Love & Death The Big Top (Season 1, Episode 6)
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TV Episode | 45 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Love & Death

The Big Top (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 45 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

1980. As the trial gets underway, Allan's testimony about Betty's state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.

Director

Clark Johnson

Writers

James Atkinson (based on the book "Evidence of Love" by) (as Jim Atkinson) | John Bloom (based on the book "Evidence of Love" by) | David E. Kelley (created by) (written for television by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Erica Berger | Vicky Boone | Cathy Sandrich Gelfond | Amanda Mackey

Production Designer

Suzuki Ingerslev

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Edit Released

Updated May 18, 2023

Release date

May 18, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 15 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
56 cast members

Name	Known for
Elizabeth Olsen Candy Montgomery Candy Montgomery See fewer	Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
Jesse Plemons Allan Gore Allan Gore See fewer	Game Night (I) (2018)
Lily Rabe Betty Gore Betty Gore See fewer	Miss Stevens (2016)
Patrick Fugit Pat Montgomery Pat Montgomery See fewer	Almost Famous (2000)
Krysten Ritter Sherry Cleckler Sherry Cleckler See fewer	Jessica Jones (2015)
Tom Pelphrey Don Crowder Don Crowder See fewer	Mank (2020)
Elizabeth Marvel Jackie Ponder Jackie Ponder See fewer	True Grit (2010)
Keir Gilchrist Ron Adams Ron Adams See fewer	It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
Adam Cropper Robert Udashen Robert Udashen See fewer	Tenet (2020)
Mackenzie Astin Tom O'Connell Tom O'Connell See fewer	The Magicians (2015)
Amelie Dallimore Jenny Montgomery Jenny Montgomery See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Liam Pileggi Ian Montgomery Ian Montgomery See fewer	Girl in the Basement (2021)
Olivia Grace Applegate Carol Crowder (as Olivia Applegate) Carol Crowder (as Olivia Applegate) See fewer	Euphoria (2019)
Matthew Posey Bob Pomeroy Bob Pomeroy See fewer	No Country for Old Men (2007)
Jennie Page Betty Huffhines (as Jennifer Neala Page) Betty Huffhines (as Jennifer Neala Page) See fewer	Better Call Saul (2015)
Bonnie Gayle Sparks Jo Ann Garlington Jo Ann Garlington See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Sara Burke Barbara Green Barbara Green See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Drew Waters Jerry McMahan Jerry McMahan See fewer	True Detective (2014)
Charlie Talbert Lester Gayler Lester Gayler See fewer	Megalopolis (2024)
Brad Leland Chief Royce Abbott Chief Royce Abbott See fewer	Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Robert Walden Dr. Irving Stone Dr. Irving Stone See fewer	Brothers (1984)
Christin Sawyer Davis Elaine Carpenter Elaine Carpenter See fewer	The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
Deke Anderson Dr. Vincent DiMaio Dr. Vincent DiMaio See fewer	Devious Maids (2013)
Bruce McGill Judge Tom Ryan Judge Tom Ryan See fewer	Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Jason Alan Smith Richard Parker Richard Parker See fewer	Before I Wake (2016)
Shannon McGrann Shelby Shelby See fewer	Look Both Ways (2022)
Marty Van Kleeck Leslie Leslie See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
GiGi Erneta News Anchor News Anchor See fewer	The Curse (2023)
Catherine Grady Reporter Stan Reporter Stan See fewer	Soft Matter (2018)
Erik Mathew Reporter Jack Reporter Jack See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Mike Vera Reporter Dave Reporter Dave See fewer	Into Dust: Web Series (2010)
Robin Beltrán Reporter Susan Reporter Susan See fewer	All Wounds
Oliver Tull Reporter Ben Reporter Ben See fewer	The Life of David Gale (2003)
Ryan Paul Reporter Matthew Reporter Matthew See fewer	All Wounds
Noah Alderfer Reporter Jeremy Reporter Jeremy See fewer	Wallaroos Aren't Real
Cindee Mayfield Courthouse Reporter Courthouse Reporter See fewer	Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
Skeeta Jenkins Security Guard Security Guard See fewer	The Actor (I) (2024)
Laura Cabaniss Hostess Hostess See fewer	Clock (2023)
Jackie Ritz Celeste (credit only) Celeste (credit only) See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Jenny Biggs Courtroom Artist (uncredited) Courtroom Artist (uncredited) See fewer	The Supernatural Feminist Caucus (2021)
Dave Bodenbender Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Yellowstone (2018)
Colby Butterfield Bus boy (uncredited) Bus boy (uncredited) See fewer	Lust for Love (2014)
Christopher Corson Church Congregant / Volley Ball Spectator (uncredited) Church Congregant / Volley Ball Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Doc Holliday 2 (2024)
Connor Denton Church Congregant (uncredited) Church Congregant (uncredited) See fewer	Love & Death (2023)
Tanya Granato Wylie PD Admin Assistant, Fair Goer, Shopper, Bar Patron, Movie Goer (uncredited) Wylie PD Admin Assistant, Fair Goer, Shopper, Bar Patron, Movie Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Never Again (IV) (2022)
Ronnie Carl Jackson Courthouse Pedestrian (uncredited) Courthouse Pedestrian (uncredited) See fewer	The Senior (2023)
Jobie James Church Congregation (uncredited) Church Congregation (uncredited) See fewer	In the Cards (2025)
Jenna Johnson Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Empire of Shadows
Ryan Kneeland Family Friend (uncredited) Family Friend (uncredited) See fewer	The Perfect Weapon (2016)
Lisa Mattheis Featured Court Office (Deputy) (uncredited) Featured Court Office (Deputy) (uncredited) See fewer	Rent a Room (2023)
Siya Rostami Engineer (uncredited) Engineer (uncredited) See fewer	Warhorse One (2023)
Bam Rubenstein Trial Spectator #6 (uncredited) Trial Spectator #6 (uncredited) See fewer	Miami Vice (1984)
Geoff Todd Collins County Sheriff (uncredited) Collins County Sheriff (uncredited) See fewer	One Tree Hill (2003)
Chantel Turner Church Congregant (uncredited) Church Congregant (uncredited) See fewer	One Summer (2023)
Ronald Joe Vasquez Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	El Papel
Linsey Von Haefen Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited) See fewer	Brides of Boogeymen (2023)