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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13

Every episode of American Masters Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 13 Episode 5 - The Lives of Lillian Hellman
    9.0/10(105 votes)
    S13:E5

    The politics and writings of the noted 20th century woman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 13 Episode 6 - Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer
    8.4/10(129 votes)
    S13:E6

    A profile of an author as mysterious as some of his well-known detective stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 13 Episode 1 - Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note
    7.9/10(160 votes)
    S13:E1

    Chronicle of the achievements of the noted composer and conductor of popular and classical music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 13 Episode 3 - Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
    7.8/10(197 votes)
    S13:E3

    Documentary about the life of Paul Robeson: actor, scholar, and rights activist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 13 Episode 7 - Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley
    7.8/10(112 votes)
    S13:E7

    A story of the women who created some of Broadway's most memorable songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 13 Episode 2 - The Line King: Al Hirschfeld
    6.4/10(13 votes)
    S13:E2

    An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 13 Episode 4 - Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius
    6.0/10(81 votes)
    S13:E4

    The boundaries broken by the innovative experimental artist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"The Lives of Lillian Hellman" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 13. It scored 9.0/10 from 105 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 30, 1999. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer".