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Carnivàle S1E7 — The River

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Carnivàle•Season 1•Episode 7

The River

7.8/10 · 843 votesOct 26, 200352 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byAlison Maclean

Written byToni Graphia

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Cast17

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Ben Hawkins

Michael J. Anderson

Michael J. Anderson

Samson

Clea DuVall

Clea DuVall

Sofie

Cynthia Ettinger

Cynthia Ettinger

Rita Sue Dreifuss

Carla Gallo

Carla Gallo

Libby Dreifuss

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Ruthie

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Iris Crowe

Debra Christofferson

Debra Christofferson

Lila

Brian Turk

Brian Turk

Gabriel

Diane Salinger

Diane Salinger

Apollonia

John Fleck

John Fleck

Gecko

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

Professor Ernst Lodz

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Alison Maclean

Alison Maclean

Director

Toni Graphia

Toni Graphia

Writer

Jeff Beal

Jeff Beal

Original Music Composer

T

Terry Dresbach

Costume Design

James Glennon

James Glennon

Director of Photography

Jacques Gravett

Jacques Gravett

Editor

G

Gary Kosko

Art Direction

W

Wendy O'Brien

Casting

R

Roger L. King

Art Direction

John Papsidera

John Papsidera

Casting

S

Sara Andrews

Set Decoration

D

Dan Bishop

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The River" is episode 7 of Carnivàle season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 843 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Alison Maclean and written by Toni Graphia, it aired on October 26, 2003.

Next: E8 · Lonnigan, Texas Best of Season 1