The BEST episodes of American Masters season 19

Every episode of American Masters season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 19!

To honor America's most notable creative artists and the inspiration behind their work. Special broadcasts profiles a cross-section of the nation's finest artistic pioneers from the past and present.

Last Updated: 1/10/2025Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice
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#1 - Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice

Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2005

A profile of the musical group of African-American women who uniquely blend many cultural and historical themes in their work.

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Bob Dylan: No Direction Home
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#2 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home

Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2005

A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

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Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
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#3 - Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2005

A chronicle of the famed comic's life and success, from humble accountant to world-famous funny man.

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Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea
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#4 - Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2005

The famous author and his colorful life as told through his writings, letters, and interviews with family and scholars.

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James Dean: Sense Memories
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#5 - James Dean: Sense Memories

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2005

The brief but bright career of the cinema star who inspired an entire generation.

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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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#6 - George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/13/2005

The life of the famous movie director as told through the eyes of his son (who is also a director).

Willa Cather: The Road is All
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#7 - Willa Cather: The Road is All

Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2005

An analyis of the writings of the early 20th century prairie writer and the inner conflicts they exposed.