American Masters (1986)
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.
- Susan LacyCreator
StatusReturning Series
TypeDocumentary
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Seasons
Specials
1985 | 1 Episodes
Specials of American Masters premiered on October 7, 1985
Season 1
1986 | 12 Episodes
Season 1 of American Masters premiered on June 23, 1986
Season 2
1987 | 10 Episodes
Season 2 of American Masters premiered on July 6, 1987
Season 3
1988 | 8 Episodes
Season 3 of American Masters premiered on July 11, 1988
Season 4
1989 | 10 Episodes
Season 4 of American Masters premiered on July 3, 1989
Season 5
1990 | 8 Episodes
Season 5 of American Masters premiered on July 2, 1990
Season 6
1991 | 9 Episodes
Season 6 of American Masters premiered on July 1, 1991
Season 7
1993 | 3 Episodes
Season 7 of American Masters premiered on March 14, 1993
Season 8
1993 | 2 Episodes
Season 8 of American Masters premiered on December 8, 1993
Season 9
1994 | 4 Episodes
Season 9 of American Masters premiered on November 30, 1994
Season 10
1995 | 5 Episodes
Season 10 of American Masters premiered on November 29, 1995
Season 11
1996 | 5 Episodes
Season 11 of American Masters premiered on November 25, 1996
Season 12
1997 | 6 Episodes
Season 12 of American Masters premiered on September 17, 1997
Season 13
1998 | 7 Episodes
Season 13 of American Masters premiered on October 28, 1998
Season 14
1999 | 7 Episodes
Season 14 of American Masters premiered on November 1, 1999
Season 15
2000 | 8 Episodes
Season 15 of American Masters premiered on September 27, 2000
Season 16
2001 | 8 Episodes
Season 16 of American Masters premiered on October 7, 2001
Season 17
2002 | 8 Episodes
Season 17 of American Masters premiered on October 2, 2002
Season 18
2003 | 8 Episodes
Season 18 of American Masters premiered on September 3, 2003
Season 19
2005 | 8 Episodes
Season 19 of American Masters premiered on May 11, 2005
Season 20
2006 | 9 Episodes
Season 20 of American Masters premiered on May 10, 2006
Season 21
2007 | 9 Episodes
Season 21 of American Masters premiered on April 4, 2007
Season 22
2008 | 9 Episodes
Season 22 of American Masters premiered on February 27, 2008
Season 23
2009 | 8 Episodes
Season 23 of American Masters premiered on February 18, 2009
Season 24
2010 | 8 Episodes
Season 24 of American Masters premiered on January 11, 2010
Season 25
2011 | 9 Episodes
Season 25 of American Masters premiered on January 12, 2011
Season 26
2012 | 8 Episodes
Season 26 of American Masters premiered on January 23, 2012
Season 27
2013 | 5 Episodes
Season 27 of American Masters premiered on February 22, 2013
Season 28
2013 | 10 Episodes
Season 28 of American Masters premiered on December 27, 2013
Season 29
2015 | 8 Episodes
Season 29 of American Masters premiered on January 23, 2015
Season 30
2016 | 9 Episodes
Season 30 of American Masters premiered on January 29, 2016
Season 31
2017 | 10 Episodes
Season 31 of American Masters premiered on January 3, 2017
Season 32
2018 | 8 Episodes
Season 32 of American Masters premiered on January 19, 2018
Season 33
2019 | 12 Episodes
Season 33 of American Masters premiered on January 2, 2019
Season 34
2020 | 8 Episodes
Season 34 of American Masters premiered on March 3, 2020
Season 35
2021 | 10 Episodes
Season 35 of American Masters premiered on January 18, 2021
Season 36
2022 | 8 Episodes
Season 36 of American Masters premiered on January 11, 2022
Season 37
2023 | 9 Episodes
Season 37 of American Masters premiered on January 24, 2023
Season 38
2024 | 7 Episodes
Season 38 of American Masters premiered on January 2, 2024
Season 39
2025 | 8 Episodes
Season 39 of American Masters premiered on February 21, 2025
Season 40
2026 | 3 Episodes
Season 40 of American Masters premiered on January 27, 2026