The Best Episodes Written By Matthew Weiner

Every TV Episode Written by Matthew Weiner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat
    9.1/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat

    S3:E13

    Don has a big meeting with Connie about their future relationship. Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - The Suitcase
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - The Suitcase

    S4:E7

    A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Waterloo
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Waterloo

    S7:E7

    Don receives a troubling letter. A risky venture entails a new future for Peggy. Roger gets an unexpected phone call. Pete butts heads with Cutler.

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - The Blue Comet
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    #4 - The Blue Comet

    S6:E20

    The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Too Much, Too Late
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Too Much, Too Late

    S4:E19

    To Jake's horror, Reggie is obsessed with assisting him reach a goal he made up in the sixth grade. Reggie's persistence only causes pain and embarrassment for Jake, and she refuses to listen to John's pleas to leave Jake alone. Meanwhile, Linda drives the office crazy when she saves a patient's life and now thinks she can skip medical school and go straight to telling John and Margaret what to do.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - The Other Woman
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The Other Woman

    S5:E11

    Pete asks Joan to make a personal and moral sacrifice to ensure the company lands the Jaguar account. Don becomes furious after learning of the impact Megan's new profession will have on their life. Feeling unappreciated, Peggy attends lunch with Freddy Rumsen, who encourages her to make a move.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - The Gypsy and the Hobo
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #7 - The Gypsy and the Hobo

    S3:E11

    A former client makes a return; Betty and her kids go on a trip; and Joan and Greg make plans for their future.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Wheel
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #8 - The Wheel

    S1:E13

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Don's work responsibilities interfere with his domestic life. Peggy is given a new opportunity, provoking the ire of some of her colleagues. Betty makes a startling discovery.

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Lost Horizon
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Lost Horizon

    S7:E12

    Don receives a reward for his work. Joan butts heads with her co-worker on an account. Faced with a big decision, Roger dodges.

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - The Test Dream
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - The Test Dream

    S5:E11

    Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency

    S3:E6

    Sterling Cooper receives a surprise visitor; Sally has been spooked by something (or someone); and Joan receives some shocking news.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Tomorrowland
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Tomorrowland

    S4:E13

    Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions.

    Director:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - A Little Kiss (2)
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #13 - A Little Kiss (2)

    S5:E2

    Don and Megan work out some of their issues, Roger and Pete butt heads, and Joan has a run-in with a house guest.

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Time & Life
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Time & Life

    S7:E11

    Don comes up with a big idea, Roger asks Joan to help him fix a clerical error and Peggy has difficulties casting for a commercial.

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Kennedy and Heidi
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Kennedy and Heidi

    S6:E18

    The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - The Summer Man
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #16 - The Summer Man

    S4:E8

    Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Far Away Places
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Far Away Places

    S5:E6

    Peggy has a tough time during a particularly formidable pitch. Don calls on a potential client. Roger and Jane have an experience with LSD.

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Meditations in an Emergency
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Meditations in an Emergency

    S2:E13

    The office scrambles without Don; Betty learns some disconcerting news.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Soprano Home Movies
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Soprano Home Movies

    S6:E13

    Bobby and Janice host a wild 47th birthday bash for Tony at their Adirondacks vacation home. Tony's actions following Johnny Sack's arrest come back to haunt him.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Grown-Ups
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Grown-Ups

    S3:E12

    Peggy's taste in men proves questionable. Pete has to make a big decision about his career and a candidate makes a big impression on Don.

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands and Knees
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Hands and Knees

    S4:E10

    An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Mayham
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Mayham

    S6:E3

    While the gang begins to turn on itself, Tony finds himself at the threshold.

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - In Care Of
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #23 - In Care Of

    S6:E13

    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.

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Favors
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Favors

    S6:E11

    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.

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  25. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Field Trip
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Field Trip

    S7:E3

    Don takes an impromptu trip. Betty has lunch with a friend. Harry lobbies for a cause. The partners consider a questionable asset.

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Matthew Weiner Ratings Summary

"Shut the Door. Have a Seat" is the best rated episode written by Matthew Weiner. It scored 9.1/10 based on 17 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/8/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Suitcase".