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The Circus

“Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth”

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.

2016 6.5/10 community score 8 seasons · 130 episodes Ended
  • Documentary

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Where to watch in United States

9 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.

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First aired
Seasons
8
Episodes
130
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S8 E12

Life During Wartime

Aired 29 min

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

8 season entries

  • Season 8

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 7

    16 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 6

    16 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth

    Season 5

    21 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    16 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth

    Season 3

    15 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Inside the Biggest Story on Earth

    Season 2

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth

    Season 1

    26 episodes

    First episode aired

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