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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!

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.
Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Public Relations" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2812 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".

  • Public Relations
    8.5/102,812 votes

    #1 - Public Relations

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2010

    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

  • Christmas Comes But Once a Year
    8.2/102,531 votes

    #2 - Christmas Comes But Once a Year

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2010

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

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Tracy McMillan

  • The Good News
    8.7/102,777 votes

    #3 - The Good News

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2010

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

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

  • The Rejected
    8.2/102,503 votes

    #4 - The Rejected

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2010

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

    Director: John Slattery

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Keith Huff

  • The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
    8.6/102,627 votes

    #5 - The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2010

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

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Erin Levy

  • Waldorf Stories
    8.6/102,649 votes

    #6 - Waldorf Stories

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2010

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

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson

  • The Suitcase
    9.7/106,717 votes

    #7 - The Suitcase

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2010

    A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • The Summer Man
    8.6/102,739 votes

    #8 - The Summer Man

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2010

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

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Lisa Albert, Janet Leahy

  • The Beautiful Girls
    8.8/102,771 votes

    #9 - The Beautiful Girls

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2010

    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

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

  • Hands and Knees
    8.7/102,518 votes

    #10 - Hands and Knees

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/2010

    An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Abrahams

  • Chinese Wall
    8.3/102,350 votes

    #11 - Chinese Wall

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 10/3/2010

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

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Erin Levy

  • Blowing Smoke
    8.8/102,562 votes

    #12 - Blowing Smoke

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 10/10/2010

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

    Director: John Slattery

    Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

  • Tomorrowland
    9.0/102,954 votes

    #13 - Tomorrowland

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/17/2010

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla