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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 13 - Finale
    8.5/10(106 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 4 Episode 4 - Nobody Is Safe
    8.2/10(126 votes)

    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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  3. The Circle Season 2 Episode 13 - And the Winner Is...
    8.1/10(209 votes)

    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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  4. The Circle Season 1 Episode 8 - The Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10(251 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 6 Episode 13 - Finale
    8.0/10(86 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Instant Block
    7.9/10(234 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 2 Episode 8 - Damage Control
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 4 Episode 3 - 90's Party Surprise
    7.9/10(127 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 5 Episode 8 - An F-Boy Is Exposed
    7.9/10(100 votes)

    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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  10. The Circle Season 1 Episode 7 - Picking Teams
    7.8/10(236 votes)

    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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  11. The Circle Season 1 Episode 11 - The Last Rating
    7.8/10(236 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 4 Episode 8 - Circle Cyber Attack
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 6 Episode 10 - A Deadly Deadlock
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    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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  14. The Circle Season 1 Episode 6 - Anonymous Trolling
    7.7/10(237 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 6 Episode 11 - It's Giving Sus
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    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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  16. The Circle Season 1 Episode 3 - There's a Catfish Among Us
    7.6/10(252 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 1 Episode 10 - Declare Your Rival
    7.6/10(227 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 5 Episode 10 - The Hunt for the Hacker
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 6 Episode 12 - A Final Power Move
    7.6/10(72 votes)

    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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  20. The Circle Season 2 Episode 3 - Bye, Bye, Bye!
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    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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  21. The Circle Season 4 Episode 2 - Cake Me As I Am
    7.5/10(130 votes)

    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. The Circle Season 5 Episode 7 - Glam Party Twist
    7.5/10(93 votes)

    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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  23. The Circle Season 5 Episode 12 - A Brutal Blocking
    7.5/10(89 votes)

    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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  24. The Circle Season 6 Episode 7 - Ride or Die
    7.5/10(75 votes)

    S6:E7

    A blocked player shares fiery parting words and puts old allies on blast. A revealing compatibility game matches each influencer with their ride-or-die.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Circle Season 6 Episode 8 - Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb?
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    S6:E8

    With the rules of the game turned upside down, the players need to rethink their strategies — fast. A pair with low ratings weighs their options.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Finale" is the best rated episode of "The Circle". It scored 8.5/10 based on 106 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, "Nobody Is Safe".