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The Best Episodes of Carnivàle Season 2

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The Best Episodes of Carnivàle Season 2

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...
  1. 8.8/10(749 votes)

    #1 - New Canaan, CA

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    S2:E12

    Samson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos. Stroud does his best to protect Justin. Ben's powers face the ultimate test.

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  2. 8.7/10(659 votes)

    #2 - Lincoln Highway, UT

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    S2:E9

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(624 votes)

    #3 - Damascus, NE

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    S2:E7

    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. Jones gets a favor from Libby.

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    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.5/10(629 votes)

    #4 - Outskirts, Damascus, NE

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    S2:E8

    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.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  5. 8.5/10(617 votes)

    #5 - Outside New Canaan

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    S2:E11

    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.

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  6. 8.3/10(703 votes)

    #6 - Los Moscos

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    S2:E1

    The Dust Bowl circus troupe deals with the fallout from a fatal fire and, in California, Brother Justin reaches new converts on the radio. Lila wonders what happened to Lodz. Ben takes off to find Scudder.

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  8. 8.3/10(609 votes)

    #7 - Cheyenne, WY

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    S2:E10

    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.

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    Director:Todd Field
  9. 8.1/10(632 votes)

    #8 - Creed, OK

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    S2:E5

    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. Stroud's quest to find Ben continues.

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  10. 8.0/10(620 votes)

    #9 - The Road to Damascus

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    S2:E6

    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.

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  11. 7.9/10(661 votes)

    #10 - Alamogordo, NM

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    S2:E2

    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.

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  12. 7.9/10(649 votes)

    #11 - Old Cherry Blossom Road

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    S2:E4

    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. Balthus sees another display of Justin's power.

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  13. 7.8/10(665 votes)

    #12 - Ingram, TX

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    S2:E3

    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.

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    Writer:N/A

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"New Canaan, CA" is the best rated episode of "Carnivàle" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 749 votes. Directed by Scott Winant and written by Daniel Knauf, Tracy Tormé, it aired on 3/27/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lincoln Highway, UT".