

Masters of Sex
2013-09-29 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.1
William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.
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- Creators
- Michelle Ashford
- Production companies
- Sony Pictures Television, Round Two Productions, Timberman/Beverly Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
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Michael SheenWilliam Masters
Lizzy CaplanVirginia Johnson
Caitlin FitzGeraldLibby Masters
Annaleigh AshfordBetty DiMelloTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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