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The American Film Institute Salute to ... is a reality TV series that premiered on Netflix on April 2, 1973. It has 51 seasons and 50 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 51 Episode 1 "AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy", aired on May 31, 2026.

In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.

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50 episodes · 51 seasons

Season 1

1973 · 1 episode · Last episode: 53 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to John Ford

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Season 2

1974 · 1 episode · Last episode: 52 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney

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    The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney is t.v. special.

Season 3

1975 · 1 episode · Last episode: 51 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Orson Welles

    Finale

    The American Film Institute Salute to Orson Welles is t.v. special.

Season 4

1976 · 1 episode · Last episode: 50 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Presents a Salute to William Wyler

    Finale

    Director William Wyler is presented with the fourth AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 5

1977 · 1 episode · Last episode: 49 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Bette Davis

    Finale

    Bette Davis is presented with the fifth AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 6

1978 · 1 episode · Last episode: 48 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Henry Fonda

    Finale

    The American Film Institute Salute to Henry Fonda is a TV special.

Season 7

1979 · 1 episode · Last episode: 47 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Alfred Hitchcock

    Finale

    Director Alfred Hitchcock is presented with the seventh AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 8

1980 · 1 episode · Last episode: 46 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to James Stewart

    Finale

    James Stewart is presented with the eighth AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 9

1981 · 1 episode · Last episode: 45 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Fred Astaire

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    AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire is a 1981 documentary TV movie written by Joseph McBride and George Stevens Jr. and directed by Marty Pasetta.

Season 10

1982 · 1 episode · Last episode: 44 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Frank Capra

    Finale

    Director Frank Capra is presented with the 10th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 11

1983 · 1 episode · Last episode: 43 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to John Huston

    Finale

    John Huston is presented with the 11th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 12

1984 · 1 episode · Last episode: 42 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Lillian Gish

    Finale

    Lillian Gish is presented with the 12th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 13

1985 · 1 episode · Last episode: 41 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Gene Kelly

    Finale

    Gene Kelly is presented with the 13th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 14

1986 · 1 episode · Last episode: 40 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Billy Wilder

    Finale

    Director Billy Wilder is presented with the 14th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 15

1987 · 1 episode · Last episode: 39 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Barbara Stanwyck

    Finale

    Barbara Stanwyck is presented with the 15th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 16

1988 · 1 episode · Last episode: 38 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Jack Lemmon

    Finale

    Jack Lemmon is presented with the 16th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 17

1989 · 1 episode · Last episode: 37 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Gregory Peck

    Finale

    Gregory Peck is presented with the 17th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 18

1990 · 1 episode · Last episode: 36 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to David Lean

    Finale

    Director David Lean is presented with the 18th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 19

1991 · 1 episode · Last episode: 35 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Kirk Douglas

    Finale

    Kirk Douglas is presented with the 19th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 20

1992 · 1 episode · Last episode: 34 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Sidney Poitier

    Finale

    Sidney Poitier is presented with the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 21

1993 · 1 episode · Last episode: 33 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Elizabeth Taylor

    Finale

    Elizabeth Taylor is presented with the 21st AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 22

1994 · 1 episode · Last episode: 32 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Jack Nicholson

    Finale

    Jack Nicholson is presented with the 22nd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 23

1995 · 1 episode · Last episode: 31 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Steven Spielberg

    Finale

    Director Steven Spielberg is presented with the 23rd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 24

1996 · 1 episode · Last episode: 30 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Clint Eastwood

    Finale

    Actor and director Clint Eastwood is presented with the 24th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 25

1997 · 1 episode · Last episode: 29 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Martin Scorsese

    Finale

    Director Martin Scorsese is presented with the 25th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 26

1998 · 1 episode · Last episode: 28 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Robert Wise

    Finale

    Director Robert Wise is presented with the 26th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 27

1999 · 1 episode · Last episode: 27 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Dustin Hoffman

    Finale

    Dustin Hoffman is presented with the 27th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 28

2000 · 1 episode · Last episode: 26 years ago

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    1. The American Film Institute Salute to Harrison Ford

    Finale

    Harrison Ford is presented with the 28th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 29

2001 · 1 episode · Last episode: 25 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand

    Finale

    Barbra Streisand is presented with the 29th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 30

2002 · 1 episode · Last episode: 24 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks

    Finale

    Tom Hanks is presented with the 30th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 31

2003 · 1 episode · Last episode: 23 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro

    Finale

    Robert De Niro is presented with the 31st AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 32

2004 · 1 episode · Last episode: 22 years ago

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    1. AFI Tribute to Meryl Streep

    Finale

    Meryl Streep is presented with the 32nd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 33

2005 · 1 episode · Last episode: 21 years ago

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    1. AFI Tribute to George Lucas

    Finale

    George Lucas is presented with the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 34

2006 · 1 episode · Last episode: 20 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Sean Connery

    Finale

    Sir Sean Connery is presented with the 34th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 35

2007 · 1 episode · Last episode: 19 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pacino

    Finale

    Al Pacino is presented with the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 36

2008 · 1 episode · Last episode: 18 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty

    Finale

    Warren Beatty is presented with the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 37

2009 · 1 episode · Last episode: 17 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas

    Finale

    Michael Douglas is presented with the 37th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 38

2010 · 1 episode · Last episode: 16 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mike Nichols

    Finale

    Director Mike Nichols is presented with the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 39

2011 · 1 episode · Last episode: 15 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Morgan Freeman

    Finale

    Morgan Freeman is presented with the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 40

2012 · 1 episode · Last episode: 14 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Shirley MacLaine

    Finale

    Shirley MacLaine is presented with the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 41

2013 · 1 episode · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks

    Finale

    Mel Brooks is presented with the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 42

2014 · 1 episode · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda

    Finale

    Jane Fonda is presented with the 42nd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 43

2015 · 1 episode · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steve Martin

    Finale

    Steve Martin is presented with the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 44

2016 · 1 episode · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Williams

    Finale

    Legendary composer John Williams is presented with 44th AFI Life Achievement Award. Presenters and guests include J.J. Abrams, Drew Barrymore, Kobe Bryant, Chris Columbus, Gustavo Dudamel, Will Ferrell, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Mark Hamill, Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cloris Leachman, George Lucas, Seth MacFarlane, Steve Martin, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Itzhak Perlman, Simone Porter, Daisy Ridley and Steven Spielberg.

Season 45

2017 · 1 episode · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Diane Keaton

    Finale

    Diane Keaton is presented with the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award.

Season 46

2018 · 1 episode · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Clooney

    Finale

    George Clooney receives the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award in a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Presenters and performers include Jennifer Aniston, Cate Blanchett, Don Cheadle, Amal Clooney, Nick Clooney, Courteney Cox, Miley Cyrus, Laura Dern, Julianna Margulies, Bill Murray and Shirley MacLaine.

Season 47

2019 · 1 episode · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Denzel Washington

    Finale

    Denzel Washington is awarded the AFI's 47th Life Achievement Award. Presenters and performers at the ceremony include Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Antoine Fuqua, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Hudson, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae, Julia Roberts and Cicely Tyson.

Season 48

2022 · 1 episode · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Julie Andrews

    Finale

    Julie Andrews is presented with the AFI's 48th Life Achievement Award in a ceremony that includes tributes from Carol Burnett, Cynthia Erivo, Steve Carell, Jane Seymour, Héctor Elizondo, Bo Derek, Gwen Stefani and others.

Season 49

2024 · 1 episode · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman

    Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett and Russell Crowe are among those to celebrate Nicole Kidman's life and career.

Season 50

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Season 51

2026 · 1 episode · Last episode: 5 months ago

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    1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy

    Finale

    Comedy trailblazer Eddie Murphy celebrates his legendary film career in this star-studded tribute filmed live in Los Angeles.

Cast & crew

  • Jane Wyman

    Jane Wyman

    Self

  • Mary Martin

    Mary Martin

    Self

  • Richard Widmark

    Richard Widmark

    Self

  • Jane Alexander

    Jane Alexander

    Self

  • Danny Kaye

    Danny Kaye

    Self

  • Leslie Uggams

    Leslie Uggams

    Self

  • Bridget Fonda

    Bridget Fonda

    Self

  • Jeanne Moreau

    Jeanne Moreau

    Self

  • James Earl Jones

    James Earl Jones

    Self

  • Dana Andrews

    Dana Andrews

    Self

  • Robert Mitchum

    Robert Mitchum

    Self

  • Rod Steiger

    Rod Steiger

    Self

  • Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon

    Self

  • Harry Belafonte

    Harry Belafonte

    Self

  • John Ford

    John Ford

    Self

  • Cicely Tyson

    Cicely Tyson

    Self

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