Masters of Sex: Season 2

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Generally favorable reviews based on 123 Ratings

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Masters Of Sex: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: July 13, 2014

Summary: Bill and Virginia continue their studies in the second season of the drama.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E12. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Air Date: September 28, 2014
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S2:E11. One for the Money, Two for the Show
Air Date: September 21, 2014
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S2:E10. Below the Belt
Air Date: September 14, 2014

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Sonia Saraiya

Jul 11, 2014

With Masters and Johnson occupying a space in between love, work, and friendship, the heart of the Masters feels like it is finally beating; the joy of the show is watching the two of them interact with each other, and Lizzy Caplan and Michael Sheen have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into their roles. Ashford and her team have also become more confident with pacing and plotting. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 11, 2014

Masters and Johnson's work was all about bringing sex in its infinite varieties out into the open. The psychological richness of Masters of Sex positions it to be a worthy successor to the fast-fading (except in Emmy voters' eyes) Mad Men. Read full review

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Joanne Ostrow

Jul 14, 2014

The series returns for season 2 on July 13 on Showtime, still excelling thanks to a confluence of terrific casting, great performances and smart storytelling about America in the repressed 1950s. Read full review

Diane Garrett

Jul 11, 2014

With lead characters this complex, showrunner Michelle Ashford has plenty of material to plumb for episodes to come. Judging by the second season's start, Masters of Sex is just getting down to business. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Jul 9, 2014

Masters may be set in the 1950s, but its politics don't need to live there as well. Luckily, the conversations between the women are just as juicy as last season. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jul 11, 2014

Showing people having sex while wired up to machines may have gotten viewers in the door, but it's the characters and the performances that should keep them there. Read full review

Chris Cabin

Jul 9, 2014

Masters of Sex remains passingly enjoyable, thanks largely to the cast, including Caitlin FitzGerald, Keke Palmer, and Allison Janney, all of whom help to refocus the series on the crucial role of women in sexual and scientific exploration. Read full review

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HometownHero

Jul 4, 2015

Masters of Sex is one of best and most complete shows on television right now. Lizzy Caplan is a joy to watch and has finally found her career defining role as Virginia Johnson. Highly recommend this show to everyone.

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SamB

Sep 10, 2014

One of the finest shows on television today. It's broader focus this season has somehow managed to improve upon an already outstanding first season. All around wonderful performances and truly great writing are just two of this shows many attributes.

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emperorpenguin

Oct 8, 2014

Acting-wise, this season is a major upgrade from already great first season. Not only the main casts, but also the supporting and guest cast. I'm not surprised if this show will get many nods for guest acting category for Emmy next year (Julianne Nicholson, Betsy Brandt). With Cranston's outActing-wise, this season is a major upgrade from already great first season. Not only the main casts, but also the supporting and guest cast. I'm not surprised if this show will get many nods for guest acting category for Emmy next year (Julianne Nicholson, Betsy Brandt). With Cranston's out for next year Emmy, I really hope Sheen will get the Emmy next year for his wonderful performance throughout the season. For storyline, it is a continuation from previous season with a little additional storyline and improvement for Bill and Virginia relationship. It's still relevant and intriguing to me.… Expand

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bobbyj22

Sep 21, 2014

Great idea for a show that could be great, but poor acting and weak plot lines make this difficult to watch. Lizzy Caplan's range is about as strong as Kristen Stewarts. Costumes and sets are great, but not as strong as other period pieces such as Mad Men. The first season was far superior,Great idea for a show that could be great, but poor acting and weak plot lines make this difficult to watch. Lizzy Caplan's range is about as strong as Kristen Stewarts. Costumes and sets are great, but not as strong as other period pieces such as Mad Men. The first season was far superior, although that isn't really saying much.… Expand

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Juju2015

Aug 25, 2014

Very much liked season one. Season 2, however is utterly tiresome. The main characters are leaden and tedious, grubby even. Continually entertained by the x Mrs. Pretzel King. She provides joy.

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baoboa

Dec 15, 2014

A show with the word sex in the title!? OOOOOOH! How progressive and comprehensive!! Not. Boring, dumbed down "entertainment" for boring dumbed down people...

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imhellspawn1

Jul 25, 2014

i really enjoyed the first season but the second season is starting to bore me season 1 was a whole bunch enertaining but now that season 2 has started i have lost interest in the show

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: April 8, 2019
Season 4

70
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 2016
Season 3

72
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 12, 2015
Season 2

89
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 13, 2014
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  S2:E12. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
  Air Date: September 28, 2014
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  S2:E11. One for the Money, Two for the Show
  Air Date: September 21, 2014
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  S2:E10. Below the Belt
  Air Date: September 14, 2014
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  S2:E9. Story of My Life
  Air Date: September 7, 2014
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  S2:E8. Mirror, Mirror
  Air Date: August 31, 2014
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  S2:E7. Asterion
  Air Date: August 24, 2014
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  S2:E6. Blackbird
  Air Date: August 17, 2014
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  S2:E5. Giants
  Air Date: August 10, 2014
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  S2:E4. Dirty Jobs
  Air Date: August 3, 2014
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  S2:E3. Fight
  Air Date: July 27, 2014
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  S2:E2. Kyrie Eleison
  Air Date: July 20, 2014
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  S2:E1. Parallax
  Air Date: July 13, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2013