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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 2

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

The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 2

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.

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  1. Background image for For Those Who Think Young
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #1 - For Those Who Think Young

    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
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  2. Background image for Flight 1
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Flight 1

    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.

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  3. Background image for The Benefactor
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Benefactor

    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.

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  4. Background image for Three Sundays
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Three Sundays

    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.

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  5. Background image for The New Girl
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - The New Girl

    S2:E5

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

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  6. Background image for Maidenform
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Maidenform

    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.

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  8. Background image for The Gold Violin
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #7 - The Gold Violin

    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.

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  9. Background image for A Night to Remember
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #8 - A Night to Remember

    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.

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  10. Background image for Six Month Leave
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Six Month Leave

    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.

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  11. Background image for The Inheritance
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #10 - The Inheritance

    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.

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  12. Background image for The Jet Set
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #11 - The Jet Set

    S2:E11

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

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  13. Background image for The Mountain King
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Mountain King

    S2:E12

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

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  14. Background image for Meditations in an Emergency
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Meditations in an Emergency

    S2:E13

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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"For Those Who Think Young" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 7/27/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Flight 1".