Lester Linden is a fictional character portrayed by Kevin Christy in the TV series Masters of Sex.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Love and Marriage (season 1), they were 36 years old.
They appear in 26 episodes out of a total of 46 aired and have accumulated 36 positive votes.
Episodes26
Love and Marriage
episode S1.E8 november 2013Virginia resumes pursuit of her undergraduate degree. Masters takes Virginia's suggestion and enlists the aid of a technician to construct a working camera to film the intimate workings during sexual intimacy.
Involuntary
episode S1.E9 november 2013Virginia and Dr. Masters move on to filming involuntary reactions during the study, with Jane as usual being the first subject. Ethan reveals information about his heritage that threatens their relationship.
Fallout
episode S1.E10 december 2013A former study participant comes forward with news of her pregnancy. Ethan learns he has been effectively fired, but not for the reason he thought.
Manhigh
episode S1.E12 december 2013Dr. Masters' big day is at hand after 12 months of studies. Without Virginia as a voice of moderation will Bill's pitch hit the mark? Margaret Scully is confronted with her husbands homosexuality and investigates what is involved with his 'treatment'. Dr. Austin Langham has a job offer from L.A and the climax to the episode sees Virginia Johnson reading the notes from Dr. William Masters presentation at home in the rain, to hear a knock at the door.
Asterion
episode S2.E7 august 2014In the wake of Masters' discovery that Johnson has continued to have romantic relationships with other men, he becomes impotent without her knowledge and cuts off their sexual work together. He tries to keep his new clinic solvent over the course of three years by borrowing against his house, offering medical services to the hotel - and finally accepting money from his mother.
Mirror, Mirror
episode S2.E8 august 2014Johnson attempts to treat a woman on her own. Libby witnesses a hate crime.
Story of My Life
episode S2.E9 september 2014Virginia continues to impersonate a patient's case history in order to glean advice from a psychiatrist. Betty and Masters' attempt to remedy Lester's impotence by hiring a prostitute rattles him even further. Libby gets the third degree when she offers her eyewitness testimony regarding the beaten man. And Barbara Sanders wrestles with an unsettling diagnosis that exposes a chain of secrets and causes Masters and Johnson to clash over their treatment strategy.
Below the Belt
episode S2.E10 september 2014Masters learns of a rival study and calls in a public relations expert to help brand his work with Johnson. Virginia, having finally learned of Masters' sexual difficulties, is invigorated by the prospect of finding a cure. Determined to prove her worth to Robert, Libby canvases a tenement for a rent strike. Plus, Langham is stunned when Flo informs him that he has to have sex with her in order to keep his job. And Barbara and Lester connect over their shared sexual dysfunctions.
One for the Money, Two for the Show
episode S2.E11 september 2014A television crew arrives at the clinic to document Masters and Johnson's work treating sexual dysfunction. Masters considers the publicity premature, and himself unsuitable as a television presence. Virginia deals with the fallout of having prioritized her work over her parenting when George argues to take their children on a trip with his new wife. Plus, Libby finds in Robert an appreciation for what she has to offer. And Langham realizes there's no way out of his sexual contract with Flo.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
episode S2.E12 september 2014Masters and Johnson feel ready to cure sexual dysfunction.
Parliament of Owls
episode S3.E1 july 2015As Masters and Johnson face the press for the first time, they flashback to summer vacation, where Bill is finishing their book, Virginia faces parenting struggles, and Libby is pulling herself out of a depression. Season premiere.
Three's a Crowd
episode S3.E2 july 2015The shock waves surrounding Masters and Johnson's first press conference begin to reverberate around their universe as the book nears its release date. Meanwhile, Masters takes on a powerful, high profile fertility patient with the help of a new doctor in the practice, while Virginia and Libby come to terms with Bill's role in their lives.
The Excitement of Release
episode S3.E3 july 2015Masters and Johnson's book is released and, while reviews are positive, the public's response causes unease around the office. The new spotlight on her mother starts to affect Tessa at school, while Libby does her best to maintain a social life outside of her friendship with Virginia. Meanwhile, Masters and Johnson look to old and new places to capitalize on their burgeoning fame.
Matters of Gravity
episode S3.E5 august 2015Virginia's parents arrive unannounced. Meanwhile, Libby and Masters discover Johnny has been bullied and look to fix it in their own ways. Plus, Johnson finds unexpected excitement in the scent study while Masters, looking to overcome his embarrassing departure from the university, takes on a promising fertility patient that could land him and Johnson back in good graces.
Two Scents
episode S3.E6 august 2015As a result of their spreading celebrity, Masters and Johnson take on a famous couple looking to reinvigorate their sex life. Meanwhile, Tessa learns what childhood with Edna Eshelman must have been like for Virginia. Plus, Masters attempts to connect with Johnny, but misses the mark entirely, and Libby furthers her involvement in Joy's life - with consequences that extend to Paul.
Monkey Business
episode S3.E7 august 2015Masters and Johnson are interviewed by 'Newsweek' as they take on an exotic new patient. Meanwhile, Dan Logan tries to read Virginia. Plus, Libby and Paul deal with the fallout of exposed truths.
Surrogates
episode S3.E8 august 2015As Johnson jets away to Las Vegas with Dan Logan, Masters uses her absence to begin his surrogacy program. Meanwhile, Libby comes to terms with her current and past relationships. And Barton considers starting one of his own.
High Anxiety
episode S3.E9 september 2015Libby tries to mask her feelings by setting Paul up with a friend. Meanwhile, Masters continues his surrogacy program, now under the critical eye of Johnson. And Lester volunteers as their first male surrogate.
Through a Glass, Darkly
episode S3.E10 september 2015Johnson objects to Masters' program after both Nora and Lester have missteps in the protocol. Meanwhile, as Libby's birthday approaches the men in her life are aiming to please. Plus, Tessa explores what sex really means to her.
Full Ten Count
episode S3.E12 september 2015On the heels of their disastrous dinner in New York, Masters and Johnson return to find their life's work in jeopardy while under the scrutiny of the press and their publisher in preparation for their new book.
Inventory
episode S4.E2 september 2016Masters and Johnson turn to new partners in an effort to put the past behind them and focus on their expanding clinic. Given their fractured triangle, Libby reevaluates her relationship with Bill and Virginia.
The Pleasure Protocol
episode S4.E3 september 2016Masters and Johnson adjust to new partners, but their respective cases have them second-guessing the instinct to remain separated. A romantic prospect pushes Libby to embrace life as a newly single woman of the sexual revolution.
Coats or Keys
episode S4.E4 october 2016Johnson, Masters, Libby and Keller wind up together at a party thrown by Art and Nancy. Pairings and perspectives shift as the night wears on, until the light of day exposes the consequences of the evening.
Family Only
episode S4.E6 october 2016Johnson looks to get her relationship with Masters back on track while Masters does his best to find satisfaction elsewhere. Betty and Helen ready themselves for a new addition. Art and Nancy discuss the consequences of their party.
Topeka
episode S4.E8 october 2016Masters and Johnson go on the road and pose as a couple to investigate practices at a competing clinic. While Bill and Virginia are away, Art, Nancy and Langham take advantage of their absence to further their own agendas.
The Eyes of God
episode S4.E10 november 2016Masters and Johnson work to save the practice from disintegrating in the face of insurrection within the clinic. As everyone in their lives either moves on or falls away, Bill and Virginia find solace in one another.
- Love and Marriage
- Involuntary
- Fallout
- Manhigh
- Asterion
- Mirror, Mirror
- Story of My Life
- Below the Belt
- One for the Money, Two for the Show
- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Parliament of Owls
- Three's a Crowd
- The Excitement of Release
- Matters of Gravity
- Two Scents
- Monkey Business
- Surrogates
- High Anxiety
- Through a Glass, Darkly
- Full Ten Count
- Inventory
- The Pleasure Protocol
- Coats or Keys
- Family Only
- Topeka
- The Eyes of God