Series Details: American Masters

American Masters

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.

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Upcoming Episodes

Roberta (Episode #3505)

• Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  

Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames (Episode #3606)

• Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT on WFSU
  

Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire (Episode #3706)

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET / 3:30 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM CT on WFSU
  

Sun Ra: Do The Impossible (Episode #3707)

• Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM CT on WFSU