7.6/10127 votes#1 - Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Season 25 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2011
A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years.
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8.1/10137 votes#2 - Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Season 25 Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2011
Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John.
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6.0/1089 votes#3 - John Muir in the New World
Season 25 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2011
This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s founder. Mountaineers portray Muir in reenactments filmed in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, Wisconsin, and Alhambra Valley.
Director: Catherine Tatge
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6.8/1054 votes#4 - James Levine: America's Maestro
Season 25 Episode 4 - Aired 6/1/2011
A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera.
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8.0/1017 votes#5 - Pearl Jam Twenty
Season 25 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2011
Told in big themes and bold colors with blistering sound, Pearl Jam Twenty chronicles the years leading up to the band’s formation, the chaos that ensued soon-after being catapulted into superstardom, their step back from the spotlight with the instinct of self-preservation, and the creation of a trusted circle that would surround them — giving way to a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music and uncompromising artists, the film celebrates the freedom that allows Pearl Jam to make music without losing themselves, their fans, or the music lovers they’ve always been. Pearl Jam Twenty features new interviews with original band members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, drummer Matt Cameron, and friend and Soundgarden singer/guitarist Chris Cornell, as well as archival performance and interview footage of Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Kurt Cobain, and Neil Young.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
Season 25 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2011
Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by the The Dance Heritage Coalition. Above all, he is a socially conscious choreographer who never shies away from controversy -- tackling thorny subjects such as race and politics with elegance and intelligence, artistry and originality.
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7.7/105,297 votes#7 - Woody Allen: A Documentary (1)
Season 25 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2011
A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/filmmaker.
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- 8.2/106 votes
#8 - Woody Allen: A Documentary (2)
Season 25 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy®-winning, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.
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6.7/1094 votes#9 - Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Season 25 Episode 9 - Aired 12/29/2011
From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and sculptor. Together they are considered America’s most important and influential designers, whose work helped, literally, shape the second half of the 20th century and remains culturally vital and commercially popular today. They are, perhaps, best remembered for their mid-century modern furniture, built from novel materials like molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent metal wire and aluminum – offering consumers beautiful, functional, yet inexpensive products. Revered for their designs and fascinating as individuals, Charles and Ray have risen to iconic status in American culture. But their influence on significant events and movements in American life – from the development of modernism, to the rise of the computer age – has been less widely understood. Charles and Ray Eames are now profiled as part of American Masters. A film by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey. Narrated by James Franco.
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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 25
Every episode of American Masters Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 25!
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Season 25 Ratings Summary
"Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 25. It scored 7.6/10 based on 127 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/12/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter".