The Circus
"Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth"
Plot Summary
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.
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Seasons (8)
Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
26 episodes
Aired: 2016
Season one pulls back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race, revealing the stories behind the headlines.
Inside the Biggest Story on Earth
8 episodes
Aired: 2017
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
15 episodes
Aired: 2018
Season three reveals the high-stakes impact of the White House's headline grabbing dramatics throughout our divided states of America.
Season 4
16 episodes
Aired: 2019
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
21 episodes
Aired: 2020
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
16 episodes
Aired: 2021
Season 7
16 episodes
Aired: 2022
Season 8
12 episodes
Aired: 2023
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.
Production
Left/Right