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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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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 Fan Favorite
    The Circle Season 1 Episode 1 - Hello, Circle
    7.3/10(279 votes)

    #1 - Hello, Circle

    S1:E1

    Ready for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Circle Season 1 Episode 2 - Face-to-Face
    7.2/10(246 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Circle Season 1 Episode 3 - There's a Catfish Among Us
    7.6/10(244 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Circle Season 1 Episode 4 - Planting Doubt
    7.4/10(238 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Circle Season 1 Episode 5 - Sliding into DMs
    7.2/10(223 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Circle Season 1 Episode 6 - Anonymous Trolling
    7.7/10(229 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Circle Season 1 Episode 7 - Picking Teams
    7.8/10(228 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Circle Season 1 Episode 8 - The Player I'm Saving Is ...
    8.0/10(243 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Instant Block
    7.8/10(226 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Circle Season 1 Episode 10 - Declare Your Rival
    7.6/10(219 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Circle Season 1 Episode 11 - The Last Rating
    7.8/10(228 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Circle Season 1 Episode 12 - Finale
    7.2/10(258 votes)

    #12 - Finale

    S1:E12

    The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hello, Circle" is the best rated episode of "The Circle" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 279 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Face-to-Face".