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The Best Episodes of The Circle Season 1

Every episode of The Circle Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the 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.
Genre:Reality
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hello, Circle" is the best rated episode of "The Circle" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 272 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/1/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Face-to-Face".

  • Hello, Circle
    7.3/10272 votes

    #1 - Hello, Circle

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Face-to-Face
    7.2/10238 votes

    #2 - Face-to-Face

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There's a Catfish Among Us
    7.6/10236 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Planting Doubt
    7.4/10230 votes

    #4 - Planting Doubt

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sliding into DMs
    7.2/10215 votes

    #5 - Sliding into DMs

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anonymous Trolling
    7.7/10221 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Picking Teams
    7.8/10220 votes

    #7 - 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 Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10235 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Instant Block
    7.9/10218 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

  • Declare Your Rival
    7.6/10211 votes

    #10 - 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

  • The Last Rating
    7.8/10219 votes

    #11 - 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

  • Finale
    7.2/10249 votes

    #12 - Finale

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A