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Carnivàle S2E6 — The Road to Damascus
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Carnivàle•Season 2•Episode 6

The Road to Damascus

8.0/10 · 655 votesFeb 13, 200557 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byTucker Gates
Written byDawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
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Cast13

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

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch

Varlyn Stroud

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Brother Justin Crowe

Tim DeKay

Tim DeKay

Clayton 'Jonesy' Jones

Crew3

Dawn Prestwich

Dawn Prestwich

Writer

Nicole Yorkin

Nicole Yorkin

Writer

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Tucker Gates

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Road to Damascus" is episode 6 of Carnivàle season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 655 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin, it aired on February 13, 2005.

Next: E7 · Damascus, NEBest of Season 2