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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.
Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Doorway (1)" is the best rated episode of "Mad Men" season 6. It scored 7.5/10 based on 2578 votes. Directed by Scott Hornbacher and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 4/7/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Doorway (2)".

  • The Doorway (1)
    7.5/102,578 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

  • The Doorway (2)
    7.7/102,406 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

  • Collaborators
    7.8/102,335 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: Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla

  • To Have and to Hold
    8.0/102,307 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

  • The Flood
    8.2/102,432 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: Matthew Weiner, Tom Smuts

  • For Immediate Release
    8.8/102,795 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

  • Man With a Plan
    7.9/102,299 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

  • The Crash
    8.7/103,004 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: Matthew Weiner, Jason Grote

  • The Better Half
    8.3/102,391 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: Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy

  • A Tale of Two Cities
    8.1/102,245 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: Matthew Weiner, Janet Leahy

  • Favors
    8.7/102,522 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

  • The Quality of Mercy
    8.5/102,284 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: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

  • In Care Of
    9.1/102,926 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: Matthew Weiner, Carly Wray