The Circus

The Circus (2016-2023)

EndedDocumentary showHistory

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)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E12Life During WartimeNov 12, 2023
S08E11The A.I. ElectionNov 5, 2023
S08E10This Thing of HisOct 29, 2023
S08E09The CrucibleOct 22, 2023
S08E08Piercing the BubbleOct 15, 2023
View all episodesView all seasons

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

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

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

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Butterfly
Running

Butterfly

Butterfly revolves around David Jung, an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca, a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him.

Bar Rescue
Running

Bar Rescue

Bar Rescue follows Jon Taffer, one of the country's top restaurant and bar consultants, will give failing establishments one last chance to succeed. The show will delve into every business facet of running a bar from creating a profitable drink/food menu to crowd management to music selection to managing disgruntled employees. This marks the first food/beverage-themed show for Spike TV, furthering its effort to expand and broaden its audience.

GenreFood
Chopped
Running

Chopped

Chopped is a cooking competition show that is all about skill, speed and ingenuity. Each week, four chefs compete before a panel of expert judges and turn baskets of mystery ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. Course by course, the chefs will be "chopped" from the competition until only one winner remains. The challenge? They have seconds to plan and 30 minutes to cook an amazing course with the basket of mystery ingredients given to them moments before the clock starts ticking! And the pressure doesn't stop there. Once they've completed their dish, they've got to survive the Chopping Block where our three judges are waiting to be wowed and not shy about voicing their culinary criticisms! Our host, Ted Allen, leads this high-energy, high-pressure show that will have viewers rooting for a winner and cheering for the losers. Chopped is a game of passion, expertise and skill — and in the end, only one chef will survive the Chopping Block. Who will make the cut? The answer is on Chopped!

GenreFood
SpongeBob SquarePants
Running

SpongeBob SquarePants

Come follow the adventures of the world's most lovable sponge and his starfish sidekick! Though they have the best intentions, SpongeBob and Patrick are always causing trouble… and plenty of laughs!

When he's not at the Krusty Krab grilling up some epic Krabby Patties, SpongeBob can be found jellyfishing with Patrick, blowing bubbles, or annoying his favorite neighbor, Squidward!

Bikini Bottom is home to the coolest creatures under the sea, and you CAN'T miss out on any of their adventures. Is mayonnaise an instrument? Watch SpongeBob SquarePants to find out!

Are you ready, kids? AYE AYE CAPTAIN!

Teen Titans Go!
Running

Teen Titans Go!

Teen Titans Go! is a character-driven comedy series focuses on the funny that happens in between saving the world and living together as teenagers without adult supervision. The comedic mayhem of the animated series is punctuated by pranks and the occasional need to fight crime, but it will also deal with the everyday issues of adolescence. With epic staring contests to decide who does the laundry, a series of quests and battles to construct the perfect sandwich or fighting crime in Jump City, one thing is for sure, these Titans will always be ready for an adventure inside the house and out.