The Circus · SEASON 5
October Surprise
Episode 16 · 2020-10-04
- Documentary
Episode overview
The Circus covers the fiery first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri explores Trump's aggressive debate strategy, swapping war stories with Philippe Reines, a member of the Clinton 2016 debate prep team. John Heilemann spends debate night with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon are on the ground in Cleveland gauging public reactions to the debate, as all the hosts react to the seismic news that President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
29 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Obligations and Opportunities2020-01-26
2. Closing Arguments2020-02-02
3. Clusterf**k2020-02-09
4. Unfinished Business2020-02-16
5. What Happens in Vegas2020-02-23
6. On the Boil2020-03-01
7. Super Duper Tuesday2020-03-08
8. The Cruelest Month2020-03-15
9. The New Abnormal2020-08-16
10. Unconventional2020-08-23
11. Party of One2020-08-30
12. Law and Disorder2020-09-06
13. Going Postal2020-09-13
14. Force Majeure2020-09-20
15. Full Court Press2020-09-27
16. October Surprise2020-10-04
17. Crisis Mismanagement2020-10-11
18. Steal This Election2020-10-18
19. End Games2020-10-25
20. Landslide?2020-11-01
21. Who The F*** Are We?2020-11-08
