The BEST episodes of The Circle (US) season 1

Every episode of The Circle (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Circle (US) season 1!

Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.

Last Updated: 4/28/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.69

105 votes

#1 - Instant Block

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2020

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.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.68

111 votes

#2 - The Player I'm Saving Is...

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/8/2020

Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist, and two players connect in person. A new face joins the fun.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.66

114 votes

#3 - Picking Teams

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/8/2020

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.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.59

103 votes

#4 - Declare Your Rival

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2020

The Circle dials up the drama with a cutthroat round of true confessions. The game’s first “superinfluencer” steps into power.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.59

105 votes

#5 - The Last Rating

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2020

As the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over similar suspicions. The players prepare to choose a winner -- and orchestrate one last block.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.54

115 votes

#6 - Planting Doubt

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2020

Another tense elimination leads to an honest conversation, a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond, and a quirky new player joins the game.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.51

108 votes

#7 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2020

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

Watch Now:Amazon

7.51

110 votes

#8 - Anonymous Trolling

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/8/2020

Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a candid request. Two new influencers are picked, and one player must say goodbye.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.49

109 votes

#9 - Sliding into DMs

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2020

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.

Watch Now:Apple TV

7.48

121 votes

#10 - There's a Catfish Among Us

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2020

An anonymous game of “Ask Me Anything” leads to a series of accusations. Meanwhile, Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.24

129 votes

#11 - Face-to-Face

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2020

A surprise confrontation raises the stakes of the game. Later, the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.06

144 votes

#12 - Hello, Circle

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2020

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

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV