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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 19

Every episode of American Masters Season 19 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 19!

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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Season 19 Ratings Summary

"James Dean: Sense Memories" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 19. It scored 7.4/10 based on 141 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/11/2005. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice".

  • James Dean: Sense Memories
    7.4/10141 votes

    #1 - James Dean: Sense Memories

    Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2005

    The brief but bright career of the cinema star who inspired an entire generation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice
    8.0/1093 votes

    #2 - Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice

    Season 19 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2005

    A profile of the musical group of African-American women who uniquely blend many cultural and historical themes in their work.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
    8.0/1012 votes

    #3 - George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

    Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 7/13/2005

    The life of the famous movie director as told through the eyes of his son (who is also a director).

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
    4.1/10124 votes

    #4 - Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

    Season 19 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2005

    A chronicle of the famed comic's life and success, from humble accountant to world-famous funny man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Willa Cather: The Road is All
    8.0/10102 votes

    #5 - Willa Cather: The Road is All

    Season 19 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2005

    An analyis of the writings of the early 20th century prairie writer and the inner conflicts they exposed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea
    6.1/10122 votes

    #6 - Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2005

    The famous author and his colorful life as told through his writings, letters, and interviews with family and scholars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (1)
    8.4/1012,191 votes

    #7 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (1)

    Season 19 Episode 7 - Aired 9/26/2005

    A journey through the poetry and music of Bob Dylan.

    Director: Martin Scorsese

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (2)
    NaN/100 votes

    #8 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (2)

    Season 19 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2005

    No description available

    Director: Martin Scorsese

    Writer: N/A