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: 2005-01-09
运行时间: 51 min
概述: The Dust Bowl circus troupe deals with the fallout from a fatal fire and, in California, Brother Justin reaches new converts on the radio. Lila wonders what happened to Lodz. Ben takes off to find Scudder.
播出日期: 2005-01-16
运行时间: 52 min
概述: The troupe sends out search parties when a distraught Sofie goes missing. Justin and Iris welcome a new housekeeper. Samson accuses Stumpy of skimming. Ben visits an old acquaintance of Scudder's in New Mexico.
播出日期: 2005-01-23
运行时间: 51 min
概述: Dolan continues his quest to get to the bottom of the Ministry arson. Gabriel gets into the act with Ruthie, who experiences another supernatural vision. Ben happens upon some distant relatives.
播出日期: 2005-01-30
运行时间: 57 min
概述: Lila hasn't given up trying to find out what happened to the missing Lodz. Iris begs her brother not to harbor so many secrets. Jones finds new work for Sofie. Balthus sees another display of Justin's power.
播出日期: 2005-02-06
运行时间: 57 min
概述: After a conversation with Ruthie, Sofie reaches out to Ben; Stumpy wagers on an important fight. Dolan puts pressure on Justin, who sees things in a new light after receiving a mysterious gift. Stroud's quest to find Ben continues.
播出日期: 2005-02-13
运行时间: 57 min
概述: Samson runs into an old acquaintance when the troupe crosses paths with another carnival. Rita Sue's business decisions give Stumpy fits. Justin and Iris struggle with a tough sermon. Libby's honor is in need of defense.
播出日期: 2005-02-20
运行时间: 46 min
概述: Stroud is closing in on Ben, who pays a visit to a run-down hotel. Justin and Iris pacify a bishop with a good meal. Sabina shares her secrets with Libby; the troupe is concerned about Sofie. Jones gets a favor from Libby.
播出日期: 2005-02-27
运行时间: 54 min
概述: A local politician receives Iris and Justin's support. Ruthie tries to hide from her visions. Rita Sue takes charge of Stumpy's debt. Smith sees trouble for Justin. Sofie gets new work. Libby has shocking news for her parents.
播出日期: 2005-03-06
运行时间: 53 min
概述: Ruthie's latest vision leaves evidence behind. Lila hasn't given up her search for the missing Lodz. Eleanor goes on a picnic with Iris. Justin's powers calm a chaotic gathering.
播出日期: 2005-03-13
运行时间: 52 min
概述: Justin has help avoiding a disaster. Iris locates another branch of her family tree. Stroud tries a strength-in-numbers approach. Libby is cowed by her mother's authority. Ruthie pays another late-night visit to Lila.
播出日期: 2005-03-20
运行时间: 56 min
概述: Lila voices her opposition to Samson's itinerary for the troupe. Justin's baptism of the faithful coincides with another tragedy and a startling event in the migrant camp. Libby pleads with Jones to reveal his secret. Sofie sees a familiar face.
播出日期: 2005-03-27
运行时间: 53 min
概述: Samson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos. Stroud does his best to protect Justin. Ben's powers face the ultimate test.
