Episode Report Card Couch Baron: A- | 546 USERS: B+ YOU GRADE IT Strange Bedfellows
By Couch Baron | Season 6 | Episode 6 | Aired on 2013.05.05
When they're gone, Herb sleazily compliments Megan's appearance, to which Don gives him an "I can't even, with this" look, deflating Herb a little. Don then asks why they're there, so Herb tells him it's "nothing serious," but he had an idea, and he goes on for a while, but basically, he's got a kid who's been writing very effective flyers for him at some of his lots, so he'd like Don to allow the kid to give input on his work at all stages. This of course being the excuse Don's been craving, he writes down the kid's name, hands it to Herb, and tells him he's going to be handling his account from now on. Herb lectures Don about "overheating," adding that he's having to do somersaults because Don's so touchy, to which Don replies, "Really? A man your size?" Too bad Marie's in the ladies' room -- a spit-take from her would really be a treat. Pushed past his limits, Herb lambasts Pete and Roger before informing Don that he'll end up working for the kid on the card, "and he could teach you somethin'. Like knowin' where your bread is buttered." But as Joan reminded us, Don does not care about money, although he does nastily suggest Herb buy him one last dinner. "I'm tired of taking it out of your account." Herb makes it official that he's "done with all a youse," and just then, the women return, whereupon Don tells them not to bother sitting, as the dinner's over. They're like, "Um...," or at least Megan is; Marie looks like this is Christmas come early. Megan asks if Don's okay, and Don, with a triumphant look at Herb, says he's never felt better. Herb looks chastened that his big power play went this badly, and he says nothing, although Peaches does offer a bubbly, "See you soon!" Aw. She's the dictionary definition of "harmless," and what a fate to be married to this jerk.