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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2

Every episode of American Masters Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 2 Episode 8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
    8.7/10(68 votes)

    S2:E8

    The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 2 Episode 7 - The Negro Ensemble Company
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    S2:E7

    An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 2 Episode 2 - Directed by William Wyler
    7.9/10(550 votes)

    S2:E2

    A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 2 Episode 5 - George Gershwin Remembered
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    S2:E5

    The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 2 Episode 10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    S2:E10

    The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 2 Episode 3 - Rubinstein Remembered
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    S2:E3

    A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 2 Episode 4 - Nik and Murray
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

    A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 2 Episode 9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
    6.6/10(246 votes)

    S2:E9

    A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Masters Season 2 Episode 1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
    6.1/10(122 votes)

    S2:E1

    A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Masters Season 2 Episode 6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E6

    An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 2. It scored 8.7/10 from 68 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 21, 1987. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Negro Ensemble Company".