TV series
Masters of Sex
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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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More about Masters of Sex
Cast
Michael SheenWilliam Masters
Lizzy CaplanVirginia Johnson
Caitlin FitzGeraldLibby Masters
Annaleigh AshfordBetty DiMello
Nicholas D'AgostoEthan Haas
Isabelle FuhrmanTessa Johnson
Teddy SearsAustin Langham
Kevin ChristyLester LindenCredits
- Created by
- Michelle Ashford
- Written by
- Michelle Ashford, Amy Lippman, Steven Levenson, Sam Shaw
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 46
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ShowtimeUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States- Round Two ProductionsUnited States
Timberman/Beverly ProductionsUnited States
