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Carnivàle S2E8 — Outskirts, Damascus, NE
8.5
Carnivàle•Season 2•Episode 8

Outskirts, Damascus, NE

8.5/10 · 651 votesFeb 27, 200554 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byTim Hunter
Written byDaniel Knauf
Previous episodeE7 · Damascus, NENext episodeE9 · Lincoln Highway, UT
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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

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Daniel Knauf

Writer

Tim Hunter

Tim Hunter

Director

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Episode Summary

"Outskirts, Damascus, NE" is episode 8 of Carnivàle season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 651 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Daniel Knauf, it aired on February 27, 2005.

Next: E9 · Lincoln Highway, UTBest of Season 2