Episode 1
In 1945, Vera is raped in her attic and gives birth to Fred. 43 years later, Vera’s other son, Barnum, stumbles upon a picture of his half-brother.
Episode 2
Barnum’s parents head back to Rost to get Barnum baptized. Adult Barnum finds a journalist who wrote about Fred when he was a promising boxer.
Episode 3
Fred looks for his biological father. To draw attention to his disappearance, Barnum publishes a fake article about two murders Fred is guilty of.
Episode 4
Vera sends Barnum off to dancing school, while adult Barnum stumbles upon new clues concerning Fred’s last whereabouts before he disappeared.
Episode 5
Arnold rents a stadium to teach the lads how to throw the discus, but Fred’s accidentally hits Arnold in the head, killing him instantly.
Episode 6
Upon Arnold’s burial, the arrival of the circus director causes quite a stir amongst the family, as he reveals parts of their late father’s past.
Episode 7
Young Barnum’s feelings for Vivian grow ever fonder, but when he realizes that Fred likes her as well and confronts him, his half-brother disappears.
Episode 8
Barnum decides to leave Vivian, and heads back to Rost, where he finds the answers to the half-brother riddle. Will they be able to reunite at last?
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