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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13

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

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13

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  1. Background image for Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note
    8.0/10(158 votes)

    #1 - Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note

    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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  2. Background image for The Line King: Al Hirschfeld
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    #2 - The Line King: Al Hirschfeld

    S13:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
    7.8/10(215 votes)

    #3 - Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

    S13:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius
    6.0/10(79 votes)

    #4 - Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius

    S13:E4

    The boundaries broken by the innovative experimental artist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Lives of Lillian Hellman
    9.0/10(108 votes)

    #5 - The Lives of Lillian Hellman

    S13:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer
    8.5/10(127 votes)

    #6 - Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer

    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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  7. Background image for Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley
    7.8/10(113 votes)

    #7 - Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley

    S13:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 13. It scored 8/10 based on 158 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/28/1998. This episode is rated 8.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Line King: Al Hirschfeld".