B.B. King: The Life of Riley

7.7/10 · 44 votesFeb 12, 201690 min

Ranked #5 of 9 in Season 30•+0.1 vs season avg

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The challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid interviews feature Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ringo Starr.

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Season 30 Episodes9

E1 7.5

Mike Nichols

E2 7.7Now viewing

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

E3 7.9

Carole King: Natural Woman

E4 7.3

Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll

E5 7.8

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

E6 7.8

Janis: Little Girl Blue

E7 7.3

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

E8 8.2

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

E9 7.3

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

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Episode Summary

"B.B. King: The Life of Riley" is episode 2 of American Masters season 30. It scored 7.7/10 from 44 votes, ranking #5 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 12, 2016.

Next: E3 · Carole King: Natural Woman Best of Season 30