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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 23

Every episode of American Masters Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 23 Episode 1 - Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    #1 - Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About

    S23:E1

    The work of the American dance pioneer and choreographer who brought ballet techniques to the Broadway stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 23 Episode 2 - Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

    S23:E2

    Scott Hicks' acclaimed 2007 film on a year in the life of the modern experimental composer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 23 Episode 3 - Hollywood Chinese
    7.2/10(87 votes)

    #3 - Hollywood Chinese

    S23:E3

    From the first Chinese-American film produced in 1916, to Ang Lee's triumphant Brokeback Mountain nine decades later, this films brings together a group of actors, writers, directors -- and iconic film images -- to examine Chinese contributions to an industry that was often ignorant and dismissive about race. Such artists as Wayne Wang, Joan Chen, David Henry Hwang, Nancy Kwan and Amy Tan share their experiences of being "the other." These stories and film clips from more than 90 films -- some dating back to the 1890s -- weave a rich tapestry and complex history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 23 Episode 4 - Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
    7.8/10(121 votes)

    #4 - Neil Young: Don't Be Denied

    S23:E4

    The work of the legendary rock musician and his artistic and intellectual transitions over the decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 23 Episode 5 - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes
    7.4/10(147 votes)

    #5 - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes

    S23:E5

    A retrospective on the famed radio personality and author centering on A Prairie Home Companion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 23 Episode 6 - Trumbo
    7.0/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Trumbo

    S23:E6

    An account of Dalton Trumbo, a powerful motion picture screenwriter who refused to succumb to the stigma of the Hollywood "blacklist" and rose to prominence once again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 23 Episode 7 - Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    #7 - Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound

    S23:E7

    The folk music career of Joan Baez and the progressive movements she both participated in and influenced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 23 Episode 8 - Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind 'Little Women'
    7.7/10(174 votes)

    #8 - Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind 'Little Women'

    S23:E8

    The author of 'Little Women' is an almost universally recognized name whose reputation as a morally upstanding New England spinster masked a literary double life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 23. It scored 8/10 based on 110 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2009. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts".