Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
Season one pulls back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race, revealing the stories behind the headlines.
Inside the Biggest Story on Earth
Season two pulls back the curtain on the Trump administration, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines.
Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth
Season three reveals the high-stakes impact of the White House's headline grabbing dramatics throughout our divided states of America.
Season 4
Season four explores the shifting power dynamics on Capitol Hill as Democrats take control of the House, and covers the escalating drama around President Trump’s legal entanglements and continued scrutiny from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth
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.
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
With a power shift in the House of Representatives and score-settling on the Congressional agenda, hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go beyond the headlines for an informative, inside look at the fluctuating political spectacle and the issues impacting us all.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host
Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host
Alex Wagner
Self - Co-Host
Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host
Mark Halperin
Self - Co-Host
Liz Cheney
Self (archive footage)
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Self (archive footage)
Jen Psaki
Self (archive footage)
Gretchen Whitmer
Self
Ilhan Omar
Self
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Self
Hakeem Jeffries
Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
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....
The Circus has 8 seasons with 130 episodes.
The Circus premiered on January 17, 2016.
No, The Circus has ended. The final episode aired on November 12, 2023.
The Circus originally aired on Showtime. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Circus was created by John Heilemann.
The Circus has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.
The Circus is classified as Documentary.