American Masters
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.
Created by Susan Lacy
Where to Watch American Masters
American Masters is currently streaming on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED in the United States. Availability last checked August 25, 2026.
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Seasons
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40 seasons + Specials · 314 episodes
Season 1
1986 · 12 episodes
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Season 2
1987 · 10 episodes
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Season 3
1988 · 8 episodes
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Season 4
1989 · 10 episodes
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Season 5
1990 · 8 episodes
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Season 6
1991 · 9 episodes
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Season 7
1993 · 3 episodes
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Season 8
1993 · 2 episodes
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Season 9
1994 · 4 episodes
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Season 10
1995 · 5 episodes
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Season 11
1996 · 5 episodes
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Season 12
1997 · 6 episodes
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Season 13
1998 · 7 episodes
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Season 14
1999 · 7 episodes
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Season 15
2000 · 8 episodes
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Season 16
2001 · 8 episodes
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Season 17
2002 · 8 episodes
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Season 18
2003 · 8 episodes
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Season 19
2005 · 8 episodes
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Season 20
2006 · 9 episodes
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Season 21
2007 · 9 episodes
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Season 22
2008 · 9 episodes
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Season 23
2009 · 8 episodes
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Season 24
2010 · 8 episodes
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Season 25
2011 · 9 episodes
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Season 26
2012 · 8 episodes
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Season 27
2013 · 5 episodes
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Season 28
2013 · 10 episodes
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Season 29
2015 · 8 episodes
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Season 30
2016 · 9 episodes
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Season 31
2017 · 10 episodes
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Season 32
2018 · 8 episodes
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Season 33
2019 · 12 episodes
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Season 34
2020 · 8 episodes
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Season 35
2021 · 10 episodes
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Season 36
2022 · 8 episodes
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Season 37
2023 · 9 episodes
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Season 38
2024 · 7 episodes
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Season 39
2025 · 8 episodes
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Season 40
2026 · 5 episodes
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Specials
1985 · 1 episode
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More About American Masters
06/23/1986
English
Returning Series
PBS
40
311
S40 E5 · Mary Oliver; Saved by the Beauty of the World · August 25, 2026
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