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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!

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Circle Season 5 Episode 1 - Single and Ready to Mingle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Single and Ready to Mingle

    S5:E1

    Eight players kick things off by discussing go-to dance moves, past relationships and more. First impressions form fast, so every emoji counts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circle Season 5 Episode 2 - An Unlikely Team Emerges
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - An Unlikely Team Emerges

    S5:E2

    After a shocking vote, two players get a big surprise. A funny new face has the chat laughing, while strategic cliques start to form behind the scenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Circle Season 5 Episode 3 - I Can't Believe I Just Sent That…
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - I Can't Believe I Just Sent That…

    S5:E3

    One player opens up in a game of Truth Or Dare while another sets off catfish alarm bells. Two potential couples get their Circle flirt on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Circle Season 5 Episode 4 - Who to Save?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Who to Save?

    S5:E4

    After a dating profile game results in some bruised egos, the influencers debate a tough decision when the time comes to block someone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Circle Season 5 Episode 5 - Hi Old Friend
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Hi Old Friend

    S5:E5

    A familiar face returns to The Circle with a brand-new online personality. The competition heats up when two players compete to recruit followers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Circle Season 5 Episode 6 - A Desperate Alliance
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Desperate Alliance

    S5:E6

    Everyone models their best assets during a sculpting challenge to win a date. One player weighs loyalty versus strategy while considering who to block.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Circle Season 5 Episode 7 - Glam Party Twist
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Circle Season 5 Episode 8 - An F-Boy Is Exposed
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Circle Season 5 Episode 9 - Return of the Inner Circle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Return of the Inner Circle

    S5:E9

    The DMs heat up as players trade advice and apologies, and a Hacker impersonates an unsuspecting competitor. Wild rhymes fly at an animal-themed party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Circle Season 5 Episode 10 - The Hunt for the Hacker
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Circle Season 5 Episode 11 - Circle Power Couple
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Circle Power Couple

    S5:E11

    As The Circle starts to shrink, suspicions grow. Tan France challenges the group to style a mannequin look that stands out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Circle Season 5 Episode 12 - A Brutal Blocking
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Circle Season 5 Episode 13 - Finale
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Circle Season 7 Episode 1 - The Disruption Begins
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Disruption Begins

    S7:E1

    From perfect profile pics to snappy hashtags, players aim to make dazzling first impressions in the chat. But will a dicey quiz reveal their true colors?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Circle Season 7 Episode 2 - It's MY Party…
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - It's MY Party…

    S7:E2

    A twisty blocking shocks everyone, and two new faces enter the chat. The invite list for a VIP party ignites tension and creates new rivalries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Circle Season 7 Episode 3 - Battle of the Influencers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Battle of the Influencers

    S7:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Circle Season 7 Episode 4 - Press to Impress
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Press to Impress

    S7:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Circle Season 7 Episode 5 - Circle Wedding Crashers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Circle Wedding Crashers

    S7:E5

    A secret profile swap leads to a steamy private chat, and a messy game forces the players to reveal who they'd wed, smooch - or take down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Circle Season 7 Episode 6 - Reading Between the Lines
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Reading Between the Lines

    S7:E6

    After a bold newbie crashes the group's wedding party, an anonymous tarot card game shows the player's hands - and some get the reading of a lifetime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Circle Season 7 Episode 7 - Dawn of the Circle Dead
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Dawn of the Circle Dead

    S7:E7

    A scheming player shakes up the chat with a strategic strike against a power alliance. Later, a zombie pep rally lifts spirits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Circle Season 7 Episode 8 - Gloating Around
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Gloating Around

    S7:E8

    One player scores a major edge from a game-changing twist. Then, a drawing challenge leaves me feeling sketched out before an intense blocking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Circle Season 7 Episode 10 - A Circle Trilogy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - A Circle Trilogy

    S7:E10

    As new alliances emerge, two players deepen their connection. With ratings looming, a spirited game uncovers what the group can't live without.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Circle Season 7 Episode 11 - Incoming Call
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Incoming Call

    S7:E11

    Things get heated in the chat after an emotional blocking. A player begins a campaign to take down an ex-ally. Messages from home motivate the group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Circle Season 7 Episode 12 - It's Giving Season
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - It's Giving Season

    S7:E12

    Players rush to secure alliances before the final ratings. An awards game offers one last chance to throw shade. The secret super influencer is named.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Circle Season 4 Episode 4 - Nobody Is Safe
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Single and Ready to Mingle" is the best rated episode of "The Circle". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/28/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "An Unlikely Team Emerges".