The Circle (2020)

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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Episode 13
May 08, 2024

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A Final Power Move
May 01, 2024

Seasons

Sep 08, 2021

1. Circle, Did You Miss Me?

The game begins as the players make profiles and share their interests, including shirtless selfies, family bickering and a casual blocking.

Sep 08, 2021

2. A New Twist

A shocking shake-up leaves the players divided — and more confused than ever. Meanwhile, one jokester initiates a group chat with like-minded friends.

Sep 08, 2021

3. Identity Theft

After a pivotal vote, the group grapples with a wave of skepticism. Two new players join the Circle. A flashback photo game reveals new truths.

Sep 08, 2021

4. A Flirtatious Alliance

A morning chat sparks fresh flirtation, the players throw shade during an anonymous review session, and the influencers receive a last-minute alert.

Sep 15, 2021

5. The Real Michelle

After a face-to-face blocking, a competitor stirs the pot. The Wolf Pack grows as a new alliance takes shape. Lil Yachty stops by for a rap battle.

Sep 15, 2021

6. A New Member of the Wolfpack

An enthusiastic newbie joins the game and catches up on lingering drama. Elsewhere, the group prepares for a rating that's chock-full of surprises.

Sep 15, 2021

7. Shock Blocking

Tension leads to tenderness as a blocked player bids farewell, but not before gifting a secret advantage. A mysterious ghost hunter joins the game.

Sep 15, 2021

8. Full Out War

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.

Sep 22, 2021

9. Ghostbusting & Catfishing

A double-blocking bombshell leaves the players speechless. A sudden alert sheds new light on a secret reality, and an avid gamer gets ready to play.

Sep 22, 2021

10. A Circle Divided

A player speaks the truth — and puts a target on another’s back. An alert triggers a sigh of relief, and a group chat showdown gets personal.

Sep 22, 2021

11. Choosing Sides

After a bit of back and forth, the influencers agree on a block. A departing player spills some tea. Plus, the Circle goes glam for prom night!

Sep 22, 2021

12. The Final Stretch

The final blocking draws closer, but not before a suite of emotional messages arrive. Also, the players start to sweat during a savage round of Q&A.

Sep 29, 2021

13. Finale

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.