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The Circus (2016)

6.5 8 seasons 130 episodes Ended
Documentary

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.

Watch S8 E1 Latest: S8 E12

Seasons & episodes

E1
The Year of Living DangerouslyFeb 26, 2023 · 28m

The Circus is in Poland tracking President Biden as he stuns the world with a visit to the embattled capital of Ukraine to mark the one-yea…

E2
Off to the RacesMar 5, 2023 · 28m

The Circus is on the ground in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland and New Hampshire to mark the unofficial kick-off of the Republican Party'…

E3
Kevin's HouseMar 12, 2023 · 28m

The Circus heads to Capitol Hill to cover the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Jennif…

E4
Fake News?Mar 19, 2023 · 28m

The Circus examines the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. John Heilemann speaks with leg…

E5
Wheels of JusticeMar 26, 2023 · 28m

This week The Circus examines the multiple investigations facing Donald Trump that could lead to the first indictment of a U.S. president.…

E6
Nothing but the TruthApr 2, 2023 · 29m

This week The Circus examines the historic indictment of Donald Trump, the nation's first former president to face criminal charges, and tr…

E7
Exhaustion, Depression and Dread... Oy VeyOct 8, 2023 · 28m

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside l…

E8
Piercing The BubbleOct 15, 2023 · 28m

In the wake of the shocking terrorist attack in Israel, The Circus tracks the political fallout as Republican presidential hopefuls respond…

E9
The CrucibleOct 22, 2023 · 28m

The Circus examines President Biden's high profile wartime trip to Israel, a nation reeling in the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas. M…

E10
The Thing of HisOct 29, 2023 · 28m

The Circus explores the legal threats facing former president Donald Trump as he seeks a return to the White House. Former Mueller team pro…

E11
The A.I. ElectionNov 5, 2023

The Circus examines the impact of AI on the 2024 election, as world leaders convene an AI Safety Summit. The Circus team, along with guest…

E12
Life During WartimeNov 12, 2023 · 29m

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside l…

Cast

John HeilemannSelf - Co-Host
Mark McKinnonSelf - Co-Host
Jennifer PalmieriSelf - Co-Host

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