Original title
Freakshow
Released
2/14/2013
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
24
Freakshow follows former music producer Todd Ray, his wife Danielle and their two kids, Asia and Phoenix, as they own and operate the world famous Venice Beach Freakshow, a museum that exhibits strange creatures, living oddities and human attractions personally procured by Todd. This business is Todd’s personal passion and he has bet it all on making it work. It takes a huge imagination and tremendous perseverance to keep the business afloat, but through it all Todd’s enormous respect for all humanity and his big heart make this something wildly different from just another workplace drama.
Todd tries to convince a living giant and a bearded lady to join The Freakshow and be a part of the two-headed bearded dragon's birthday party.
Asia attempts sword swallowing in hopes of participating in sword swallower's day. Competition between the performers heats up.
"The Lobster Boy" joins Todd on a family trip to obtain a two-headed baby and a day of roller skating causes panic for one of the performers.
Murrugun defies the limits of the human body with his human pin cushion stunt. Creature attempts to reunite with his estranged five-year-old daughter.
Todd throws a Freakshow-style wedding and an unexpected visit from The Sadu Hobo illustrates why he's known as "the pain proof man.
Todd hosts a Freakshow Strongman Competition utilizing ears, nipples and eye sockets. An emotional story from a new performer strikes a chord.
Jesse the Half Man and Jim the Armless Wonder visit The Freakshow and show off their superhuman abilities. Todd is faced with a difficult decision.
Todd wants to ban the word Normal. "Freaks" from all over converge in Venice to support the cause, do insane stunts and hold a giant Freak Parade.
Todd Ray has recently expanded his Venice Beach Freakshow and holds open auditions to find new talent. As an array of skilled and not-so-skilled performers audition, the Freakshow family realizes that finding a new addition won't be easy. Ali worries about her job security after a man who's even littler than she is performs on a skateboard; Morgue is less than impressed with any of the performers' stage presences; and Todd is intrigued by a snake lady, but Asia is troubled by the sexual nature of the act. Later, Morgue and Asia discuss the auditions, and he informs her that he has been working on a new stunt that is "more dangerous" than anything he's ever done. Meanwhile, Garry "Stretch" Turner (the man with "the stretchiest skin in the world") arrives at the Freakshow. Todd has asked Garry to perform at the Grand Reopening. The big day arrives, and Todd introduces his selection for the newest member of the Freakshow family, Jenevieve the Serpentine Sorceress, to Asia's dismay.
Everyone at the Freakshow is excited for Boobzilla, a performer who crushes soda cans and lifts objects with her size 44R cup breasts. When she arrives, she explains that her large chest is due to gigantomastia, a condition that causes her breasts to grow uncontrollably. For her debut Freakshow performance, Boobzilla would like to lift Amazing Ali with her breasts. Unfortunately, Ali has been experiencing hip pain and doesn't think she'll be able to do the stunt. With Todd's urging, Ali visits a doctor, who says hip replacement surgery is her only option. Ali fears that a lengthy absence from the Freakshow will make her seem obsolete, but Todd assures her that her position will be there when she returns. Before her surgery, the Freakshow gang visits Ali at the hospital. After a lengthy wait, Ali's doctor arrives and delivers the good news: Ali's surgery went great.
Creature is looking for a place to live but finds that his appearance is off-putting to potential roommates. He confides in Todd and tells him that sometimes he feels like he is "cursed." Todd offers encouragement, explaining that the adversity Creature is facing will only make him a stronger person. At the Freakshow, Todd is preparing for a special tattoo event. The first performer to arrive is Brian "Legz" Tagalog, an armless tattoo artist who uses his feet to draw tattoos. Next is Matt Gone, a man who has tattoos covering 99% of his body, including his tongue and eyeballs. Matt made a negative comment about Creature's tattoos and piercings online, as well as the two buttheads. Their conflict is quickly resolved after Matt apologizes.
For the Freakshow's first nighttime show, Todd asks the performers to come up with new stunts that they normally wouldn't do during the day. Asia discusses her desire to bring more danger to her Electric Lady act. Todd suggests that she work with Miss Electra, a performer famous for her Tesla coil lightning bolt stunt. Before Asia is able to contact Miss Electra herself, Todd meets with her and discusses passing on the stunt to Asia. Miss Electra is reticent. Later, on her own accord, Asia convinces Miss Electra to come see her perform at the Freakshow. Miss Electra is impressed and agrees to teach her how to use the Tesla coil. Meanwhile, Ali is having difficulty recovering from her hip surgery.
Todd and the Freakshow family head to Gibsonton, Florida, a town that had once been the winter home for carnival and sideshow performers across the country. At the airport, they are greeted by Grady "Lobster Boy" Stiles. As an expert on freakshow lore, Grady offers to give everyone a tour of the legendary sideshow town.
Todd learns about Lobster Boy's dark family history. Asia looks for an apartment. Will George leave his police job to join the Freakshow full time?
Morgue attempts a death-defying, bed of box cutters stunt. Can George, the tallest American man, find tall love in the big city?
The Freakshow gang attends a campout, hobo wedding for their friends Digger and Paige. Ali and Matt struggle in their marriage.
Creature meets his estranged daughter face-to-face and relives his breakdancing past. Can Todd pull off a surprise 21st birthday party for Asia?
Space Cowboy attempts to break a world record. When Danielle invites neighbors to dinner, will the Rays' lifestyle scare their suburban neighbors?
Todd brings Zamora the Torture King to test the skeptics. Ali & Matt debate the possibility of parenthood & find that they may have different views.
Todd holds a suspension event at the Freakshow. When Phoenix starts dating, he must choose between the girl next door and a tattooed young woman.
Todd attempts a pop-up show at a suburban mall with his Freakshow performers and a visiting half-man, Short E. Dangerously.
In hopes of making his dreams of expansion come true, Todd needs everyone to take on new responsibilities. Are the performers up to the task?
Danielle and Asia argue about Asia's new style. Todd gets an inspirational tour of the Magic Castle. Can Todd incorporate magic into his show?
Todd announces that he wants to open a new location in Las Vegas, but can he and his performers convince the Vegas suits to seal the deal?
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