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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16

Every episode of American Masters Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 16 Episode 3 - Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
    8.1/10(100 votes)

    S16:E3

    The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 16 Episode 1 - Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
    7.8/10(255 votes)

    S16:E1

    The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 16 Episode 8 - Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
    7.8/10(372 votes)

    S16:E8

    The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 16 Episode 2 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    S16:E2

    An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 16 Episode 6 - Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
    7.7/10(85 votes)

    S16:E6

    A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 16 Episode 4 - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
    7.4/10(86 votes)

    S16:E4

    Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 16 Episode 5 - Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
    7.1/10(134 votes)

    S16:E5

    The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 16 Episode 7 - Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
    6.3/10(98 votes)

    S16:E7

    The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 16. It scored 8.1/10 from 100 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 21, 2001. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies".