TV series
The Circus
2016–2023, English, on Showtime. Created by John Heilemann & Mark McKinnon.
Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth
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
- 8
- Episodes
- 130
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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Latest episode
S8 E12: Life During Wartime
Aired 12 November 2023
Seasons 8
Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
2016 · 26 episodes · 8.5/10
Inside the Biggest Story on Earth
2017 · 8 episodes · 10.0/10
Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth
2018 · 15 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 4
2019 · 16 episodes
Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth
2020 · 21 episodes
Season 6
2021 · 16 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 7
2022 · 16 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 8
2023 · 12 episodes · 7.4/10
Cast & crew
- John HeilemannCreator
- Mark McKinnonCreator
- John HeilemannSelf - Co-Host · 130 ep
- Mark McKinnonSelf - Co-Host · 130 ep
- Alex WagnerSelf - Co-Host · 84 ep
- Jennifer PalmieriSelf - Co-Host · 44 ep
- Mark HalperinSelf - Co-Host · 34 ep
- Marjorie Taylor GreeneSelf (archive footage) · 5 ep
- Liz CheneySelf (archive footage) · 5 ep
- Jen PsakiSelf (archive footage) · 4 ep
- Gretchen WhitmerSelf · 3 ep
- Ilhan OmarSelf (archive footage) · 3 ep
- Alexandria Ocasio-CortezSelf (archive footage) · 3 ep
- Hakeem JeffriesSelf · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 January 2016
- Last aired
- 12 November 2023
- Network
- Showtime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Circus: quick answers
Is The Circus worth watching?
The Circus doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Circus are there?
The Circus has 8 seasons and 130 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is The Circus finished?
Yes. The Circus ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Circus?
The Circus is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
Is The Circus suitable for kids?
The Circus is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Circus?
If you liked The Circus, try Down to Earth with Zac Efron, American Experience, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.
Who created The Circus?
The Circus was created by John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon and stars John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner.