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Masters of Sex
Season 4
Season 4 promotional poster
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkShowtime
Original releaseSeptember 11 (2016-09-11) –
November 13, 2016 (2016-11-13)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 3
List of episodes

The fourth and final season of the American television drama series Masters of Sex premiered on September 11, 2016, and concluded on November 13, 2016, consisting of 10 episodes. Showtime broadcast the fourth season on Sundays at 10:00 pm (ET) in the United States.[1] On November 30, 2016, shortly after the season ended, Showtime announced that the series had been cancelled.[2]

The series was developed for television by Michelle Ashford and is based on the biography Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love by Thomas Maier. Masters of Sex tells the story of Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan), two pioneering researchers of human sexuality at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The fourth season takes place in 1968 and 1969.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guests

Production

The series was renewed for a 12-episode fourth season on August 11, 2015, by Showtime;[3] however, the episode count was later reduced to 10.[4] In June 2016, production began in Los Angeles and several recurring roles for the season were announced, including Niecy Nash, Betty Gilpin,[5] Erin Karpluk,[6] Alysia Reiner, Jeremy Strong, Ashley Zukerman,[7] and David Walton.[8] In July 2016, it was announced that Andre Royo would be playing Sammy Davis Jr. and in August 2016, it was announced that Kelli O'Hara had been cast in a recurring role.[9][10]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
371"Freefall"Colin BuckseyMichelle AshfordSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02) (online)
September 11, 2016 (2016-09-11) (Showtime)		0.518[11]
382"Inventory"Jeremy WebbSteven LevensonSeptember 18, 2016 (2016-09-18)0.420[12]
393"The Pleasure Protocol"Adam ArkinEllen FaireySeptember 25, 2016 (2016-09-25)0.422[13]
404"Coats or Keys"Colin BuckseyAmy LippmanOctober 2, 2016 (2016-10-02)0.525[14]
415"Outliers"Eric Galileo TigniniEsta SpaldingOctober 9, 2016 (2016-10-09)0.341[15]
426"Family Only"Colin BuckseySeth FisherOctober 16, 2016 (2016-10-16)0.506[16]
437"In To Me You See"Michael AptedMatthew-Lee ErlbachOctober 23, 2016 (2016-10-23)0.486[17]
448"Topeka"Julie Anne RobinsonEsta SpaldingOctober 30, 2016 (2016-10-30)0.393[18]
459"Night and Day"Karyn KusamaSteven LevensonNovember 6, 2016 (2016-11-06)0.463[19]
4610"The Eyes of God"Michael AptedMichelle AshfordNovember 13, 2016 (2016-11-13)0.457[20]

Reception

The fourth season has received generally positive reviews from critics. It has a Metacritic score of 70 out of 100 based on 5 reviews.[21]

References

  1. ^ Holloway, Daniel (June 1, 2016). "'Shameless,' 'The Affair,' 'Masters of Sex' Season Premiere Dates Set at Showtime". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Gelman, Vlada (November 30, 2016). "Masters of Sex Is Done at Showtime". TVLine. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 11, 2015). "Ray Donovan, Masters of Sex Renewed for Season 4 at Showtime". TVLine. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Masters of Sex". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  5. ^ Stanhope, Kate (June 9, 2016). "'Masters of Sex' Adds Niecy Nash, 'Nurse Jackie's' Betty Gilpin for Season 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  6. ^ Gelman, Vlada (June 8, 2016). "Masters of Sex Season 4: Being Erica Star Books Multi-Episode Arc". TVLine. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (June 17, 2016). "'Masters Of Sex': Alysia Reiner, Jeremy Strong & Ashley Zukerman Join Season 4 Cast". Deadline. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2016). "'Masters of Sex' Adds David Walton For Season 4". Deadline. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  9. ^ Cavassuto, Maria (July 6, 2016). "TV News Roundup: Andre Royo Joins 'Masters of Sex' Season 4 & More". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 4, 2016). "Masters of Sex Recruits Kelli O'Hara as Masters' Long-Lost Love in Season 4". TVLine. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 13, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 20, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 27, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 28, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 4, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.2.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 11, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.9.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 18, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.16.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 25, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.23.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 1, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.30.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 2, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  19. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 8, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.6.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  20. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 15, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.13.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  21. ^ "Masters of Sex - Season 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
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