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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • September 18, 2018
    • Channel 4

    In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • September 19, 2018
    • Channel 4

    In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick?

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • September 20, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • September 21, 2018
    • Channel 4

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

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • September 23, 2018
    • Channel 4

    The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans. A psychic medium enters The Circle. And Freddie treats himself to a victory streak after getting some good news.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • September 24, 2018
    • Channel 4

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

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • September 25, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • September 26, 2018
    • Channel 4

    As newbies Scotty and Hannah bed in, there's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • September 27, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Tension mounts as the fallout from last night's game continues. After all the flirting, Sian tries to figure out who to trust. There's also a portrait painting and more mudslinging.

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • September 28, 2018
    • Channel 4

    Tonight 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?

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • September 30, 2018
    • Channel 4

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

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • October 1, 2018
    • Channel 4

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

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • October 2, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E14 Episode 14

    • October 3, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E15 Episode 15

    • October 4, 2018
    • Channel 4

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

  • S01E16 Episode 16

    • October 5, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E17 Episode 17

    • October 7, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E18 Live Final

    • October 8, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S01E19 Uncovered

    • October 16, 2018
    • Channel 4

    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

Season 2

  • S02E01 Live Launch

    • September 24, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The stand out TV show of last year returns. In the game where anyone can be anyone, eight players enter the building as viewers get set for their first chance to vote. Emma is joined in the studio by the contestants' friends and families and last year's winner.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • September 25, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The players do an ice breaker. Celebrity catfish Richard Madeley awaits instruction. And the influencers decide who should be the first to be blocked from the game.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • September 26, 2019
    • Channel 4

    James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The game heats up as Richard/Judy meets his new neighbours, before they rate each other for a second time.

  • S02E04 Live Vote Night 1

    • September 27, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Emma Willis is in the studio with Courtney Act, Scarlett Moffatt and the latest blocked players. Richard twerks his way into character. And viewers vote for the next player to enter the game.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • September 29, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The players react to the second blocking. Judy bonds with Georgina. Woody's on a mission to make friends. Meanwhile, Tim's suspicions of Jay build.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • September 30, 2019
    • Channel 4

    New player Ella joins the game and picks Jay/Katie to go on a date. Tim turns to Woody for help. The players rate each other again, but who will they choose to be the influencers?

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • October 1, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It's battle of the catfish - but will it be Richard/Judy or Katie/Jay who get blocked? Meanwhile, Georgina has an emotional moment, and two new Players make their way into The Circle.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • October 2, 2019
    • Channel 4

    New players Beth and Jack arrive. Jack is playing as himself, but Beth's the 'girl next door'. Jack starts flirting with the girls. Meanwhile Katie/Jay is under pressure and it's ratings time again.

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • October 3, 2019
    • Channel 4

    It seems that players have been voting tactically, which sends a shock wave through the apartments. The influencers decide who to block. James/Sammie goes 'savage' after the portrait painting task.

  • S02E10 Live Vote Night 2

    • October 4, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Emma Willis is back in the studio to oversee a new arrival, a blocking and a huge twist. Emma's joined by ex-Player, celebrity catfish Richard Madeley, and this week's blocked players.

  • S02E11 Episode 11

    • October 6, 2019
    • Channel 4

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

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • October 7, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Beth and Jack's new persona, Joyce, is given a warm welcome. Joyce picks Tim for a date. A quiz rouses everyone's suspicions and catfish detectives Ella and Woody find some interesting clues.

  • S02E13 Episode 13

    • October 8, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The players get a chance to go anonymous again, as they assign hashtags to each other in a game. Paddy comes out about his disability and there isn't a dry eye in the building.

  • S02E14 Episode 14

    • October 9, 2019
    • Channel 4

    New catfish Busayo spends her first night as Josh getting to know the ladies, and James/Sammie is up for flirting with him. Later, Josh chats about grime with Ella and Woody - then it's ratings time.

  • S02E15 Episode 15

    • October 10, 2019
    • Channel 4

    After the big cliffhanger there's a tough call for the influencers - but who's getting blocked? Meanwhile, Woody initiates the boys and Busayo/Josh comes under serious scrutiny...

  • S02E16 Live Vote Night 3

    • October 11, 2019
    • Channel 4

    There are two new arrivals, but the remaining players decide on who stays. The other is instantly blocked. Meanwhile, Emma Willis is back in the studio for the live Friday show.

  • S02E17 Episode 17

    • October 13, 2019
    • Channel 4

    A game called Memory Lane puts the players under pressure. Meanwhile, the secret influencer is revealed, and they have a big choice to make when they must block someone face-to-face.

  • S02E18 Episode 18

    • October 14, 2019
    • Channel 4

    The players are on high alert as the secret influencer makes their way to block someone. Reverberations from the blocking sweep through the apartments as players realise no one is safe.

  • S02E19 Episode 19

    • October 15, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Ella advises Josh/Busayo to open up to the group and Sammie/James adds members to the Circle of Trust. Meanwhile, other players conspire and the new influencers have a big job to do.

  • S02E20 Episode 20

    • October 16, 2019
    • Channel 4

    A battle of the Influencers between Sammie/James and Tim results in a player being blocked. As they approach the final, a game of 'Isn't it Funny?' makes everyone think about their allegiances.

  • S02E21 Episode 21

    • October 17, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Video messages from home leave the players in tears - but a ratings alert soon has them putting their gamefaces back on. Despite the tactics, a face-to-face blocking leaves all wondering who'll win.

  • S02E22 Live Final

    • October 18, 2019
    • Channel 4

    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?

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • March 16, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • March 17, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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 together

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • March 18, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • March 19, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • March 21, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • March 22, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • March 23, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • March 24, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E09 Episode 9

    • March 25, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E10 Episode 10

    • March 26, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E11 Episode 11

    • March 29, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E12 Episode 12

    • March 30, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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...

  • S03E13 Episode 13

    • March 31, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E14 Episode 14

    • April 1, 2021
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E15 Episode 15

    • April 2, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E16 Episode 16

    • April 4, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E17 Episode 17

    • April 5, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E18 Episode 18

    • April 6, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E19 Episode 19

    • April 7, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E20 Episode 20

    • April 8, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S03E21 The Final

    • April 9, 2021
    • Channel 4

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