Masters of Sex

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Drama about the pioneers of the science of human sexuality whose research touched off the sexual revolution.

Michael Sheen / Lizzy Caplan / Caitlin FitzGerald / Teddy Sears / Annaleigh Ashford / Kevin Christy / Beau Bridges / Heléne Yorke

    • Released
    • (2013-)
    • Seasons
    • 4 seasons
    • Status
    • returning series
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    SEASON 4

  • Episode 10The Eyes of God

    Masters and Johnson work to save the practice from disintegrating in the face of insurrection within the clinic. As everyone in their lives either moves on or falls away, Bill and Virginia find solace in one another.

  • Episode 9Night and Day

    Masters and Johnson return from Topeka, each grappling with the trip's ramifications. Art and Nancy look to tie up loose ends in order to have a fresh start, and Libby embarks on a road trip with Bram that changes her perspective.

  • Episode 8Topeka

    Masters and Johnson go on the road and pose as a couple to investigate practices at a competing clinic. While Bill and Virginia are away, Art, Nancy and Langham take advantage of their absence to further their own agendas.

  • Episode 7In to Me You See

    Masters looks to groom Art as his protege in a new area of research as Johnson does her best to keep Nancy at arm's length. Betty seeks an unlikely source for assistance in her fight for equal rights to Helen's baby.

  • Episode 6Family Only

  • Episode 5Outliers

    Johnson and Masters' troubles come to a head as the trial begins with Keller leading the charge. Virginia does her best to revive their career as Bill faces the reality of what the charges could mean for him, Johnson and the practice.

  • Episode 4Coats or Keys

  • Episode 3The Pleasure Protocol

    Masters and Johnson adjust to new partners, but their respective cases have them second-guessing the instinct to remain separated. A romantic prospect pushes Libby to embrace life as a newly single woman of the sexual revolution.

  • Episode 2Inventory

    Masters and Johnson turn to new partners in an effort to put the past behind them and focus on their expanding clinic. Given their fractured triangle, Libby reevaluates her relationship with Bill and Virginia.

  • Episode 1Freefall

    SEASON 3

  • Episode 12Full Ten Count

    On the heels of their disastrous dinner in New York, Masters and Johnson return to find their life's work in jeopardy while under the scrutiny of the press and their publisher in preparation for their new book.

  • Episode 11Party of Four

    Masters, Johnson, Logan and his wife gather in New York for a dinner in which agendas collide, truths are exposed and no relationship emerges unscathed. Back home, Libby faces an accusation that threatens her family's foundation.

  • Episode 10Through a Glass, Darkly

    Johnson objects to Masters' program after both Nora and Lester have missteps in the protocol. Meanwhile, as Libby's birthday approaches the men in her life are aiming to please. Plus, Tessa explores what sex really means to her.

  • Episode 9High Anxiety

    Libby tries to mask her feelings by setting Paul up with a friend. Meanwhile, Masters continues his surrogacy program, now under the critical eye of Johnson. And Lester volunteers as their first male surrogate.

  • Episode 8Surrogates

    As Johnson jets away to Las Vegas with Dan Logan, Masters uses her absence to begin his surrogacy program. Meanwhile, Libby comes to terms with her current and past relationships. And Barton considers starting one of his own.

  • Episode 7Monkey Business

    Masters and Johnson are interviewed by 'Newsweek' as they take on an exotic new patient. Meanwhile, Dan Logan tries to read Virginia. Plus, Libby and Paul deal with the fallout of exposed truths.

  • Episode 6Two Scents

    As a result of their spreading celebrity, Masters and Johnson take on a famous couple looking to reinvigorate their sex life. Meanwhile, Tessa learns what childhood with Edna Eshelman must ...

  • Episode 5Matters of Gravity

    Virginia's parents arrive unannounced. Meanwhile, Libby and Masters discover Johnny has been bullied and look to fix it in their own ways. Plus, Johnson finds unexpected excitement in the ...

  • Episode 4Undue Influence

    Masters consults unexpected advice in convincing Johnson to rededicate herself to the study and to him. A familiar face returns to the clinic for help. Meanwhile, Virginia is distracted by ...

  • Episode 3The Excitement of Release

    Masters and Johnson's book is released and, while reviews are positive, the public's response causes unease around the office. The new spotlight on her mother starts to affect Tessa at ...

  • Episode 2Three's a Crowd

    The shock waves surrounding Masters and Johnson's first press conference begin to reverberate around their universe as the book nears its release date. Meanwhile, Masters takes on a ...

  • Episode 1Parliament of Owls

    As Masters and Johnson face the press for the first time, they flashback to summer vacation, where Bill is finishing their book, Virginia faces parenting struggles, and Libby is pulling herself out of a depression. Season premiere.

    SEASON 2

  • Episode 12The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    Masters and Johnson feel ready to cure sexual dysfunction.

  • Episode 11One for the Money, Two for the Show

    A television crew arrives at the clinic to document Masters and Johnson's work treating sexual dysfunction. Masters considers the publicity premature, and himself unsuitable as a television...

  • Episode 10Below the Belt

    Masters learns of a rival study and calls in a public relations expert to help brand his work with Johnson. Virginia, having finally learned of Masters' sexual difficulties, is invigorated ...

  • Episode 9Story of My Life

    Virginia continues to impersonate a patient's case history in order to glean advice from a psychiatrist. Betty and Masters' attempt to remedy Lester's impotence by hiring a prostitute ...

  • Episode 8Mirror, Mirror

    Johnson attempts to treat a woman on her own. Libby witnesses a hate crime.

  • Episode 7Asterion

    In the wake of Masters' discovery that Johnson has continued to have romantic relationships with other men, he becomes impotent without her knowledge and cuts off their sexual work together...

  • Episode 6Blackbird

    After Hendricks bans Masters from using black participants in his study, Masters contacts a journalist to promote his efforts, using the debunking of sexual stereotypes as the lure. Johnson...

  • Episode 5Giants

    Masters continues his study, but loses his gynecology practice; Coral's brother confronts Libby; Betty reunites with a former lover; Johnson tries to fix her relationship with DePaul.

  • Episode 4Dirty Jobs

    Johnson tries to cover when she and Masters are seen by Langham leaving a hotel together after an evening tryst. Later, Masters attempts to bring Johnson aboard as his assistant at his new ...

  • Episode 3Fight

    Virginia unearths Masters' troubled childhood during a secret rendezvous.

  • Episode 2Kyrie Eleison

    Masters begins a new job at Memorial Hospital - under Betty's terms - only to find his boss insisting he leave Virginia behind in favor of a handpicked secretary. Johnson, meanwhile, still ...

  • Episode 1Parallax

    Following Bill's declaration in season 1 finale, Bill and Virginia resume their professional and personal relationship - both asserting it is to further the cause of their work. Virginia ...

    SEASON 1

  • Episode 12Manhigh

    Dr. Masters' big day is at hand after 12 months of studies. Without Virginia as a voice of moderation will Bill's pitch hit the mark? Margaret Scully is confronted with her husbands ...

  • Episode 11Phallic Victories

    Masters and Libby compile study information for hospital-wide presentation; DePaul and Johnson travel to a medical convention; Virginia's ex returns finds Ethan playing father to his children.

  • Episode 10Fallout

    A former study participant comes forward with news of her pregnancy. Ethan learns he has been effectively fired, but not for the reason he thought.

  • Episode 9Involuntary

    Virginia and Dr. Masters move on to filming involuntary reactions during the study, with Jane as usual being the first subject. Ethan reveals information about his heritage that threatens their relationship.

  • Episode 8Love and Marriage

    Virginia resumes pursuit of her undergraduate degree. Masters takes Virginia's suggestion and enlists the aid of a technician to construct a working camera to film the intimate workings during sexual intimacy.

  • Episode 7All Together Now

    Virginia and William ramp up their participation in the study. Libby bypasses William and pressures Ethan to resume the treatments. Austin and Margaret ramp up their tryst leading to differing expectations. Ethan decides to commit to Vivian.

  • Episode 6Brave New World

    Bill and Libby vacation in Miami after losing the baby. Virginia attends a visiting doctor's speech and decides to investigate one of the claims on her own. Austin struggles with the reason for his non-performance in the study.

  • Episode 5Catherine

    William and Libby experience personal tragedy. Masters decides to pair Austin with a stranger. Virginia struggles with her parenting due to her long hours. Ethan's relationship with Vivian takes the next step, whether he likes it or not.

  • Episode 4Thank You for Coming

    Both Bill and Virginia have unexpected and unwelcome visitors at home. With the study back in the hospital, new participants are recruited. Ethan struggles to forget his feelings for Virginia.

  • Episode 3Standard Deviation

    A woman pregnant with quadruplets comes to the hospital and Dr. Haas lobbies for the case. A female gynecologist joins the staff. Both Dr. Masters and his wife learn a secret and both get what they want.

  • Episode 2Race To Space

    The Provost shuts down the research when he hears about the couples study and Masters is forced to move it elsewhere. Dr. Masters blames Virginia and fires her, but keeps her on until he can find a replacement.

  • Episode 1Pilot

    Dr. William Masters, a successful doctor of obstetrics and gynecology, begins his controversial study of human sexuality. Dr. Masters recruits Virginia Johnson to be his secretary, but she quickly advances to be a valuable associate.