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The Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 3

Every episode of Mad Men Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mad Men Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mad Men Season 3 Episode 13 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat
    9.7/10(7254 votes)

    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:Matthew Weiner
    Writers:Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner

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  2. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 11 - The Gypsy and the Hobo
    9.2/10(4313 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris, Marti Noxon

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  3. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 6 - Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
    9.1/10(4309 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Robin Veith, Matthew Weiner

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  4. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 12 - The Grown-Ups
    8.9/10(3655 votes)

    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.

    Director:Barbet Schroeder
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Brett Johnson

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  5. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 7 - Seven Twenty Three
    8.4/10(3285 votes)

    S3:E7

    Betty tries her hand at local politics. Don is forced into thinking about the future. Peggy receives a luxurious gift.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Matthew Weiner, Maria Jacquemetton

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  6. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 10 - The Color Blue
    8.3/10(3177 votes)

    S3:E10

    The firm celebrates as they hit a milestone. Peggy and Paul compete to secure the same account.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Kater Gordon

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  7. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 1 - Out of Town
    8.1/10(3414 votes)

    S3:E1

    In the third-season opener, Salvatore and Don take a business trip out of town. Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove worry about the changes at Sterling-Cooper and how the changes will impact them.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  8. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 9 - Wee Small Hours
    8.1/10(3107 votes)

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Scott Hornbacher
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  9. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 3 - My Old Kentucky Home
    8.0/10(3390 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller

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  10. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 4 - The Arrangements
    8.0/10(3181 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Andrew Colville

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  11. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 5 - The Fog
    8.0/10(3216 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Kater Gordon

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  12. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 8 - Souvenir
    7.9/10(3151 votes)

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner

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  13. Mad Men Season 3 Episode 2 - Love Among the Ruins
    7.7/10(3186 votes)

    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.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Shut the Door. Have a Seat" is the best rated episode of Mad Men season 3. It scored 9.7/10 from 7,254 votes. Directed by Matthew Weiner and written by Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner, it aired on November 8, 2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Gypsy and the Hobo".