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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!

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Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Circle Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.4/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circle Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Circle Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Circle Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The game-playing intensifies, there's some serious flirtation going on, and before the night is out one of the players will be blocked from The Circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Circle Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans. A psychic medium enters The Circle. And Freddie treats himself to a victory streak after getting some good news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Circle Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game play heats up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Circle Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Two new players join the gang. Christopher/Sinead sends a shock message. Genelle and Dan bond. There's also politics, pizza, wine, pyjamas, and possibly even some romance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Circle Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    As newbies Scotty and Hannah bed in, there's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    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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  10. The Circle Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Tonight Genelle makes a stunning announcement to the gang, and there's not one but two shock exits as a newbie enters The Circle. Did Psychic Ryan see any of this coming?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Circle Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Circle Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Circle Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    There's some crushes, match-making and sexting going on in The Circle. And as the latest round of ratings looms, another 'at risk' player faces The Block.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Circle Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    A lot of people in The Circle are getting pretty suspicious, with their catfish alarms on red alert. There's still time for some lads' chat though. And yoga.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Circle Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Circle Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    The players wake up to big news: The Circle is now complete - meaning that one of them will definitely win £50,000. Sian shares her 'naked' thoughts. And another player is Blocked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Circle Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    With only one day left, anything can happen in The Circle. There's a new ratings alert with another surprise Blocking - leaving only four contestants, with everything to play for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Circle Season 1 Episode 18 - Live Final
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Live Final

    S1:E18

    The remaining players leave their apartments and finally come face to face for the Live Final, as it's revealed who is the most popular in The Circle and has got their hands on the £50,000 prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Circle Season 1 Episode 19 - Uncovered
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Uncovered

    S1:E19

    Players from across the series reflect on their time spent in The Circle, as presenters Maya Jama and Alice Levine relive with them all the best moments from inside the famous apartment

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Circle" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".