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51.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Here Comes the Flood
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus travels the country as election day draws near, examining the warning signs flashing for a Democratic party attempting to hold onto the balance of power in Congress.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Joe Biden
Votes: 10
52.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Main Event
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
With just two weeks until Election Day, The Circus is on the ground in Pennsylvania for the highly anticipated Senate debate between Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Lou Barletta
Votes: 8
53.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Year of Living Dangerously
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Joe Biden
Votes: 13
54.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Off to the Races
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Anderson Cooper
Votes: 13
55. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,339
56. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
57.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Desperate Times, Desperate Measures
(2019)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus examines the President, the whistleblowers, the 2020 candidates and more. Jennifer Palmieri, a veteran of the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Bill Clinton White House, joins the hosts.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 14
58.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Field of Dreams
(2019)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus is in Iowa for the all-important Liberty and Justice Celebration, aka Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, where past Democratic Presidential winners like Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter have broken out from tight races.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 14
59.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #11.33
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Interviewee: Billy Binney (NSA whistleblower) Panelists: John Heilemann ("Double Down" co-author), Dr Victoria DeFrancesco Soto (University of Texas fellow), David Avella (GOPAC President) Panel Guest: Anthony Weiner.
Stars: Bill Maher, William Binney, John Heilemann, David Avella
Votes: 28
60.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Gathering Storm
(2018)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
With the looming midterm elections, the Trump presidency under siege, and Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolina coast, Washington has a lot on its collective plate. John Heilemann interviews Steve Bannon.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Steve Bannon
Votes: 15
61. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,338
62. Game Change (2012 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Ed Harris, Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Peter MacNicol
Votes: 23,212
63.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Impeachmentland
(2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus fans out across the country to cover the rapidly-evolving impeachment story. In the capital, the hosts track breaking news developments as the White House and others react to the impeachment inquiry and findings thus far.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 15
64.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Deep State
(2019)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus does a deep dive into the longtime federal government agencies and bureaucrats involved in Congress' ongoing impeachment inquiry, otherwise dubbed by President Trump as the "deep state."
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 12
65.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Who The F*** Are We?
(2020)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary
With results of the 2020 Presidential election permeating into the days following, The Circus is on the ground in every key battleground state offering a one-hour look at how the race between Biden and Trump has evolved. Season finale.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Stacey Abrams
Votes: 17
66.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #8.4
(2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Health care, deficit spending and the national debt, climate change, marijuana legalization, race relations, Mitt Romney, No Apology: The Case for American Greatness, Eric Massa, Game Change, Liz Cheney, education, Jihad Jane.
Director: Hal Grant | Stars: Bill Maher, Michael Bennet, Hill Harper, John Heilemann
Votes: 23
67.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
There Will Be Blood
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
As the President's historic nominee for the Supreme Court is confirmed, The Circus examines Biden's successes, failures and plunging poll numbers.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 13
68.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Exhaustion, Depression and Dread... Oy Vey
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Michael Beschloss
Votes: 13
69.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #15.29
(2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
[HBO] HD. Guests: Paul Hawken, Kurt Andersen, John Heilemann, April Ryan, Tom Morello.
Director: Paul Casey | Stars: Bill Maher, Kurt Andersen, Paul Hawken, John Heilemann
Votes: 34
70.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Circling Vultures
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
President Trump's increasing vulnerability has led to a bumper crop of potential 2020 challengers, all of whom are hoping to be the one to unseat him.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Karyn Turk
Votes: 20
71.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
To the Left
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
THE CIRCUS takes a deep dive into the Democratic party. There is a movement to tack left towards more progressive policies. On the other hand, many feel that the best way to convert Trump voters in 2020 is to move towards the center.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 19
72. The 2010s (2023)
TV-MA | 384 min | Documentary
CNN audiences are invited to look back at the 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020.
Stars: John Heilemann, Dana Bash, Chris Wallace, Van Jones
Votes: 126
73. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
Groundbreaking weekly docu-series that pulls back the curtain on American politics. Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 1,342
74.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The People on That Stage
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
Leading Democratic presidential candidates are trying to get their message across, while the party debates what it will take to beat Trump. The President also has an unprecedented number of Republican primary challengers to contend with.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 15
75.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Here Be Dragons
(2019)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus analyzes potential outcomes of the impeachment inquiry by taking the pulse of Congress members, Presidential campaigns, and Trump loyalists who are all set to be impacted by public testimony. Season finale.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 14
76.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Clear and Present Danger
(2021)
TV-MA | 29 min | Documentary
At the brink of an historic second impeachment, The Circus delves into the final week in office of a furious, de-platformed President Trump. With last week's violence, the question remains: will this be a decisive moment for our nation?
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 27
77.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Lone Star Blues
(2021)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
The Circus is on the ground in Texas, examining the impact of the state's highly controversial news laws on abortion and voting, as well as the red-hot immigration battle.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 12
78.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Keystone Chaos
(2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus travels to Pennsylvania to cover one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races, one that Democrats must win in order to maintain control of the Senate.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 13
79.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Buckeyes and Bulldogs
(2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus examines the battle for the Senate through the prism of two key states: Georgia and Ohio, where former President Trump's hand-picked candidates find themselves in tight races.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Tom Cotton
Votes: 9
80.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Julia Ioffe/Jon Tester/John Heilemann
(2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Julia Ioffe - Journalist, Russia expert and author; Jon Tester - Democratic Senator from Montana; John Heilemann - co-host of Showtime's The Circus.
Director: Paul Casey | Stars: Martina De Leon Diaz, John Heilemann, Julia Ioffe, Bill Maher
Votes: 46
81.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
John Heilemann
(2012)
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Brad Edwards, John Heilemann, Amanda Krenz
Votes: 19
82.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
Episode:
John Heilemann/Mark McKinnon/Alex Wagner/Max Greenfield
(2019)
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Journalist John Heilemann; political consultant Mark McKinnon; journalist Alex Wagner; actor Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood (2018));
Directors: Jake Plunkett, Ballard C. Boyd | Stars: Stephen Colbert, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 27
83.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
What the F*** Happens Next?
(2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
Donald Trump is currently engaged in a three-front war over the future of his presidency: one with Congress over his border wall, another with his potential Democratic challengers in 2020, and a third on the legal front.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 18
84. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,900
85.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Across the Rubicon
(2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus tackles the launch of an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The hosts track down Democratic congressional leaders and prominent Republicans in a momentous week for both sides of the political aisle.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 15
86.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Widening Gyre
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
Everyone in the capital seems to be in fighting mode. Democrats are pursuing the impeachment inquiry at an aggressive pace, the President defends his actions, and the Democratic 2020 contenders participated in a heated debate.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Trevor Noah
Votes: 13
87.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
October Surprise
(2020)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus covers the fiery first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the hosts react to the seismic news that Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jim Acosta
Votes: 20
88.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
It's All Happening
(2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus heads to Capitol Hill for the fierce battle over President Biden's legacy-defining agenda. As Democrats face off over costs and priorities, moderates and progressives refuse to back down.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 12
89.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Virginia Is For...
(2021)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
The Circus heads to Virginia, examining both sides of the neck and neck gubernatorial race considered by many to be a bellwether for the country.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 10
90.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Broken Place
(2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus examines Biden's presidency as two governor races set off alarm bells within Democratic ranks. Hosts delve into successes, setbacks and the dire political state of Biden's party as they race to pass a transformative agenda.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 11
91.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
On the Brink
(2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus returns as Russia invades Ukraine and President Biden delivers his first State of the Union address. With the world on high alert, the hosts report on the escalating crisis from Washington DC and Eastern Europe. Season premiere.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 19
92.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
This Land is Greene-Land
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus is on the ground in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia district, examining her meteoric rise within the Republican party.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Robert Draper
Votes: 11
93.
The 2010s (2023)
Episode:
Trump: The Disruptor
(2023)
TV-MA | 43 min | Documentary
A look back on Donald Trump's meteoric political rise in 2016, how he defeated Hillary Clinton, delivered on many of his campaign promises and left a polarizing legacy.
Stars: Peter Alexander, Jonathan Allen, David Axelrod, Bret Baier
Votes: 18
94.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Piercing The Bubble
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
In the wake of the shocking terrorist attack in Israel, The Circus tracks the political fallout as Republican presidential hopefuls respond to the ongoing crisis.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Joe Biden, Antony Blinken
Votes: 10
95.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Newsrooms
(2016)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
Preparations for the debate; the candidates cede the spotlight to those who cover the political news.
Stars: Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Mika Brzezinski
Votes: 21
96.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
War and Peace
(2018)
TV-14 | 57 min | Documentary
The gloves are off as Donald Trump fights a 360-degree battle to keep the presidency. He's taking shots at those who stand to threaten it, and is at war against the "deep state" of the FBI, CIA, and the Department of Justice.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Michael Avenatti
Votes: 16
97.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Burden of Proof
(2018)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
As Republicans and Democrats play a game of chess in the wake of the assault allegations from Christine Blasey Ford, all eyes are on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 11
98.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
States of Emergency
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Documentary
What exactly constitutes a national emergency? THE CIRCUS compares and contrasts various perceived national emergencies-from the border wall to gun violence, opioids and climate change- and covers people on the front lines of each one.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner
Votes: 19
99.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #17.8
(2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
[HBO] HD. Guests: Andrew McCabe, Andrew Gillum, John Heilemann, Jon Tester, Jessica Yellin.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Gillum, John Heilemann, Andrew McCabe
Votes: 45
100.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Al Franken/David Sanger/John Heilemann/Lis Smith
(2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Al Franken - Former US senator; David Sanger - NYT correspondent; John Heilemann - Host of The Circus; Lis Smith - former advisor to Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign
Stars: Bill Maher, Al Franken, John Heilemann, David Sanger
Votes: 34