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Season 1 Episode 3 | 53m 41s

On the eve of the first performance, a pivotal act is cut and the performers sent packing. Tensions are running high. Making matters worse, a seasoned company regular has been diagnosed with cancer and will drop out of the show. Lackluster ticket sales are not helping the situation. The next stop is New York City and as the trailers hit the road again, everyone knows what's at stake.

Aired: 11/08/10
Extras
As the tent comes down for the last time, we say one final "see you down the road."
Performers who grew up in the circus find it difficult to imagine another kind of life.
Three members of the company consider leaving the circus for the "real world."
Airs Nov. 3rd 9/8c
The clock is ticking down to the dress rehearsal in Walden, but the show isn't ready.
As the company puts together the new show, we meet the members of the Big Apple family.
The Rodion Trio performs a classic, high-risk circus act.
Big Apple kids tell us what they like about growing up circus.
Historian Dominique Jando explains why the circus is an important part of our culture.
Watch a timelapse video of the Big Apple Circus tent going up.
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As the tent comes down for the last time, we say one final "see you down the road."
Performers who grew up in the circus find it difficult to imagine another kind of life.
Three members of the company consider leaving the circus for the "real world."
The clock is ticking down to the dress rehearsal in Walden, but the show isn't ready.
As the company puts together the new show, we meet the members of the Big Apple family.