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The Best Episodes of The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1

Every episode of The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1!

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Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry's top ad executives, and through classic ads and commercials.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1 Episode 1 - The 1950s
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #1 - The 1950s

    S1:E1

    See how ad campaigns from the '50s launched new American traditions and the promise of a bright tomorrow

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1 Episode 2 - The 1960s
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The 1960s

    S1:E2

    Examine '60s ad men and women and how they used wit and irony to reach a new audience, consequently revolutionizing the industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1 Episode 3 - The 1970s
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The 1970s

    S1:E3

    See how stricter rules and public mistrust inspired 1970s advertisers to create some of history's greatest campaigns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real Mad Men of Advertising Season 1 Episode 4 - The 1980s
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The 1980s

    S1:E4

    See how advertisers used a new optimism and new technology to sell big in the "Greed is Good" era.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The 1950s" is the best rated episode of "The Real Mad Men of Advertising" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The 1960s".