1934年，美国，一个名叫本·霍金斯的逃犯跟随一个嘉年华队伍旅行。这个嘉年华被一个隐身不露的经理所拥有，在这里有一些怪人———侏儒、玩蛇的女子和占卜师。霍金斯也身怀异能，他可以治好瘸子和唤醒死人。他经常和一个牧师做相同的怪梦，牧师使他相信两人都是上帝意志的体现，他开始施展绝技……现实和奇幻的交织给了《嘉年华》巨大的发挥余地，HBO的这部大戏绝对是一顿视觉大餐。2004获得了艾美奖包括最佳艺术指导在内的5项奖，是获得该类奖项最多的电视剧。
播出日期: 2003-09-14
运行时间: 58 min
概述: Ben reluctantly joins the carnival after the bank forecloses on his family's Oklahoma farm. Brother Justin has a bizarre encounter with a poor parishioner. Sofie has a run-in at a small-town gas station.
播出日期: 2003-09-21
运行时间: 57 min
概述: Ben uncovers a piece of his past as a result of Jones' sense of humor. Justin tries to persuade a parishioner to make a deal in real estate. Sofie endures a frightening mishap involving her mother. Samson changes the carnival's course.
播出日期: 2003-09-28
运行时间: 50 min
概述: Ben is the main attraction when Samson refashions the carnival as a religious revival to satisfy a town's moral underpinnings. Justin has a powerful ally in a fight against city hall. Sofie accompanies Ben on a journey into his past.
播出日期: 2003-10-05
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Jones looks to management when the crew turns mutinous. Appolonia is displeased with Sofie's romantic tastes. Justin faces a difficult choice between his congregations. Ben is tested by Lodz.
播出日期: 2003-10-12
运行时间: 49 min
概述: Samson tries to improve the troupe's spirits with a night of revelry. Ben has an enlightening experience at the bottom of a mineshaft. A group of miners is anxious for entertainment.
播出日期: 2003-10-19
运行时间: 57 min
概述: Revenge-minded carnies practice their own form of retribution. Justin encounters a group of hobos on his journey of self-discovery. Ben returns from another strange experience.
播出日期: 2003-10-26
运行时间: 52 min
概述: After a recent tragedy, Stumpy and Rita Sue debate their future in the carnival. In her brother's absence, Iris receives help from a radio reporter. Ben helps Ruthie with her act.
播出日期: 2003-11-02
运行时间: 58 min
概述: Lodz disagrees with Samson's decision to send Ben on a business trip for the carnival. A radio-show host tries to help find a wandering Justin. Sofie considers a career change.
播出日期: 2003-11-09
运行时间: 46 min
概述: Ben tries to escape his dreams by staying awake. Iris uses a radio ally to help locate Justin. Samson goes back to the drawing board to increase business.
播出日期: 2003-11-16
运行时间: 53 min
概述: Ben and Samson go in search of the mysterious Scudder. Sofie accuses her mother of foul play. Lodz waits patiently for Ben for fall asleep. Justin returns to Mintern with a new plan.
播出日期: 2003-11-23
运行时间: 55 min
概述: Rita Sue teaches a newcomer a few tricks of the trade. Balthus is nervous about Tommy Dolan's allegations. Lodz gets approval from Management to help Ben.
播出日期: 2003-11-30
运行时间: 55 min
概述: A distraught Ben finally meets with Management. In California, Balthus and Justin deal with the tragic undercurrents of their ministry. Stumpy and Rita Sue try to save their marriage. Samson must think fast when the law comes to the carnival.
