The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth

Season 5 - Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth (21 Episodes)

8 Seasons 2020 TV-14 30m 7.3

Season 5 takes on the most consequential story of our time: the 2020 Presidential election, with in-depth, behind-the-scenes coverage of the biggest political stories each week, including President Donald J. Trump's impeachment trial, and more.

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Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 Obligations and Opportunities

1. Obligations and Opportunities

Aired: Jan 26, 2020

In the season premiere, The Circus lives up to its name as the impeachment tr...

Episode 2 Closing Arguments

2. Closing Arguments

Aired: Feb 2, 2020

The focus is on the Iowa caucuses and closing pitch all Democratic candidates...

Episode 3 CLUSTERF**K

Aired: Feb 9, 2020

In one of the wildest political weeks in memory, fumbled tallies at the Democ...

Episode 4 Unfinished Business

4. Unfinished Business

Aired: Feb 16, 2020

The Circus is on the ground for the New Hampshire primary: the lead up, the r...

Episode 5 What Happens in Vegas

5. What Happens in Vegas

Aired: Feb 23, 2020

All eyes have turned to Nevada and its Democratic caucus. Bernie Sanders has ...

Episode 6 On the Boil

Aired: Mar 1, 2020

In the week of the South Carolina Democratic primary, voters are deciding if ...

Episode 7 Super Duper Tuesday

7. Super Duper Tuesday

Aired: Mar 8, 2020

The run up to the Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday, and the aftermath of...

Episode 8 The Cruelest Month

8. The Cruelest Month

Aired: Mar 15, 2020

The results of the Big Tuesday Democratic primaries in 6 states cemented Joe ...

Episode 9 The New Abnormal

9. The New Abnormal

Aired: Aug 16, 2020

The Circus returns, covering all the reaction to Joe Biden's monumental selec...

Episode 10 Unconventional

10. Unconventional

Aired: Aug 23, 2020

An in-depth look at the Democratic party's efforts to hold the best unconvent...

Episode 11 Party of One

11. Party of One

Aired: Aug 30, 2020

The Circus is in the thick of the RNC in D.C., covering speakers, key speeche...

Episode 12 Law and Disorder

12. Law and Disorder

Aired: Sep 6, 2020

The Circus travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin, the site of a week of civil unrest ...

Episode 13 Going Postal

13. Going Postal

Aired: Sep 13, 2020

The Circus looks at the controversy surrounding increased mail-in voting due ...

Episode 14 Force Majeure

14. Force Majeure

Aired: Sep 20, 2020

The Circus investigates the politicization of COVID-19. While Trump prioritiz...

Episode 15 Full Court Press

15. Full Court Press

Aired: Sep 27, 2020

The Circus profiles the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Eager to capi...

Episode 16 October Surprise

16. October Surprise

Aired: Oct 4, 2020

The Circus covers the fiery first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden a...

Episode 17 Crisis Mismanagement

17. Crisis Mismanagement

Aired: Oct 11, 2020

The Circus is covering the inquiry around Trump's health in the week followin...

Episode 18 Steal This Election

18. Steal This Election

Aired: Oct 18, 2020

The Circus dives into voting integrity, specifically issues concerning electi...

Episode 19 End Games

Aired: Oct 25, 2020

In the week leading up to the last Presidential Debate between Biden and Trum...

Episode 20 Landslide??

20. Landslide??

Aired: Nov 1, 2020

As the moment draws closer to election night, The Circus pinpoints competitiv...

Episode 21 Who The F*** Are We?

21. Who The F*** Are We?

Aired: Nov 8, 2020

With results of the 2020 Presidential election permeating into the days follo...

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Network: Showtime

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada

Genres: Documentary

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