The BEST episodes of Mad Men season 4

Every episode of Mad Men season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mad Men season 4!

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: 6/20/2025Network: AMCStatus: Ended
The Suitcase
star
8.01
2573 votes

#1 - The Suitcase

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2010

Don turns to alcohol and Peggy's shoulder to deal with the news of Anna Draper's death that he knows is waiting for him.

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Tomorrowland
star
7.91
2197 votes

#2 - Tomorrowland

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/17/2010

Don and Peggy are faced with life-altering decisions

Directors: Matthew Weiner
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Hands and Knees
star
7.70
2226 votes

#3 - Hands and Knees

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/2010

An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
star
7.69
2428 votes

#4 - The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2010

Don and Pete disregard Roger's plans in order to land a new client.

Writer: Erin Levy
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The Summer Man
star
7.69
2446 votes

#5 - The Summer Man

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2010

Joan and Peggy deal with the boys in the office, Don and Faye draw closer and Henry chafes at Don's lingering shadow.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Waldorf Stories
star
7.67
2599 votes

#6 - Waldorf Stories

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2010

Peggy clashes with her new creative partner; Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

Directors: Scott Hornbacher
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The Good News
star
7.64
2443 votes

#7 - The Good News

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2010

Don visits Anna Draper and learns some sad news about her health.

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The Beautiful Girls
star
7.63
2433 votes

#8 - The Beautiful Girls

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2010

Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices. Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office. Roger tries to rekindle his affair with Joan.

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Public Relations
star
7.62
2410 votes

#9 - Public Relations

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2010

Don deals with life after Betty and a trade-paper interview in which he won't say much about himself.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Blowing Smoke
star
7.62
2436 votes

#10 - Blowing Smoke

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/10/2010

In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

Directors: John Slattery
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Chinese Wall
star
7.58
2295 votes

#11 - Chinese Wall

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/3/2010

Sterling Cooper Draper Price employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency wide meeting is called.

Directors: Phil Abraham
Writer: Erin Levy
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Christmas Comes but Once a Year
star
7.56
2362 votes

#12 - Christmas Comes but Once a Year

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2010

The agency must throw an impromptu Christmas party for the benefit of Lucky Strike's Lee Garner, Jr.

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The Rejected
star
7.48
2299 votes

#13 - The Rejected

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2010

An edict from Roger and Lane puts Pete in a personal dilemma.

Directors: John Slattery
Watch Now:Apple TV