October Surprise (S05E16)
S05E16
The Circus dives into the heated first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri analyzes Trump's confrontational approach, sharing insights with Philippe Reines, who was part of the Clinton team that prepared for debates in 2016. On debate night, John Heilemann catches up with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Meanwhile, Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon are in Cleveland, gauging how the audience is responding to the debate. The hosts also react to the shocking announcement that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.
Show
The Circus
Episode
S05E16
Air Date
Oct 04, 2020
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
Obligations and Opportunities
S05E02
Closing Arguments
S05E03
Clusterf**k
S05E04
Unfinished Business
S05E05
What Happens in Vegas
S05E06
On the Boil
S05E07
Super Duper Tuesday
S05E08
The Cruelest Month
S05E09
The New Abnormal
S05E10
Unconventional
S05E11
Party of One
S05E12
Law and Disorder
S05E13
Going Postal
S05E14
Force Majeure
S05E15
Full Court Press
S05E16
October Surprise
S05E17
Crisis Mismanagement
S05E18
Steal This Election
S05E19
End Games
S05E20
Landslide?
S05E21
Who The F*** Are We?