Carnivale | Season 2 | Episode 8

Outskirts, Damascus, NE

TV-MA | 54 MIN

Ben and Samson have a heated argument, while Iris and Justin back a local politician.

Brother Justin's word reaches the ears of a new "apostle," while Ben goes in search of his father.

Ben seeks out a former associate of Scudder's, and Stroud makes rapid progress on his mission.

Ben searches for a mysterious next link, Justin tends to his flock, and Stroud probes a deadly mining accident.

A relative of Ben's reveals to him dark family secrets -- and the face of death.

Justin is pushed by Dolan to make a difficult decision, and Ben has a nightmare visit with a mask-maker.

The troupe breaks bread with another carnival, and Samson makes a deal with an old friend named Sabina.

Justin and Iris placate Bishop McNaughton, and Ben follows his visions to a seedy hotel with Stroud on his tail.

Ben and Samson have a heated argument, while Iris and Justin back a local politician.

Ben and Jones learn that justice is "for the birds," and Ruthie's visitor leaves lipstick traces.

Libby struggles to stick to her alibi, buckling under the weight of Rita Sue's superiority.

When Samson announces the carnival's next stop, Lila challenges his authority.

As the world grows smaller, Samson devises a grand plan.