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1986 · 41 seasons · PBS · Documentary
IMDb
8.2
1k ratings
TMDB
7.0
25 ratings
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Overview

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

NetworkPBS
Runtime~90 min
Seasons41

American Masters holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 1K votes. Across its 4 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E10 "Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait" at 8.2, and the lowest is S1E2 "Philip Johnson, Self Portrait" at 7.0. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 7.5 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.2
S1E10Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
Low point7.0
S1E2Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

Averages 7.5 across 4 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 7.5.

Average by season

Season 17.54 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E10Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait8.2
2S1E1Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'7.3
3S1E3Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory7.3
4S1E2Philip Johnson, Self Portrait7.0

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does American Masters have?

American Masters has 316 episodes across 41 seasons.

How many seasons does American Masters have?

American Masters has 41 seasons.

What is American Masters's IMDb rating?

American Masters holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 1K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of American Masters?

The highest-rated episode of American Masters is S1E10 “Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait”, rated 8.2 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of American Masters?

The lowest-rated episode of American Masters is S1E2 “Philip Johnson, Self Portrait”, rated 7.0 on IMDb.

Which season of American Masters is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.5 per episode.