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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 21

Every episode of American Masters Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 21 Episode 1 - Novel Reflections on the American Dream
    6.7/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Novel Reflections on the American Dream

    S21:E1

    Contemporary scholars and novelists give fresh perspectives on some of the great American written works of the 20th century.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 21 Episode 2 - Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
    8.0/10(176 votes)

    #2 - Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

    S21:E2

    How Ahmet Ertegun built a recording industry empire in the decades after World War II.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 21 Episode 3 - Les Paul: Chasing Sound
    7.7/10(222 votes)

    #3 - Les Paul: Chasing Sound

    S21:E3

    The musical career and startling technical innovations of a 20th century guitar and sound recording master.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 21 Episode 4 - David Hockney: The Colors of Music
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #4 - David Hockney: The Colors of Music

    S21:E4

    The story of an internationally renowned production and set designer for the greatest opera houses in the world, a music lover who is going deaf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 21 Episode 5 - John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    #5 - John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature

    S21:E5

    A documentary on the wildlife art of an early American naturalist who achieved long-lasting acclaim.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 21 Episode 6 - Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
    7.6/10(172 votes)

    #6 - Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends

    S21:E6

    The musical career of one of America's most enduring popular singers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 21 Episode 7 - Orozco: Man of Fire
    6.4/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Orozco: Man of Fire

    S21:E7

    A portrait of the dramatic work of a Mexican-born muralist and artist, Jose Clemente Orozco, as he made his mark on the United States.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 21 Episode 8 - Good Ol' Charles Schulz
    7.7/10(125 votes)

    #8 - Good Ol' Charles Schulz

    S21:E8

    The motivations behind the man who created one of America's most beloved comic strips.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Masters Season 21 Episode 9 - Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
    8.4/10(157 votes)

    #9 - Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character

    S21:E9

    The career of funny woman Carol Burnett, from Broadway to television stardom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Novel Reflections on the American Dream" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 21. It scored 6.7/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/4/2007. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built".