7467]

Proper english for "THE FUCK YOU JUST SAY!?"

[@grovermarchand5537]

@@j-man7467 or "No you just didn't call me a homo!"😠

[@johngarry1238]

Lane was the British Muhammed Ali.

[@Red-Hood]

Yup

[@dankey1718]

"This is medieval" Does absolutley nothing

[@soffa93]

He didn't have the balls

[@Yelzabub]

@@soffa93 haha nice;)

[@Chinaski1]

@@soffa93 He is an old fart

[@nihilistcentraluk442]

In English employment law it is now called constructive dismissal.

[@GRANOLA77]

Lmao he was too old to do anything anyway

[@The2984]

"Consider that my last piece of advice" Boss.

[@bigtex144]

I think this is Lane's peak on the show. The character is repeatedly disrespected and beaten down by everyone around him (his bosses in Britain, his dad with the cane, his wife's demands, never really having a respected role in SCDP). He continually gets denied anything and everything he ever tries to obtain. Finally, and for only one moment, Lane took charge, fought back (literally and figuratively), and took control of his life. The way he slams the door open and saunters off is perfect.

[@rapisor]

And you couldn't ask for a better person on the receiving end of it than Peter lol

[@travtotheworld]

I think Lane's problem is he DIDN'T really ever try to obtain things. He was an intelligent, competent man who was "good at doing what he was told." However, he was never satisfied with what obedience alone will get a man. He wanted the things that require ambition, but he lacked either the courage or the will to become ambitious.

[@BatmanHQYT]

@@travtotheworld Damn. Poignant and astute.

[@precioustraveler]

@@travtotheworldWell said.

[@revolver37]

Don't forget he kissed Joan after this too!

[@silasPcutta]

"You're a grimy little pimp" Lane is an underrated character

[@anyviolet]

totally

[@machi-full-of-coffee]

I don't think he's underrated character. I've read a lot of forums and comments from fans who really loved him. However, I think Lane Pryce is underappreciated. He was very essential to the company from its rebirth and also he does his job seriously. Cooper is ok but he tolerates unprofessional actions.

[@geno_garcia_Dance_vibes_PHX]

I love that line!

[@smartfart9003]

(Spoiler alert)...without stating exactly what happened to his character...I hated what happened. I wasnt a big fan of his at first but I came to like him a lot.

[@martinmena4625]

RIP

[@Grahf0]

"Ah, there we find the boxing champion of Cambridge."

[@johnnysunday402]

Ferral, yet effective.

[@VS-et4pn]

Under appreciated comment right here

[@stephenconway2468]

@@johnnysunday402 - no haymakers here

[@999rockyp]

Well he did beat Sherlock in boxing.

[@evilbowlofpotatoes]

Was looking for that lol

[@jalapablocrypto]

"That'll be enough of that!" as he removes his jacket and lays it on the table is possibly the most British thing I've ever seen in my life.

[@itssosarahh]

i can never get over the sheer perfection of jared harris's line delivery in this scene. from "you're a grimy little pimp" to the derisive way he says "no" - masterclass.

[@cooliostarstache5474]

"As soon as I raise my hands I warn you it shall be too late to run." His delivery on that line just puts me in a great mood for some reason 🤣

[@TheJOCode]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen, is how an RBMK reactor core explodes

[@willyham777]

Sand & boron vs Reactor 4 I guess

[@Dman40000]

Good reference

[@marcbrowning7868]

😂😂

[@SaphirKnight]

I give Pete's punches a 3.6; not great, not terrible.

[@FinneySP]

Chernobyl’s reference?? NOICE

[@KevinMuller5]

I love the old school fighting stance Price is rocking

[@henrikanchelia64]

He's an English man, I wouldn't expect anything else.

[@frankm3214]

Boxing champ at Eton didn't hurt either.

[@FriezaSucks]

I love the old school way of filming it too, such as the cuts between characters exchanging blows, the way they strike and the three-hit combos, and of course Peter falling into the table at the end.

[@archerpiperii2690]

Considering the way Peter hit that table he is lucky he didn't crack a rib or two.

[@bighands69]

+Kevin Muller It is not just an old school stance it is one that gets used in Bare Knuckle fighting. It conserves energy while still providing cover. Bare Knuckle fights can go on for an hour and half.

[@schris3]

I love how Pete was looking around to see who would defend him, and everybody with the face of 'Damn, where's my popcorn?'.

[@bighands69]

No he was not looking for defence. He was judging the situation and did not want to be seen to be a coward or to back down.

[@Bubbles99718]

Yeah, not defence, more like are we going to let this crazy (and awesome shit) happen?

[@Telluwide]

He was looking towards Don for support....

[@JB-xl2jc]

No, he wanted someone to step in and say "No fighting in the office" so he wouldn't have to fight.

[@RobGordonJC]

@@bighands69 Don literally says to Pete later in the season: “Pete, you told me to stop this the next time it happens”, after he insults Lane for a second time. Men who aren’t cowards don’t tell other men to break up fights that haven’t even started yet. Take care of yourself, keyboard warrior ❤️

[@joybanks]

I love how Pete looks at them before the fight starts. Kind of saying "aren't you going to stop this?", then Don proceeds to close the curtains while looking at him. Such a precious scene.

[@bfrglm]

Don closes the curtains only after pete get up and prepare himself to fight

[@kevinhammond2361]

For Don, the opportunity to see Pete get his ass kicked evened out the ledger re: the “Dick Whitman” incident and when Pete went over his head to make a sales pitch to a client on the side

[@sidneyrodrigues728]

and they're looking back at Pete thinking that he'd better get ready. Lol!

[@HisameArtwork]

everybody has been waiting for this for many seasons.

[@kszirovecz]

I love it when Don closes the shades so they can watch but no one else will see.

[@rogelioarmentasolorzano3848]

It’s all about the look on Don to Pete.

[@TKK28]

That look on Pete's face which was later explained by him. He wanted don to stop it.

[@jayurena5693]

Just like my days in the military... I believe this helps create better men...

[@roberttelford745]

If only they had thought of pay per view

[@viscountalpha]

@@jayurena5693 i think things get sorted better if people actually fought from time to time. it teaches the futility of combat.

[@rohansingh7720]

Roger starts lighting a cigarette before the first punch is thrown LOL

[@heinzelias]

Late response , but he lights a cigarette at every possible ocasion , in fact he probably smokes a cigarette every time he gets his hands in his poket , sees something interesting or is about to say something interesting

[@ethemyurdakulu8582]

i laughed so hard when he started smoking cigaratte when they started to fight.

[@paulinegallagher7821]

He is ridiculously cool, and hilarious.

[@wastedproductions45]

It's such a Roger thing to do too.

[@RealRorschach100]

😅

[@eduardochernia]

"You want some more, Mr. Toad?" As he is getting his ass kicked lol

[@BatmanHQYT]

You can hear that he threw Lane into the wall at that moment.

[@nickmontalbano9573]

“If you’re not mad enough to bare knuckle box, then you’re not mad.” -Red Foreman

[@Caesar316]

Love that one! I've used that line so many times since first hearing it twenty years ago on that show lol

[@AmazingThor]

Don’t mess with him, Pete, he’s got Chernobyl strength!

[@jkvz7184]

Yeah, and he almost beat Sherlock Holmes in a fist fight.

[@andrewanderson8958]

He won't be in Chernobyl for at least another 20 years. Get your timelines right.

[@proserfina21096]

not great.not terrible.

[@victorialombardi]

Andrew Anderson it’s a joke, relax

[@Angglio]

@@victorialombardi and he was joking too. Maybe you're the one who didn't get the joke.

[@Nobleshield]

Best line is Roger's: "I know cooler heads should prevail, but am I the only one who wants to see this?" No, Mr. Sterling. You are certainly not the only one.

[@JC-zf6sx]

wayne62682 followed by Don promptly closing the curtain.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

"This is medieval"

[@AndreaDimaGiganti]

No, we are all with you, Roger!

[@printezstroman]

Wait, why is this under a video for Layne fighting Peter on Mad Men?

[@frogtownroad9104]

Someone watched Big Herc.

[@laurenjames9658]

The best part of this scene's been cut out: it's Roger's line when the fight's finally over and Campbell's stormed off: "I don't know about you two, but I had Lane." 😂

[@c.r.chandler5905]

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face

[@PsychokoreUndergroundRap]

"Mike Tyson"

[@Gitfiddle]

@@PsychokoreUndergroundRap technically Cus D’Amatto but I’ll give it to ya! 😉

[@backtothefiveanddime8629]

@@Gitfiddle Pugilism's take on the quote; No plan survives first contact with the enemy. I like the way Iron Mike said it. Sounds better.

[@nandanapalchowdhury4588]

This is the truest thing ever

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I usually don't develop a plan until the fighting is underway

[@aaronbays4]

One of my favorite scenes in the whole show. Also kind of a turning point for Pete Campbell, he doesn't run his mouth nearly as much after this and is a better person for it.

[@robbrown3941]

Aaron Bays sometime all a guy needs to change is a good ass whooping.

[@bigpapasmurfz6252]

@@robbrown3941 Im the only one in the Mad Men fandom that never wanted to see Pete punched out. I like that afterwards he took his beating like a man, not like the pussy everybody makes him out to be. His only question was 'why cant we all be friends'? The only moment I truly hated Pete is when he made Peggy cry, when she asked him to dance the Twist with him in Season 1. Pete matured as a character as the show went on. And he totally owns Season 5. This episode, which should be called MATT WEINER HATES PETER CAMPBELL, is the complete emasculation of Pete. Honestly, I dont know how Pete doesnt commit suicide by the end of that episode. And The Other Woman, the MASTERPIECE of Season 5 where Joan famously prostitutes herself for the firm, and her partnership stake. It was Pete at his flimsiest, oily worst, that proposed the idea to Joan. Pete was a great character.

[@possessedslig]

@@bigpapasmurfz6252 one of many

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

Someone about getting one's ass kicked...

[@Dogboy1960]

@@bigpapasmurfz6252 I wanted to see it......but I did like that the writers gave Pete enough balls to accept his losing like a man. This is one of those situations that comes up and it isn't about "win vs lose" . The bigger or better fighter is probably going to win but what is really revealed about both is their Character in how they react during and after ward. Neither man whines, neither man shows cowardice and both come away with the viewer's respect afterward.

[@belovedholiday5700]

I loved how Roger, Cooper and Don were literally salivating at the mouth to see a fight. They didn't even TRY to bring order to the situation. I think they all wanted to see Campbell go down anyways. All that was missing was the popcorn!

[@geoffreybrockmeier3765]

BelovedHoliday I love the way Pete looks over at them and they look back like, "You got yourself into this, dude. No help from us."

[@sabeeh89]

Sterling did light a cigarette.... It would have been epic if he offered Don one with a drink.

[@brainrich1358]

Even Joan tells him later that everyone in the office wanted to punch him, even me lol

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

When Pete looked over at them they were all like "Don't look at us, kid. We're not gonna help you."

[@rmiddlehouse]

When Don moves immediately to the edge of his seat

[@tattotoro]

No one recording, no phones, just people enjoying the moment

[@SoulsNThings]

WORLDSTAAAAAR

[@RedPillTruth2023]

No HR bullshit

[@Connection-Lost]

If they weren't recording, how did we just watch it?

[@JackTHall-ji1qb]

@@Connection-Lost magic

[@macondo0143]

it was when big mouth losers got what they deserved (a punch in the face)...now they carry a gun so they can run their big mouths without consecuences ....cowards then and cowards now !

[@ArtVandelay-he3sz]

Honestly one of my favorite scenes from the entire series. Masterclass acting and the "grimy little pimp" line is literally the epitome of Peter.

[@HisameArtwork]

even those that were like ah I don't like this mad men show, not for me, this scene is worth the hours. having someone like Pete punched is so cathartic and relatable.

[@copheart]

"Consider that my last piece of advice." HAHA! Layne was the best.

[@Alexander19784]

Was!?.. Spolier warning

[@skyangel1965]

Lane got to act out my top two Mad Men fantasies that episode: kiss Joanie and punch out Pete Campbell.

[@talitagoncalves6493]

Lane show us his holligan side. The best character. I hate Don so much, :(

[@triciajohansen9295]

Even I wanted to punch out Pete Campbell!😎

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

@@triciajohansen9295 Pete was a grimy little pimp, LOL

[@triciajohansen9295]

@@PlasmaCoolantLeak yes he was

[@One.DeSanctis.]

@monokhem Did someone spit in his hummus?

[@nothde9865]

Campbell is Twitter users in real life after mocking someone.

[@timovangalen1589]

I love this scene. Pete is trying to become ‘one of the boys’ by insulting Lane, but he takes it too far and then gets his ass handed to him.

[@alphanerd7221]

He didn't actually insult Lane. Lane insulted him.

[@QixTheDS]

⁠@@alphanerd7221He definitely insulted Lane. It may not have been as explicit as Lane’s but it was still an insult.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@QixTheDS True statements aren't insults.

[@QixTheDS]

@@alphanerd7221 Then by that logic, Lane didn’t insult Pete either. That aside, a true statement can still be used as an insult. People do it all the time.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@QixTheDS What Lane said was factually untrue. "a true statement can still be used as an insult. " wrong.

[@thejawgz6719]

Lane's old school fighting pose is awesome lol.

[@jadedandbitter]

Its just a shame they didnt do more research on how that fighting stance worked. In practice the extended arm would be used for straight jabs to keep the other guy at a comfortable distance. Hed be a lot more mobile and only throw rights when the opponent drops his guard or charges in. Looks pretty clumsy here but IRL one of those old fisticuffs guys would tune you up proper without letting you get close. They also commonly threw their opponents, which was legal-its why fisticuff guys didnt clinch.

[@archkull]

@@jadedandbitter well I doubt he'd be actually trained How well of a fighter could the average businessman be now or back then

[@Mewithabeard]

@@archkull Well Layne actually was in the army, albeit as a clerk but would have had basic training and I kinda have the feeling he was in a public school or maybe a boarding school, which can actually get pretty damn nasty and he would have had to learn to defend himself for many reasons and he obviously could take a punch as shown. But I don't think Peter has any military experience and clearly hasn't been in many fights and struggled to take any of Laynes punches. As soon as Layne proposed a fight I knew he would be the winnner

[@archkull]

@@Mewithabeard being in the military (likely draftee) or being in a rough school still doesnt mean you'd learn proper fighting techniques, especially for the latter. And yeah Pete totally gets his shit rocked lmfao

[@Mewithabeard]

@@archkull Oh by no means am I saying that he's some kind of badass, it's just that there's alot more going for Lane than Pete when it comes to a punch up. Pete has shown a few times in the show he's not got any real skill for fighting, while Lane has at least something. That said, gotta give Pete some credit as he isn't afraid of a fight, he just doesn't know what he's doing or how to take punishment lmao I still like Pete as a character in some ways, especially by the end of the show.

[@makerstudios5456]

This was almost as humiliating as when Don fixed his dripping sink.

[@cnvrgnt]

Which coincidentally happened in the same episode. Not exactly the peak of Pete…

[@makerstudios5456]

TOASTIE That broke my heart.

[@altafkalam2716]

@TOASTIE No one saw that except Peggy, though. This happened in front of the partners

[@luandesanta250]

@@cnvrgnt Not coincidentally.

[@timovangalen1589]

@TOASTIE Duck did kill 17 men on Okinawa. Losing to him is less humiliating than getting your clock cleaned out by Lane.

[@theyrecousins]

I love how Lane just walks away after he clearly lays Pete out. The insult was sufficiently addressed

[@chamab.6800]

I like how Pete looks at the three of them for support and they look at him like “so what chu gone do?” 😆😆

[@bighands69]

He was checking see if it was ok to actually fight.

[@DonSulis]

@@bighands69 Maybe, but it kind of felt like he was looking for them to bail him out.

[@JoinTheProgress]

Roger grabbing a cigarette at 1:21 like grabbing popcorn for an entertaining movie. Those subtle nuances on the show contributed to its genius. God I miss this show so much, one of the best things on TV ever.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Roger directed this episode!

[@alexsaam2696]

The way roger put the cigarette in his mouth as they began to fight was the best. Priceless

[@miguelmont.1111]

"Address that Insult" and "Grimey little pimp" are a most use in my vocabulary.

[@davidos3825]

Lane is a legend. Hugely missed :(

[@ChippyBlane]

"this is medieval.." XDDDDD

[@michaelangelo8898]

Hahahahahahaha

[@bighands69]

My god what would people of the era think of the modern trashy society that exists. The stuff that exists today is just frightening on every level.

[@euclidesoliveira3424]

*This is medieval ...* then *keeps watching*

[@Fatelvis2]

I guess they didnt use the word gangster as we do

[@bencarlson4300]

Looking back at the series I’m starting to think Lane was the true “hero” of the show even if Don was the main protagonist. He was one of the few solidly good guys. Tragic ending to that character though

[@michaelmcgee2026]

The line between protagonist and antagonist in tv shows these days is always blurred which is what makes them so good. In other words, they're more human.

[@michaelmcgee2026]

@monokhem just gave you the definition of antagonist. If it helps....you listen to many creators and writers if these shows theyll tell you they do write these characters that way. As the bad guy and the good guy.

[@FunkafiedBandit]

I was glad when he hung himself.

[@dandavis8300]

@@FunkafiedBandit --That's because you're a twit.

[@HighLordBlazeReborn]

@@FunkafiedBandit "I can't actually argue back so I'll go with an edgy comment"

[@hbvtux]

This to me is one of the funniest scenes ever. The three guys just looking the discussion develop and then the actual fight is just awesome. Cooper "this is medieval" kills me every time. Don faces and body movements are just great and sterling "I want to see this fight" is just awesome, lighting a cigarette before the fight. Every single word and action by all 7 actors in this scene are just awesome. AWESOME.

[@JohnTrustworthy]

What he said: "You and I are gonna address that insult. You're a grimy little pimp." What I heard: "Come here boy. I'm gonna teach you how nuclear reactors work. GRAPHIIIITE PUNCH!!!"

[@49ersmahsf1]

John Trustworthy well said 🤣

[@markkond8565]

What I heard: "Beltalowda"

[@earlybirdie03]

"You're a grimy little pimp" I stood up and cheered when he said that. Best line of the episode.

[@jakep1979]

I thought : "ha finally someone gave him an proper insult right to his face"

[@newyorkersliverentfree]

"THAT WILL BE ENOUGH OF THAT!"

[@johicks4573]

I love Mad Men it’s absolutely my favourite show of all time (even above Sopranos which is also great). As a Brit, I loved the way the characters mercilessly take the piss out of us (the exchange between Joan and John Hooker on the Profumo affair was priceless…. And Roger, “Cup of what?”) but I must admit I felt a significant amount of pride at this scene. Well done Lane!

[@aisosaihama]

It definitely made me want to belt out rule britannia when I first watched it haha

[@fleshesposito]

For Queen and country!

[@willslack741]

Lol at Don’s side-eye glance as Pete looks to him for help 😂 0:49

[@robtraylor]

Lol! Jared Harris is so British Gangster in this scene! I love it.

[@jlogan2228]

I've always hated Campbell and it was nice someone finally put him in his place. Only Jared Harris could be so prissy yet bad ass

[@Gitfiddle]

Lane Pryce even sounds like a 19th century bare knuckle boxer! He’s got the stance too.

[@theonewhoknocks96]

“That will be enough of that!” is one of my favorite line deliveries on the show, Jared Harris is so good

[@TheSpunkyKitty]

God, I loved this! Joan said it best when she told Lane that everyone there had wanted to punch Pete's lights out and she was right. Pete Campbell is such a weasel and a smart-ass; was great to see someone finally take him down a notch or two. And yes, I thought it was fabulous when Roger lit up a smoke as soon as Don drew the curtains. Way to go, Lane!

[@jakep1979]

Pete tho at least at the end learned to be a good guy.

[@richardhoffman5769]

Engaging according to the Marquis of Queensbury rules, well done Lane.

[@SpeedyDePalma]

Back when calling someone a pimp was something to fight about.

[@sillygostly]

Speedy It still is in Turkey.

[@tavastian3288]

I like how Peter actually stands up for the challenge and from this point on he becomes a much better person

[@chrisspedling75]

No he doesnt 😂

[@deanfarr3249]

Yeah I notice that too he acts like a child he doesn't take his job seriously I dont think a career like this is fit for him.

[@J-tt1lu]

He was forced to. You could see him looking around trying to get out of an actual physical fight/to have someone be a minion and defend him and/or pick on Pryce. And no, him going back to Trudy after abandoning the other woman was not a redeemable course of action.

[@SLRok]

Sometimes all you need is an ass whoopin

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

@@chrisspedling75 He actually does become a much better person for it.

[@hopelesspinata]

I lost it when Roger helps Pete get up but Pete angrily shoves him off. HAHAHA!

[@A_girlWho_loves_frogs]

Pete called him Mr. Toad 😆😆😆😆

[@MrStephenRGilman]

Thank you! I thought he said "Mr Code". Not a joke. That's what I thought he said. It was very confusing. I was like, "is that a reference to something?"

[@Timrobrus]

MrStephenRGilman Wind in the Willows

[@bobbysealejunior6590]

And right before that, Lane called Pete “....you little devil.” Hilarious...

[@ruscopcoltrain]

As always, Roger is the agent of chaos.

[@mikeycrist5086]

I love it at 2:07 when Lane just turns and calmly walks away to gather his jacket after flattening him. Like "yeah, I do this this all the time".

[@holtreich]

"I know cooler heads should prevail but am I the only one who wants to see this?"

[@unapologeticallyintroverte9032]

I never laughed so damn hard in my life watching this scene. "Well.....that'll be ENOUGH of THAT!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lane was an AWESOME character; his eventual end was a sad one

[@satyricon65]

2:07 - He did what we all wanted to do for the whole series.

[@darkzerox2555]

"We're going to address that insult". Think ill use that line myself👍

[@paultanski-hampton928]

Not every day you see the son of two vampires beaten by Sherlock Holmes arch nemesis

[@nathanielpowell2682]

Holy crap, an Angel reference.

[@wjb4578]

Damn I had forgotten Pete was even in Angel

[@stagglee1227]

Oh wow, I totally forgot he was in Angel

[@badcp455]

This scene was so hilarious when he called him a "grimy little pimp"!

[@MrCrackerJack420]

I LOVE the fear in Campbell’s eyes! He knows he can’t win, he wants to back down, but his arrogant mouth finally caught up to him.

[@bhaskar8805]

I love how some men actually takes fighting words seriously and resolve the matter there by simply fighting. Moving on after a fair fight is always a good decision.

[@Pihasanddunes1]

Lane was such a great character, and the show started to fade after his departure. That whole scene is gold, when Lane first comes in and tells them, tragedy struck, and everyone cracks up.

[@theusernameicoodfind]

Lane pryce might have been my favorite character in the whole show

[@excrono]

When you feel like the only person taking their job seriously in the workplace, and you have boldly take a stand alone to do the right thing. Lane is my spirit animal.

[@SeanConneryPimpShlap]

"You're a grimy little pimp" sounds like it should be one of my lines lol

[@davidbarfield3489]

More office "issues" should be settled this way.

[@bighands69]

If a person is lying and one wants to confront then that is ok as long as both parties are in agreement with a fight.

[@davidbarfield3489]

@sneksnekitsasnek Do you know how many people get bullied at work? They may report it.. go to HR...but for fear.. etc... just sit there and take it. At least this gives someone a chance to stand up for themselves.

[@pesoff]

Hahaha Roger is truly the man! Always speaking what everyone else is thinking.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

In the opening of "Ant-Man," straight up Roger Sterling.

[@RandysDirtyBurger]

I fucking lost it when don stood up and pulled the curtain 😭💀

[@FullyMelanin]

the body language and expressions of everyone, along with the editing is everything. What a magnificent scene! This show is just brilliant in so many ways

[@juangomez7586]

Legasov punching a capitalism dude hahahahaha

[@proserfina21096]

he didnt! he wasnt there!

[@micahjohansson7573]

He turned Pete into an agent of the Soviet Union.

[@Loxodromen]

Don, Cooper and Sterling’s reactions are like schoolboys when a fights about to break out on the schoolyard. Joan listening in like a little girl rooting for her crush, all the cool kids rooting for Lane!

[@probochronicles3991]

One of my favorite scenes in the whole series....

[@Mr.Moments]

Haha “this is medieval” sounds like something an NPC would say in a video game

[@wardogmobius]

Mad men is just another level of classy "manliness action drama" Will never be topped by another show. Thats guaranteed....

[@Stonecrow25]

I'd put breaking bad and Saul on that level

[@altafkalam2716]

@@Stonecrow25 Me too

[@SebastianHalm]

Screw Batman vs Bane, Superman vs Doomsday or Ali vs Frazier - this is the most epic battle in the history of mankind.

[@romanaa7070]

I always laugh uncontrollably when I see this scene.. everything about it is perfect

[@richardcoughlin8931]

As usual, Roger comes through with the best line.

[@meanmachine08]

That made me laugh so much. “He thought you were a homo” 🤣

[@RCAvhstape]

When he says that, you can see Don's smile fade; he knew Pete had crossed a line with that foolish quip.

[@kmac08attack12]

I do appreciate this wasn’t the insult that crossed the line because he knew it was childish.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Jon Hamm had a perfect "come on, man" look on his face

[@JHD6045]

The lost art of gentlemanly fighting.

[@Hallows4]

And in this context, “gentlemen” translates to “pretentious twits with fragile egos, outdated mores, and nothing better to do” :) Update: Also, I know the disciplines are completely different, but as a Krav Maga practitioner, that fighting stance of Lane’s just seems wholly impractical to me.

[@el34glo59]

Lol

[@JHD6045]

@@Hallows4 Yes his stance is just ridiculous. I have a blackbelt in taekwondo and doing that would easily get you hurt. None the less it still looks pretty funny. Taking the business Coats off, rolling up the sleeves, comma gotta make sure to keep it clean.

[@juliuskovacs5116]

"I know cooler heads should prevail, but am I the only one that wants to see this"? God I loved his character.

[@nl-oc9ew]

This was a top 5 most satisfying TV moment.

[@LondonPride25]

I love how, at around 0:48, Pete looks at his bosses like "is he serious?" And they look back like "yep, pull your sleeves up."

[@gogilesgo]

The dialogue, Roger's great one liners and Lane's fabulous delivery aside what I really like about this scene is the attention to sartorial detail: even at the height of passion Lane remembers to remove and fold his jacket correctly at 0:33 and Pete tucking his tie into the shirt at 1:04 ?? Just wonderful

[@MrBsailor]

My favorite Mad Men scene of all time

[@raquelocasio8588]

I love how Don perks up when he realizes there's about to be a fight LOL

[@unclematt3]

I just can't stop watching Jon Hamm through this whole scene. Don Draper has such an empathy for other wounded people, for dysfunctional people, but he's also a bastard at heart. All of that comes through in half seconds of screen time, in the smallest gesture and expression. He disgusted by both men, and utterly sympathetic to both at the same time.

[@bighands69]

Don is not a heartless monster. He has his own ways and had a tough upbringing and is also flawed but he is not a monster. Don in the heat of business can be ruthless but that is the game at the end of the day.

[@angelcitygirl]

For everyone who watched Mad Men - THANK YOU Lane.

[@micheljavert5923]

Ahhh the old days before HR, when you could have fistfights in the boardroom. Also, kinda figured Pryce would win after he threw that left hook. That's how a Man punches.

[@ellzbreaux]

The moment I had waited for since the first episode and it came at the hands of my favorite character.

[@th3blackghost214]

If I was a betting man I would have definitely bet on lane

[@michaelmcgee2026]

@monokhem Lane was a former pugilist. Ur out of ur mind. I'm willing to bet that's the first time Campbell had been in a fist fight.

[@flatplant]

That guy exploded like an RBMK reactor

[@teeheeteeheeish]

There’s something about being a gentleman but also a savage

[@johnbalk6091]

It’s ALWAYS satisfying seeing Pete get his ass handed to him. Bravo Lane!

[@ernstergarcia]

how is moriarty taking so long to win? hasn't he rehearsed this fight in his head already?

[@NoNoDigUpStupid]

ernie garcia DISCOMBOBULATE

[@jychilly]

Well yeah, but he's fighting The Destroyer.

[@jakubpoprawa]

"This is medieval" - Bert Cooper I lold so hard at this moment.

[@bishoptl]

Don Draper closing the blinds is my spirit animal

[@davidrodriguez4016]

This show is simply perfect. A perfectly crafted hot piece of Tv show.