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The Best Episodes of The Circle

Every episode of The Circle ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Circle!

The Best Episodes of The Circle

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

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  1. Background image for Finale
    8.4/10(98 votes)

    #1 - Finale

    S5:E13

    A secret Superinfluencer blocks one last player before the final five put their cards on the table and Michelle Buteau crowns the season's winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for And the Winner Is...
    8.1/10(202 votes)

    #2 - And the Winner Is...

    S2:E13

    Host Michelle Buteau greets the finalists as they prepare for one last rating — and a face-to-face meetup. Who will take home the $100,000 prize?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Nobody Is Safe
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    #3 - Nobody Is Safe

    S4:E4

    The gang needs answers as two pop stars work to keep up their ruse. Will they score points or spark suspicions during the trivia challenge?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10(240 votes)

    #4 - The Player I'm Saving Is ...

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Finale
    8.0/10(82 votes)

    #5 - Finale

    S6:E13

    The Circle is even smaller as the remaining players lock in their final ratings and have one last chat — in person. Who will take home the grand prize?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Damage Control
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    #6 - Damage Control

    S2:E8

    Tensions mount as catfish accusations fly. Meanwhile, an anonymous round of Q&A stirs the pot, and a unique double block redefines the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for 90's Party Surprise
    7.9/10(124 votes)

    #7 - 90's Party Surprise

    S4:E3

    A player bids farewell and shares parting advice. Two newbies join the game — armed with friendly banter and witch oil. Also, it's '90s party time!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Picking Teams
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #8 - Picking Teams

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Instant Block
    7.8/10(223 votes)

    #9 - Instant Block

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(224 votes)

    #10 - The Last Rating

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Circle Cyber Attack
    7.8/10(112 votes)

    #11 - Circle Cyber Attack

    S4:E8

    After the parties, the players return to bonding and scheming, until a mysterious and menacing glitch triggers more drama than ever before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for An F-Boy Is Exposed
    7.8/10(95 votes)

    #12 - An F-Boy Is Exposed

    S5:E8

    Will one person's seductive strategy backfire? The claws come out for anonymous Savage Questions, just in time for a game-changing round of ratings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Anonymous Trolling
    7.7/10(226 votes)

    #13 - Anonymous Trolling

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for A Deadly Deadlock
    7.7/10(72 votes)

    #14 - A Deadly Deadlock

    S6:E10

    Things get personal when players answer anonymously submitted questions. Tensions erupt between two influencers with very different strategies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for There's a Catfish Among Us
    7.6/10(241 votes)

    #15 - There's a Catfish Among Us

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Declare Your Rival
    7.6/10(216 votes)

    #16 - Declare Your Rival

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Hunt for the Hacker
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    #17 - The Hunt for the Hacker

    S5:E10

    One person plays cupid for a smitten contestant. With the Hacker's chat wreaking havoc and a new block about to drop, nobody in The Circle feels safe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for It's Giving Sus
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #18 - It's Giving Sus

    S6:E11

    The Circle is more divided than ever after another influencer gets blocked. No longer in pairs, each player sends a gift to a BFF of their choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for A Final Power Move
    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #19 - A Final Power Move

    S6:E12

    Friendships are tested as betrayals emerge. Messages from home bring all the feels. A secret Superinfluencer — plus new blocking — rattles the group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Cake Me As I Am
    7.5/10(126 votes)

    #20 - Cake Me As I Am

    S4:E2

    On the heels of a spicy twist, a new competitor makes his way into the game, the crew gets crafty with a cake challenge, and alliances take shape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Goodbye My Friends
    7.5/10(106 votes)

    #21 - Goodbye My Friends

    S4:E5

    A mission comes to a close-but was it a success? After saying goodbye to the pop icons, the group continues the search for catfish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Glam Party Twist
    7.5/10(88 votes)

    #22 - Glam Party Twist

    S5:E7

    The players go head-to-head in a trivia showdown, explore possible alliances during a virtual mixer and welcome a fabulous competitor to the chat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for A Brutal Blocking
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    #23 - A Brutal Blocking

    S5:E12

    With two days left, all the players are feeling the love. But when a big move leads to a shocking Blocking, who will have to leave the party early?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Planting Doubt
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #24 - Planting Doubt

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Bye, Bye, Bye!
    7.4/10(196 votes)

    #25 - Bye, Bye, Bye!

    S2:E3

    A new player sparks excitement and uncertainty. Savannah spills the tea — and targets a former ally. A game of Truth or Dare takes a tense turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Finale" is the best rated episode of "The Circle". It scored 8.4/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/18/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "And the Winner Is...".