DocumentaryPBS

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13

Every episode of American Masters Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 13!

Binge this in 10h 30m·Peaking at 9.0/10
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons41

All1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 13 Episode 5 - The Lives of Lillian Hellman
    9.0/10(105 votes)

    S13:E5

    The politics and writings of the noted 20th century woman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. American Masters Season 13 Episode 6 - Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer
    8.4/10(129 votes)

    S13:E6

    A profile of an author as mysterious as some of his well-known detective stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. American Masters Season 13 Episode 1 - Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note
    7.9/10(160 votes)

    S13:E1

    Chronicle of the achievements of the noted composer and conductor of popular and classical music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. American Masters Season 13 Episode 3 - Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
    7.8/10(197 votes)

    S13:E3

    Documentary about the life of Paul Robeson: actor, scholar, and rights activist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. American Masters Season 13 Episode 7 - Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley
    7.8/10(112 votes)

    S13:E7

    A story of the women who created some of Broadway's most memorable songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. American Masters Season 13 Episode 2 - The Line King: Al Hirschfeld
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    S13:E2

    An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of American Masters

    READ
  7. American Masters Season 13 Episode 4 - Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius
    6.0/10(81 votes)

    S13:E4

    The boundaries broken by the innovative experimental artist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 13 Ratings Summary

"The Lives of Lillian Hellman" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 13. It scored 9.0/10 from 105 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 30, 1999. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer".