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Season 5 – The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth

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A revealing look at the new 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.
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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth — Season 5

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 10/21/2020
The recent installment revealing the visceral hostility behind the bare-knuckle anti-Trump campaign of the Republican Lincoln Project was an eye-opener. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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John Heilemann

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Mark McKinnon

Host

Alex Wagner

Host

Banks Tarver

Executive Producer

John Heilemann

Executive Producer

Ken Druckerman

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2020 Obligations and Opportunities The impeachment trial of President Trump begins in earnest, while the Iowa caucuses are less than two weeks away; with three of the top five presidential hopefuls locked in the Senate chamber hearing testimony, the Iowa race is too close to predict. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 2, 2020 Closing Arguments In the final week before the Iowa caucuses, Democratic hopefuls make their closing pitches; campaign leaders weigh in on their final sprints; even as his impeachment trial is underway in Washington, D.C., President Trump appears at an Iowa rally. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 9, 2020 Clusterf... A fumbled Democratic Iowa caucus prevents the typical winnowing of candidates; the stakes of the New Hampshire Democratic primary go way up; President Trump delivers his State of the Union address and gets acquittals on both articles of impeachment. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 16, 2020 Unfinished Business The lead-up to the New Hampshire primary as well as the results and fallout; Sen. Bernie Sanders emerges as the frontrunner; former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar make compelling cases for moderates; electability arguments solidify. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 23, 2020 What Happens in Vegas All eyes turn to Nevada and its Democratic caucus; Sen. Bernie Sanders (Ind.-Vt.) has the chance to cement his frontrunner status, while the others seek to challenge him; the DNC is on the ground in Nevada to make sure this caucus runs smoothly. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 1, 2020 On the Boil In the week of the South Carolina Democratic primary, with Super Tuesday closely following, voters are deciding if there is a viable challenger to Sen. Bernie Sanders; African American voters could bolster former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 8, 2020 Super Duper Tuesday The run-up to the Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday and the aftermath of elections that turn the race upside down; experienced Democratic strategists wade through the repercussions. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 15, 2020 The Cruelest Month Big Tuesday results cement former Vice President Joe Biden's frontrunner status, giving him a seemingly insurmountable lead in delegates over rival Sen. Bernie Sanders, who announces he isn't dropping out; the coronavirus pandemic affects the race. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 16, 2020 The New Abnormal The reaction to presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden's monumental selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate; a behind-the-scenes look at the planning of a virtual Democratic National Convention. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 23, 2020 Unconventional A look at the Democratic Party's efforts to hold an unconventional convention, as well as the Trump campaign's attempts at counterprogramming; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Joe Biden's long road ahead as the party's nominee. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 30, 2020 Party of One Covering speakers, key speeches and the subsequent public reaction at the RNC in D.C.; Republicans offer their perspective on law and order in response to recent police brutality in Kenosha, Wis. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 6, 2020 Law and Disorder Kenosha, Wis., is the site of a week of civil unrest after the shooting of Jacob Blake; as President Trump's visit adds to the discourse surrounding Black and Blue lives, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden hits the campaign trail. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 13, 2020 Going Postal The controversy surrounding mail-in voting and its effects on the 2020 election, as Trump continues to vocalize his distrust of voting by mail. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 20, 2020 Force Majeure An investigation into the politicization of COVID-19, as the United States approaches 200,000 deaths; the hosts interview Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.), Biden senior adviser Symone Sanders and Republican political consultant Susie Wiles. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 27, 2020 Full Court Press The life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the political battlefield her death has created. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 4, 2020 October Surprise Coverage of the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden; John Heilemann spends debate night with Steve Bannon; the hosts react to the news that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 11, 2020 Crisis Mismanagement An inquiry into President Trump's health in the week following his COVID-19 diagnosis; as more people in Trump's circle test positive, the functionality of the White House and outlook for the campaign comes under scrutiny. Details Episode 18 Aired Oct 18, 2020 Steal This Election Discussing voting integrity, specifically issues concerning Election Day disputes, voter suppression, lawsuits against mail-in ballots and counterproductive rhetoric from President Trump. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 25, 2020 End Games Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and President Trump play out their campaign endgames; with rising COVID-19 cases causing alarm, former President Obama stumps in Pennsylvania; former CDC head Tom Frieden gives his outlook on the virus. Details Episode 20 Aired Nov 1, 2020 Landslide?? Pinpointing competitive red-state Senate races in addition to the battle for the White House as election night draws closer; both President Trump and Joe Biden use Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court appointment to their advantage. Details Episode 21 Aired Nov 8, 2020 Who the F... Are We? Election night passes with many ballots remaining uncounted; with results permeating into the days following, the hosts are on the ground in every key battleground state offering a unique perspective of how the presidential race is playing out. Details

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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth — Season 5

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Banks Tarver, John Heilemann, Ken Druckerman, Mark McKinnon, Ted Bourne, Tom Johnson, Alex Wagner, Siobhan Walshe
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (L|Adult Content)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2020