Fair rating?Carnivàle· Season 1 · Episode 12
The Day That Was the Day
A distraught Ben finally meets with Management; and in California, Balthus and Justin deal with the tragic undercurrents of their ministry. Elsewhere, Stumpy and Rita Sue try to save their marriage; Samson must think fast when the law comes to the carnival.
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#1In Season 1of 12 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+1.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.7
2003First airedNovember 30, 2003
Guest stars
Robert Knepperas Tommy Dolan
Blake Shieldsas Osgood
Scott MacDonaldas Burley
Bill Moseleyas PossumValeria Hernandezas Catalina de la Rosa
Spencer Garrettas Young Balthus
Erin Sandersas Irina
Tony Perezas BartenderJordan Del Spinaas Alexsei
Santos Moralesas Drunk
Crew
Rodrigo GarcíaDirector
Ronald D. MooreWriterShows like Carnivàle
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