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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 2

Every episode of Mad Men Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mad Men Season 2 Episode 13 - Meditations in an Emergency
    8.9/10(3881 votes)

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon

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  2. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 9 - Six Month Leave
    8.5/10(3572 votes)

    S2:E9

    Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner, Maria Jacquemetton

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  3. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 12 - The Mountain King
    8.5/10(3567 votes)

    S2:E12

    Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner

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  4. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 7 - The Gold Violin
    8.4/10(3558 votes)

    S2:E7

    Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner, Maria Jacquemetton, Jane Anderson

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  5. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 5 - The New Girl
    8.3/10(3621 votes)

    S2:E5

    Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Robin Veith

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  6. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 8 - A Night to Remember
    8.3/10(3491 votes)

    S2:E8

    Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner

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  7. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 11 - The Jet Set
    8.3/10(3671 votes)

    S2:E11

    Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  8. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 4 - Three Sundays
    8.1/10(3563 votes)

    S2:E4

    Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  9. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 6 - Maidenform
    7.9/10(3450 votes)

    S2:E6

    Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  10. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 10 - The Inheritance
    7.9/10(3340 votes)

    S2:E10

    Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner, Marti Noxon

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  11. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 2 - Flight 1
    7.8/10(3631 votes)

    S2:E2

    Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner

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  12. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 3 - The Benefactor
    7.8/10(3563 votes)

    S2:E3

    Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Rick Cleveland

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  13. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 1 - For Those Who Think Young
    7.6/10(3755 votes)

    S2:E1

    It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Meditations in an Emergency" is the best rated episode of Mad Men season 2. It scored 8.9/10 from 3,881 votes. Directed by Matthew Weiner and written by Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon, it aired on October 26, 2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Six Month Leave".