The Worst Episodes of Mad Men
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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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Mad Men" is "Ladies Room", rated 7.5/10 from 4189 user votes. It was directed by Alan Taylor and written by Matthew Weiner. "Ladies Room" aired on 7/26/2007 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Marriage of Figaro".
7.5/10 4,189 votes#1 - Ladies Room
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2007
Don continues to conceal his increasingly complicated personal life, even in the face of Roger Sterling's invitation to open up. Meanwhile, Peggy pines for the absent Pete still on his honeymoon while fending off the advances of several of the men of Sterling Cooper.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.6/10 3,895 votes#2 - Marriage of Figaro
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2007
Pete returns from his honeymoon, excited about his new marriage, but conflicted about his past encounter with Peggy. After his business relationship with Rachel takes an unforeseen turn, Don attends a party which further illuminates his increasing dissatisfaction with his present life.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Tom Palmer
7.6/10 2,962 votes#3 - For Those Who Think Young
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2008
It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Sterling Cooper advertising agency is hustling to stay on top of its game and buzzing over the newest office equipment. Don and Duck find themselves at odds over an account. Betty reconnects with an old friend and once again finds herself struggling with car trouble.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.6/10 2,540 votes#4 - 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#5 - 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 2,804 votes#6 - The Benefactor
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2008
Trouble arises on the set of a commercial; Harry tries to gather support for a controversial sponsorship; Betty and Don try to appease a client with a friendly dinner.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Rick Cleveland, Matthew Weiner
7.8/10 2,509 votes#7 - Love Among the Ruins
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2009
Don's father-in-law pays a visit to his daughter's family. Peggy works hard on a campaign while the firm tries to decide if they will accommodate an unusual request from a client. Elsewhere, Roger plans a wedding.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Cathryn Humphris, Matthew Weiner
7.8/10 2,408 votes#8 - 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
7.8/10 2,297 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 2,287 votes#10 - New Business
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2015
Roger gives Don some unwanted advice. Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel. Harry asks for Don's blessing.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Tom Smuts, Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 3,679 votes#11 - New Amsterdam
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2007
Pete's professional and personal lives become more complicated as he struggles to assert power in both. While facing pressure from his wife regarding a new apartment, he further alienates Don and endangers his own position at Sterling Cooper.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Lisa Albert
7.9/10 3,555 votes#12 - Babylon
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2007
A taboo office romance is revealed. At a brainstorming session, Peggy proves to be more than a secretary, opening up new opportunities for her at Sterling Cooper. Meanwhile, Rachel faces her conflicted feelings for Don after he seeks out her advice on a new campaign.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton
7.9/10 2,844 votes#13 - Flight 1
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2008
Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues. Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 2,708 votes#14 - Maidenform
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2008
Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 2,629 votes#15 - The Inheritance
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2008
Betty visits her father; Paul's girlfriend tries to convince him to prioritize his duties; Pete's mother disapproves of his and Trudy's idea.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Lisa Albert, Marti Noxon, Matthew Weiner
7.9/10 2,260 votes#16 - 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
7.9/10 2,464 votes#17 - Time Zones
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2014
Don makes a new friend. Joan meets a client for drinks. Peggy hears impressive new work. Roger has a puzzling phone call.
Director: Scott Hornbacher
Writer: Matthew Weiner
8.0/10 2,527 votes#18 - The Fog
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/13/2009
Sally's behavior causes concern for Don and Betty. Betty has an eye-opening dream that has a strange effect on her. Pete tries to work a new business angle in his dealings.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Kater Gordon
8.0/10 2,479 votes#19 - Souvenir
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2009
Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
8.0/10 2,283 votes#20 - 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
8.0/10 2,271 votes#21 - 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
8.1/10 5,618 votes#22 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2007
In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Matthew Weiner
8.1/10 3,609 votes#23 - 5G
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2007
After Don wins an award, his photo is featured in Advertising Age. Don must deal with the fallout as the photo brings back a past he isnt ready to confront. Ken gets a short story published in The Atlantic Monthly, inciting jealousy among his colleagues and driving Pete to make an unorthodox request of his wife. Peggy overhears a startling conversation in the office and shares the secret with Joan.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Matthew Weiner
8.1/10 3,392 votes#24 - Red in the Face
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2007
Roger joins Don for an evening of dinner and drinking, during which Roger's behavior leads to a rift in their friendship. Though Don accepts his apology, there are further consequences for Roger. Pete faces trouble at home as he continues to struggle with the demands of his new marriage.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Bridget Bedard
8.1/10 3,123 votes#25 - Indian Summer
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/4/2007
Peggy is given a difficult assignment. Roger's work problems provide new opportunities for Don, and Pete grows more frustrated. Betty finds a new outlet for her growing dissatisfaction.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Tom Palmer, Matthew Weiner