When Does “Carnivàle” (2003) Take Place?

“Carnivàle" is a fantasy historical fiction television show showran by Ronald D. Moore (for season 1) and Daniel Knauf (during season 2) and released September 14th, 2003. 

Season 1 takes place in the year: 

1934 AD 

Season 2 takes place in the year: 

1935 AD 

We know this because a place and year setting title card reading "Oklahoma 1934" appears over the footage of a very early scene in the first episode of the first season.