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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!

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

Genre:Reality
Network:Netflix

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Circle" is "Battle of the Influencers", rated 8.5/10 from 24 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Battle of the Influencers" aired on 9/11/2024 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Press to Impress".

  • Battle of the Influencers
    8.5/10 24 votes

    #1 - Battle of the Influencers

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 9/11/2024

    One player does damage control as a new couple forms. A pop culture quiz sparks suspicions of deception, and the influencers clash over a tense blocking.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Press to Impress
    8.5/10 22 votes

    #2 - Press to Impress

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2024

    A departing player's final message rattles the chat and exposes hidden alliances. Some players bond over family ties as others forge new allies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale
    8.4/10 90 votes

    #3 - Finale

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • And the Winner Is...
    8.1/10 192 votes

    #4 - And the Winner Is...

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nobody Is Safe
    8.1/10 117 votes

    #5 - Nobody Is Safe

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale
    8.1/10 63 votes

    #6 - Finale

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10 230 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/8/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Circle Cyber Attack
    8.0/10 107 votes

    #8 - Circle Cyber Attack

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Instant Block
    7.9/10 213 votes

    #9 - Instant Block

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Damage Control
    7.9/10 166 votes

    #10 - Damage Control

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/21/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 90's Party Surprise
    7.9/10 118 votes

    #11 - 90's Party Surprise

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Picking Teams
    7.8/10 216 votes

    #12 - Picking Teams

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/8/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Rating
    7.8/10 214 votes

    #13 - The Last Rating

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An F-Boy Is Exposed
    7.8/10 90 votes

    #14 - An F-Boy Is Exposed

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Deadly Deadlock
    7.8/10 58 votes

    #15 - A Deadly Deadlock

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Circle Wedding Crashers
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #16 - Circle Wedding Crashers

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2024

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anonymous Trolling
    7.7/10 217 votes

    #17 - Anonymous Trolling

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/8/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hunt for the Hacker
    7.7/10 80 votes

    #18 - The Hunt for the Hacker

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Final Power Move
    7.7/10 53 votes

    #19 - A Final Power Move

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There's a Catfish Among Us
    7.6/10 232 votes

    #20 - There's a Catfish Among Us

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Declare Your Rival
    7.6/10 206 votes

    #21 - Declare Your Rival

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Giving Sus
    7.6/10 55 votes

    #22 - It's Giving Sus

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bye, Bye, Bye!
    7.5/10 187 votes

    #23 - Bye, Bye, Bye!

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cake Me As I Am
    7.5/10 120 votes

    #24 - Cake Me As I Am

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Goodbye My Friends
    7.5/10 100 votes

    #25 - Goodbye My Friends

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A