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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!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 35

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left...
  1. Background image for How It Feels To Be Free
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #1 - How It Feels To Be Free

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Flannery
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Flannery

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Twyla Moves
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Twyla Moves

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

    S35:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

    S35:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Ballerina Boys
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #7 - Ballerina Boys

    S35:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #9 - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Becoming Helen Keller
    8.0/10(86 votes)

    #10 - Becoming Helen Keller

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 35 Ratings Summary

"How It Feels To Be Free" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 35. It scored 8/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/18/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Flannery".