The WORST seasons of The Circus

Every season of The Circus ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of The Circus!

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: 11/22/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Season 4
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6.60
5 votes

#1 - Season 4

First Aired 1/28/2019

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
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6.80
5 votes

#2 - Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth

First Aired 1/27/2020

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.

star
6.88
8 votes

#3 - Season 7

First Aired 3/7/2022

Inside the Biggest Story on Earth
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7.00
4 votes

#4 - Inside the Biggest Story on Earth

First Aired 3/20/2017

Season two pulls back the curtain on the Trump administration, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines.

Season 6
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7.50
6 votes

#5 - Season 6

First Aired 1/11/2021

Season 8
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7.60
5 votes

#6 - Season 8

First Aired 2/27/2023

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.

Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth
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7.75
4 votes

#7 - Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth

First Aired 4/16/2018

Season three reveals the high-stakes impact of the White House's headline grabbing dramatics throughout our divided states of America.

Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
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8.00
9 votes

#8 - Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth

First Aired 1/18/2016

Season one pulls back the curtain on the 2016 presidential race, revealing the stories behind the headlines.