The Circle
Things are about to get spicy.
Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.
Seasons
1. Hello, Circle
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Ready for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.
2. Face-to-Face
Air Date: 2020-01-01
A surprise confrontation raises the stakes of the game. Later, the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition.
3. There's a Catfish Among Us
Air Date: 2020-01-01
An anonymous game of “Ask Me Anything” leads to a series of accusations. Meanwhile, Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice.
4. Planting Doubt
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Another tense elimination leads to an honest conversation, a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond, and a quirky new player joins the game.
5. Sliding into DMs
Air Date: 2020-01-08
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.
6. Anonymous Trolling
Air Date: 2020-01-08
Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a candid request. Two new influencers are picked, and one player must say goodbye.
7. Picking Teams
Air Date: 2020-01-08
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.
8. The Player I'm Saving Is ...
Air Date: 2020-01-08
Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist, and two players connect in person. A new face joins the fun.
9. Instant Block
Air Date: 2020-01-15
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.
10. Declare Your Rival
Air Date: 2020-01-15
The Circle dials up the drama with a cutthroat round of true confessions. The game’s first “superinfluencer” steps into power.
11. The Last Rating
Air Date: 2020-01-15
As the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over similar suspicions. The players prepare to choose a winner -- and orchestrate one last block.
12. Finale
Air Date: 2020-01-15
The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.
1. Back and More Savage Than Ever
Air Date: 2021-04-14
The game begins as eight players — including a familiar face from “Too Hot to Handle” — move in, make profiles and (warily) mingle.
2. Alliances Are Formed
Air Date: 2021-04-14
As the influencers consider their pivotal picks, the others continue building relationships. Also, creativity and cringe collide during a poetry slam.
3. Bye, Bye, Bye!
Air Date: 2021-04-14
A new player sparks excitement and uncertainty. Savannah spills the tea — and targets a former ally. A game of Truth or Dare takes a tense turn.
4. Lines Are Drawn
Air Date: 2021-04-14
Bad blood continues to boil between Terilisha and Savannah, leaving the other players torn about their loyalties. Chloe questions Emily’s game play.
5. Snake in the Grass
Air Date: 2021-04-21
As Courtney takes control of an intriguing twist, the others reconvene and unpack some elimination drama. Meanwhile, two new players join the game.
6. A Love Triangle
Air Date: 2021-04-21
A new day dawns as Chloe considers her feelings for Trevor — and Mitchell. The Joker shakes up the ranking. Terilisha and Khat explore a new theory.
7. Friend Zoned....
Air Date: 2021-04-21
A blocked player pays a visit and plants new seeds of skepticism. Khat puts Lance’s identity to the test. Jonathan Van Ness pops in for a challenge.
8. Damage Control
Air Date: 2021-04-21
Tensions mount as catfish accusations fly. Meanwhile, an anonymous round of Q&A stirs the pot, and a unique double block redefines the game.
9. A New Twist
Air Date: 2021-04-28
Khat takes aim at Chloe’s integrity — much to the dismay of her allies. Trevor pursues a better bond with Mitchell. A new player makes himself at home.
10. Campaigning to Win
Air Date: 2021-04-28
The sweet sound of patriotism sweeps through the Circle as the players take part in Democracy Day. An elimination deliberation gets personal.
11. The Master Plan
Air Date: 2021-04-28
After a major blocking, the players decode a departing message. Two competing duos craft new plans. The Circle goes glam for an awards ceremony.
12. The Last Blocking
Air Date: 2021-04-28
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.
13. And the Winner Is...
Air Date: 2021-05-05
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?
1. Circle, Did You Miss Me?
Air Date: 2021-09-08
The game begins as the players make profiles and share their interests, including shirtless selfies, family bickering and a casual blocking.
2. A New Twist
Air Date: 2021-09-08
A shocking shake-up leaves the players divided — and more confused than ever. Meanwhile, one jokester initiates a group chat with like-minded friends.
3. Identity Theft
Air Date: 2021-09-08
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.
4. A Flirtatious Alliance
Air Date: 2021-09-08
A morning chat sparks fresh flirtation, the players throw shade during an anonymous review session, and the influencers receive a last-minute alert.
5. The Real Michelle
Air Date: 2021-09-15
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.
6. A New Member of the Wolfpack
Air Date: 2021-09-15
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.
7. Shock Blocking
Air Date: 2021-09-15
Tension leads to tenderness as a blocked player bids farewell, but not before gifting a secret advantage. A mysterious ghost hunter joins the game.
8. Full Out War
Air Date: 2021-09-15
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.
9. Ghostbusting & Catfishing
Air Date: 2021-09-22
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.
10. A Circle Divided
Air Date: 2021-09-22
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.
11. Choosing Sides
Air Date: 2021-09-22
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!
12. The Final Stretch
Air Date: 2021-09-22
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.
13. Finale
Air Date: 2021-09-29
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.
1. A Spicy Start
Air Date: 2022-05-04
The players move in and virtually mingle, chatting about everything from beloved pups to pimple popping. But who will make the best first impression?
2. Cake Me As I Am
Air Date: 2022-05-04
On the heels of a spicy twist, a new competitor makes his way into the game, the crew gets crafty with a cake challenge, and alliances take shape.
3. 90's Party Surprise
Air Date: 2022-05-04
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!
4. Nobody Is Safe
Air Date: 2022-05-04
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?
5. Goodbye My Friends
Air Date: 2022-05-11
A mission comes to a close-but was it a success? After saying goodbye to the pop icons, the group continues the search for catfish.
6. All Is Fair in Circle War
Air Date: 2022-05-11
As alliances evolve, one player perfects his bro-cabulary. Meanwhile, ratings are revealed, and comedian Nikki Glaser leads a roast-writing challenge.
7. The Party Divide
Air Date: 2022-05-11
Power takes a painful turn, and an influencer deals with an in-person blocking. Two newcomers join the game including one with a familiar face.
8. Circle Cyber Attack
Air Date: 2022-05-11
After the parties, the players return to bonding and scheming, until a mysterious and menacing glitch triggers more drama than ever before.
9. Trust Is Tested
Air Date: 2022-05-18
A surprising exit challenges an alliance. A fitness frenzy gets the gang moving, and two contestants turn up the heat in an extra sexy private chat.
10. A Plea for Survival
Air Date: 2022-05-18
Two players bond over an emotional share, a ratings reveal leaves the group speechless, and the influencers make major moves in front of everybody.
11. Throw to the Wolves
Air Date: 2022-05-18
Who will stay after two powerful pleas? It's time to find out. The competitors pick up the brushes - and turn ruthless - during a painting session.
12. Just When You Thought You Were Safe
Air Date: 2022-05-18
Suspicions mount over one player's identity. The Circle delivers some surprise tenderness. A secret super influencer selects this season's finalists.
13. A Winner Is Crowned
Air Date: 2022-05-25
Michelle Buteau reunites this season's players as the game comes to a close - and a winner is named. Who will take home the whopping cash prize?
1. Single and Ready to Mingle
Air Date: 2022-12-28
Eight players kick things off by discussing go-to dance moves, past relationships and more. First impressions form fast, so every emoji counts.
2. An Unlikely Team Emerges
Air Date: 2022-12-28
After a shocking vote, two players get a big surprise. A funny new face has the chat laughing, while strategic cliques start to form behind the scenes.
3. I Can't Believe I Just Sent That…
Air Date: 2022-12-28
One player opens up in a game of Truth Or Dare while another sets off catfish alarm bells. Two potential couples get their Circle flirt on.
4. Who to Save?
Air Date: 2022-12-28
After a dating profile game results in some bruised egos, the influencers debate a tough decision when the time comes to block someone.
5. Hi Old Friend
Air Date: 2023-01-04
A familiar face returns to The Circle with a brand-new online personality. The competition heats up when two players compete to recruit followers.
6. A Desperate Alliance
Air Date: 2023-01-04
Everyone models their best assets during a sculpting challenge to win a date. One player weighs loyalty versus strategy while considering who to block.
7. Glam Party Twist
Air Date: 2023-01-04
The players go head-to-head in a trivia showdown, explore possible alliances during a virtual mixer and welcome a fabulous competitor to the chat.
8. An F-Boy Is Exposed
Air Date: 2023-01-04
Will one person's seductive strategy backfire? The claws come out for anonymous Savage Questions, just in time for a game-changing round of ratings.
9. Return of the Inner Circle
Air Date: 2023-01-11
The DMs heat up as players trade advice and apologies, and a Hacker impersonates an unsuspecting competitor. Wild rhymes fly at an animal-themed party.
10. The Hunt for the Hacker
Air Date: 2023-01-11
One person plays cupid for a smitten contestant. With the Hacker's chat wreaking havoc and a new block about to drop, nobody in The Circle feels safe.
11. Circle Power Couple
Air Date: 2023-01-11
As The Circle starts to shrink, suspicions grow. Tan France challenges the group to style a mannequin look that stands out.
12. A Brutal Blocking
Air Date: 2023-01-11
With two days left, all the players are feeling the love. But when a big move leads to a shocking Blocking, who will have to leave the party early?
13. Finale
Air Date: 2023-01-18
A secret Superinfluencer blocks one last player before the final five put their cards on the table and Michelle Buteau crowns the season's winner.
1. New City Who Dis?
Air Date: 2024-04-17
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.
2. Bro Code
Air Date: 2024-04-17
With two new players in the group, one takes catfishing to another level. Bold personalities show initiative and form alliances to improve their ratings.
3. I'm Only Human…or Am I?
Air Date: 2024-04-17
Mistrust breeds as the players absorb a recent revelation. After the group cracks jokes, a critical thinking test raises more questions than answers.
4. Spot the Bot
Air Date: 2024-04-17
The presence of an AI bot puts the players on high alert as they share personal photos, open up private chats and plant seeds of doubt among the group.
5. Portrait Pitfalls
Air Date: 2024-04-24
The fallout from an influencer's decision to send someone home brings relief for some and shade to others. The group stirs up drama with an art project.
6. That DM Slide
Air Date: 2024-04-24
Two new players shake up The Circle and one contestant races to spill the tea. After another round of ratings, two influencers must make a tough decision.
7. Ride or Die
Air Date: 2024-04-24
A blocked player shares fiery parting words and puts old allies on blast. A revealing compatibility game matches each influencer with their ride-or-die.
8. Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb?
Air Date: 2024-04-24
With the rules of the game turned upside down, the players need to rethink their strategies — fast. A pair with low ratings weighs their options.
9. Naughty or Nice
Air Date: 2024-05-01
After a shocking discovery, everyone participates in a spicy game involving their nicest and naughtiest photos. Two players strengthen their connection.
10. A Deadly Deadlock
Air Date: 2024-05-01
Things get personal when players answer anonymously submitted questions. Tensions erupt between two influencers with very different strategies.
11. It's Giving Sus
Air Date: 2024-05-01
The Circle is more divided than ever after another influencer gets blocked. No longer in pairs, each player sends a gift to a BFF of their choice.
12. A Final Power Move
Air Date: 2024-05-01
Friendships are tested as betrayals emerge. Messages from home bring all the feels. A secret Superinfluencer — plus new blocking — rattles the group.
13. Finale
Air Date: 2024-05-08
The Circle is even smaller as the remaining players lock in their final ratings and have one last chat — in person. Who will take home the grand prize?
1. The Disruption Begins
Air Date: 2024-09-11
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?
2. It's MY Party…
Air Date: 2024-09-11
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.
3. Battle of the Influencers
Air Date: 2024-09-11
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.
4. Press to Impress
Air Date: 2024-09-11
A departing player's final message rattles the chat and exposes hidden alliances. Some players bond over family ties as others forge new allies.
5. Circle Wedding Crashers
Air Date: 2024-09-18
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.
6. Reading Between the Lines
Air Date: 2024-09-18
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.
7. Dawn of the Circle Dead
Air Date: 2024-09-18
A scheming player shakes up the chat with a strategic strike against a power alliance. Later, a zombie pep rally lifts spirits.
8. Gloating Around
Air Date: 2024-09-18
One player scores a major edge from a game-changing twist. Then, a drawing challenge leaves me feeling sketched out before an intense blocking.
9. Help! I'm Drowning
Air Date: 2024-09-25
After an explosive blocking, two players try to unmask a scheme in the chat. An anonymous Q&A exposes a lie and stirs speculation about a catfish.
10. A Circle Trilogy
Air Date: 2024-09-25
As new alliances emerge, two players deepen their connection. With ratings looming, a spirited game uncovers what the group can't live without.
11. Incoming Call
Air Date: 2024-09-25
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.
12. It's Giving Season
Air Date: 2024-09-25
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.
13. The Grand Finale
Air Date: 2024-10-02
After the final blocked player exits, the group meets face-to-face for the first time as the competition wraps up. Who will claim the $100,000 prize?
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Rating
6.8/10
Release Date
2020-01-01
Episodes
90 (7 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Studio Lambert