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1.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Life During Wartime
(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: Steve Bannon, Andy Beshear, Joe Biden, James Carville
Votes: 11
2. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,297
3.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Riptides
(2022)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
The Circus concludes yet another turbulent election season with an extended one-hour look at how an historic midterm election stunned the nation as Democrats averted an expected red wave. Season Finale.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Steve Bannon
Votes: 7
4. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,175
5.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Fake News?
(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, John Ellis
Votes: 12
6.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Nothing But the Truth
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
This week The Circus examines former President Donald Trump's legal threats, from the District Attorney investigations in Manhattan and Atlanta, to the Justice Department probes in Washington. Mid-season finale.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Douglas Brinkley
Votes: 11
7.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Information War
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
As Russia escalates its assault, Ukraine's President delivers an impassioned address to Congress. Jennifer and Mark are on Capitol Hill speaking with lawmakers immediately after Zelenskyy's emotional plea to "close the sky" over Ukraine.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 14
8.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Home Front
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus tracks dramatic developments of the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, including the vote to hold two of former President Trump's aides in contempt.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 12
9.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
This Thing of His
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus explores the legal threats facing former president Donald Trump as he seeks a return to the White House. Former Mueller team prosecutor Andrew Weissmann joins as guest host.
Stars: Wolf Blitzer, Michael Cohen, Amy Lee Copeland, Robert Costa
Votes: 10
10. Tower (2016)
TV-14 | 82 min | Documentary, Animation, Crime
Animation, testimony, and archival footage combine to relate the events of August 1, 1966 when a gunman opened fire from the University of Texas clock tower, killing 16 people.
Director: Keith Maitland | Stars: Monty Muir, Violett Beane, Cole Bee Wilson, Aldo Ordoñez
Votes: 8,291 | Gross: $0.09M
11.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Steal This Election
(2020)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus dives into voting integrity, specifically issues concerning election day disputes, voter suppression by poll watchers, lawsuits against mail-in ballots and re-election rhetoric from President Trump himself.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Bob Bauer
Votes: 21
12.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #9.14
(2011)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Guests: Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA), journalist Laura Flanders, blogger Andrew Breitbart, author Mark McKinnon, director John Water.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Breitbart, Laura Flanders, Mark McKinnon
Votes: 22
13.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Escalation Ladder
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
With the situation on the ground in Ukraine growing increasingly dire, The Circus travels to Estonia and Washington, exploring America's response to Putin's invasion and what more the U.S. and its allies can do.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 13
14.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Reigning Chaos
(2021)
TV-MA | 52 min | Documentary
In an extended season premiere, The Circus makes sense of a country reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege. Hosts examine unfolding news, explore the fallout of a turbulent week and energy surging of the Georgia run-off.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Jennifer Palmieri
Votes: 33
15.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #8.17
(2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Guests: Filmmaker Michael Moore, economist Robert Reich, actor Jon Hamm, journalist Martha Raddatz, Republican strategist Mark McKinno.
Stars: Bill Maher, Jon Hamm, Mark McKinnon, Michael Moore
Votes: 24
16.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Rule Of Law
(2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary
The Circus examines the legal threats facing former President Donald Trump. The team speaks with journalists, legal experts, and a former Trump White House aide about the implications of the mounting investigations.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Peter Baker
Votes: 10
17.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Wheels of Justice
(2023)
TV-14 | 28 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 Bender
Votes: 9
18.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The A.I. Election
(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: Jiore Craig, Katie Harbath, Kamala Harris, Tristan Harris
Votes: 10
19.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
The Crucible
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus examines President Biden's high profile wartime trip to Israel, a nation reeling in the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas. Meanwhile, House Republicans struggle to elect a new speaker, two weeks after ousting Kevin McCarthy.
Stars: Jeremy Bash, Joe Biden, Errin Haines, Kamala Harris
Votes: 9
20. Run Like the Devil (2018)
59 min | Documentary
Can center-left Democrat Beto O'Rourke's wildly unconventional campaign pick off Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's seat in ultra-conservative Texas?
Director: Steve Mims | Stars: Ted Cruz, Joshua Houston, Harvey Kronberg, Mark McKinnon
Votes: 8
21.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Choice 2008
(2008)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, News
The biographies of Barack Obama and John McCain, nominated by their parties as presidential candidates in 2008.
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Joe Allbaugh, David Axelrod, Matt Bai, Peter Baker
Votes: 44
22.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Not in Kansas Anymore
(2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus covers the sprint to the midterm elections in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The hosts explore how the issue of abortion is upending critical races across the country.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Cheri Beasley
Votes: 11
23.
Lance (2020)
Episode:
Part 2
(2020)
Documentary
Chronicles Armstrong's 2009 comeback effort through to his shocking 2012 confession of doping which enhanced his sporting performances.
Stars: Betsy Andreu, Grace Elizabeth Armstrong, Lance Armstrong, Luke Armstrong
Votes: 7
24.
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016–2023)
Episode:
Kevin's House
(2023)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary
The Circus is embedded on Capitol Hill following two freshman members of Congress as they navigate the new Republican-controlled House during a turbulent week.
Stars: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Maxwell Frost
Votes: 10
25.
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
26.
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
27.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
Mark McKinnon
(2012)
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Steve Whitmire, Mark McKinnon
Votes: 19
28.
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
29.
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
30. 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
31. Lance (2020)
202 min | Documentary
A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong.
Stars: Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Tyler Hamilton, Grace Elizabeth Armstrong
Votes: 1,342
32. Ann Richards' Texas (2012)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
In a state where even the road signs are macho, an unlikely political outsider emerged to take on the power structure. The leader who came of age during the high tide of modern conservatism, changing Texas and the country - did it in heels.
Directors: Jack Lofton, Keith Robert Patterson | Stars: Ann Richards, Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton
Votes: 18
33.
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
34.
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
35.
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
36. 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: 14,343
37.
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
38.
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
39.
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
40.
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
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44. 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
45.
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
46.
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
47.
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
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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