The best episodes of The Circle
Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
From perfect profile pics to snappy hashtags, players aim to make dazzling first impressions in the chat. But will a dicey quiz reveal their true colors?
- 02
A twisty blocking shocks everyone, and two new faces enter the chat. The invite list for a VIP party ignites tension and creates new rivalries.
- 03
One player does damage control as a new couple forms. A pop culture quiz sparks suspicions of deception, and the influencers clash over a tense blocking.
- 04
A departing player's final message rattles the chat and exposes hidden alliances. Some players bond over family ties as others forge new allies.
- 05
A secret profile swap leads to a steamy private chat, and a messy game forces the players to reveal who they'd wed, smooch - or take down.
- 06
After a bold newbie crashes the group's wedding party, an anonymous tarot card game shows the player's hands - and some get the reading of a lifetime.
- 07
A scheming player shakes up the chat with a strategic strike against a power alliance. Later, a zombie pep rally lifts spirits.
- 08
One player scores a major edge from a game-changing twist. Then, a drawing challenge leaves me feeling sketched out before an intense blocking.
- 09
As new alliances emerge, two players deepen their connection. With ratings looming, a spirited game uncovers what the group can't live without.
- 10
Things get heated in the chat after an emotional blocking. A player begins a campaign to take down an ex-ally. Messages from home motivate the group.
- 11
Players rush to secure alliances before the final ratings. An awards game offers one last chance to throw shade. The secret super influencer is named.
- 12
The gang needs answers as two pop stars work to keep up their ruse. Will they score points or spark suspicions during the trivia challenge?
- 13
First impressions are everything in Atlanta as players join The Circle, fire up the chat and find allies. But suspicions swirl when ratings are revealed.
- 14
Ready for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.
- 15
The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.
- 16
Bad blood continues to boil between Terilisha and Savannah, leaving the other players torn about their loyalties. Chloe questions Emily’s game play.
- 17
The players brace for a final blocking and attempt to build last-minute bonds. Chloe faces a hard truth. The Circle reveals a new influencer twist.
- 18
Host Michelle Buteau greets the finalists as they prepare for one last rating — and a face-to-face meetup. Who will take home the $100,000 prize?
- 19
The game begins as the players make profiles and share their interests, including shirtless selfies, family bickering and a casual blocking.
- 20
Things take a sweet — and strategic — turn as the players decorate cakes. Later, one ally tests another's loyalty, and two new influencers take control.
- 21
Michelle Buteau delivers surprise and delight as the final five reflect on their gameplay and get ready for the grand reveal of this season’s winner.
- 22
A player bids farewell and shares parting advice. Two newbies join the game — armed with friendly banter and witch oil. Also, it's '90s party time!
- 23
As alliances evolve, one player perfects his bro-cabulary. Meanwhile, ratings are revealed, and comedian Nikki Glaser leads a roast-writing challenge.
- 24
After the parties, the players return to bonding and scheming, until a mysterious and menacing glitch triggers more drama than ever before.
- 25
Two players bond over an emotional share, a ratings reveal leaves the group speechless, and the influencers make major moves in front of everybody.
