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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 9

Every episode of American Masters Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 9!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Masters Season 9 Episode 2 - Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
    8.1/10(94 votes)
    S9:E2

    The plays of a master of portraying human relations and the shades of love and hate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Masters Season 9 Episode 4 - Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul
    8.0/10(130 votes)
    S9:E4

    An examination of the author's life and a look at the specifics of some of his written works.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Masters Season 9 Episode 3 - Placido Domingo: A Musical Life
    7.6/10(66 votes)
    S9:E3

    The rise of one of the world's most powerful and accomplished tenors and his great performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Masters Season 9 Episode 1 - Rediscovering Will Rogers
    7.5/10(68 votes)
    S9:E1

    The life of the famed commentator on the American condition and his style of humor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage" is the best rated episode of American Masters season 9. It scored 8.1/10 from 94 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 19, 1994. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul".