Episode guide
The Circus: Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth
15 episodes · first aired Apr 15, 2018
Season three reveals the high-stakes impact of the White House's headline grabbing dramatics throughout our divided states of America.
- 1 The Looking Glass War Apr 15, 2018 · 29m The United States and Russia are locked in a dangerous new standoff. From Facebook and meddling in the 2016 election, to alleged poisoning attacks, to the war in Syria, Russia is the…
- 2 Too Many Lawyers Apr 22, 2018 · 29m An ever-growing swirl of legal entanglements continues to surround President Trump. From the ongoing Mueller investigation to the Michael Cohen raid and subsequent hearing, and James…
- 3 Man of the World Apr 29, 2018 · 29m State visits by the heads of France and Germany command the administration's attention; John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon talk with Wendy Sherman, architect of the Iran deal; Alex Wagner…
- 4 Trump Country May 6, 2018 · 29m Taking the nation's temperature on the president's performance, midterm elections and gun control; featuring interviews with Mitt Romney, Randy "Iron Stache" Bryce and Beto O'Rourke
- 5 War and Peace May 13, 2018 · 29m The gloves are off as Donald Trump fights a 360-degree battle to keep the presidency; he is taking shots at those who stand to threaten it and is at war against the deep state of the FBI…
- 6 Their Brand is Crisis May 20, 2018 · 29m The Trump administration has had to contend with an unprecedented number of crises, and spinning them is an ongoing preoccupation. In this era of splintered news media, how do you get the…
- 7 The Gathering Storm Sep 16, 2018 · 29m With the looming midterm elections, the Trump presidency under relentless siege, and Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolina coast, Washington has a lot on its collective plate…
- 8 Burden of Proof Sep 23, 2018 · 29m As Republicans and Democrats play a dramatic game of chess in the wake of the assault allegations from Christine Blasey Ford, all eyes are on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the…
- 9 Judgment Day Sep 30, 2018 · 29m The focus remains tightly on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; for much of the week, John Heilemann is embedded with attorney Michael Avenatti, who may just have…
- 10 The Verdict Oct 7, 2018 · 29m The emphasis remains squarely on the Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga; as the midterm elections draw nearer, the hosts delve into the ramifications of the confirmation's outcome on…
- 11 California Dreaming Oct 14, 2018 · 29m The Circus travels to California to gauge the resistance to the Trump administration; with almost a dozen Republican-held house seats in serious contention, any potential blue wave in the…
- 12 Senatorial Combat Oct 21, 2018 · 29m As the battle for the Senate heats up with polls forecasting a Republican resurgence, "The Circus" travels the country charting the shifting dynamics in three of the closest races…
- 13 Black and White Oct 28, 2018 · 29m As undertones of racial politics make news, "The Circus" travels to Florida and Georgia, following two historic gubernatorial races with African-American candidates.
- 14 A Place Called Fear Nov 4, 2018 · 29m With the midterm elections only days away, The Circus travels to rallies and campaign stops around the country to find out how both sides are pulling out all the stops to win these…
- 15 Mother(f***er) of All Midterms Nov 11, 2018 · 29m This special one-hour season finale is all about the midterms: before, during and after. In the run-up to election day, The Circus visits some of the high-profile campaigns to catch their…