The Circle

10 Best Episodes of The Circle - Season 1

Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#12 - Hello, Circle (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Ready for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.

The episode was rated 7.01 from 137 votes.

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#11 - Face-to-Face (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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A surprise confrontation raises the stakes of the game. Later, the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 124 votes.

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#10 - Sliding into DMs (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As a new day dawns, a fresh face joins the Circle -- and presents a series of stirring questions. Rebecca turns the heat up on the gameplay.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 106 votes.

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#9 - There's a Catfish Among Us (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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An anonymous game of “Ask Me Anything” leads to a series of accusations. Meanwhile, Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 117 votes.

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#8 - Finale (Season 1 - Episode 12)

The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 105 votes.

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#7 - Anonymous Trolling (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a candid request. Two new influencers are picked, and one player must say goodbye.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 106 votes.

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#6 - Planting Doubt (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Another tense elimination leads to an honest conversation, a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond, and a quirky new player joins the game.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 111 votes.

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#5 - The Last Rating (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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As the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over similar suspicions. The players prepare to choose a winner -- and orchestrate one last block.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 102 votes.

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#4 - Declare Your Rival (Season 1 - Episode 10)

The Circle dials up the drama with a cutthroat round of true confessions. The game’s first “superinfluencer” steps into power.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 101 votes.

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#3 - Picking Teams (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Two new players settle into the Circle, just in time for trivia night. On the heels of a competitive match, Sammie makes an emotional reveal.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 111 votes.

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#2 - Instant Block (Season 1 - Episode 9)

How about another round of shake-ups? Sean shares a personal secret with the Circle, and a face-to-face meeting makes for an unusual bond.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 102 votes.

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#1 - The Player I'm Saving Is ... (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist, and two players connect in person. A new face joins the fun.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 108 votes.

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