Masters of Sex 

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

Creator:

Michelle Ashford

Stars:

Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 52 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Sheen	...	Dr. William Masters 46 episodes, 2013-2016
Lizzy Caplan	...	Virginia Johnson 46 episodes, 2013-2016
Caitlin FitzGerald	...	Libby Masters 46 episodes, 2013-2016
Annaleigh Ashford	...	Betty DiMello 37 episodes, 2013-2016
Teddy Sears	...	Dr. Austin Langham 29 episodes, 2013-2016
Kevin Christy	...	Lester Linden 26 episodes, 2013-2016
Beau Bridges	...	Dr. Barton Scully 21 episodes, 2013-2016

Storyline

1956: Dr. Charles Alfred Kinsey, Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, dies. Fertility surgeon and specialist, Dr. William Howell Masters, also fascinated with the science surrounding human sexuality, meets future research partner, Virginia Ellis Johnson, at Washington University in Missouri.

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Plot Keywords:

human sexuality | sex researcher | sex | having sex for science | unfaithfulness | 

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Taglines:

They've found their groove (Season 4).

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Channel 4 [UK] Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Masters & Johnson

Filming Locations:

Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Round Two Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Timberman-Beverly Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

William H. Masters and Virginia Johnson's work began in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis and continued at the not-for-profit research institution they founded in St. Louis in 1964. It was called the "Reproductive Biology Research Foundation" and renamed the "Masters & Johnson Institute" in 1978.

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Goofs

In the introduction sequence, the quarter being inserted into the vending machine behind Michael Sheen's name says, "Quarter Dollar" under Washington's profile. This design was introduced for the "50 State Quarters" program, which began in 1999. A quarter from the time of this show, set more than 40 years earlier than this TV show, would clearly show the year of minting beneath Washington's profile.

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Sarah Silverman/David Alan Grier/Sheer Mag/Tim Alexander (2016)

User Reviews

Great

While Masters of Sex might not be a great show as yet, viewed strictly in terms of giving consumers something worth paying it's the equivalent of a master class in pay-TV development :) There's a lot of humor here, but it's more innocent than leering. And there's also a great deal of understandable awkwardness that seems as pertinent to 2013 to the '50s. It's an absorbing, beautifully acted story about science, emerging feminism and American culture. But it's also a gamble on the idea that great TV drama can involve stakes that are not sharpened to pointy tips. It was comforting to see that Masters of Sex has depth of vision and plenty of dramatic material to delve into without taking the easy way out with a nipple and a romp every 10 minutes :)