Carnivàle (2003–2005)  imdb rss

During the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.

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Carnivàle: New Canaan, CA  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 12

Samson devises a grand plan; Justin forces Iris to face her fear of heights; Ben performs his most important healings. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Jun 24, 2015 at 5:14 AM - 6 comments

Carnivàle: Outside New Canaan  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 11

Lila challenges Samson's authority; Libby urges Jones to reveal a secret to the troupe; Sofie sees a face from her past. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Jun 21, 2015 at 2:25 PM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: Cheyenne, WY  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 10

Libby struggles to stick to her alibi; Jones goes for a ride with Ben; Talbot-Smith intercepts a near disaster for Justin and reneges on a deal with Scudder.
posted by drezdn on Jun 17, 2015 at 5:25 AM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: Lincoln Highway  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 9

Ruthie's visitor leaves lipstick traces; Lila tries to reach Lodz; Sofie finds salvation in her work; Iris takes Eleanor on a picnic.
posted by drezdn on Jun 14, 2015 at 3:11 PM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Outskirts, Damascus, NE  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 8

Ben and Samson have a heated argument; Libby shocks her parents with an announcement; Smith interprets a bad sign for Justin; Sofie finds a new job.
posted by drezdn on Jun 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: Damascus, NE  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 7

Ben follows his visions to a seedy hotel; Sabina airs her dirty laundry with Lila; Iris displays her strength to Norman; the troupe worries about Sofie.
posted by drezdn on Jun 7, 2015 at 8:53 AM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: The Road to Damascus  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 6

Samson makes a deal with an old friend; Iris and Justin prepare for a difficult sermon; Rita Sue goes on a charity mission; Lila makes a new friend.
posted by drezdn on Jun 3, 2015 at 4:55 AM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: Creed, OK  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 5

Dolan pushes Justin to make a difficult decision; Ruthie shares her visions with Sofie; Stroud continues his pursuit of Ben; Justin receives a mysterious gift.
posted by drezdn on May 31, 2015 at 6:28 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Old Cherry Blossom Road  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 4

Ben's relative reveals dark secrets; Balthus bears witness to Justin's abuse of power; Lila finds clues in Lodz's trailer; Jonesy gives Sofie a new assignment.
posted by drezdn on May 27, 2015 at 4:55 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: Ingram, TX  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 3

Ben searches for the next link; Sofie refuses to read Ben's tarot cards; Dolan grills another arson witness; Ruthie is visited by a mysterious shadow.
posted by drezdn on May 24, 2015 at 9:10 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Alamogordo, NM  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 2

Ben seeks out Scudder's former associate; Justin and Iris welcome a new servant into their home; Samson threatens to replace Stumpy; Sofie seeks comfort in manual labor.
posted by drezdn on May 20, 2015 at 4:19 AM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: Los Moscos  First Watch   Season 2, Episode 1

Brother Justin spreads his radio message; Management urges Ben to find his father; Rev. Balthus is stricken ill; Lila worries about Lodz's whereabouts.
posted by drezdn on May 17, 2015 at 5:20 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: The Day That Was The Day  Season 1, Episode 12

Ben turns to Lodz for advice; Stumpy and Rita Sue strike a deal to save their marriage; Sofie settles a score with Libby and Jones; Balthus and Brother Justin contemplate the former's greatest evil.
posted by drezdn on May 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Day of the Dead  First Watch   Season 1, Episode 11

Lodz hatches a devious plan to reach Ben; Rita Sue upstages Catalina; Sofie does not like what she learns from reading Stumpy's cards; Iris proves she will do anything to advance her brother's career.
posted by drezdn on May 10, 2015 at 6:38 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: Hot and Bothered  Season 1, Episode 10

Brother Justin returns to Mintern; Libby catches on to her mother's deception; Stumpy enlists a new dancer; Lodz and Lila wait for Ben to succumb to sleep.
posted by drezdn on May 6, 2015 at 10:10 AM - 1 comment

Carnivàle: Insomnia  Season 1, Episode 9

Ben stays awake to keep from dreaming; Samson tries to drum up new business; Sofie worries that her mother is losing touch with reality; Iris reaches out to Brother Justin over the radio airwaves.
posted by drezdn on May 3, 2015 at 5:53 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Lonnigan, Texas  First Watch   Season 1, Episode 8

Samson sends Ben on a road trip to enlist a new attraction; Sofie debates defying her mother; Brother Justin receives treatments for religious excitation. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Apr 29, 2015 at 9:58 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: The River  First Watch   Season 1, Episode 7

Iris gets unexpected support from a radio reporter; Rita Sue and Stumpy argue over their family's future; Ben and Ruthie hunt for snakes; Samson goes to work on the bally. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Apr 26, 2015 at 5:19 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Pick A Number  Season 1, Episode 6

The carnies get caught up in "Carnival Justice"; Ben's dark adventure ends; Brother Justin wanders in the wilderness, where he meets a group of hobos.
posted by drezdn on Apr 22, 2015 at 5:56 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: Babylon  Season 1, Episode 5

The carnival arrives in Babylon; Samson treats the troupe to a night on the town; Ben falls down a mine shaft, where he encounters a familiar face.
posted by drezdn on Apr 19, 2015 at 5:16 AM - 6 comments

Carnivàle: Black Blizzard  Season 1, Episode 4

Lodz tests Ben's powers; Sofie socializes with a handsome cafe owner; Samson visits an old flame; Brother Justin struggles with an ultimatum. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Apr 12, 2015 at 5:05 AM - 2 comments

Carnivàle: Tipton  Season 1, Episode 3

The sheriff of Tipton won't let Carnivale stop in his town. Brother Justin converts Chin's into a church. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Apr 5, 2015 at 5:10 AM - 4 comments

Carnivàle: After The Ball Is Over  Season 1, Episode 2

Ben and Brother Justin meet in a dream. Ben is sent to clean out the baggage car and finds a mystery. Brother Justin tries to open a new church for the migrant workers. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Mar 29, 2015 at 6:27 AM - 3 comments

Carnivàle: Milfay  First Watch   Season 1, Episode 1

After the death of his mother, Ben Hawkins joins Carnivàle. Meanwhile, Brother Justin has a religious vision.
posted by drezdn on Mar 22, 2015 at 9:00 AM - 9 comments