The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 6
Every episode of Mad Men Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 6!
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 6 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Mad Men" season 6 is "The Doorway (1)", rated 7.6/10 from 2540 user votes. It was directed by Scott Hornbacher and written by Matthew Weiner. "The Doorway (1)" aired on 4/7/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Doorway (2)".
7.6/10 2,540 votes#1 - The Doorway (1)
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2013
Don and Megan take a trip to Hawaii for the holidays, Sally's friend visits the Francis family, a comedian torpedoes Peggy's Super Bowl ad campaign, and Roger gets some bad news about his mother.
Director: Scott Hornbacher
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.7/10 2,367 votes#2 - The Doorway (2)
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2013
Don strikes up a friendship with the surgeon in his building, Peggy tries to save her campaign, Roger makes a scene at his mother's funeral, and Betty goes to Manhattan to find Sally's friend.
Director: Scott Hornbacher
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.8/10 2,297 votes#3 - Collaborators
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2013
While Don continues his affair with Sylvia, Pete's latest infidelity threatens his marriage. Meanwhile, Peggy's icy relationship with her new staff continues, but she also gets an unlikely tip on a potential new client.
Director: Jon Hamm
Writer: Jonathan Igla, Matthew Weiner
8.0/10 2,271 votes#4 - To Have and to Hold
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2013
Don works in secret on a Heinz ketchup campaign while Megan gets a love scene on the set of her soap opera. Meanwhile, Harry makes his power play while Joan has more trouble with the secretaries.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Erin Levy
8.2/10 2,393 votes#5 - The Flood
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2013
Set among the events surrounding Martin Luther King's assassination, Peggy tries to get a new apartment, Ginsberg is set up on a date, and Don has a revelation during his weekend with the kids.
Director: Christopher Manley
Writer: Tom Smuts, Matthew Weiner
8.9/10 2,748 votes#6 - For Immediate Release
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2013
As the firm prepares to go public, Don and Pete's actions cause them to lose two huge clients. However, Roger uses a new connection to put them in position to gain their biggest client ever.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 2,260 votes#7 - Man With a Plan
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2013
Things quickly become awkward after the two firms merge, Don asserts his dominance over Sylvia, Pete has to deal with his ailing mother, and Bob Benson helps out a sick Joan.
Director: John Slattery
Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner
8.7/10 2,955 votes#8 - The Crash
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/19/2013
The creative department has a wild, drug-influenced weekend as they work on the Chevy account, Don has trouble letting go of Sylvia, and Sally walks in on an unwelcome intruder.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jason Grote, Matthew Weiner
8.3/10 2,350 votes#9 - The Better Half
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/26/2013
Peggy becomes unsatisfied with her apartment and with Abe, Don has an eventful weekend with Betty while Megan has problems on the set, Roger has time with his grandson, and Pete begins exploring his options outside the firm.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner
8.1/10 2,203 votes#10 - A Tale of Two Cities
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 6/2/2013
Cutler and Chaough prepare to make radical changes to the firm while Sterling and Draper are visiting a client in Los Angeles. Joan's decision to go after a new account on her own leaves Pete furious and frustrated.
Director: John Slattery
Writer: Janet Leahy, Matthew Weiner
8.7/10 2,480 votes#11 - Favors
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2013
Don is preoccupied with keeping Sylvia's son from being drafted, Peggy has a rat in her apartment, Don and Ted bury the hatchet, Pete has a problem with his mother's new nurse, and Sally makes an accidental discovery about her father.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger
Writer: Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner
8.5/10 2,244 votes#12 - The Quality of Mercy
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 6/16/2013
Don renews his battle with Ted after seeing his relationship with Peggy, Sally interviews at a boarding school, and Pete discovers Bob Benson's background.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton
9.1/10 2,882 votes#13 - In Care Of
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 6/23/2013
With his personal and professional life crumbling around him, Don positions himself for a change of scenery. Meanwhile, Pete's life is falling apart as well, thanks to the meddling of Bob Benson.
Director: Matthew Weiner
Writer: Carly Wray, Matthew Weiner