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The Best Episodes of The Circus Season 2

Every episode of The Circus Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Circus Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Circus Season 2 Episode 1 - Shocking But Not Surprising
    5.4/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Shocking But Not Surprising

    S2:E1

    Mark Halperin takes a ride on Airforce One with President Donald Trump. We look at the debate surrounding the healthcare bill and hear from both sides, including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rand Paul and the White House.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circus Season 2 Episode 2 - Checking and Balancing
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Checking and Balancing

    S2:E2

    Mark Halperin talks with Senator Patrick Leahy about Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination, Congressman Adam Schiff weighs in on Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and Joe Biden enters the fray surrounding the healthcare bill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Circus Season 2 Episode 3 - How's He Doing?
    5.7/10(15 votes)

    #3 - How's He Doing?

    S2:E3

    What do people outside the Beltway really think about President Trump? Mark Halperin takes a trip through America to find the answers. Then he heads to New Orleans to discuss his surprising findings with Mary Matalin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Circus Season 2 Episode 4 - The Whole World is Watching
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Whole World is Watching

    S2:E4

    What in the world is going on? This week is all about foreign policy: President Trump's military response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria and its impact on his ongoing delicate dance with Russia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Circus Season 2 Episode 5 - Recess Reset
    5.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Recess Reset

    S2:E5

    Congress may be in recess but Mark Halperin is on the job, covering the White House and the Syria fallout. John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon hit the road to see what Americans think about how President Trump is handling the situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Circus Season 2 Episode 6 - The Resistance
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    #6 - The Resistance

    S2:E6

    How are the Democrats resisting Trump? Mark Halperin talks to Elizabeth Warren about standing strong. Bernie Sanders tells John Heilemann about taking his message to the people. Americans talk about what resistance means to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Circus Season 2 Episode 7 - Learning Curve
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Learning Curve

    S2:E7

    What has President Trump learned from his first 100 days in office? As Congress reconvenes, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann head to Capitol Hill to find out. Mark Halperin is in New York City to get Wall Street’s perspective.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Circus Season 2 Episode 8 - Looking Back and Moving On
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Looking Back and Moving On

    S2:E8

    Washington insiders join John Heilemann, Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon for a look at some of the thrilling, amazing and logic defying acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Shocking But Not Surprising" is the best rated episode of "The Circus" season 2. It scored 5.4/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2017. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Checking and Balancing".