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American Masters comes from PBS.

  • Running
  • Since 1986
  • 41 Seasons
  • 319 Episodes
  • 90 Min
  • Music

The Verdict On American Masters

468 Hours 30 MinTo Watch 317 Episodes

Best Episodes Only, 7 Hours

Short on time? Watch just these 4.

  1. S26 E4 Harper Lee Hey, Boo 9.5
  2. S31 E9 Edgar Allan Poe Buried Alive 9.3
  3. S31 E11 This Is Bob Hope... 10.0
  4. S32 E2 Bombshell The Hedy Lamarr Story 9.5

Safe To Skip

The lowest rated, well under the show's 9.1 average.

  1. S36 E8 Groucho & Cavett 7.5

About American Masters

Now in its 30th year, American Masters has produced an exceptional library of more than 160 television programs, bringing unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have "left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape". Balancing a broad cast of characters and artistic approaches, while preserving historical authenticity and intellectual integrity, these portraits resonate the attention, style and substance each subject deserves. American Masters sustains high audience awareness and loyalty, averaging 2-to-5 million viewers per program.

Next up, Season 40 Episode 8, Liz Diller, airs November 24, 2026.

Highest rated episode, Season 31 Episode 11, This Is Bob Hope..., at 10.0.

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