Carnivàle

Season 22003

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.

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12 Episodes

E01 Milfay

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 small-town gas station.

September 14, 2003

E02 After the Ball Is Over

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 involving her mother. Samson changes the carnival's course.

September 21, 2003

E03 Tipton

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 hall. Sofie accompanies Ben on a journey into his past.

September 28, 2003

E04 Black Blizzard

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 tested by Lodz.

October 5, 2003

E05 Babylon

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 entertainment.

October 12, 2003

E06 Pick a Number

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.

October 19, 2003

E07 The River

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.

October 26, 2003

E08 Lonnigan, Texas

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.

November 2, 2003

E09 Insomnia

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.

November 9, 2003

E10 Hot and Bothered

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

November 16, 2003

E11 Day of the Dead

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.

November 23, 2003

E12 The Day That Was the Day

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 marriage. Samson must think fast when the law comes to the carnival.

November 30, 2003

Carnivàle

E01 Milfay

E02 After the Ball Is Over

E03 Tipton

E04 Black Blizzard

E05 Babylon

E06 Pick a Number

E07 The River

E08 Lonnigan, Texas

E09 Insomnia

E10 Hot and Bothered

E11 Day of the Dead

E12 The Day That Was the Day

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The Power of Nightmares

Clone High

E01 Milfay

E02 After the Ball Is Over

E03 Tipton

E04 Black Blizzard

E05 Babylon

E06 Pick a Number

E07 The River

E08 Lonnigan, Texas

E09 Insomnia

E10 Hot and Bothered

E11 Day of the Dead

E12 The Day That Was the Day