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

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

    #2 - 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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  3. The Circle Season 2 Episode 1 - Live Launch
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Live Launch

    S2:E1

    Emma presents the live launch as eight players enter their apartments and face their first bombshell with an instant rating. Viewers get to vote as a celeb joins the game looking to cause trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    #6 - 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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  7. The Circle Season 3 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Episode 15

    S3:E15

    Tensions are high and cracks begin to form. Players are treated to a game of bingo, and someone has a cunning plan...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #8 - 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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  9. The Circle Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    It's battle of the catfish - but will it be Richard/Judy or Katie/Jay who get blocked? Meanwhile, Georgina has an emotional moment, and two new Players make their way into The Circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    #12 - 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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  13. The Circle Season 3 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Episode 17

    S3:E17

    Two new players join The Circle, on a mission to stir things up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #14 - 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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  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 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    The players do an ice breaker. Celebrity catfish Richard Madeley awaits instruction. And the influencers decide who should be the first to be blocked from the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Circle Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The game heats up as Richard/Judy meets his new neighbours, before they rate each other for a second time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Circle Season 2 Episode 4 - Live Vote Night 1
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Live Vote Night 1

    S2:E4

    Emma Willis is in the studio with Courtney Act, Scarlett Moffatt and the latest blocked players. Richard twerks his way into character. And viewers vote for the next player to enter the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Circle Season 2 Episode 16 - Live Vote Night 3
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Live Vote Night 3

    S2:E16

    There are two new arrivals, but the remaining players decide on who stays. The other is instantly blocked. Meanwhile, Emma Willis is back in the studio for the live Friday show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Circle Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    The stakes have never been higher, is it mission accomplished for the Assassin?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    #23 - 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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  24. The Circle Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    Paddy celebrates his first night in style and shares an emotional moment with Georgina. Woody and Ella, who are paranoid after Friday's shock twist, play detective. And the ratings are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Circle Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Beth and Jack's new persona, Joyce, is given a warm welcome. Joyce picks Tim for a date. A quiz rouses everyone's suspicions and catfish detectives Ella and Woody find some interesting clues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Uncovered" is the worst rated episode of "The Circle". It scored 5.7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2018. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".