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American Masters

7.0(25)198640 seasons · 311 episodes90m / ep
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.

Status
Returning Series
Type
Documentary
Last aired
2026-03-17
Language
English
  • PBS
  • biography
  • art
  • people

Seasons

Top billed cast

Where to watch

All options

Availability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Gallery

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Air dates

First aired
1986-06-23
Latest episode
2026-03-17
Status
Returning Series
Next release
In production
  • Season 123 Jun 1986
  • Season 26 Jul 1987
  • Season 311 Jul 1988
  • Season 43 Jul 1989
  • Season 52 Jul 1990
  • Season 61 Jul 1991
  • Season 714 Mar 1993
  • Season 88 Dec 1993
  • Season 930 Nov 1994
  • Season 1029 Nov 1995
  • Season 1125 Nov 1996
  • Season 1217 Sept 1997
  • Season 1328 Oct 1998
  • Season 141 Nov 1999
  • Season 1527 Sept 2000
  • Season 167 Oct 2001
  • Season 172 Oct 2002
  • Season 183 Sept 2003
  • Season 1911 May 2005
  • Season 2010 May 2006
  • Season 214 Apr 2007
  • Season 2227 Feb 2008
  • Season 2318 Feb 2009
  • Season 2411 Jan 2010
  • Season 2512 Jan 2011
  • Season 2623 Jan 2012
  • Season 2722 Feb 2013
  • Season 2827 Dec 2013
  • Season 2923 Jan 2015
  • Season 3029 Jan 2016
  • Season 313 Jan 2017
  • Season 3219 Jan 2018
  • Season 332 Jan 2019
  • Season 343 Mar 2020
  • Season 3518 Jan 2021
  • Season 3611 Jan 2022
  • Season 3724 Jan 2023
  • Season 382 Jan 2024
  • Season 3921 Feb 2025
  • Season 4027 Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Masters?
Available on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+ in India — see the Where to watch section above.
How many seasons does American Masters have?
40 seasons · 311 episodes · Returning Series.
What is the rating of American Masters?
7.0/10 from 25 TMDB votes.

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