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The Circus

The Circus

Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth

2016Ended8 Seasons130 Episodes6.2TMDB
Showtime

Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.

Created by: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon

Season 2 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 1: Shocking But Not Surprising

Mar 19, 2017 · 29m

Mark Halperin takes a ride on Airforce One with President Donald Trump. We look at the debate surrounding the healthcare bill and hear from both sides, including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rand Paul and the White House.

Episode 2: Checking and Balancing

Mar 26, 2017 · 29m

Mark Halperin talks with Senator Patrick Leahy about Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination, Congressman Adam Schiff weighs in on Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and Joe Biden enters the fray surrounding the healthcare bill.

Episode 3: How's He Doing?

Apr 2, 2017 · 29m

What do people outside the Beltway really think about President Trump? Mark Halperin takes a trip through America to find the answers. Then he heads to New Orleans to discuss his surprising findings with Mary Matalin.

Episode 4: The Whole World is Watching

Apr 9, 2017 · 29m

What in the world is going on? This week is all about foreign policy: President Trump's military response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria and its impact on his ongoing delicate dance with Russia.

Episode 5: Recess Reset

Apr 16, 2017 · 29m

Congress may be in recess but Mark Halperin is on the job, covering the White House and the Syria fallout. John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon hit the road to see what Americans think about how President Trump is handling the situation.

Episode 6: The Resistance

Apr 23, 2017 · 29m

How are the Democrats resisting Trump? Mark Halperin talks to Elizabeth Warren about standing strong. Bernie Sanders tells John Heilemann about taking his message to the people. Americans talk about what resistance means to them.

Episode 7: Learning Curve

Apr 30, 2017 · 29m

What has President Trump learned from his first 100 days in office? As Congress reconvenes, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann head to Capitol Hill to find out. Mark Halperin is in New York City to get Wall Street’s perspective.

Episode 8: Looking Back and Moving On

May 7, 2017 · 29m

Washington insiders join John Heilemann, Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon for a look at some of the thrilling, amazing and logic defying acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days. Season finale.

Season 2 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Circus Season 2 premiere?

The Circus Season 2 premiered on March 19, 2017.

How many episodes are in The Circus Season 2?

The Circus Season 2 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Circus Season 2?

The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Shocking But Not Surprising". It aired on March 19, 2017.

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