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Masters of Sex — Season 1
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60mPilotBy day, Dr. William Masters, a leading obstetrician and gynecologist at Washington University, managed a thriving medical practice. But in secret, he conducted a clandestine study of human sexuality, working late into the night. His work was aided by Virginia Johnson, a former nightclub singer who joined the hospital's secretarial staff and quickly proved invaluable.
The text follows their endeavors, hinting at the complexities and hidden aspects of Masters’ research and the role Johnson plaSep 29, 20136.8Sep 29, 201360m6.802
60mRace to SpaceJohnson faced a precarious situation. A proposal from Masters, involving her participation in a sexual response study, had irrevocably altered the landscape of her life. Now, with her job on the line, she desperately sought a way to maintain her livelihood – only to discover it was already lost. The study itself had been displaced, and Masters, convinced Johnson bore responsibility, relocated his work to a brothel. Yet, amidst the newfound chaos, he found himself struggling to manage the situatiOct 6, 20136.8Oct 6, 201360m6.803
60mStandard DeviationThe investigation continued within the confines of the brothel, but the skewed data confirmed a need to return the study to the hospital. At the hospital, Johnson was surprised to find that a distinguished new doctor on the OB/GYN floor harbored no interest in female solidarity. Meanwhile, Libby struggled with conception, and Dr. Ethan Haas received a case of a lifetime: a woman carrying quadruplets.Oct 13, 20137.0Oct 13, 201360m7.004
60mThank You for ComingOn campus, Masters and Johnson seek new participants for their study. Johnson is taken aback when her former husband, George, who is currently staying with her, expresses interest in joining. Meanwhile, Masters' mother visits, and her fresh perspective on life unexpectedly resurfaces difficult memories from his youth. Libby’s attempt to orchestrate a romance between Virginia and Ethan proves less successful than anticipated.Oct 20, 20137.6Oct 20, 201360m7.605
60mCatherineThe study deepened, encompassing couples, and it became clear that the science of sex was inextricably intertwined with the enigma of attraction. Masters found himself striving for connection with his son, who gravitated towards his father. Anticipating the arrival of his child, Masters wrestled with anxieties about fatherhood. Meanwhile, Dr. Ethan Haas discovered that a relationship with the provost's daughter might jeopardize his medical career.Oct 27, 20137.3Oct 27, 201360m7.306
60mBrave New WorldSeeking respite, Libby and Masters journey to Miami, hoping for rest and renewal. However, Masters finds himself unexpectedly drawn back into the world of work by the vibrant life of a couple residing next door.
Meanwhile, confined to the hospital, Virginia enlists Jane's assistance in challenging Freud's notion of a superior female orgasm. Elsewhere, Langham discovers an unforeseen remedy for his own sexual difficulties in Margaret Scully.
The narrative explores themes of healing, desirNov 3, 20137.1Nov 3, 201360m7.107
60mAll Together NowThe study continued, now with participants, though a shadow of concern lingered over its implications. Johnson worried that their work might be encroaching upon Masters’ personal life. Libby urged Dr. Haas to secretly restart her fertility treatments. Meanwhile, Haas wrestled with lingering affections for Virginia as his bond with Vivian strengthened. And Margaret Scully, grappling with her own infidelity, finally confronted her husband about the deepening fissures in their marriage.Nov 10, 20136.9Nov 10, 201360m6.908
60mLove And MarriageThe task of documenting their research demanded a new approach: they would film their study, but required assistance. Johnson doubled her efforts toward a degree, only to discover Dr. DePaul’s Basic Anatomy was a prerequisite. Elsewhere, Haas and Langham, both adrift in their relationships, found solace in the idea of marriage. And after Margaret witnessed a private moment, Scully took decisive action to manage his desires.Nov 17, 20136.8Nov 17, 201360m6.809
60mInvoluntaryWhen Masters and Johnson decide to film reactions in their study, they must persuade Lester and Jane that their footage will not become exploitative. Haas and Vivian's plans for a Presbyterian wedding are disrupted when Haas reveals his Jewish heritage. Libby conceals her pregnancy from Masters, instead urging him to reconcile with his mother. Meanwhile, Estabrooks, during nocturnal hospital visits, witnesses the intimate connection between Masters and Johnson.Nov 24, 20137.5Nov 24, 201360m7.510
60mFalloutThe atmosphere within the research facility grew taut, charged with the intensity of a nationwide civil defense drill. The heightened tension frayed relationships, sparking conflicts among the staff. A former participant, now pregnant, sought the identity of the father, a question that cast a long shadow over the project. Meanwhile, Masters and Johnson, their bond strained by the end of their involvement in the study, found themselves at odds over the ethics of confidentiality versus personal reDec 1, 20137.4Dec 1, 201360m7.411
60mPhallic VictoriesMasters accepted Libby's offer of assistance in compiling the study's findings for a hospital-wide presentation. However, witnessing a colleague's presentation induce slumber, Masters resolved to capture their attention, even if it meant presenting research that was provocative but incomplete. Meanwhile, Dr. DePaul and Johnson journeyed to a medical convention, where DePaul passionately articulated the significance of her work on the Pap smear. And in Virginia, George, Ethan Haas’s former spouseDec 8, 20137.6Dec 8, 201360m7.612
60mManhighThe culmination of Masters’ research on human sexuality arrived in a hospital-wide presentation of his findings, shared with Johnson. Yet, when Masters sought to further explore the subject with external footage of female orgasm, the doctors’ reaction proved far from supportive. Elsewhere, Haas considered a position at UCLA Hospital, weighing the implications for his relationship with Virginia. Meanwhile, Scully pursued electroshock therapy, hoping to alter his sexual orientation, but Margaret hDec 15, 20138.2Dec 15, 201360m8.2
