American Masters

AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America. Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.

Sat, May 16 8:00 P.M. Nam June Paik     NH World (11.3)

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term "electronic superhighway.

Sun, May 17 12:00 A.M. Nam June Paik     NH World (11.3)

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term "electronic superhighway.

Tue, May 19 9:00 P.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Wed, May 20 1:00 A.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Thu, May 21 3:00 A.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Fri, May 22 8:00 P.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NH World (11.3)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Sat, May 23 1:00 A.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NH World (11.3)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Sat, May 23 9:00 A.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NH World (11.3)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Sat, May 23 9:30 P.M. Ten Times Better     NH World (11.3)

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.

Sun, May 24 1:30 A.M. Ten Times Better     NH World (11.3)

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.

Tue, May 26 2:30 A.M. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore the life and legacy of the notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer.

Fri, May 29 5:00 A.M. Ten Times Better     NH World (11.3)

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.

Fri, May 29 11:00 A.M. Ten Times Better     NH World (11.3)

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.

Fri, May 29 2:00 P.M. Ten Times Better     NH World (11.3)

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.


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Antiques Roadshow | Grant's Farm, Hour 1
Bring Them Home | Bring Them Home - ASL
This Old House | E18 | Suburban Victorian | Going Through Customs
Ask This Old House | E18 | NOLA Shutters, Hardwired Alarms | Ask This Old House
American Masters | Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House [ASL]
The Forsytes | Episode 1
History with David Rubenstein | Ken Burns
The Making of The American Revolution | The Making of The American Revolution
The Count of Monte Cristo | Episode 2: The Castle
Nature | The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood
Finding Your Roots | Artistic Roots
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History |
NOVA | Mammal Origins
Austin City Limits | Leon Thomas
Secrets of the Dead | The Quest for Camelot
Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine | Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine
A Fuller Education | A Fuller Education
North to New York: The Great Migration in NY's Capital Region | North to New York: The Great Migration in NY's Capital Region
Bigger than Africa | Bigger Than Africa
The Puzzle Lady | Episode 1
All Creatures Great and Small | Episode 1: Gathering the Flock
American Experience | Bombshell
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish | New Worlds
London's New Year's Day Parade | The London Parade 2026
Rome New Year's Day Parade 2026 | Rome New Year's Day Parade 2026
Bookish | Slightly Foxed, Part 1
Happiness | Episode 1