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The Best Episodes of Carnivàle Season 2

Every episode of Carnivàle Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Carnivàle Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 12 - New Canaan, CA
    8.8/10(784 votes)

    S2:E12

    Samson tries to stay a step ahead of impending chaos. Stroud does his best to protect Justin. Ben's powers face the ultimate test.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writers:Daniel Knauf, Tracy Tormé

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  2. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 9 - Lincoln Highway, UT
    8.7/10(692 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:William Schmidt

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  3. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 7 - Damascus, NE
    8.5/10(654 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 8 - Outskirts, Damascus, NE
    8.5/10(651 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  5. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 11 - Outside New Canaan
    8.5/10(646 votes)

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  6. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 1 - Los Moscos
    8.3/10(746 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  7. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 10 - Cheyenne, WY
    8.3/10(638 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Todd Field
    Writer:Tracy Tormé

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  8. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 5 - Creed, OK
    8.1/10(666 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Tracy Tormé

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  9. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 6 - The Road to Damascus
    8.0/10(655 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  10. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 4 - Old Cherry Blossom Road
    7.9/10(688 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  11. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 2 - Alamogordo, NM
    7.8/10(702 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:William Schmidt

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  12. Carnivàle Season 2 Episode 3 - Ingram, TX
    7.8/10(707 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"New Canaan, CA" is the best rated episode of "Carnivàle" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 784 votes. Directed by Scott Winant and written by Daniel Knauf, Tracy Tormé, it aired on 3/27/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lincoln Highway, UT".