American Masters
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
41 Seasons • 316 Episodes
90 min per episode
1986 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Jun 23, 1986
Susan LacyUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 40, Episode 7: “Liz Diller”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
12 Episodes →
Season 2
10 Episodes →
Season 3
8 Episodes →
Season 4
10 Episodes →
Season 5
8 Episodes →
Season 6
9 Episodes →
Season 7
3 Episodes →
Season 8
2 Episodes →
Season 9
4 Episodes →
Season 10
5 Episodes →
Season 11
5 Episodes →
Season 12
6 Episodes →
Season 13
7 Episodes →
Season 14
7 Episodes →
Season 15
8 Episodes →
Season 16
8 Episodes →
Season 17
8 Episodes →
Season 18
8 Episodes →
Season 19
8 Episodes →
Season 20
9 Episodes →
Season 21
9 Episodes →
Season 22
9 Episodes →
Season 23
8 Episodes →
Season 24
8 Episodes →
Season 25
9 Episodes →
Season 26
8 Episodes →
Season 27
5 Episodes →
Season 28
10 Episodes →
Season 29
8 Episodes →
Season 30
9 Episodes →
Season 31
10 Episodes →
Season 32
8 Episodes →
Season 33
12 Episodes →
Season 34
8 Episodes →
Season 35
10 Episodes →
Season 36
8 Episodes →
Season 37
9 Episodes →
Season 38
7 Episodes →
Season 39
8 Episodes →
Season 40
7 Episodes →
Season 41
1 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer | Flannery | American Masters | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-10
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Lacy
Michael Kantor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Masters
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What is American Masters about?
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.
How many seasons does American Masters have?
American Masters comprises 41 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in American Masters?
Key cast members in American Masters include Not specified.
Who created or directed American Masters?
American Masters was developed and directed by Susan Lacy.