The Circus

The Circus (2016-2023)

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Come one, come all to The Circus. This documentary series pulls back the curtain on the Trump era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening. The Circus is a non-partisan, never-before-attempted take on one of the most fascinating and consequential political periods in modern American history.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Life During Wartime
Season 8Episode 1230 min

Life During Wartime

The Circus confronts the central story defining American politics since the show premiered eight seasons ago: the rise of Donald Trump and the Democratic resistance. Hosts John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon, joined by guest hosts Tim Miller and Errin Haines, explore this era of bitter division and uncertainty – in a week that features Trump taking the witness stand in New York, a surprising election night, and a shocking new battleground poll. Series finale.

Nov. 12, 2023

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E12Life During WartimeNov. 12, 2023
S08E11The A.I. ElectionNov. 5, 2023
S08E10This Thing of HisOkt. 29, 2023
S08E09The CrucibleOkt. 22, 2023
S08E08Piercing the BubbleOkt. 15, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the name of the first episode of 'The Circus'?

"Tension City" was the name of the first episode of 'The Circus'.

Which network aired 'The Circus'?

'The Circus' was aired by Showtime.

What was the primary focus of 'The Circus'?

The primary focus of 'The Circus' was the 2016 United States presidential election.

Who were the hosts of 'The Circus'?

John Heilemann, Mark Halperin, and Mark McKinnon were the hosts of 'The Circus'.

How many episodes of 'The Circus' were there in total?

In total, there were 27 episodes of 'The Circus'.

What was the format of 'The Circus'?

'The Circus' was a docuseries that followed the political events of the 2016 election campaign.

Was 'The Circus' a weekly or a daily series?

'The Circus' was a weekly series.

In which year did 'The Circus' debut?

'The Circus' debuted in 2016.

Did 'The Circus' have any famous guest appearances?

Yes, 'The Circus' featured several famous guest appearances, including Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

Was 'The Circus' a popular show in 2016?

Yes, 'The Circus' received favorable reviews in 2016 and was considered a popular show.

Did 'The Circus' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'The Circus' was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series in 2017.

What was the runtime of each episode of 'The Circus'?

Each episode of 'The Circus' had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.

Was 'The Circus' a scripted or unscripted series?

'The Circus' was an unscripted series.

Cast

Alex Wagner

Alex Wagner

plays herself
John Heilemann

John Heilemann

plays himself
Mark McKinnon

Mark McKinnon

plays himself
Jennifer Palmieri

Jennifer Palmieri

plays herself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Alex Wagner
Host

Host

played by John Heilemann
Host

Host

played by Mark McKinnon
Host

Host

played by Jennifer Palmieri
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Also known as

  • The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (United States)

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