Lemondrop

Despite its title, "Mad Men"'s true appeal, at least for us, are the female story lines, from Peggy's rule-busting corporate ascent to Joan's more subtle subversions. But last night's return, while welcome, focused mostly on the boys as they traversed office politics and marital dissatisfaction.

We did get a little bit of Betty, who seems to be as rededicated to obliviousness as Don is to philandering. We're left to guess what changes, if any, have resulted from her infidelity and near-breakup last season.

And what of Peggy's explosive revelation to Pete Campbell, and how does she feel about the changes taking place at Sterling Cooper? How has Joan recovered from the disappointment of losing her spot in the TV department, and how has she dealt with being raped by her fiancee? And where is Jane, Roger Sterling's decades-younger bride?

Events tend to unfold slowly on "Mad Men," so these questions will probably be addressed in later episodes. But as good as it was to see Don Draper's dreamy face again, we're still waiting to check in with the women of "Men."