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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 1

Every episode of American Masters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 1 Episode 1 - Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
    7.3/10(136 votes)

    #1 - Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

    S1:E1

    A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 1 Episode 2 - Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

    S1:E2

    One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 1 Episode 3 - Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #3 - Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

    S1:E3

    A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 1 Episode 4 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)

    S1:E4

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 1 Episode 5 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)

    S1:E5

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 1 Episode 6 - The Unknown Chaplin (3)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Unknown Chaplin (3)

    S1:E6

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 1 Episode 7 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
    7.9/10(82 votes)

    #7 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

    S1:E7

    A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 1 Episode 8 - James Levine: A Life in Music
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - James Levine: A Life in Music

    S1:E8

    The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Masters Season 1 Episode 9 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

    S1:E9

    One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Masters Season 1 Episode 10 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

    S1:E10

    The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Masters Season 1 Episode 11 - Georgia O'Keeffe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Georgia O'Keeffe

    S1:E11

    A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Masters Season 1 Episode 12 - Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
    8.2/10(110 votes)

    #12 - Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

    S1:E12

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    Director:Perry Miller Adato
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/1986. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Philip Johnson, Self Portrait".