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Masters of Sex S1E1 — Pilot
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Masters of Sex•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.0/10 · 1,374 votesSep 29, 201360 min

Ranked #8 of 12 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Dr. William Masters, Washington University’s foremost OB/GYN, runs a successful medical practice by day and conducts a secret study of human sexuality by night. Former nightclub singer Virginia Johnson joins the hospital secretarial staff and proves herself to be an asset to Masters’ work.

Directed byJohn Madden
Written byMichelle Ashford
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Michael Sheen

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William Masters

Lizzy Caplan

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Virginia Johnson

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Libby Masters

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Masters of Sex season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,374 votes, ranking #8 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Madden and written by Michelle Ashford, it aired on September 29, 2013.

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