The Circus Season 5 Episode 16
October Surprise
The Circus covers the fiery first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri explores Trump's aggressive debate strategy, swapping war stories with Philippe Reines, a member of the Clinton 2016 debate prep team. John Heilemann spends debate night with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon are on the ground in Cleveland gauging public reactions to the debate, as all the hosts react to the seismic news that President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
- 5 - 21Episode 21Nov. 08, 2020
- 5 - 20Landslide?Nov. 01, 2020
- 5 - 19End GamesOct. 25, 2020
- 5 - 18Steal This ElectionOct. 18, 2020
- 5 - 17Crisis MismanagementOct. 11, 2020
- 5 - 16October SurpriseOct. 04, 2020
- 5 - 15Full Court PressSep. 27, 2020
- 5 - 14Force MajeureSep. 20, 2020
- 5 - 13Going PostalSep. 13, 2020
- 5 - 12Law and DisorderSep. 06, 2020
- 5 - 11Party of OneAug. 30, 2020
- 5 - 10UnconventionalAug. 23, 2020
- 5 - 9The New AbnormalAug. 16, 2020
- 5 - 8The Cruelest MonthMar. 15, 2020
- 5 - 7Super Duper TuesdayMar. 08, 2020
- 5 - 6On the BoilMar. 01, 2020
- 5 - 5What Happens in VegasFeb. 23, 2020
- 5 - 4Unfinished BusinessFeb. 16, 2020
- 5 - 3Clusterf**kFeb. 09, 2020
- 5 - 2Closing ArgumentsFeb. 02, 2020
- 5 - 1Obligations and OpportunitiesJan. 26, 2020