: Masters secures approval for his study from Provost Barton Scully (Beau Bridges) after a demonstration involving "Ulysses"—a clear acrylic dildo equipped with a camera. The episode concludes with Masters suggesting that he and Johnson should engage in sex themselves to ensure "objective" firsthand data, leaving their professional boundary hanging by a thread. Key Thematic Features
: The narrative contrasts the clinical nature of the study with the intense personal repressions of its characters, such as Barton Scully's hidden homosexuality. Cast and Reception "Masters of Sex" Pilot (TV Episode 2013) - Full cast & crew PilotMasters of Sex : Season 1 Episode 1
: The episode highlights the era's clinical curiosity through the introduction of specialized medical tools like the "Ulysses" camera lens, which was designed to record internal sexual responses. : Masters secures approval for his study from