The BEST episodes of Mad Men season 2

Every episode of Mad Men season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mad Men season 2!

In 1960s New York, alpha male Don Draper struggles to stay on top of the heap in the high-pressure world of Madison Avenue advertising firms. Aside from being one of the top ad men in the business, Don is also a family man, the father of young children.

Last Updated: 8/27/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Meditations in an Emergency
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8.00
2172 votes

#1 - Meditations in an Emergency

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/26/2008

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

Directors: Matthew Weiner
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Six Month Leave
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7.75
2448 votes

#2 - Six Month Leave

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/28/2008

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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A Night to Remember
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7.75
2426 votes

#3 - A Night to Remember

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2008

Peggy contributes on a church project; Duck and Don try to create market appeal for a foreign beer brand; Harry recruits assistance to help with the workload in his department.

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The New Girl
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7.73
2418 votes

#4 - The New Girl

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/24/2008

Don has to deal with issues between a TV comedian and his wife; Joan finds Don the perfect secretary.

Writer: Robin Veith
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The Mountain King
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7.59
2037 votes

#5 - The Mountain King

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/19/2008

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

Directors: Alan Taylor
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Three Sundays
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7.57
2322 votes

#6 - Three Sundays

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/17/2008

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

Directors: Tim Hunter
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The Benefactor
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7.55
2341 votes

#7 - The Benefactor

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2008

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.

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The Inheritance
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7.54
2401 votes

#8 - The Inheritance

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2008

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.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein
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The Gold Violin
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7.54
2421 votes

#9 - The Gold Violin

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2008

Don buys a new car; Pete, Harry and Ken strategize to attract new business; Don's secretary makes a grave error; Cooper has a new piece of art in his office.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein
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Maidenform
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7.48
2255 votes

#10 - Maidenform

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2008

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

Directors: Phil Abraham
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The Jet Set
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7.47
2308 votes

#11 - The Jet Set

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/12/2008

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

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Flight 1
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7.45
2331 votes

#12 - Flight 1

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2008

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.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein
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For Those Who Think Young
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7.30
2530 votes

#13 - For Those Who Think Young

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2008

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.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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