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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 4

Every episode of Mad Men Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mad Men Season 4 Episode 7 - The Suitcase
    9.7/10(8349 votes)

    S4:E7

    A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  2. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 13 - Tomorrowland
    9.0/10(3680 votes)

    S4:E13

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla

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  3. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 9 - The Beautiful Girls
    8.8/10(3444 votes)

    S4:E9

    Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  4. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 12 - Blowing Smoke
    8.8/10(3216 votes)

    S4:E12

    In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

    Director:John Slattery
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  5. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 3 - The Good News
    8.7/10(3499 votes)

    S4:E3

    Don takes a trip. Joan has scheduling problems. Don and Lane get to know each other a little better.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

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  6. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands and Knees
    8.7/10(3155 votes)

    S4:E10

    An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

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  7. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 5 - The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
    8.6/10(3271 votes)

    S4:E5

    Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Erin Levy

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  8. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 6 - Waldorf Stories
    8.6/10(3305 votes)

    S4:E6

    Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

    Director:Scott Hornbacher
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson

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  9. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 8 - The Summer Man
    8.6/10(3421 votes)

    S4:E8

    Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner, Janet Leahy

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  10. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 1 - Public Relations
    8.5/10(3463 votes)

    S4:E1

    Don deals with a trade-paper interview but doesn't want to talk about himself. A manufacturer of a "wholesome" two-piece bathing suit wants to hire the firm but doesn't want anything too risque. Pete and Peggy try to secure more money for the firm.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  11. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 11 - Chinese Wall
    8.3/10(2942 votes)

    S4:E11

    Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Erin Levy

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  12. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 4 - The Rejected
    8.2/10(3124 votes)

    S4:E4

    An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.

    Director:John Slattery
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Keith Huff

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  13. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 2 - Christmas Comes But Once a Year
    8.1/10(3162 votes)

    S4:E2

    The agency's Christmas party is nearly spoiled by the late arrival of a surprise and not-so-welcome visitor.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Tracy McMillan

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Suitcase" is the best rated episode of Mad Men season 4. It scored 9.7/10 from 8,349 votes. Directed by Jennifer Getzinger and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on September 5, 2010. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Tomorrowland".