The BEST episodes of The Circus season 2

Every episode of The Circus season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Circus season 2!

This documentary series pulls back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events from the individual campaigns are presented in real time, as they are happening. Produced in cooperation with Bloomberg Politics, THE CIRCUS is a non-partisan, never-before-attempted take on what promises to be one of the most fascinating and consequential elections in modern history.

Last Updated: 8/26/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended

7.75

44 votes

#1 - The Whole World is Watching

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2017

What in the world is going on? This week is all about foreign policy: President Trump's military response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria and its impact on his ongoing delicate dance with Russia.

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7.71

35 votes

#2 - Looking Back and Moving On

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/7/2017

Washington insiders join John Heilemann, Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon for a look at some of the thrilling, amazing and logic defying acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days. Season finale.

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7.69

49 votes

#3 - Checking and Balancing

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2017

Mark Halperin talks with Senator Patrick Leahy about Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination, Congressman Adam Schiff weighs in on Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and Joe Biden enters the fray surrounding the healthcare bill.

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7.67

54 votes

#4 - How's He Doing?

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/2/2017

What do people outside the Beltway really think about President Trump? Mark Halperin takes a trip through America to find the answers. Then he heads to New Orleans to discuss his surprising findings with Mary Matalin.

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7.59

58 votes

#5 - Shocking But Not Surprising

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2017

Mark Halperin takes a ride on Airforce One with President Donald Trump. We look at the debate surrounding the healthcare bill and hear from both sides, including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rand Paul and the White House. Season premiere.

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7.52

46 votes

#6 - Recess Reset

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2017

Congress may be in recess but Mark Halperin is on the job, covering the White House and the Syria fallout. John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon hit the road to see what Americans think about how President Trump is handling the situation.

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7.49

47 votes

#7 - Learning Curve

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2017

What has President Trump learned from his first 100 days in office? As Congress reconvenes, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann head to Capitol Hill to find out. Mark Halperin is in New York City to get Wall Street’s perspective.

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7.45

47 votes

#8 - The Resistance

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2017

How are the Democrats resisting Trump? Mark Halperin talks to Elizabeth Warren about standing strong. Bernie Sanders tells John Heilemann about taking his message to the people. Americans talk about what resistance means to them.

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