The Circus

The Circus

The Circus goes behind the scenes of the 2020 presidential election.
IMDb 7.3/1020208 seasons
Special InterestDocumentaryIntense
Special InterestDocumentaryIntense
IMDb 7.3/1020208 seasons
21 episodes

  • 21. Circus, The: Inside the Wildest Political Show on 521

    21. Circus, The: Inside the Wildest Political Show on 521

    The Circus is on the ground in every key battleground state. Season finale.
    The Circus is on the ground in every key battleground state. Season finale.
    18+
    58min
    Nov 8, 2020

  • 20. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Landslide?

    20. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Landslide?

    The Circus pinpoints a few key Senate races prior to election night.
    The Circus pinpoints a few key Senate races prior to election night.
    18+
    29min
    Nov 1, 2020

  • 19. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - End Games

    19. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - End Games

    The Circus takes the pulse of the 2020 Presidential race.
    The Circus takes the pulse of the 2020 Presidential race.
    18+
    28min
    Oct 25, 2020

  • 18. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Steal This Election

    18. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Steal This Election

    The Circus dives into the issue of voting integrity on election day.
    The Circus dives into the issue of voting integrity on election day.
    16+
    30min
    Oct 18, 2020

  • 17. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Crisis Mismanagement

    17. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Crisis Mismanagement

    The Circus is covering all the inquiry surrounding Trump's health.
    The Circus is covering all the inquiry surrounding Trump's health.
    16+
    30min
    Oct 11, 2020

  • 16. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - October Surprise

    16. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - October Surprise

    The Circus covers the fiery first debate as Trump gets COVID-19.
    The Circus covers the fiery first debate as Trump gets COVID-19.
    16+
    30min
    Oct 4, 2020

  • 15. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Full Court Press

    15. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Full Court Press

    The Circus profiles the life & legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
    The Circus profiles the life & legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
    13+
    29min
    Sep 27, 2020

  • 14. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Force Majeure

    14. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Force Majeure

    The Circus investigates the politicization of COVID-19.
    The Circus investigates the politicization of COVID-19.
    13+
    29min
    Sep 20, 2020

  • 13. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Going Postal

    13. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Going Postal

    The Circus takes a look at the controversy surrounding mail-in voting.
    The Circus takes a look at the controversy surrounding mail-in voting.
    16+
    29min
    Sep 13, 2020

  • 12. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth: Law and Disorder

    12. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth: Law and Disorder

    The Circus travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin after the shooting of Jacob Blake.
    The Circus travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin after the shooting of Jacob Blake.
    13+
    29min
    Sep 6, 2020

  • 11. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth – Party of One

    11. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth – Party of One

    On the ground in D.C. as Republicans outline their agenda.
    On the ground in D.C. as Republicans outline their agenda.
    16+
    29min
    Aug 30, 2020

  • 10. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Unconventional

    10. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Unconventional

    The Circus takes an in-depth look at the DNC's unconventional convention.
    The Circus takes an in-depth look at the DNC's unconventional convention.
    18+
    29min
    Aug 23, 2020

  • 9. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - The New Abnormal

    9. Circus, The: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - The New Abnormal

    The Circus returns with reaction to Biden’s VP choice. Mid-season premiere.
    The Circus returns with reaction to Biden’s VP choice. Mid-season premiere.
    16+
    29min
    Aug 16, 2020

  • 8. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - The Cruelest Month

    8. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - The Cruelest Month

    Biden's frontrunner status, and the impacts of the coronavirus on the race.
    Biden's frontrunner status, and the impacts of the coronavirus on the race.
    13+
    29min
    Mar 15, 2020

  • 7. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Super Duper Tuesday

    7. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Super Duper Tuesday

    Super Tuesday turns the Democratic race upside down.
    Super Tuesday turns the Democratic race upside down.
    16+
    30min
    Mar 8, 2020

  • 6. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - On the Boil

    6. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - On the Boil

    South Carolina voters decide if there is a viable challenger to Sanders.
    South Carolina voters decide if there is a viable challenger to Sanders.
    16+
    29min
    Mar 1, 2020

  • 5. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - What Happens in Vegas

    5. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - What Happens in Vegas

    All eyes have turned to Nevada and its Democratic caucus.
    All eyes have turned to Nevada and its Democratic caucus.
    16+
    28min
    Feb 23, 2020

  • 4. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Unfinished Business

    4. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Unfinished Business

    The New Hampshire primary: the lead up, the results, and the fallout
    The New Hampshire primary: the lead up, the results, and the fallout
    13+
    28min
    Feb 16, 2020

  • 3. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - CLUSTERF**K

    3. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - CLUSTERF**K

    A fumbled Democratic Iowa caucus and a Presidential acquittal
    A fumbled Democratic Iowa caucus and a Presidential acquittal
    16+
    29min
    Feb 9, 2020

  • 2. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Closing Arguments

    2. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Closing Arguments

    Campaigns scramble in the final week before the Iowa caucuses.
    Campaigns scramble in the final week before the Iowa caucuses.
    16+
    30min
    Feb 2, 2020

  • 1. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Obligations and Opportunities

    1. The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth - Obligations and Opportunities

    The impeachment trial and the run-up to the Iowa caucuses.
    The impeachment trial and the run-up to the Iowa caucuses.
    16+
    30min
    Jan 26, 2020

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    The Circus
    Special InterestDocumentaryIntense
    IMDb 7.3/1020208 seasons
    The Circus goes behind the scenes of the 2020 presidential election.
    Creators and Cast
    Producers
    Banks TarverStuart FeroKen DruckermanKevin VargasJohn HeilemannMark McKinnonTed BourneLaurye BlackfordJordan MancusoSteve Yaccino
    Cast
    John HeilemannMark McKinnonAlex WagnerJennifer PalmieriMark HalperinDonald TrumpTed CruzBernie SandersHillary ClintonMarco Rubio
    Studio
    Showtime
    Content advisory
    18+
    violencefoul languageFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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