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The Best Episodes of Masters of Sex Season 4

Every episode of Masters of Sex Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Masters of Sex Season 4!

William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.

Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Masters of Sex" season 4 is "Freefall", rated 7.7/10 from 336 user votes. It was directed by Colin Bucksey and written by N/A. "Freefall" aired on 9/11/2016 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Inventory".

  • Freefall
    7.7/10 336 votes

    #1 - Freefall

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2016

    In the wake of their fallout, Masters and Johnson search for purpose in a world without one another and look to work as their personal lives crash down around them. Libby finds herself alone for the first time since her marriage and discovers some unexpected allies. Season premiere.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • Inventory
    7.7/10 307 votes

    #2 - Inventory

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2016

    Masters and Johnson turn to new partners in an effort to put the past behind them and focus on their expanding clinic. Given their fractured triangle, Libby reevaluates her relationship with Bill and Virginia.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: N/A

  • The Pleasure Protocol
    7.7/10 295 votes

    #3 - The Pleasure Protocol

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2016

    Masters and Johnson adjust to new partners, but their respective cases have them second-guessing the instinct to remain separated. A romantic prospect pushes Libby to embrace life as a newly single woman of the sexual revolution.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Coats or Keys
    8.7/10 434 votes

    #4 - Coats or Keys

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2016

    Johnson, Masters, Libby and Keller wind up together at a party thrown by Art and Nancy. Pairings and perspectives shift as the night wears on, until the light of day exposes the consequences of the evening.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • Outliers
    8.1/10 316 votes

    #5 - Outliers

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2016

    Johnson and Masters' troubles come to a head as the trial begins with Keller leading the charge. Virginia does her best to revive their career as Bill faces the reality of what the charges could mean for him, Johnson and the practice.

    Director: Eric Tignini

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Only
    8.3/10 319 votes

    #6 - Family Only

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2016

    Johnson looks to get her relationship with Masters back on track while Masters does his best to find satisfaction elsewhere. Betty and Helen ready themselves for a new addition; Art and Nancy discuss the consequences of their party.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • In To Me You See
    7.6/10 278 votes

    #7 - In To Me You See

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2016

    Masters looks to groom Art as his protege in a new area of research as Johnson does her best to keep Nancy at arm's length. Betty seeks an unlikely source for assistance in her fight for equal rights to Helen's baby.

    Director: Michael Apted

    Writer: N/A

  • Topeka
    8.1/10 296 votes

    #8 - Topeka

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2016

    Masters and Johnson go on the road and pose as a couple to investigate practices at a competing clinic. While Bill and Virginia are away, Art, Nancy and Langham take advantage of their absence to further their own agendas.

    Director: Julie Anne Robinson

    Writer: N/A

  • Night and Day
    7.9/10 284 votes

    #9 - Night and Day

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2016

    Masters and Johnson return from Topeka, each grappling with the trip's ramifications. Art and Nancy look to tie up loose ends in order to have a fresh start, and Libby embarks on a road trip with Bram that changes her perspective.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: N/A

  • The Eyes of God
    8.0/10 315 votes

    #10 - The Eyes of God

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2016

    Masters and Johnson work to save the practice from disintegrating in the face of insurrection within the clinic. As everyone in their lives either moves on or falls away, Bill and Virginia find solace in one another. Season finale.

    Director: Michael Apted

    Writer: N/A