The Circle

The original British version of the reality television format in which people from all walks of life compete in a popularity contest via a social media platform to win a cash prize.

Genre: Game-Show, Reality-TV

Cast:Sophie Willan , Hashu Mohammed , Manrika Khaira , Andy Smith , Alex Hobern , Tim Wilson , Woody Cook , Georgina Elliott , James Doran , Freddie Bentley , Daniel Mosaku , Sian Owen , Brooke Odunbaku , Natalya Platonova , Ella May , Scott Paige , Vithun Illankovan , James Crossley

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Wed, Jan 1, 2020

Eight players enter the circle, create their profiles and chat with the other players through the specially-designed social media platform called The Circle.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

Dan and Alex become influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The players win a special party - dancing, risque party games and some late night pillow talk; The Circle welcomes a new player to the game.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

The game intensifies, there's some serious flirtation going on, and before the night is out, one of the players will be blocked from The Circle.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Sun, Sep 23, 2018

The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans; A psychic medium enters The Circle.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game heats up.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Tue, Sep 25, 2018

Two new players join the gang; Christopher/Sinead sends a shock message; Genelle and Dan bond; There's also politics, pizza, wine, pyjamas, and possibly even some romance.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

There's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Tension mounts as the fallout continues; Sian tries to figure out who to trust; There's also portrait painting and more mudslinging.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Fri, Sep 28, 2018

Genelle makes a stunning announcement to the gang, and there's not one but two shock exits as a newbie enters The Circle. Did Psychic Ryan see any of this coming? Strong language and adult humour.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Sun, Sep 30, 2018

Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers? Strong language and adult humour

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Mon, Oct 1, 2018

The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter. Strong language.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Tue, Oct 2, 2018

There's some crushes, match-making and sexting going on in The Circle. And as the latest round of ratings looms, another 'at risk' player faces The Block. Strong language and adult humour.

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14

Wed, Oct 3, 2018

A lot of people in The Circle are getting pretty suspicious, with their catfish alarms on red alert. There's still time for some lads' chat though. And yoga.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15

Thu, Oct 4, 2018

Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision. Strong language and adult humour.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16

Fri, Oct 5, 2018

The players wake up to big news: The Circle is now complete - meaning that one of them will definitely win £50,000. Sian shares her 'naked' thoughts. And another player is Blocked.

17Season 1

S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17

Sun, Oct 7, 2018

With only one day left, anything can happen in The Circle. There's a new ratings alert with another surprise Blocking - leaving only four contestants, with everything to play for. Strong language and adult humour.

18Season 1

S1.E18 ∙ Live Final

Mon, Oct 8, 2018

The remaining players leave their apartments and finally come face to face for the Live Final, as it's revealed who is the most popular in The Circle and has got their hands on the £50,000 prize. Strong language, adult humour and flashing images.

19Season 1

S1.E19 ∙ Uncovered

Tue, Oct 16, 2018

Players from across the series reflect on their time spent in The Circle, as presenters Maya Jama and Alice Levine relive with them all the best moments from inside the famous apartment. Very strong language, adult humour and some nudity.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Live: The Circle

Tue, Sep 24, 2019

The innovative reality TV show returns. Emma Willis hosts the live launch show as 8 players enter and are faced with an instant rating. Then a celebrity catfish joins the show.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Wed, Sep 25, 2019

The players get to know each other via an ice-breaker. The influencers chat privately and choose the first person to block. Richard is in his apartment awaiting the instructions of the viewers as to the persona he is to adopt.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The competition intensifies as first Richard/Judy enters The Circle and then, for the second time in three days, the players are asked to rate each other.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Live: The Circle Vote Night 1

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Emma and a panel of celebrity guests dissect the events of the past 48 hours. The first blocked players talk about their time on the show and viewers get another chance to control The Circle via an app vote.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Sun, Sep 29, 2019

The players react to the second blocking and play a picture game. Woody tries to make friends. Tim's suspicions of Jay build. Richard/Judy gets a new mission and a new player enters The Circle.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Mon, Sep 30, 2019

New player Ella chooses who she will go on a date with. Tim asks Woody for his help. The players rate each other again, who will they select to be the influencers?

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7

Tue, Oct 1, 2019

The next blocked player is announced and they then get to grant immunity to a player of their choice. One of the group celebrates a birthday and signing their card proves a problem for the catfish. Two new players enter the building.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8

Wed, Oct 2, 2019

New players Beth and Jack join The Circle and Jack immediately starts flirting with the girls. An anonymous Q&A game throws a few cats among a few pigeons ahead of the next rating.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9

Thu, Oct 3, 2019

Tactical voting sends a shock wave through The Circle. The two influencers decide who should be blocked. A portrait painting challenge sends James/Sammie savage. There are plenty of shocks when the blocked player visits another player.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10

Fri, Oct 4, 2019

Emma Willis hosts as The Circle welcomes a new player, a player is blocked and a huge twist is revealed. Emma is joined in the studio by all of the blocked players from this year's series.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11

Sun, Oct 6, 2019

Paddy celebrates his first night in style and shares an emotional moment with Georgina. After Friday's shock twist, a paranoid Woody and Ella play detective. The ratings are revealed.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

Beth and Jack's new persona, 62-year-old Joyce, is given a warm welcome to The Circle. A quiz raises suspicions. Joyce chooses Tim to go on a date at the hangout.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Episode #2.13

Tue, Oct 8, 2019

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14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Episode #2.14

Wed, Oct 9, 2019

New player Josh (who's really Busayo) immediately goes on a group date with Gorgina, Brooke and Sammie. A political article causes a few rifts and Ella fishes for clues about Joyce, which causes a fight between Beth and Jack.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Episode #2.15

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

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16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Live: The Circle Vote Night 2

Fri, Oct 11, 2019

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17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Episode #2.17

Sun, Oct 13, 2019

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18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Episode #2.18

Mon, Oct 14, 2019

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19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Episode #2.19

Tue, Oct 15, 2019

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20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Episode #2.20

Wed, Oct 16, 2019

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21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ Episode #2.21

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

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22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ Live: The Circle Final

Fri, Oct 18, 2019

The final ratings take place before the finalists go and meet each other face-to-face in the Inner Circle. How will the players react to the four people they meet? Who will win the game? Strong language, adult humour and may contain flashing images.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

The game begins as nine new players enter their brand-new luxury apartments, but one won't be staying for long - or will they!? And Emma Willis delivers a huge twist.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Wed, Mar 17, 2021

One player is 'cloned' and it's a race against the clock to prove their identity. The players break the ice and a party brings them all together.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle?

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Friendships are solidified and a player reveals an emotional story. Meanwhile, Emma Willis enters The Circle and the players must decide which Clone to block.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Sun, Mar 21, 2021

As the players recover from the second blocking, two new catfish join The Circle. Emotions run high for one player, and love is in the air as the players get their flirt on.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Mon, Mar 22, 2021

Suspicions run high and 'The Catfish Hunters' are formed. And as a result of losing a game, one player must become The Circle Assassin.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

The stakes have never been higher; is it mission accomplished for the Assassin?

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Wed, Mar 24, 2021

The Assassin's mission is revealed and one player's feelings for another grow stronger.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Tensions rise as the painting challenge causes a stir, a friendship suffers a blow and it's ratings time for the players.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10

Fri, Mar 26, 2021

Two players become agony aunts, Emma Willis delivers a major announcement, and the players decide who is next to be blocked from The Circle.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11

Mon, Mar 29, 2021

There's a shock revelation as a catfish confesses. Meanwhile, two new players enter The Circle and have a big decision to make.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Episode #3.12

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

One player ups their game plan, the new players pick an Influencer and it's the toughest Influencer chat yet, as the players decide where their allegiances lie.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

A shock blocking leads to a tense meeting. Meanwhile, one catfish feels the guilt as they take their relationship with another player to the next level.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Episode #3.14

Thu, Apr 1, 2021

It's all change in The Circle after a game makes everyone reconsider their allegiances. And it's ratings time, as one more player is blocked.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Episode #3.15

Fri, Apr 2, 2021

Tensions are high and cracks begin to form. Players are treated to a game of bingo, and someone has a cunning plan.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Episode #3.16

Sun, Apr 4, 2021

A player comes clean about their true thoughts during a game, and a shock twist means the Influencers are faced with a huge dilemma.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ Episode #3.17

Mon, Apr 5, 2021

Two new players join The Circle, on a mission to stir things up.

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ Episode #3.18

Tue, Apr 6, 2021

The truth comes out in a game of 'Ask Me Anything' and a relationship is tested, as the two Influencers make a tough decision.

19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ Episode #3.19

Wed, Apr 7, 2021

The players have winning on their minds, as the final is almost in their sights. And strategies and game play get taken to the next level.

20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ Episode #3.20

Thu, Apr 8, 2021

Tensions rise between two players, and a sole Influencer must block the final person from The Circle - face to face.

21Season 3

S3.E21 ∙ The Final

Fri, Apr 9, 2021

The players' true identities are finally revealed at a tense dinner, and Emma Willis crowns the winner of The Circle 2021.