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!
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.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Mad Men" season 2 is "For Those Who Think Young", rated 7.6/10 from 2959 user votes. It was directed by Tim Hunter and written by Matthew Weiner. "For Those Who Think Young" aired on 7/27/2008 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Flight 1".
7.6/10 2,959 votes#1 - For Those Who Think Young
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2008
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
7.9/10 2,842 votes#2 - Flight 1
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2008
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
Writer: Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
7.8/10 2,801 votes#3 - The Benefactor
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2008
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
Writer: Rick Cleveland, Matthew Weiner
8.1/10 2,790 votes#4 - Three Sundays
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/17/2008
Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Freddy and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton
8.3/10 2,834 votes#5 - The New Girl
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/24/2008
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
7.9/10 2,704 votes#6 - Maidenform
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2008
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
8.4/10 2,796 votes#7 - The Gold Violin
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2008
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
Writer: Jane Anderson, Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner
8.3/10 2,752 votes#8 - A Night to Remember
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2008
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
Writer: Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner
8.5/10 2,792 votes#9 - Six Month Leave
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/28/2008
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
Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 2,624 votes#10 - The Inheritance
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2008
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
Writer: Lisa Albert, Marti Noxon, Matthew Weiner
8.3/10 2,919 votes#11 - The Jet Set
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 10/12/2008
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
8.5/10 2,804 votes#12 - The Mountain King
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/19/2008
Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner
8.9/10 3,071 votes#13 - 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: Kater Gordon, Matthew Weiner