The Worst Episodes of Mad Men

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7.5/10(5417 votes)
#1 - Ladies Room
S1:E27/26/2007
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
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Director:Alan Taylor
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.5/10(3151 votes)
#2 - The Doorway (1)
S6:E14/7/2013
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
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Director:Scott Hornbacher
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.6/10(5021 votes)
#3 - Marriage of Figaro
S1:E38/2/2007
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
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Director:Ed Bianchi
Writer:Tom Palmer
7.6/10(3745 votes)
#4 - For Those Who Think Young
S2:E17/27/2008
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
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.6/10(2955 votes)
#5 - The Doorway (2)
S6:E24/7/2013
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
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Director:Scott Hornbacher
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.7/10(3186 votes)
#6 - Love Among the Ruins
S3:E28/23/2009
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
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris
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Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Cathryn Humphris

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7.8/10(4591 votes)
#7 - Babylon
S1:E68/23/2007
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
Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
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Director:Andrew Bernstein
Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
7.8/10(3623 votes)
#8 - Flight 1
S2:E28/3/2008
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
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
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Director:Andrew Bernstein
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
7.8/10(3556 votes)
#9 - The Benefactor
S2:E38/10/2008
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
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Rick Cleveland
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Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Rick Cleveland
7.8/10(3030 votes)
#10 - Tea Leaves
S5:E34/1/2012
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
Writers:Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner
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Director:Jon Hamm
Writers:Erin Levy, Matthew Weiner
7.8/10(2886 votes)
#11 - Collaborators
S6:E34/14/2013
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
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla
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Director:Jon Hamm
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Jonathan Igla
7.8/10(2875 votes)
#12 - New Business
S7:E94/12/2015
Roger gives Don some unwanted advice. Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel. Harry asks for Don's blessing.
Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Tom Smuts
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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Tom Smuts
7.9/10(4777 votes)
#13 - New Amsterdam
S1:E48/9/2007
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
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Lisa Albert
7.9/10(3443 votes)
#14 - Maidenform
S2:E68/31/2008
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
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Director:Phil Abraham
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.9/10(3331 votes)
#15 - The Inheritance
S2:E1010/5/2008
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
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner, Marti Noxon
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Director:Andrew Bernstein
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner, Marti Noxon
7.9/10(3151 votes)
#16 - Souvenir
S3:E810/4/2009
Don decides to include Betty on a company business trip. Pete lends a hand to a neighbor in his apartment building.
Director:Phil Abraham
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
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Director:Phil Abraham
Writers:Lisa Albert, Matthew Weiner
7.9/10(3049 votes)
#17 - Time Zones
S7:E14/13/2014
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
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Director:Scott Hornbacher
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.9/10(2846 votes)
#18 - Man With a Plan
S6:E75/12/2013
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
Writers:Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner
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Director:John Slattery
Writers:Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner
8.0/10(4390 votes)
#19 - Red in the Face
S1:E78/30/2007
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
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Bridget Bedard
8.0/10(3390 votes)
#20 - My Old Kentucky Home
S3:E38/30/2009
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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Director:Jennifer Getzinger
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Dahvi Waller
8.0/10(3216 votes)
#21 - The Fog
S3:E59/13/2009
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
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Director:Phil Abraham
Writer:Kater Gordon
8.0/10(3181 votes)
#22 - The Arrangements
S3:E49/6/2009
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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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writers:Matthew Weiner, Andrew Colville
8.0/10(2878 votes)
#23 - Dark Shadows
S5:E95/13/2012
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
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Director:Scott Hornbacher
Writer:Erin Levy
8.0/10(2849 votes)
#24 - To Have and to Hold
S6:E44/21/2013
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
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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Erin Levy
8.1/10(7190 votes)
#25 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
S1:E17/19/2007
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
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Director:Alan Taylor
Writer:Matthew Weiner