Mon, May 26, 2014
The Freakshow celebrates the history of giants with a "Living Giants" special event. At the event, Morgue wants to perform a new stunt involving a bed of razor blades. To create the razor bed, Todd, Morgue, and Asia visit Rick Lazzarini, a special effects artist. Rick is initially hesitant to build the bed of razors due to the potential dangers it presents but eventually agrees. Meanwhile, George Bell, a.k.a. "The Tallest American," has moved to California and ended his relationship with his girlfriend Diane. He's ready to try out online dating and meets Lindsey for a round of mini-golf. George likes Lindsey, but thinks she's too young and also too short. Todd then sets George up on a date with Amazon Eve, the world's tallest model at six feet, eight inches tall. George and Eve get to know each other over dinner at Todd's house and then in the hot tub. While he likes Eve, George feels that his heart is still with Diane back in Virginia. George calls Diane and they decide to get back together. Back at the Freakshow, the bed of razors arrives. Containing over 700 blades, Morgue will need complete focus and will have to distribute his body weight evenly over the razors in order to pull off this stunt. Even a small movement could result in bloodshed. Later, Morgue calls his mother to ask if she can come to see his big stunt. She has never seen him perform and he hopes that she can witness the freakshow part of his life. Unfortunately, she says she cannot make it. The day has arrived for the giant event. Todd has also brought in Tall Kat, who stands over seven feet tall in high heels, and George the Giant who holds the record for swallowing the longest sword in history. Inside, Morgue prepares for his stunt. He lays down on the bed of razors and places a mirror on his chest. He then uses a brick to shatter the mirror, which he says is a metaphor for destroying parts of his past and entering into a new beginning. He gets up, revealing no major cuts. Todd states that this will be a show the audience will "talk about forever."
Mon, May 19, 2014
Todd, Danielle, and Phoenix are still visiting Gibsonton, the legendary sideshow town. They talk with Grady "Lobster Boy" Stiles about his father's unique fame and their troubled relationship. His father's life was plagued by violence and alcoholism and ended with a mysterious murder. In Los Angeles, Asia begins apartment hunting with the help of Morgue and her two friends. They ask Morgue about the state of his and Asia's relationship but he doesn't go into details. Later on, Asia reluctantly agrees to accompany her friends to a country bar where she feels out of place and uncomfortable. Her friends note Morgue's "moody" demeanor and continue to inquire about their relationship. Asia ultimately puts in an application for the apartment and expresses to Morgue how nervous she is to tell her parents that she's moving out. After thirteen years of service, George decides to leave his job at the Virginia Deprartment of Corrections and move to California to work at the Freakshow full-time. His coworkers express concern over his decision and his girlfriend doesn't feel like she will be able to maintain a long distance relationship. They decide to take a "break" so George can pursue his lifelong dream. Back in Gibsonton, Danielle, Todd, and Phoenix accompany Grady to his father's grave site and help him gain some closure on his past.
Mon, Jun 23, 2014
Todd gathers the Freakshow gang for a big announcement - he plans to open a second Freakshow in Las Vegas! In order to wow the heads of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, Todd decides to bring the Freakshow members with him to Sin City. As he, Asia and Morgue discuss the expansion, Todd reveals plans to separate Asia and Morgue and have one perform in Vegas while the other stays in Venice Beach. The time has come to meet with the Circus Circus execs. Todd explains how he believes that the Freakshow would be a perfect fit within Circus Circus and could become the number one attraction at the hotel. He then introduces the Freakshow performers one by one to the assembled board members. Mr. Thrasher, the president of hotel, is skeptical that a Freakshow would work in Vegas given the amount of competition for audience dollars and turns down Todd's proposal. On the brink of tears, Todd is shocked and devastated by their decision. At the hotel restaurant, Todd and the Freakshow gang receive a lot of attention and pose for photos with fans. Todd thinks that the Circus Circus execs should see the Freakshow onstage with an audience in order to get the full effect of what a beneficial addition they would be. Todd sets up one final meeting with the executives in the hopes that his plan will change their mind. The Freakshow members then hit the Vegas strip to stir up buzz for the show. Meanwhile, Morgue and Asia discuss their reservations about working in separate locations. They agree that they share a connection and aren't ready to be separated. The next day, the Circus Circus execs arrive for their meeting with Todd. A parade of freaks enter the hotel and lead a huge audience to a main stage. Asia performs her firebreathing act while Morgue surpasses his usual Venice Beach routine by performing a stunt using two meat hooks. The impromptu show wows the crowd as well as the gathered execs. Convinced that the Freakshow can bring in a crowd, Mr. Thrasher decides to make a deal with Todd to bring the show to Vegas.
Mon, May 12, 2014
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. Her husband Matt encourages her and eventually Ali is able to walk a few feet without the use of her walker. Back at the Freakshow, Asia speaks with Todd about her continued concern over Jenevieve the Snake Lady not being a good fit for the Freakshow. Todd and Danielle make the decision to fire Jenevieve. At the nighttime show, Todd pulls out all the stops. Asia wows the crowd with her Tesla coil stunt, as she channels electricity through her body and lights a neon bulb. Todd and Miss Electra both express how proud they are that Asia will carry the Tesla coil act into the next generation of freakshow performers.