Carnivàle Season 1
01. Milfay
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Daniel Knauf
Writer
Rodrigo García
Director
Bernt Amadeus Capra
Production Design
Jeremy Cassells
Art Direction
Leslie McCarthy-Frankenheimer
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Tami Reiker
Director of Photography
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Carole Kravetz
Editor
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
02. After the Ball Is Over
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Daniel Knauf
Writer
Ronald D. Moore
Writer
Jeremy Podeswa
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
03. Tipton
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Daniel Knauf
Writer
Henry Bromell
Writer
Rodrigo García
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
04. Black Blizzard
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
William Schmidt
Writer
Peter Medak
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Jacques Gravett
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
05. Babylon
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
John Fleck
Gecko
David Darmstaeder
C.L. Dill
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Dawn Prestwich
Writer
Nicole Yorkin
Writer
Tim Hunter
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
06. Pick a Number
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Ronald D. Moore
Writer
Rodrigo García
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
07. The River
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Toni Graphia
Writer
Alison Maclean
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Jacques Gravett
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
08. Lonnigan, Texas
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Daniel Knauf
Writer
Scott Winant
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
09. Insomnia
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Hunter Johnson
Emily
Frank Collison
Jasper / Talker #3
Joe Mellis
Ajax
Laura Owens
Female Performer
Ted Rooney
Talker #1
Susan Savage
Lady with Watch
Richard Wharton
Townie
Mark Ankeny
Announcer (voice)
Clay Chappell
Hick
William Schmidt
Writer
Jack Bender
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
10. Hot and Bothered
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Valeria Hernandez
Catalina de la Rosa
Dawn Prestwich
Writer
Nicole Yorkin
Writer
Jeremy Podeswa
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Jacques Gravett
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
11. Day of the Dead
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Valeria Hernandez
Catalina de la Rosa
Toni Graphia
Writer
John Patterson
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
12. The Day That Was the Day
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.
Nick Stahl
Ben Hawkins
Clancy Brown
Brother Justin
Michael J. Anderson
Samson
Adrienne Barbeau
Ruthie
Debra Christofferson
Lila
Tim DeKay
Clayton Jones
Clea DuVall
Sofie
Cynthia Ettinger
Rita Sue Dreifuss
Carla Gallo
Libby Dreifuss
Toby Huss
Stumpy Dreifuss
Amy Madigan
Iris Crowe
Brian Turk
Gabriel
Diane Salinger
Apollonia
Ralph Waite
Norman Belthus
John Fleck
Gecko
Patrick Bauchau
Professor Lodz
Valeria Hernandez
Catalina de la Rosa
Ronald D. Moore
Writer
Rodrigo García
Director
Roger L. King
Art Direction
Gary Kosko
Art Direction
Sara Andrews
Set Decoration
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Wendy O'Brien
Casting
John Papsidera
Casting
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer