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American Masters

Name: American Masters
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

1986–, English, on PBS. Created by Susan Lacy.

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.

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Seasons: 41
Episodes: 316
Episode length: 90 min
Status: Still running

Next episode: S40 E7 “Liz Diller”, 24 November 2026.

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S40 E6: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Aired 6 October 2026

Seasons 41

Season 1

1986 · 12 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 2

1987 · 10 episodes · 8.2/10

Season 3

1988 · 8 episodes · 8.5/10

Season 4

1989 · 10 episodes · 8.4/10

Season 5

1990 · 8 episodes · 7.7/10

Season 6

1991 · 9 episodes

Season 7

1993 · 3 episodes

Season 8

1993 · 2 episodes

Season 9

1994 · 4 episodes · 7.0/10

Season 10

1995 · 5 episodes · 7.7/10

Season 11

1996 · 5 episodes · 6.5/10

Season 12

1997 · 6 episodes · 8.5/10

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 · 8.8/10

Season 20

2006 · 9 episodes · 6.0/10

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 · 9.0/10

Season 26

2012 · 8 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 27

2013 · 5 episodes · 8.5/10

Season 28

2013 · 10 episodes

Season 29

2015 · 8 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 30

2016 · 9 episodes · 1.6/10

Season 31

2017 · 10 episodes · 2.8/10

Season 32

2018 · 8 episodes · 3.4/10

Season 33

2019 · 12 episodes · 1.3/10

Season 34

2020 · 8 episodes · 3.1/10

Season 35

2021 · 10 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 36

2022 · 8 episodes · 2.0/10

Season 37

2023 · 9 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 38

2024 · 7 episodes · 2.4/10

Season 39

2025 · 8 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 40

2026 · 7 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 41

2026 · 1 episode

Specials

1985 · 1 episode

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First aired: 23 June 1986
Network: PBS
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Documentary
Rated: TV-14

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How many seasons of American Masters are there?

American Masters has 41 seasons and 316 episodes, about 90 minutes each.

Is American Masters finished?

No. The next episode, S40 E7 “Liz Diller”, airs 24 November 2026.

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American Masters is streaming on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+.

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American Masters is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like American Masters?

If you liked American Masters, try Mysteries at the Museum, American Experience, Who Do You Think You Are?.

Who created American Masters?

American Masters was created by Susan Lacy and stars Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem.