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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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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 4 Episode 1 - Public Relations
    8.5/10(3195 votes)

    #1 - Public Relations

    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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  2. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 2 - Christmas Comes But Once a Year
    8.2/10(2896 votes)

    #2 - Christmas Comes But Once a Year

    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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  3. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 3 - The Good News
    8.7/10(3198 votes)

    #3 - The Good News

    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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  4. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 4 - The Rejected
    8.2/10(2853 votes)

    #4 - The Rejected

    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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  5. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 5 - The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
    8.6/10(2996 votes)

    #5 - The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

    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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  6. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 6 - Waldorf Stories
    8.6/10(3027 votes)

    #6 - Waldorf Stories

    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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  7. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 7 - The Suitcase
    9.7/10(7640 votes)

    #7 - The Suitcase

    S4:E7

    A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  8. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 8 - The Summer Man
    8.6/10(3135 votes)

    #8 - The Summer Man

    S4:E8

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

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

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  9. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 9 - The Beautiful Girls
    8.8/10(3156 votes)

    #9 - The Beautiful Girls

    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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  10. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands and Knees
    8.7/10(2883 votes)

    #10 - Hands and Knees

    S4:E10

    An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

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  11. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 11 - Chinese Wall
    8.3/10(2688 votes)

    #11 - Chinese Wall

    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 12 - Blowing Smoke
    8.8/10(2926 votes)

    #12 - Blowing Smoke

    S4:E12

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

    Director:John Slattery
    Writers:Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton

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  13. Mad Men Season 4 Episode 13 - Tomorrowland
    9.0/10(3358 votes)

    #13 - Tomorrowland

    S4:E13

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director:Matthew Weiner
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Public Relations" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 3195 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 7/25/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Christmas Comes But Once a Year".