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

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (Episode #3704)

• Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  

Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny (Episode #3705)

• Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU