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

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause (Episode #3804)

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM CT on WFSU