The Patriot Resource TV Series

Carnivale
Season 2 Episode Summaries


Episode 1: Los Moscos; Written by Daniel Knauf; Directed by Jeremy Podeswa; 1/9/2005
The Dust Bowl circus troupe deals with the fallout from a fatal fire and, in California, Brother Justin reaches new converts on the radio. Elsewhere, Lila wonders what happened to Lodz; Ben takes off to find Scudder.

Episode 2: Alamogordo, NM; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Jack Bender; 1/16/2005
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.

Episode 3: Ingram, TX; Written by John McLaughlin; Directed by John Patterson; 1/23/2005
Tommy 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.

Episode 4: Old Cherry Blossom Road; Written by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin; Director: Steve Shill; 1/30/2005
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 and Balthus sees another display of Justin's power.

Episode 5: Creed, OK; Written by Tracy Torme; Directed by Jeremy Podeswa; 2/6/2005
After a conversation with Ruthie, Sofie reaches out to Ben; Stumpy wagers on an important fight. Tommy Dolan puts pressure on Justin, who sees things in a new light after receiving a mysterious gift. Stroud's quest to find Ben continues.

Episode 6: The Road to Damascus; Written by Nicole Yorkin & Dawn Prestwich; Director: Tucker Gates; 2/13/2005
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.

Episode 7: Damascus, NE; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Alan Taylor; 2/20/2005
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 and Jones gets a favor from Libby.

Episode 8: Outskirts, Damascus, NE; Written by Daniel Knauf; Directed by Timothy Hunter; 2/27/2005
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.

Episode 9: Lincoln Highway; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Jack Bender; 3/6/2005
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.

Episode 10: Cheyenne, WY; Written by Tracy Torme; Directed by Todd Field; 3/13/2005
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.

Episode 11: Outside New Canaan;
Teleplay by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin; Written by John McLaughlin; Directed by Dan Lerner; 3/20/2005
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.

Episode 12: New Canaan, CA; Teleplay by Daniel Knauf; Written by Tracy Torme; Director: Scott Winant; 3/27/2005
Samson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos. Stroud does his best to protect Justin. Ben's powers face the ultimate test.








PatriotResource.com original content and design Copyright © 1999- Scott Cummings, All Rights Reserved. Privacy Statement.