American Masters backdrop
American Masters poster
Documentary

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15

Every episode of American Masters Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15

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...

Filter By Season39

  1. 8.7/10(189 votes)

    #1 - Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy

    Loading...
    S15:E4

    The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.0/10(159 votes)

    #2 - On Cukor

    Loading...
    S15:E3

    A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.8/10(580 votes)

    #3 - A Conversation with Gregory Peck

    Loading...
    S15:E6

    Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.7/10(137 votes)

    #4 - Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians

    Loading...
    S15:E8

    A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.6/10(451 votes)

    #5 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

    Loading...
    S15:E1

    Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Bruce Ricker
    Writer:Dave Kehr
  6. 7.6/10(78 votes)

    #6 - Mailer On Mailer

    Loading...
    S15:E2

    The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of American Masters

    READ
  8. 7.6/10(224 votes)

    #7 - Bob Marley: Rebel Music

    Loading...
    S15:E5

    A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.2/10(124 votes)

    #8 - Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye

    Loading...
    S15:E7

    Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 15. It scored 8.7/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/3/2000. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "On Cukor".