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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!

Best episode
S3E21 Episode 21
8.518 votes
Worst episode
S1E19 Uncovered
5.713 votes
Top season
Season 3
7.5avg
Binge time
1d 22h
62 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Circle Season 3 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S3:E21

    The players' true identities are finally revealed at a tense dinner, and Emma Willis crowns the winner of The Circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circle Season 2 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    S2:E21

    Video messages from home move the players to tears - but a ratings alert has them putting their gamefaces back on. Despite the tactics, a face-to-face blocking leaves everyone wondering who'll win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Circle Season 2 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    S2:E19

    Ella advises Josh/Busayo to open up to the group and Sammie/James adds members to the Circle of Trust. Meanwhile, other players conspire and the new influencers have a big job to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Circle Season 2 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    S2:E20

    A battle of the Influencers between Sammie/James and Tim results in a player being blocked. As they approach the final, a game of 'Isn't it Funny?' makes everyone think about their allegiances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Circle Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S3:E10

    Two players become agony aunts, Emma Willis delivers a major announcement, and the players decide who is next to be blocked from The Circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Circle Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S3:E9

    Tensions rise as the painting challenge causes a stir, a friendship suffers a blow and it's ratings time for the players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Circle Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S3:E13

    A shock block leads to a tense meet. Meanwhile, one catfish feels the guilt as they take their relationship with another player to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Circle Season 2 Episode 22 - Live Final
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S2:E22

    The final ratings take place before the finalists go and meet each other face-to-face in the Inner Circle. How will the players react to the four people they meet? Who will win the game?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Circle Season 3 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S3:E20

    Tensions rise between two players, and a sole Influencer must block the final person from The Circle... face to face.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Circle Season 3 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S3:E19

    The players have winning on their minds, as the final is almost in their sights. And strategies and gameplay get taken to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Circle Season 2 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S2:E17

    A game called Memory Lane puts the players under pressure. Meanwhile, the secret influencer is revealed, and they have a big choice to make when they must block someone face-to-face.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Circle Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S3:E6

    Suspicions run high and 'The Catfish Hunters' are formed. And as a result of losing a game, one player must become The Circle Assassin...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Circle Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S3:E8

    The Assassin's mission is revealed and one player's feelings for another grow stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Circle Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S3:E11

    There's a shock revelation as a catfish confesses. Meanwhile, two new players enter The Circle and have a big decision to make.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Circle Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S3:E12

    One player ups their game plan, the new players pick an Influencer and it's the toughest Influencer chat yet, as the players decide where their allegiances lie...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Circle Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S3:E3

    The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Circle Season 3 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S3:E16

    A player comes clean about their true thoughts during a game, and a shock twist means the Influencers are faced with a huge dilemma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Circle Season 2 Episode 10 - Live Vote Night 2
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S2:E10

    Emma Willis is back in the studio to oversee a new arrival, a blocking and a huge twist. Emma's joined by ex-Player, celebrity catfish Richard Madeley, and this week's blocked players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Circle Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    S2:E6

    New player Ella joins the game and picks Jay/Katie to go on a date. Tim turns to Woody for help. The players rate each other again, but who will they choose to be the influencers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Circle Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    S3:E2

    One player is 'cloned' and it's a race against the clock to prove their identity. The players break the ice and a party brings them all together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S1:E9

    Tension mounts as the fallout from last night's game continues. After all the flirting, Sian tries to figure out who to trust. There's also a portrait painting and more mudslinging.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Circle Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S3:E14

    It's all change in The Circle after a game makes everyone reconsider their allegiances. And it's ratings time, as one more player is blocked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Circle Season 2 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    S2:E18

    The players are on high alert as the secret influencer makes their way to block someone. Reverberations from the blocking sweep through the apartments as players realise no one is safe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Circle Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S2:E9

    It seems that players have been voting tactically, which sends a shock wave through the apartments. The influencers decide who to block. James/Sammie goes 'savage' after the portrait painting task.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Circle Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S2:E15

    After the big cliffhanger there's a tough call for the influencers - but who's getting blocked? Meanwhile, Woody initiates the boys and Busayo/Josh comes under serious scrutiny...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 21" is the best rated episode of The Circle. It scored 8.5/10 from 18 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on April 9, 2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 21".

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