Mad Men

10 Best Episodes of Mad Men - Season 2

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 22, 2023.

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Mad Men - S2E1

#13 - For Those Who Think Young (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Itโ€™s Valentineโ€™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.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 666 votes.

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#12 - Flight 1 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 625 votes.

Mad Men - S2E11

#11 - The Jet Set (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 7.69 from 557 votes.

Mad Men - S2E10

#10 - The Inheritance (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 573 votes.

Mad Men - S2E6

#9 - Maidenform (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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

The episode was rated 7.72 from 584 votes.

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#8 - The Benefactor (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 623 votes.

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#7 - Three Sundays (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 612 votes.

Mad Men - S2E12

#6 - The Mountain King (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.82 from 569 votes.

Mad Men - S2E5

#5 - The New Girl (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 7.82 from 608 votes.

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#4 - The Gold Violin (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 607 votes.

Mad Men - S2E8

#3 - A Night to Remember (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 595 votes.

Mad Men - S2E9

#2 - Six Month Leave (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 583 votes.

Mad Men - S2E13

#1 - Meditations in an Emergency (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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

The episode was rated 8.27 from 569 votes.

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