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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

Roberta (Episode #3505)
  • Friday, December 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, December 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
HOPPER: An American Love Story (Episode #3604)
  • Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around (Episode #3703)
  • Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
Liz Diller & Ric Scofidio: Architect Provocateurs (Episode #3709)
  • Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
Wilder (Episode #3806)
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Starring Dick Van Dyke (Episode #3901)
  • Monday, December 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM CT on WFSU