The BEST episodes of Mad Men season 6

Every episode of Mad Men season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mad Men season 6!

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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In Care Of
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8.03
1679 votes

#1 - In Care Of

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/23/2013

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.

Directors: Matthew Weiner
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For Immediate Release
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7.96
1813 votes

#2 - For Immediate Release

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2013

As the firm prepares to go public, Don and Pete's actions cause them to lose two huge clients. However, Roger uses a new connection to put them in position to gain their biggest client ever.

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Favors
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7.86
1617 votes

#3 - Favors

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2013

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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The Quality of Mercy
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7.80
1702 votes

#4 - The Quality of Mercy

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/16/2013

Don renews his battle with Ted after seeing his relationship with Peggy, Sally interviews at a boarding school, and Pete discovers Bob Benson's background.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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A Tale of Two Cities
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7.75
1656 votes

#5 - A Tale of Two Cities

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/2/2013

Cutler and Chaough prepare to make radical changes to the firm while Sterling and Draper are visiting a client in Los Angeles. Joan's decision to go after a new account on her own leaves Pete furious and frustrated.

Directors: John Slattery
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The Crash
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7.69
1796 votes

#6 - The Crash

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/19/2013

The creative department has a wild, drug-influenced weekend as they work on the Chevy account, Don has trouble letting go of Sylvia, and Sally walks in on an unwelcome intruder.

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The Better Half
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7.69
1741 votes

#7 - The Better Half

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/26/2013

Peggy becomes unsatisfied with her apartment and with Abe, Don has an eventful weekend with Betty while Megan has problems on the set, Roger has time with his grandson, and Pete begins exploring his options outside the firm.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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The Doorway (2)
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7.67
941 votes

#8 - The Doorway (2)

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2013

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.

Directors: Scott Hornbacher
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Man With a Plan
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7.64
1660 votes

#9 - Man With a Plan

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2013

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.

Directors: John Slattery
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The Flood
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7.56
1746 votes

#10 - The Flood

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2013

Set among the events surrounding Martin Luther King's assassination, Peggy tries to get a new apartment, Ginsberg is set up on a date, and Don has a revelation during his weekend with the kids.

Directors: Chris Manley
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To Have and to Hold
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7.56
1780 votes

#11 - To Have and to Hold

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2013

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.

Writer: Erin Levy
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The Doorway (1)
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7.53
1816 votes

#12 - The Doorway (1)

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2013

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.

Directors: Scott Hornbacher
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Collaborators
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7.44
1863 votes

#13 - Collaborators

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2013

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.

Directors: Jon Hamm
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