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American Masters (1985–)

41 seasons316 episodes90 min per episode★ 8.2 · 1,393 votes

• Biography
• Documentary

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.

Next episode: T40 · E7, on November 24, 2026

First aired

June 23, 1986

Network

PBS

Country of origin

United States