Mad Men

The Worst Episodes of Mad Men

Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

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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.
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  1. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Three Sundays

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    S2:E4

    Peggy's family hosts a lunch for their church's new priest; Don and Betty enjoy a weekend together; Pete and Ken take a client out to lunch; the staff works to prepare for a last minute pitch meeting.

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  2. 7.3/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Doorway (1)

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    S6:E1

    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.

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  3. 7.3/10(19 votes)

    #3 - The Doorway (2)

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    S6:E2

    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.

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  4. 7.4/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Flight 1

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    S2:E2

    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.

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  5. 7.4/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Souvenir

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    S3:E8

    Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.

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  6. 7.4/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Wee Small Hours

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    S3:E9

    There is trouble for Don and Sal in giving their clients what they ask for. Meanwhile, Betty hosts a fundraiser.

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  8. 7.5/10(4.4k votes)

    #7 - Ladies Room

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  9. 7.5/10(28 votes)

    #8 - For Those Who Think Young

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    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  10. 7.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Maidenform

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    S2:E6

    Don and Duck try to make peace; Peggy tries to get into the executive's after-hours meetings; Duck deals with a family visit.

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  11. 7.5/10(12 votes)

    #10 - The Jet Set

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    S2:E11

    Don makes some new friends on his trip to Los Angeles; Peggy looks for romance; Duck ponders the future of Sterling Cooper.

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  12. 7.5/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Love Among the Ruins

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    S3:E2

    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.

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  13. 7.6/10(4.1k votes)

    #12 - Marriage of Figaro

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    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Tom Palmer
  14. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Arrangements

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    S3:E4

    Don and his father-in-law cross paths. Meanwhile, Peggy is in search of a new roommate; and a rich new client is excited to be doing business with the firm.

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  15. 7.7/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Collaborators

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    S6:E3

    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.

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  16. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #15 - The Benefactor

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  17. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - The Inheritance

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    S2:E10

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - My Old Kentucky Home

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    S3:E3

    The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a run-in with Grandpa.

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  19. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Fog

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    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  20. 7.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #19 - Tea Leaves

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    S5:E3

    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.

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  21. 7.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - To Have and to Hold

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    S6:E4

    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.

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  22. 7.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #21 - New Business

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    S7:E9

    Roger gives Don some unwanted advice. Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel. Harry asks for Don's blessing.

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  23. 7.9/10(3.9k votes)

    #22 - New Amsterdam

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    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  24. 7.9/10(3.8k votes)

    #23 - Babylon

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  25. 7.9/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Six Month Leave

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    S2:E9

    Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.

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  26. 7.9/10(11 votes)

    #25 - The Mountain King

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    S2:E12

    Don meets up with an old friend; Pete's personal life presents problems; Joan brings her boyfriend to the office.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Three Sundays" is the worst rated episode of "Mad Men". It scored 7.2/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Maria Jacquemetton, André Jacquemetton, it aired on 8/17/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Doorway (1)".