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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 22

Every episode of American Masters Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 22!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 22

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  1. 7.9/10(97 votes)

    #1 - Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

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    The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music.

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  2. 7.9/10(121 votes)

    #2 - Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun

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    A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.

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  3. 7.7/10(116 votes)

    #3 - Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

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    An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music.

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    #4 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935)

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    Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when its biggest star was Rin Tin Tin. Also remembered is its move into gritty fare, featuring James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck, and its musicals. Included: "The Jazz Singer," "Public Enemy," "42nd Street," "Baby Face" and "Little Caesar"; interviews with Busby Berkeley, Alfred Hitchcock, Robinson and William Wellman.

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    #5 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)

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    "Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced its pictures. Also: the post-war film noirs are explored. Included: "Casablanca," "Now, Voyager," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Kings Row" and "White Heat"; interviews with James Cagney, Howard Hawks, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith. Clint Eastwood narrates.

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    #6 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970)

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    "A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new stars as Doris Day and James Dean. Also: how a battle between Jack and Harry Warner changed the studio's direction. Included: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "East of Eden," "Cool Hand Luke," "A Face in the Crowd" and "My Fair Lady"; interviews with Warren Beatty, Elia Kazan, Kim Hunter, Arthur Penn and Carroll Baker. Clint Eastwood narrates.

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    #7 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989)

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    "Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist," "Superman: The Movie," "The Shining" and "Body Heat"; interviews with Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford. Eastwood narrates.

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    #8 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present)

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    "The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners, "The Matrix" franchise and the Harry Potter films. Included: "The Color Purple," "Unforgiven," "Mystic River," "Michael Clayton" and "The Departed"; interviews with Tim Burton, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Eastwood narrates

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    #9 - The Brothers Warner

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    An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 22. It scored 7.9/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/27/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun".