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The Circus

6.520168 seasonsMTV SeriesDocumentary

Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.

Where to watch

StanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Year of Living Dangerously
Feb 26, 2023 7.0
E2
Off to the Races
Mar 5, 2023 7.0
E3
Kevin's House
Mar 12, 2023 7.0
E4
Fake News?
Mar 19, 2023 8.0
E5
Wheels of Justice
Mar 26, 2023 7.0
E6
Nothing but the Truth
Apr 2, 2023 8.0
E7
Exhaustion, Depression and Dread... Oy Vey
Oct 8, 2023 8.0
E8
Piercing The Bubble
Oct 15, 2023 7.0
E9
The Crucible
Oct 22, 2023 7.0
E10
The Thing of His
Oct 29, 2023 8.0
E11
The A.I. Election
Nov 5, 2023 7.0
E12
Life During Wartime
Nov 12, 2023

Cast

JHJohn Heilemann
John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host
MMMark McKinnon
Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host
JPJennifer Palmieri
Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host

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The Circus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Circus?

The Circus is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Circus on Netflix?

No, The Circus is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Stan.

Is The Circus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Circus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Stan instead.

Where can I watch The Circus for free?

The Circus is available on Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Circus?

The Circus has 8 seasons in total (130 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of The Circus out yet?

Yes — all 130 episodes across 8 seasons of The Circus are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 9 of The Circus?

No — The Circus ended after 8 seasons, so there is no Season 9.