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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Mad Men" season 5 is "A Little Kiss (1)", rated 8.5/10 from 2821 user votes. It was directed by Jennifer Getzinger and written by Matthew Weiner. "A Little Kiss (1)" aired on 3/25/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Little Kiss (2)".
8.5/10 2,821 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
8.5/10 2,523 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
7.8/10 2,408 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: Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner
8.6/10 2,625 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: Victor Levin, Matthew Weiner
9.0/10 3,204 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: Frank Pierson, Matthew Weiner
9.1/10 3,499 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
8.7/10 2,647 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
8.2/10 2,414 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
8.0/10 2,283 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
8.2/10 2,388 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: Victor Levin, Matthew Weiner
9.4/10 3,712 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
9.4/10 3,553 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: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton
8.6/10 2,660 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: Jonathan Igla, Matthew Weiner