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Series Details: American Masters

American Masters

American Masters
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AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America. Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.


Upcoming Episodes

Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House (Episode #3506)
  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Marcella (Episode #3802)
  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (Episode #3803)
  • Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
Starring Dick Van Dyke (Episode #3901)
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT on WFSU
  • Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET / 10:30 AM CT on WFSU