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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 35

Every episode of American Masters Season 35 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 35!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 35 Episode 6 - Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    S35:E6

    The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 35 Episode 1 - How It Feels to Be Free
    8.2/10(115 votes)

    S35:E1

    A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 35 Episode 5 - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    S35:E5

    The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, including personal details about his battles with drug addiction and homophobia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 35 Episode 10 - Becoming Helen Keller
    8.0/10(93 votes)

    S35:E10

    Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. American Masters Season 35 Episode 8 - Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    S35:E8

    Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 35 Episode 4 - Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    S35:E4

    The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 35 Episode 2 - Flannery
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    S35:E2

    Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 35 Episode 7 - Ballerina Boys
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    S35:E7

    The story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company of men who dance on pointe as ballerinas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Masters Season 35 Episode 9 - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
    6.8/10(73 votes)

    S35:E9

    Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Masters Season 35 Episode 3 - Twyla Moves
    6.3/10(35 votes)

    S35:E3

    Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 35 Ratings Summary

"Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 35. It scored 8.4/10 from 43 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 3, 2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "How It Feels to Be Free".