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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 3

Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

Every episode of Mad Men Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 3!

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
13
Avg. Rating
8.4
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S2
S3
S4
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E2
E3
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  • Shut the Door. Have a Seat
    9.7/10(5,502)
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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 Gypsy and the Hobo
    9.2/10(3,528)
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    #2 - 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(3,566)
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    #3 - 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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  • The Grown-Ups
    8.9/10(3,017)
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    #4 - 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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  • Seven Twenty Three
    8.4/10(2,701)
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    #5 - Seven Twenty Three

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 9/27/2009

    Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.

    Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  • The Color Blue
    8.3/10(2,604)
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    #6 - The Color Blue

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 10/18/2009

    The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon

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  • Out of Town
    8.2/10(2,809)
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    #7 - Out of Town

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 8/16/2009

    In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

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  • Wee Small Hours
    8.2/10(2,540)
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    #8 - Wee Small Hours

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 10/11/2009

    There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  • My Old Kentucky Home
    8.1/10(2,787)
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    #9 - My Old Kentucky Home

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 8/30/2009

    The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  • The Arrangements
    8.0/10(2,608)
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    #10 - The Arrangements

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 9/6/2009

    Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Andrew Colville

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  • The Fog
    8.0/10(2,629)
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    #11 - The Fog

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 9/13/2009

    Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Kater Gordon

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  • Souvenir
    7.9/10(2,578)
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    #12 - Souvenir

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/4/2009

    Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Lisa Albert

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  • Love Among the Ruins
    7.8/10(2,610)
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    #13 - Love Among the Ruins

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 8/23/2009

    Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Shut the Door. Have a Seat" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 3. It scored 9.7/10 based on 5502 votes. Directed by Matthew Weiner and written by Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy, it aired on 11/8/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Gypsy and the Hobo".