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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2

Every episode of American Masters Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2

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...
  1. Background image for Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
    6.1/10(119 votes)

    #1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

    S2:E1

    A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Directed by William Wyler
    7.9/10(559 votes)

    #2 - Directed by William Wyler

    S2:E2

    A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Rubinstein Remembered
    7.5/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Rubinstein Remembered

    S2:E3

    A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Nik and Murray

    S2:E4

    A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for George Gershwin Remembered
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    #5 - George Gershwin Remembered

    S2:E5

    The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
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    #6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

    S2:E6

    An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Negro Ensemble Company
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #7 - The Negro Ensemble Company

    S2:E7

    An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
    8.7/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

    S2:E8

    The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
    6.5/10(237 votes)

    #9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

    S2:E9

    A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

    S2:E10

    The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 2. It scored 6.1/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/6/1987. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Directed by William Wyler".