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American Masters

Name: American Masters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986-06-23
Duration: 45 min

1986 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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.

7.0(381 reviews)

25.3875% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jun 23, 1986
Last air date: Aug 25, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 41
Episodes: 315
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: PBS
Creator / showrunner: Susan Lacy
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1986 · 12 episodes

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Reviews & ratings

7.0

381 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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