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.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Mad Men" season 4 is "Public Relations", rated 8.5/10 from 2769 user votes. It was directed by Phil Abraham and written by Matthew Weiner. "Public Relations" aired on 7/25/2010 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Christmas Comes But Once a Year".
8.5/10 2,769 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
8.2/10 2,482 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: Tracy McMillan, Matthew Weiner
8.7/10 2,723 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: Jonathan Abrahams, Matthew Weiner
8.2/10 2,463 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: Keith Huff, Matthew Weiner
8.6/10 2,587 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
8.6/10 2,608 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: Brett Johnson, Matthew Weiner
9.7/10 6,632 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
8.6/10 2,699 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: Janet Leahy, Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
8.8/10 2,732 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: Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner
8.7/10 2,478 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: Jonathan Abrahams, Matthew Weiner
8.3/10 2,312 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
8.8/10 2,522 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: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton
9.0/10 2,917 votes#13 - Tomorrowland
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/17/2010
Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.
Director: Matthew Weiner
Writer: Jonathan Igla, Matthew Weiner