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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4

Every episode of American Masters Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 4 Episode 6 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E6

    The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 4 Episode 3 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
    8.1/10(185 votes)

    S4:E3

    The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 4 Episode 4 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
    8.0/10(243 votes)

    S4:E4

    The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 4 Episode 10 - Milos Forman: Portrait
    7.9/10(302 votes)

    S4:E10

    The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Masters Season 4 Episode 8 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
    7.7/10(136 votes)

    S4:E8

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Masters Season 4 Episode 9 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
    7.1/10(98 votes)

    S4:E9

    Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Masters Season 4 Episode 1 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S4:E1

    The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Masters Season 4 Episode 2 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
    6.7/10(93 votes)

    S4:E2

    A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Masters Season 4 Episode 5 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
    6.6/10(126 votes)

    S4:E5

    A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Masters Season 4 Episode 7 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
    6.3/10(86 votes)

    S4:E7

    The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 4. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 11, 1989. This episode is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong".