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The Best Episodes Directed By Matthew Weiner

Every TV Episode Directed by Matthew Weiner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat
    9.2/10(22 votes)

    S3:E13

    Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Waterloo
    9.0/10(29 votes)

    S7:E7

    Don receives a troubling letter. A risky venture entails a new future for Peggy. Roger gets an unexpected phone call. Pete butts heads with Cutler.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - The Animals
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    S4:E12

    Alliances shift among the prison "families" as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Wheel
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E13

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity, provoking the ire of some of her colleagues. Betty makes a startling discovery.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Tomorrowland
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    S4:E13

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Meditations in an Emergency
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    S2:E13

    The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - In Care Of
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S6:E13

    With his personal and professional life crumbling around him, Don positions himself for a change of scenery. Meanwhile, Pete's life is falling apart as well, thanks to the meddling of Bob Benson.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - The Milk and Honey Route
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    S7:E13

    Don has trouble sleeping. Pete is blindsided by a difficult friend. Facing a new challenge, Henry arranges a family reunion.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - Person to Person
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    S7:E14

    The stories of Don Draper, his family and his co-workers at Sterling Cooper & Partners conclude.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - The Phantom
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S5:E13

    Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Violet Hour
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S1:E1

    Set in Paris, an ancestral home holds the key to a family’s future.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - House of Special Purpose
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S1:E3

    A movie star and a director go head to head in a battle over what is real.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The One That Holds Everything
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E8

    In a story that circles the globe, a man tries to escape a family curse.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Royal We
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S1:E2

    With their marriage in a rut, a couple finds their own temptations.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - End of the Line
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    On a trip abroad to pursue their legacy, a couple faces destruction.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Bright and High Circle
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E5

    A trusted friend under suspicion tests the loyalties of a tightly knit community.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Expectation
    5.4/10(16 votes)

    S1:E4

    Over a single day in New York City a woman is confronted with every lie she ever told.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Panorama
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E6

    In Mexico City, an idealistic reporter falls in love with his mysterious subject.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writer:N/A

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Matthew Weiner Ratings Summary

"Shut the Door. Have a Seat" is the best rated episode directed by Matthew Weiner. It scored 9.182/10 based on 22 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/8/2009 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Waterloo".