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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 17

Every episode of American Masters Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 17 Episode 1 - Willie Nelson: Still Is Still Moving
    7.5/10(83 votes)

    #1 - Willie Nelson: Still Is Still Moving

    S17:E1

    An up-close look at the songs and lifestyle of the popular country western personality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 17 Episode 2 - Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

    S17:E2

    A biography of the influential actor and director of silent film classics and his contributions to character expression and make-up effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 17 Episode 3 - Juilliard
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #3 - Juilliard

    S17:E3

    A retrospective on the history and work of the famous American school for academic mastery of the performing arts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 17 Episode 4 - Alice Waters and her Delicious Revolution
    7.2/10(109 votes)

    #4 - Alice Waters and her Delicious Revolution

    S17:E4

    Portrait of an American woman who helped pioneer the fresher and simpler cuisine that emerged in California in the later 1970s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 17 Episode 5 - Joni Mitchell: A Woman of Heart and Mind
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    #5 - Joni Mitchell: A Woman of Heart and Mind

    S17:E5

    The life of the folk singer and songwriting artist and the evolution of her work over three decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 17 Episode 6 - Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    #6 - Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

    S17:E6

    Biography of the legendary blues player from the deep South who's music contributed to the origins of rock-and-roll.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 17 Episode 7 - Robert Capa: In Love and War
    7.5/10(209 votes)

    #7 - Robert Capa: In Love and War

    S17:E7

    A documentary on the famous war photographer and the life he led.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 17 Episode 8 - The Education of Gore Vidal
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #8 - The Education of Gore Vidal

    S17:E8

    A spotlight on the eclectic and often humorous American writer and his many accomplishments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Willie Nelson: Still Is Still Moving" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 17. It scored 7.5/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2002. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces".