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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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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mad Men Season 2 Episode 1 - For Those Who Think Young
    7.6/10(3389 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
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  2. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 2 - Flight 1
    7.8/10(3269 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.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Lisa Albert

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  3. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 3 - The Benefactor
    7.8/10(3206 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.

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

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  4. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 4 - Three Sundays
    8.1/10(3209 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.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton

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  5. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 5 - The New Girl
    8.3/10(3275 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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Robin Veith

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  6. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 6 - Maidenform
    7.9/10(3116 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.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  7. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 7 - The Gold Violin
    8.4/10(3224 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.

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

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  8. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 8 - A Night to Remember
    8.3/10(3150 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.

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

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  9. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 9 - Six Month Leave
    8.5/10(3214 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.

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

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  10. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 10 - The Inheritance
    7.9/10(3005 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.

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

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  11. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 11 - The Jet Set
    8.3/10(3325 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.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  12. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 12 - The Mountain King
    8.5/10(3210 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.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Robin Veith

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  13. Mad Men Season 2 Episode 13 - Meditations in an Emergency
    8.9/10(3504 votes)

    #13 - Meditations in an Emergency

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon

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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 7.6/10 based on 3389 votes. Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 7/27/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Flight 1".