

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.
Cast

Michelle Buteau
Self - Host
Seasons

E1Hello, Circle
Jan 1, 2020
Ready for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.

E2Face-to-Face
Jan 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.

E3There's a Catfish Among Us
Jan 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.

E4Planting Doubt
Jan 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.

E5Sliding into DMs
Jan 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.

E6Anonymous Trolling
Jan 8, 2020
Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a candid request. Two new influencers are picked, and one player must say goodbye.

E7Picking Teams
Jan 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.

E8The Player I'm Saving Is ...
Jan 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.

E9Instant Block
Jan 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.

E10Declare Your Rival
Jan 15, 2020
The Circle dials up the drama with a cutthroat round of true confessions. The game’s first “superinfluencer” steps into power.

E11The Last Rating
Jan 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.

E12Finale
Jan 15, 2020
The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.
Ready for more strategic shenanigans? A new cast of allies, enemies and not-so-subtle catfish connect and compete for a major cash prize.

E1Back and More Savage Than Ever
Apr 14, 2021
The game begins as eight players — including a familiar face from “Too Hot to Handle” — move in, make profiles and (warily) mingle.

E2Alliances Are Formed
Apr 14, 2021
As the influencers consider their pivotal picks, the others continue building relationships. Also, creativity and cringe collide during a poetry slam.

E3Bye, Bye, Bye!
Apr 14, 2021
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.

E4Lines Are Drawn
Apr 14, 2021
Bad blood continues to boil between Terilisha and Savannah, leaving the other players torn about their loyalties. Chloe questions Emily’s game play.

E5Snake in the Grass
Apr 21, 2021
As Courtney takes control of an intriguing twist, the others reconvene and unpack some elimination drama. Meanwhile, two new players join the game.

E6A Love Triangle
Apr 21, 2021
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.

E7Friend Zoned....
Apr 21, 2021
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.

E8Damage Control
Apr 21, 2021
Tensions mount as catfish accusations fly. Meanwhile, an anonymous round of Q&A stirs the pot, and a unique double block redefines the game.

E9A New Twist
Apr 28, 2021
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.

E10Campaigning to Win
Apr 28, 2021
The sweet sound of patriotism sweeps through the Circle as the players take part in Democracy Day. An elimination deliberation gets personal.

E11The Master Plan
Apr 28, 2021
After a major blocking, the players decode a departing message. Two competing duos craft new plans. The Circle goes glam for an awards ceremony.

E12The Last Blocking
Apr 28, 2021
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.

E13And the Winner Is...
May 5, 2021
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?
A fresh crew of flirts, fibbers and honest allies join the Circle — and navigate new twists and turns — in hopes of winning this season’s cash prize.

E1Circle, Did You Miss Me?
Sep 8, 2021
The game begins as the players make profiles and share their interests, including shirtless selfies, family bickering and a casual blocking.

E2A New Twist
Sep 8, 2021
A shocking shake-up leaves the players divided — and more confused than ever. Meanwhile, one jokester initiates a group chat with like-minded friends.

E3Identity Theft
Sep 8, 2021
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.

E4A Flirtatious Alliance
Sep 8, 2021
A morning chat sparks fresh flirtation, the players throw shade during an anonymous review session, and the influencers receive a last-minute alert.

E5The Real Michelle
Sep 15, 2021
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.

E6A New Member of the Wolfpack
Sep 15, 2021
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.

E7Shock Blocking
Sep 15, 2021
Tension leads to tenderness as a blocked player bids farewell, but not before gifting a secret advantage. A mysterious ghost hunter joins the game.

E8Full Out War
Sep 15, 2021
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.

E9Ghostbusting & Catfishing
Sep 22, 2021
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.

E10A Circle Divided
Sep 22, 2021
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.

E11Choosing Sides
Sep 22, 2021
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!

E12The Final Stretch
Sep 22, 2021
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.

E13Finale
Sep 29, 2021
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.
They're chatty. They're shady. They're secretly famous. They're this season's players — and all bets are off as they compete for the ultimate prize.

E1A Spicy Start
May 4, 2022
The players move in and virtually mingle, chatting about everything from beloved pups to pimple popping. But who will make the best first impression?

E2Cake Me As I Am
May 4, 2022
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.

E390's Party Surprise
May 4, 2022
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!

E4Nobody Is Safe
May 4, 2022
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?

E5Goodbye My Friends
May 11, 2022
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.

E6All Is Fair in Circle War
May 11, 2022
As alliances evolve, one player perfects his bro-cabulary. Meanwhile, ratings are revealed, and comedian Nikki Glaser leads a roast-writing challenge.

E7The Party Divide
May 11, 2022
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.

E8Circle Cyber Attack
May 11, 2022
After the parties, the players return to bonding and scheming, until a mysterious and menacing glitch triggers more drama than ever before.

E9Trust Is Tested
May 18, 2022
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.

E10A Plea for Survival
May 18, 2022
Two players bond over an emotional share, a ratings reveal leaves the group speechless, and the influencers make major moves in front of everybody.

E11Throw to the Wolves
May 18, 2022
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.

E12Just When You Thought You Were Safe
May 18, 2022
Suspicions mount over one player's identity. The Circle delivers some surprise tenderness. A secret super influencer selects this season's finalists.

E13A Winner Is Crowned
May 25, 2022
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?
Eight new players set up single profiles to sniff out catfish, form friendships and make the most of second chances in this fifth trip around The Circle.

E1Single and Ready to Mingle
Dec 28, 2022
Eight players kick things off by discussing go-to dance moves, past relationships and more. First impressions form fast, so every emoji counts.

E2An Unlikely Team Emerges
Dec 28, 2022
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.

E3I Can't Believe I Just Sent That…
Dec 28, 2022
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.

E4Who to Save?
Dec 28, 2022
After a dating profile game results in some bruised egos, the influencers debate a tough decision when the time comes to block someone.

E5Hi Old Friend
Jan 4, 2023
A familiar face returns to The Circle with a brand-new online personality. The competition heats up when two players compete to recruit followers.

E6A Desperate Alliance
Jan 4, 2023
Everyone models their best assets during a sculpting challenge to win a date. One player weighs loyalty versus strategy while considering who to block.

E7Glam Party Twist
Jan 4, 2023
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.

E8An F-Boy Is Exposed
Jan 4, 2023
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.

E9Return of the Inner Circle
Jan 11, 2023
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.

E10The Hunt for the Hacker
Jan 11, 2023
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.

E11Circle Power Couple
Jan 11, 2023
As The Circle starts to shrink, suspicions grow. Tan France challenges the group to style a mannequin look that stands out.

E12A Brutal Blocking
Jan 11, 2023
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?

E13Finale
Jan 18, 2023
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.
Catfish, connections and chaos await in Atlanta as new influencers — and an AI bot — enter the chat in the competition's most strategic season yet.

E1New City Who Dis?
Apr 17, 2024
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.

E2Bro Code
Apr 17, 2024
With two new players in the group, one takes catfishing to another level. Bold personalities show initiative and form alliances to improve their ratings.

E3I'm Only Human…or Am I?
Apr 17, 2024
Mistrust breeds as the players absorb a recent revelation. After the group cracks jokes, a critical thinking test raises more questions than answers.

E4Spot the Bot
Apr 17, 2024
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.

E5Portrait Pitfalls
Apr 24, 2024
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.

E6That DM Slide
Apr 24, 2024
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.

E7Ride or Die
Apr 24, 2024
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.

E8Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb?
Apr 24, 2024
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.

E9Naughty or Nice
May 1, 2024
After a shocking discovery, everyone participates in a spicy game involving their nicest and naughtiest photos. Two players strengthen their connection.

E10A Deadly Deadlock
May 1, 2024
Things get personal when players answer anonymously submitted questions. Tensions erupt between two influencers with very different strategies.

E11It's Giving Sus
May 1, 2024
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.

E12A Final Power Move
May 1, 2024
Friendships are tested as betrayals emerge. Messages from home bring all the feels. A secret Superinfluencer — plus new blocking — rattles the group.

E13Finale
May 8, 2024
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?

E1The Disruption Begins
Sep 11, 2024
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?

E2It's MY Party…
Sep 11, 2024
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.

E3Battle of the Influencers
Sep 11, 2024
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.

E4Press to Impress
Sep 11, 2024
A departing player's final message rattles the chat and exposes hidden alliances. Some players bond over family ties as others forge new allies.

E5Circle Wedding Crashers
Sep 18, 2024
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.

E6Reading Between the Lines
Sep 18, 2024
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.

E7Dawn of the Circle Dead
Sep 18, 2024
A scheming player shakes up the chat with a strategic strike against a power alliance. Later, a zombie pep rally lifts spirits.

E8Gloating Around
Sep 18, 2024
One player scores a major edge from a game-changing twist. Then, a drawing challenge leaves me feeling sketched out before an intense blocking.

E9Help! I'm Drowning
Sep 25, 2024
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.

E10A Circle Trilogy
Sep 25, 2024
As new alliances emerge, two players deepen their connection. With ratings looming, a spirited game uncovers what the group can't live without.

E11Incoming Call
Sep 25, 2024
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.

E12It's Giving Season
Sep 25, 2024
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.

E13The Grand Finale
Oct 2, 2024
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?
Storyline
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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