Dr. Barton Scully is a fictional character portrayed by Beau Bridges in the TV series Masters of Sex.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 71 years old.
They appear in 21 episodes out of a total of 46 aired and have accumulated 671 positive votes.
The character of Dr. Barton Scully is mainly associated with Dr. William Masters, Libby Masters and Virginia Johnson.
Episodes21
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2013Dr. William Masters, a successful doctor of obstetrics and gynecology, begins his controversial study of human sexuality. Dr. Masters recruits Virginia Johnson to be his secretary, but she quickly advances to be a valuable associate.
Race to Space
episode S1.E2 october 2013The Provost shuts down the research when he hears about the couples study and Masters is forced to move it elsewhere. Dr. Masters blames Virginia and fires her, but keeps her on until he can find a replacement.
Standard Deviation
episode S1.E3 october 2013A woman pregnant with quadruplets comes to the hospital and Dr. Haas lobbies for the case. A female gynecologist joins the staff. Both Dr. Masters and his wife learn a secret and both get what they want.
Catherine
episode S1.E5 october 2013William and Libby experience personal tragedy. Masters decides to pair Austin with a stranger. Virginia struggles with her parenting due to her long hours. Ethan's relationship with Vivian takes the next step, whether he likes it or not.
Brave New World
episode S1.E6 november 2013Bill and Libby vacation in Miami after losing the baby. Virginia attends a visiting doctor's speech and decides to investigate one of the claims on her own. Austin struggles with the reason for his non-performance in the study.
All Together Now
episode S1.E7 november 2013Virginia and William ramp up their participation in the study. Libby bypasses William and pressures Ethan to resume the treatments. Austin and Margaret ramp up their tryst leading to differing expectations. Ethan decides to commit to Vivian.
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.
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.
Parallax
episode S2.E1 july 2014Following Bill's declaration in season 1 finale, Bill and Virginia resume their professional and personal relationship - both asserting it is to further the cause of their work. Virginia breaks the news to Ethan and Bill tries to be there for Libby and their new baby but finds it hard. Bill is struggling with getting his career back on track and Virginia is still working for Dr. DePaul but hungers for more. Scully is determined to succeed in his "therapy", but Margaret will bear no more illusions in her life.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
episode S2.E12 september 2014Masters and Johnson feel ready to cure sexual dysfunction.
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.
Undue Influence
episode S3.E4 august 2015Masters consults unexpected advice in convincing Johnson to rededicate herself to the study and to him. A familiar face returns to the clinic for help. Meanwhile, Virginia is distracted by news of Henry and fails to notice Tessa trying to make sense of her home life. Libby confronts the truths of hers as she helps Paul and Joy pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In to Me You See
episode S4.E7 october 2016Masters looks to groom Art as his protege in a new area of research as Johnson does her best to keep Nancy at arm's length. Betty seeks an unlikely source for assistance in her fight for equal rights to Helen's baby.
Night and Day
episode S4.E9 november 2016Masters and Johnson return from Topeka, each grappling with the trip's ramifications. Art and Nancy look to tie up loose ends in order to have a fresh start, and Libby embarks on a road trip with Bram that changes her perspective.
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.
- Pilot
- Race to Space
- Standard Deviation
- Catherine
- Brave New World
- All Together Now
- Love and Marriage
- Fallout
- Manhigh
- Parallax
- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- The Excitement of Release
- Undue Influence
- Matters of Gravity
- Surrogates
- Through a Glass, Darkly
- Full Ten Count
- Family Only
- In to Me You See
- Night and Day
- The Eyes of God
Best moments10
- Following Bill's declaration in season 1 finale, Bill and Virginia resume their professional and personal relationship - both asserting it is to further the cause of their work. Virginia breaks the news to Ethan and Bill tries to be there for Libby and their new baby but finds it hard. Bill is struggling with getting his career back on track and Virginia is still working for Dr. DePaul but hungers for more. Scully is determined to succeed in his "therapy", but Margaret will bear no more illusions in her life.
- Masters 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.
- Masters looks to groom Art as his protege in a new area of research as Johnson does her best to keep Nancy at arm's length. Betty seeks an unlikely source for assistance in her fight for equal rights to Helen's baby.
- Virginia'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.
- Masters 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.
- On 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.
- Johnson 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.
- Masters consults unexpected advice in convincing Johnson to rededicate herself to the study and to him. A familiar face returns to the clinic for help. Meanwhile, Virginia is distracted by news of Henry and fails to notice Tessa trying to make sense of her home life. Libby confronts the truths of hers as she helps Paul and Joy pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
- Masters and Johnson feel ready to cure sexual dysfunction.
- Dr. 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.
- Parallax
- The Eyes of God
- In to Me You See
- Matters of Gravity
- The Excitement of Release
- Full Ten Count
- Through a Glass, Darkly
- Undue Influence
- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Manhigh