Masters of Sex
Series Overview
William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 46 Episodes
60 min per episode
2013 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Sep 29, 2013
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “The Eyes of God”
Masters and Johnson work to save the practice from disintegrating in the face of insurrection within the clinic. As everyone in their lives either moves on or falls away, Bill and Virginia find solace in one another. Season finale.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Masters of Sex - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Ashford
Thomas Maier
Sarah Timberman, Michelle Ashford, Judith Verno, Carl Beverly, Amy Lippman
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is Masters of Sex about?
William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.
How many seasons does Masters of Sex have?
Masters of Sex comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Masters of Sex?
Key cast members in Masters of Sex include Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Annaleigh Ashford.
Who created or directed Masters of Sex?
Masters of Sex was developed and directed by Michelle Ashford.