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The Best Episodes of Mad Men

Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

Every episode of Mad Men ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mad Men!

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Episodes
92
Avg. Rating
8.4
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  • Shut the Door. Have a Seat
    9.7/10(5,501)
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    #1 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 11/8/2009

    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: Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy

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  • The Suitcase
    9.7/10(6,892)
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    #2 - The Suitcase

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 9/5/2010

    A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

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  • Waterloo
    9.5/10(3,977)
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    #3 - Waterloo

    Season 7 Episode 7

    Aired 5/25/2014

    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: Matthew Weiner, Carly Wray

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  • The Other Woman
    9.4/10(3,864)
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    #4 - The Other Woman

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 5/27/2012

    Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner

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  • Commissions and Fees
    9.4/10(3,702)
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    #5 - Commissions and Fees

    Season 5 Episode 12

    Aired 6/3/2012

    Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.

    Director: Christopher Manley

    Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  • Person to Person
    9.3/10(5,047)
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    #6 - Person to Person

    Season 7 Episode 14

    Aired 5/17/2015

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

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

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  • The Gypsy and the Hobo
    9.2/10(3,528)
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    #7 - The Gypsy and the Hobo

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 10/25/2009

    A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris, Marti Noxon

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  • Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
    9.1/10(3,565)
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    #8 - Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 9/20/2009

    Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner

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  • Far Away Places
    9.1/10(3,632)
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    #9 - Far Away Places

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 4/22/2012

    Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner

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  • In Care Of
    9.1/10(2,991)
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    #10 - In Care Of

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 6/23/2013

    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: Matthew Weiner, Carly Wray

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  • The Milk and Honey Route
    9.1/10(3,029)
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    #11 - The Milk and Honey Route

    Season 7 Episode 13

    Aired 5/10/2015

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

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Carly Wray

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  • Nixon vs. Kennedy
    9.0/10(3,994)
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    #12 - Nixon vs. Kennedy

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 10/11/2007

    On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don. Don remembers his past as a soldier in the Korean War.

    Director: Alan Taylor

    Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Lisa Albert

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  • The Wheel
    9.0/10(4,204)
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    #13 - The Wheel

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 10/18/2007

    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: Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner

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  • Tomorrowland
    9.0/10(3,042)
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    #14 - Tomorrowland

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 10/17/2010

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla

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  • Signal 30
    9.0/10(3,337)
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    #15 - Signal 30

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 4/15/2012

    Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.

    Director: John Slattery

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Frank Pierson

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  • Lost Horizon
    9.0/10(2,787)
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    #16 - Lost Horizon

    Season 7 Episode 12

    Aired 5/3/2015

    Don receives a reward for his work. Joan butts heads with her co-worker on an account. Faced with a big decision, Roger dodges.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner

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  • Meditations in an Emergency
    8.9/10(3,194)
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    #17 - Meditations in an Emergency

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 10/26/2008

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

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon

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  • The Grown-Ups
    8.9/10(3,017)
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    #18 - The Grown-Ups

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 11/1/2009

    Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.

    Director: Barbet Schroeder

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson

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  • The Strategy
    8.9/10(2,792)
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    #19 - The Strategy

    Season 7 Episode 6

    Aired 5/18/2014

    Peggy determinedly collects research for a pitch. Pete is invited to join an exclusive club. Joan looks forward to spending time with her friend.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Semi Chellas

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  • Time & Life
    8.9/10(2,575)
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    #20 - Time & Life

    Season 7 Episode 11

    Aired 4/26/2015

    Don comes up with a big idea, Roger asks Joan to help him fix a clerical error and Peggy has difficulties casting for a commercial.

    Director: Jared Harris

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy

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  • The Beautiful Girls
    8.8/10(2,839)
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    #21 - The Beautiful Girls

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 9/19/2010

    Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  • Blowing Smoke
    8.8/10(2,635)
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    #22 - Blowing Smoke

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 10/10/2010

    In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

    Director: John Slattery

    Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  • For Immediate Release
    8.8/10(2,851)
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    #23 - For Immediate Release

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 5/5/2013

    As the firm prepares to go public, Don and Pete's actions cause them to lose two huge clients. However, Roger uses a new connection to put them in position to gain their biggest client ever.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

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  • The Good News
    8.7/10(2,858)
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    #24 - The Good News

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 8/8/2010

    Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

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  • Hands and Knees
    8.7/10(2,584)
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    #25 - Hands and Knees

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 9/26/2010

    An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shut the Door. Have a Seat" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men". It scored 9.7/10 based on 5501 votes. Directed by Matthew Weiner and written by Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy, it aired on 11/8/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Suitcase".