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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 24

Every episode of American Masters Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 24!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 24 Episode 1 - Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
    7.1/10(106 votes)

    #1 - Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

    S24:E1

    Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 24 Episode 2 - I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
    6.6/10(78 votes)

    #2 - I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

    S24:E2

    The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 24 Episode 3 - The Doors: When You're Strange
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #3 - The Doors: When You're Strange

    S24:E3

    A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 24 Episode 4 - Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
    6.1/10(111 votes)

    #4 - Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

    S24:E4

    Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 24 Episode 5 - Cachao: Uno Más
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Cachao: Uno Más

    S24:E5

    A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 24 Episode 6 - A Letter to Elia
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #6 - A Letter to Elia

    S24:E6

    Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 24 Episode 7 - Lennon NYC
    7.7/10(697 votes)

    #7 - Lennon NYC

    S24:E7

    A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 24 Episode 8 - Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
    5.8/10(73 votes)

    #8 - Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

    S24:E8

    A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"Sam Cooke: Crossing Over" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 24. It scored 7.1/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/11/2010. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "I.M. Pei: Building China Modern".