Quick answer · Season 8
The Circus is a history and documentary series from Paramount+, running from 2016 to 2023 with 8 seasons and 130 episodes. The Circus has ended. Its final episode aired on November 12, 2023.
- U.S. premiere
- February 26, 2023
- Where
- Paramount+
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 12
- Finale
- November 12, 2023
Where to watch The Circus season 8 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | Broadcast (free)Subscription | – | Paramount+ original. [1] |
Season 8 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Year of Living Dangerously | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Off to the Races | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Kevin's House | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Fake News? | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Wheels of Justice | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Nothing But the Truth | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Exhaustion, Depression and Dread...Oh Vey | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Piercing the Bubble | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | The Crucible | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 10 | This Thing of His | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 11 | The A.I. Election | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Life During Wartime | [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 The Circus
The Circus is a history and documentary series from Paramount+, running from 2016 to 2023 with 8 seasons and 130 episodes. The Circus has ended. Its final episode aired on November 12, 2023.
Season 8: Season 8 of The Circus aired from February 26, 2023 to November 12, 2023 on Paramount+ (12 episodes).
- Network / service: Paramount+ with Showtime (first aired January 17, 2016)
- Official site: sho.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): John Heilemann (Host), Mark McKinnon (Host), Jennifer Palmieri (Host), Alex Wagner (Host)
All seasons
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of The Circus aired from February 26, 2023 to November 12, 2023 on Paramount+ (12 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of The Circus aired from March 6, 2022 to November 13, 2022 on Paramount+ (16 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of The Circus aired from January 10, 2021 to November 7, 2021 on Paramount+ (16 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of The Circus aired from January 26, 2020 to November 8, 2020 on Paramount+ (21 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of The Circus aired from January 27, 2019 to November 10, 2019 on Paramount+ (16 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of The Circus aired from April 15, 2018 to November 11, 2018 on Paramount+ (15 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of The Circus aired from March 19, 2017 to May 7, 2017 on Paramount+ (8 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of The Circus aired from January 17, 2016 to November 13, 2016 on Paramount+ (26 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of The Circus are there?
The Circus has 8 seasons and 130 episodes listed, airing from January 17, 2016 to November 12, 2023.
Is The Circus cancelled or ended?
The Circus has ended. Its final episode aired on November 12, 2023.
Where can I watch The Circus?
The Circus is Paramount+'s own series, so every season streams on Paramount+. Paid subscription; some plans include live CBS.
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Sources
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