Episodes
1. Milfay
6.5
September 14, 2003
58 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Blake Shields, Matthew McGrory, Jenna Boyd, K Callan, John Savage
2. After the Ball Is Over
6.6
September 21, 2003
57 min
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.
Guest Stars:
K Callan, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, John Savage, Lisa K. Wyatt, George Cheung
3. Tipton
8.3
September 28, 2003
50 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Matt McCoy, Bill Moseley, Glenn Shadix, K Callan, John Savage
4. Black Blizzard
6.9
October 5, 2003
47 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Blake Shields, Judith Hoag, Aria Wallace, Bill Moseley, Gabriel Mann
5. Babylon
6.9
October 12, 2003
49 min
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.
Guest Stars:
John Hannah, Thomas Kopache, John Savage, Scott MacDonald, Amanda Aday
6. Pick a Number
8.4
October 19, 2003
57 min
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.
Guest Stars:
John Hannah, Bill Moseley, Robert Knepper, Peter Jason, Amanda Aday
7. The River
8.6
October 26, 2003
52 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Spencer Garrett, Erin Sanders, Robert Knepper, Glenn Shadix, K Callan
8. Lonnigan, Texas
8.8
November 2, 2003
58 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Richard Fancy, John Doe, Cletus Young, Michael Robert Brandon, Michael Massee
9. Insomnia
6.7
November 9, 2003
46 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Blake Shields, Richard Fancy, Bill Moseley, Robert Knepper, Gary Imhoff
10. Hot and Bothered
6.7
November 16, 2003
53 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Blake Shields, John Doe, Bill Moseley, Robert Knepper, John Savage
11. Day of the Dead
6.7
November 23, 2003
55 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Luis Contreras, Robert Knepper, Valeria Hernandez
12. The Day That Was the Day
6.6
November 30, 2003
55 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Spencer Garrett, Bill Moseley, Erin Sanders, Robert Knepper, Jon Gries
