American Masters

★ 7.2 /10 23 votes

June 23, 1986 40 Seasons 311 Episodes 90 min Returning Series TV-14

Documentary

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1986 • 12 Episodes

Season 2

1987 • 10 Episodes

Season 3

1988 • 8 Episodes

Season 4

1989 • 10 Episodes

Season 5

1990 • 8 Episodes

Season 6

1991 • 9 Episodes

Season 7

1993 • 3 Episodes

Season 8

1993 • 2 Episodes

Season 9

1994 • 4 Episodes

Season 10

1995 • 5 Episodes

Season 11

1996 • 5 Episodes

Season 12

1997 • 6 Episodes

Season 13

1998 • 7 Episodes

Season 14

1999 • 7 Episodes

Season 15

2000 • 8 Episodes

Season 16

2001 • 8 Episodes

Season 17

2002 • 8 Episodes

Season 18

2003 • 8 Episodes

Season 19

2005 • 8 Episodes

Season 20

2006 • 9 Episodes

Season 21

2007 • 9 Episodes

Season 22

2008 • 9 Episodes

Season 23

2009 • 8 Episodes

Season 24

2010 • 8 Episodes

Season 25

2011 • 9 Episodes

Season 26

2012 • 8 Episodes

Season 27

2013 • 5 Episodes

Season 28

2013 • 10 Episodes

Season 29

2015 • 8 Episodes

Season 30

2016 • 9 Episodes

Season 31

2017 • 10 Episodes

Season 32

2018 • 8 Episodes

Season 33

2019 • 12 Episodes

Season 34

2020 • 8 Episodes

Season 35

2021 • 10 Episodes

Season 36

2022 • 8 Episodes

Season 37

2023 • 9 Episodes

Season 38

2024 • 7 Episodes

Season 39

2025 • 8 Episodes

Season 40

2026 • 3 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Susan Lacy
                                

                                    Network
                                    PBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

Hillary Clinton

Self

Mike Nichols

Self

Gloria Steinem

Self

Steve Martin

Self

Scarlett Johansson

Self

Goran Višnjić

Robert Capa (voice)

Patsy Cline

Self (archive footage)

Maya Angelou

Self

Sidney Lumet

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Common

Self

Bill Clinton

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Masters about?

How many seasons does American Masters have?

American Masters has 40 seasons with 311 episodes.

When did American Masters premiere?

American Masters premiered on June 23, 1986.

Is American Masters still running?

Yes, American Masters is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch American Masters?

American Masters originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created American Masters?

American Masters was created by Susan Lacy.

What is the rating of American Masters?

American Masters has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is American Masters?

American Masters is classified as Documentary.