Carnivàle

Carnivàle

2003 2 Seasons ⭐ 7.889
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Mystery Drama

Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.

Seasons

1. Milfay

2003-09-14 • ⭐ 6.8

Ben reluctantly joins the carnival after the bank forecloses on his family's Oklahoma farm. Brother Justin has a bizarre encounter with a poor parishioner. Sofie has a run-in at a…

2. After the Ball Is Over

2003-09-21 • ⭐ 6.6

Ben uncovers a piece of his past as a result of Jones' sense of humor. Justin tries to persuade a parishioner to make a deal in real estate. Sofie endures a frightening mishap inv…

3. Tipton

2003-09-28 • ⭐ 8.3

Ben is the main attraction when Samson refashions the carnival as a religious revival to satisfy a town's moral underpinnings. Justin has a powerful ally in a fight against city h…

4. Black Blizzard

2003-10-05 • ⭐ 6.9

Jones looks to management when the crew turns mutinous. Appolonia is displeased with Sofie's romantic tastes. Justin faces a difficult choice between his congregations. Ben is tes…

5. Babylon

2003-10-12 • ⭐ 6.9

Samson tries to improve the troupe's spirits with a night of revelry. Ben has an enlightening experience at the bottom of a mineshaft. A group of miners is anxious for entertainme…

6. Pick a Number

2003-10-19 • ⭐ 8.4

Revenge-minded carnies practice their own form of retribution. Justin encounters a group of hobos on his journey of self-discovery. Ben returns from another strange experience.

7. The River

2003-10-26 • ⭐ 8.6

After a recent tragedy, Stumpy and Rita Sue debate their future in the carnival. In her brother's absence, Iris receives help from a radio reporter. Ben helps Ruthie with her act.

8. Lonnigan, Texas

2003-11-02 • ⭐ 8.8

Lodz disagrees with Samson's decision to send Ben on a business trip for the carnival. A radio-show host tries to help find a wandering Justin. Sofie considers a career change.

9. Insomnia

2003-11-09 • ⭐ 6.7

Ben tries to escape his dreams by staying awake. Iris uses a radio ally to help locate Justin. Samson goes back to the drawing board to increase business.

10. Hot and Bothered

2003-11-16 • ⭐ 6.7

Ben and Samson go in search of the mysterious Scudder. Sofie accuses her mother of foul play. Lodz waits patiently for Ben to fall asleep. Justin returns to Mintern with a new pla…

11. Day of the Dead

2003-11-23 • ⭐ 6.7

Rita Sue teaches a newcomer a few tricks of the trade. Balthus is nervous about Tommy Dolan's allegations. Lodz gets approval from Management to help Ben.

12. The Day That Was the Day

2003-11-30 • ⭐ 6.6

A distraught Ben finally meets with Management. In California, Balthus and Justin deal with the tragic undercurrents of their ministry. Stumpy and Rita Sue try to save their marri…

Top Cast

Nick Stahl
Nick Stahl
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Michael J. Anderson
Michael J. Anderson
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay
Clea DuVall
Clea DuVall
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Cynthia Ettinger
Carla Gallo
Carla Gallo
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan
Toby Huss
Toby Huss
Debra Christofferson
Debra Christofferson
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Brian Turk

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