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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 Worst Episode
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    The Circle Season 7 Episode 9 - Help! I'm Drowning
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Help! I'm Drowning

    S7:E9

    After an explosive blocking, two players try to unmask a scheme in the chat. An anonymous Q&A exposes a lie and stirs speculation about a catfish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circle Season 7 Episode 13 - The Grand Finale
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - The Grand Finale

    S7:E13

    After the final blocked player exits, the group meets face-to-face for the first time as the competition wraps up. Who will claim the $100,000 prize?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Circle Season 6 Episode 3 - I'm Only Human…or Am I?
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - I'm Only Human…or Am I?

    S6:E3

    Mistrust breeds as the players absorb a recent revelation. After the group cracks jokes, a critical thinking test raises more questions than answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Circle Season 6 Episode 4 - Spot the Bot
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Spot the Bot

    S6:E4

    The presence of an AI bot puts the players on high alert as they share personal photos, open up private chats and plant seeds of doubt among the group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Circle Season 6 Episode 5 - Portrait Pitfalls
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Portrait Pitfalls

    S6:E5

    The fallout from an influencer's decision to send someone home brings relief for some and shade to others. The group stirs up drama with an art project.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Circle Season 1 Episode 2 - Face-to-Face
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Face-to-Face

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Circle Season 1 Episode 4 - Planting Doubt
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Circle Season 1 Episode 5 - Sliding into DMs
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Sliding into DMs

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Circle Season 1 Episode 6 - Anonymous Trolling
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Circle Season 1 Episode 7 - Picking Teams
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Circle Season 1 Episode 8 - The Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Circle Season 1 Episode 11 - The Last Rating
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Circle Season 3 Episode 3 - Identity Theft
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Identity Theft

    S3:E3

    After a pivotal vote, the group grapples with a wave of skepticism. Two new players join the Circle. A flashback photo game reveals new truths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Circle Season 6 Episode 2 - Bro Code
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Bro Code

    S6:E2

    With two new players in the group, one takes catfishing to another level. Bold personalities show initiative and form alliances to improve their ratings.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Circle Season 1 Episode 3 - There's a Catfish Among Us
    8.3/10(3 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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  16. The Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Instant Block
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Circle Season 1 Episode 10 - Declare Your Rival
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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. The Circle Season 3 Episode 2 - A New Twist
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - A New Twist

    S3:E2

    A shocking shake-up leaves the players divided — and more confused than ever. Meanwhile, one jokester initiates a group chat with like-minded friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Circle Season 6 Episode 6 - That DM Slide
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - That DM Slide

    S6:E6

    Two new players shake up The Circle and one contestant races to spill the tea. After another round of ratings, two influencers must make a tough decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Circle Season 6 Episode 8 - Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb?
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb?

    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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  21. The Circle Season 6 Episode 9 - Naughty or Nice
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Naughty or Nice

    S6:E9

    After a shocking discovery, everyone participates in a spicy game involving their nicest and naughtiest photos. Two players strengthen their connection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Circle Season 6 Episode 10 - A Deadly Deadlock
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Circle Season 6 Episode 12 - A Final Power Move
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Circle Season 6 Episode 13 - Finale
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Circle Season 2 Episode 1 - Back and More Savage Than Ever
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Back and More Savage Than Ever

    S2:E1

    The game begins as eight players — including a familiar face from “Too Hot to Handle” — move in, make profiles and (warily) mingle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Help! I'm Drowning" is the worst rated episode of "The Circle". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Grand Finale".