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Carnivàle: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

HBO drama and fantasy series (2003–2005), 2 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 2

Carnivàle is a drama and fantasy series that aired on HBO, running from 2003 to 2005 with 2 seasons and 24 episodes. Carnivàle has ended. Its final episode aired on March 27, 2005.

U.S. premiere: January 9, 2005
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 12
Finale: March 27, 2005

Where to watch Carnivàle season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch Carnivàle season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 9, 2005 – March 27, 2005	Original U.S. run on HBO. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

Carnivàle season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Los Moscos	Sun, Jan 9, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Alamogordo, N.M.	Sun, Jan 16, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Ingram, TX	Sun, Jan 23, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Old Cherry Blossom Road	Sun, Jan 30, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Creed, OK	Sun, Feb 6, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Road to Damascus	Sun, Feb 13, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Damascus, NE	Sun, Feb 20, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Outskirts, Damascus, NE	Sun, Feb 27, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Lincoln Highway	Sun, Mar 6, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Cheyenne, WY	Sun, Mar 13, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Outside New Canaan	Sun, Mar 20, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	New Canaan, CA	Sun, Mar 27, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Carnivàle

Carnivàle is a drama and fantasy series that aired on HBO, running from 2003 to 2005 with 2 seasons and 24 episodes. Carnivàle has ended. Its final episode aired on March 27, 2005.

Season 2: Season 2 of Carnivàle aired from January 9, 2005 to March 27, 2005 on HBO (12 episodes).

Network / service: HBO (first aired September 14, 2003)
Official site: hbo.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Michael J. Anderson (Samson), Clancy Brown (Brother Justin Crowe), Nick Stahl (Ben Hawkins), Adrienne Barbeau (Ruthie), Tim DeKay (Clayton Jones)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Carnivàle aired from January 9, 2005 to March 27, 2005 on HBO (12 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Carnivàle aired from September 14, 2003 to November 30, 2003 on HBO (12 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Carnivàle are there?

Carnivàle has 2 seasons and 24 episodes listed, airing from September 14, 2003 to March 27, 2005.

Is Carnivàle cancelled or ended?

Carnivàle has ended. Its final episode aired on March 27, 2005.

Where can I watch Carnivàle?

Carnivàle originally aired on HBO in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check HBO's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.