Carnivàle

Name: Carnivàle
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Cast: Michael J. Anderson, Clancy Brown, Nick Stahl, Adrienne Barbeau, Tim DeKay

TV Series2003 – 20051h2 seasons · 24 episodes

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Drama Fantasy Horror

Carnivàle is 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.

Creator: Daniel Knauf
Director: John Pontrelli
Stars: Michael J. Anderson Clancy Brown Nick Stahl

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E1Los MoscosJan 9, 2005 · 1h · The Dust Bowl circus troupe deals with the fallout from a fatal fire and, in California, Brother Justin reaches new converts on the radio. Elsewhere, Lila wonders what happened to Lodz; Ben takes off to find Scudder.TVmaze 7.6

E2Alamogordo, N.M.Jan 16, 2005 · 1h · The troupe sends out search parties when a distraught Sofie goes missing; Justin and Iris welcome a new housekeeper; Samson accuses Stumpy of skimming; Ben visits an old acquaintance of Scudder's in New Mexico.TVmaze 7.3

E3Ingram, TXJan 23, 2005 · 1h · Dolan continues his quest to get to the bottom of the Ministry arson; Gabriel gets into the act with Ruthie, who experiences another supernatural vision; Ben happens upon some distant relatives.TVmaze 7.6

E4Old Cherry Blossom RoadJan 30, 2005 · 1h · Lila hasn't given up trying to find out what happened to the missing Lodz; Iris begs her brother not to harbor so many secrets; Jones finds new work for Sofie; and Balthus sees another display of Justin's power.TVmaze 7.3

E5Creed, OKFeb 6, 2005 · 1h · After a conversation with Ruthie, Sofie reaches out to Ben; Stumpy wagers on an important fight; Dolan puts pressure on Justin, who sees things in a new light after receiving a mysterious gift; and Stroud's quest to find Ben continues.TVmaze 7.9

E6The Road to DamascusFeb 13, 2005 · 1h · Samson runs into an old acquaintance when the troupe crosses paths with another carnival; Rita Sue's business decisions give Stumpy fits; Justin and Iris struggle with a tough sermon; Libby's honor is in need of defense.TVmaze 7.4

E7Damascus, NEFeb 20, 2005 · 1h · Stroud is closing in on Ben, who pays a visit to a run-down hotel; Justin and Iris pacify a bishop with a good meal; Sabina shares her secrets with Libby; the troupe is concerned about Sofie; and Jones gets a favor from Libby.TVmaze 8.7

E8Outskirts, Damascus, NEFeb 27, 2005 · 1h · A local politician receives Iris and Justin's support; Ruthie tries to hide from her visions; Rita Sue takes charge of Stumpy's debt; Smith sees trouble for Justin; Sofie gets new work; Libby has shocking news for her parents.TVmaze 8.0

E9Lincoln HighwayMar 6, 2005 · 1h · Ruthie's latest vision leaves evidence behind; Lila hasn't given up her search for the missing Lodz; Eleanor goes on a picnic with Iris; Justin's powers calm a chaotic gathering.TVmaze 8.4

E10Cheyenne, WYMar 13, 2005 · 1h · Justin has help avoiding a disaster; Iris locates another branch of her family tree; Stroud tries a strength-in-numbers approach; Libby is cowed by her mother's authority; Ruthie pays another late-night visit to Lila.TVmaze 8.8

E11Outside New CanaanMar 20, 2005 · 1h · Lila voices her opposition to Samson's itinerary for the troupe; Justin's baptism of the faithful coincides with another tragedy and a startling event in the migrant camp; Libby pleads with Jones to reveal his secret; Sofie sees a familiar face.TVmaze 7.7

E12New Canaan, CAMar 27, 2005 · 1h · Samson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos; Stroud does his best to protect Justin; and Ben's powers face the ultimate test.TVmaze 8.6

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Michael J. AndersonSamson Clancy BrownBrother Justin Crowe Nick StahlBen Hawkins Adrienne BarbeauRuthie Tim DeKayClayton Jones Clea DuVallSofie Cynthia EttingerRita Sue Dreifuss Carla GalloLibby Dreifuss Debra ChristoffersonLila Toby HussStumpy Dreifuss

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Premiered: September 14, 2003
Ended: March 27, 2005
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
Official site: hbo.com/carnivale
TVmaze ID: 162