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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 5

Every episode of Mad Men Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 5!

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 5 Ratings Summary

"A Little Kiss (1)" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2866 votes. Directed by Jennifer Getzinger and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 3/25/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Little Kiss (2)".

  • A Little Kiss (1)
    8.5/102,866 votes

    #1 - A Little Kiss (1)

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2012

    For the Draper family, life has changed. The children must adapt to a new home, a new brother, and a new stepmother. Don seems to have everything a man could want. However, Megan, still employed at the agency, has difficulty interpreting Don's expectations for a sex kitten at home and a prim and proper employee at the office.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • A Little Kiss (2)
    8.5/102,570 votes

    #2 - A Little Kiss (2)

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2012

    Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Tea Leaves
    7.8/102,452 votes

    #3 - Tea Leaves

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/2012

    As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. Betty contemplates her mortality after seeing a doctor.

    Director: Jon Hamm

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy

  • Mystery Date
    8.6/102,674 votes

    #4 - Mystery Date

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/2012

    Don has an encounter with someone from the past. Meanwhile, Roger increases Peggy's workload, and Joan comes to a momentous decision.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Victor Levin

  • Signal 30
    9.0/103,259 votes

    #5 - Signal 30

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2012

    Lane attempts to land an account with Jaguar Cars, leading to a altercation with Pete. Pete and Trudy host a dinner party in the suburbs.

    Director: John Slattery

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Frank Pierson

  • Far Away Places
    9.1/103,557 votes

    #6 - Far Away Places

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2012

    Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner

  • At the Codfish Ball
    8.7/102,696 votes

    #7 - At the Codfish Ball

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/2012

    Don is honored at a banquet for the American Cancer Society, but finds his professional reputation has been damaged. Sally lends a hand to a relative. Megan's parents come to visit from Canada.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Jonathan Igla

  • Lady Lazarus
    8.2/102,458 votes

    #8 - Lady Lazarus

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2012

    Megan has second thoughts about her future at Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Pryce. Peggy lashes out when she's inadvertently put in the uncomfortable position of having to lie. Pete's effort to protect an acquaintance doesn't turn out quite like he expected.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Dark Shadows
    8.0/102,325 votes

    #9 - Dark Shadows

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/2012

    Don attempts to regain his creative spark, but undermines a member of his staff while doing so. Roger pursues some new clients, and in the process, hurts Jane. Betty displays her pettiness when she reveals a distressing secret to Sally.

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Erin Levy

  • Christmas Waltz
    8.2/102,430 votes

    #10 - Christmas Waltz

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/2012

    Harry finds himself in an uncomfortable position after reconnecting with Paul Kinsey who has joined the Hare Krishnas. Lane takes drastic and unethical measures to get out of financial trouble. Don spends an afternoon with Joan to get her mind off her marital problems.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Victor Levin

  • The Other Woman
    9.4/103,779 votes

    #11 - The Other Woman

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/27/2012

    Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner

  • Commissions and Fees
    9.4/103,620 votes

    #12 - Commissions and Fees

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/3/2012

    Lane's shameful secret comes to the surface with dire consequences. Don recaptures his hunger for success, and Sally experiences a major milestone.

    Director: Christopher Manley

    Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

  • The Phantom
    8.6/102,708 votes

    #13 - The Phantom

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/10/2012

    Roger seeks to expand his affair with Megan's mother. Pete has a "last" encounter with Beth with lasting repercussions. Megan struggles to find acting work and asks for Don's help getting an audition. Peggy still seeks Don's approval.

    Director: Matthew Weiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla