‘Mad Men’: Our wish list for the final season

Theories have been floating around for years that the series will symbolically end with that historical footnote -- and footprint. But the moon landing as a metaphor for Don’s triumph over his vices is too on-the-nose for creator Matthew Weiner and company. We see it more as a mid-season B-plot.  (NASA / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)

OK, so maybe we’re slightly exaggerating when we say “Mad Men” made us bona fide 1960s history buffs. But we are “Mad Men” buffs, and we do know there will be plenty of historical references.

First up, the Vietnam War unrest, featuring an inevitable and dreadful visit from Dr. Rapist Greg Harris. Killing him off on the battlefield would be too easy, and for some twisted reason, the writers love to see Joan suffer. That’s okay. It’s always fun watching her pick herself up and walk it all off.   (MIKE THEILER / REUTERS)

Sally and her prissy boarding school friends pile into a pristine Beemer and head to Woodstock. What, you think this brat pack would go near a rundown VW van? They’re not that rebellious.  (HENRY DILTZ / AFP/Getty Images)