The Circus: Inside the Greatest
Political Show on Earth
Showtime
A weekly documentary series edited in only 5 days, The Circus pulls back the curtain on American politics and goes behind the scenes for an unbiased look at the stories beyond the headlines.
The hosts of the Circus break down the upcoming week of news following the death of Supreme Court Justice and progressive icon Ruth Bader Ginsberg. From September 2020.
Cold open about the multitude of legal cases faced by former president Donald Trump. From October 2022.
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker of Georgia shares an unusual anecdote at a campaign event. From October 2022.
Jordan Klepper joins Team Circus in breaking down the state of the Pennsylvania Senate race. From October 2022.
Host John Hielemann learns of his Covid diagnosis on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections. From November 2022.
John Ellis recounts the hard right turn of Fox News following George W. Bush’s narrow presidential win in 2000. From March 2023.
John Heilemann interviews Michael Cohen about the psychology of Donald Trump as the former president faces a slew of criminal trials. From October 2023.
Guest host Erinn Haines joins Team Circus to discuss the news of the week, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, Joe Biden’s handling of inflation, and Trump’s ongoing legal woes. From October 2023.
Cold Open about Donald Trump’s obsession with the mafia and its effect on his business dealings. From October 2023.
John Heilemann and Jordan Klepper interview AI expert Tristan Harris about the new technology’s potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. From November 2023.
In the show’s final episode, Jen Palmieri interviews Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer about how “getting shit done” is the antidote for the far right threat in American politics. From November 2023.