The Circle is an American reality-tv competition show presented by Michelle Buteau. The series follows contestants who attempt to guess who is a catfish or not for the grand-prize of $100,000.
The Netflix-variant is an adaptation of the UK version, which originally aired on Channel 4. The first season was released January 1, 2020. Netflix renewed the series for a second and third season on March 24, 2020[1][2] The second season was a four-week event with new episodes every Wednesday started April 14, 2021 and concluded on May 5, 2021, crowning DeLeesa St. Agathe the second American winner, playing as her husband Trevor.
The third season will be a four-week event with new episodes every Wednesday starting September 8, 2021 through the September 29, 2021 finale.[3] August 9, 2021, it was announced that Netflix renewed the series for a fourth and fifth season ahead of the release of the third season.[4]
"Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000."
—Netflix Synopsis
"In The Circle you never know who you’re playing against as contestants bond, flirt, and plot, all in an effort to earn clout exclusively through a unique social media platform. Everyone’s competing to gain influence and avoid getting voted out. But who’s for real and who’s a catfish? With $100k on the line, what would you do – and who would you be – to win?"
—Netflix Press Release
"Season 2 of The Circle returns bigger and better, with more twists, turns, and shade thrown in all 13 episodes! A cast of eight new contestants enter The Circle, where they flirt, befriend, piss off, and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer. With $100k on the line, will they be able to earn clout and figure out who is real and who is a catfish?"
—Netflix Season 2 Synopsis
Episodes[]
Season One
Hello, Circle
Face-to-Face
There's a Catfish Among Us
Planting Doubt
Sliding into DMs
Anonymous Trolling
Picking Teams
The Player I'm Saving Is ...
Instant Block
Declare Your Rival
The Last Rating
Finale
Season Two
Back and More Savage Than Ever
Alliances Are Formed
Bye, Bye, Bye!
Lines Are Drawn
Snake in the Grass
A Love Triangle
Friend Zoned....
Damage Control
A New Twist
Campaigning to Win
The Master Plan
The Last Blocking
And the Winner Is...
Season Three
Circle, Did You Miss Me?
A New Twist
Identity Theft
A Flirtatious Alliance
"The Real Michelle"
"A New Member of the Wolfpack"
"Shock Blocking"
"Ghostbusting & Catfishing"
"A Circle Divided"
"Choosing Sides"
"The Final Stretch"
"Finale"
Season Four
A Spicy Start
Cake Me As I Am
90's Party Surprise
Nobody Is Safe
"Goodbye My Friends"
"All Is Fair in Circle War"
"The Party Divide"
"Circle Cyber Attack"
"Trust Is Tested"
"A Plea for Survival"
"Throw to the Wolves"
"Just When You Thought You Were Safe"
"A Winner Is Crowned"
Season Five
"Single and Ready To Mingle"
"An Unlikely Team Emerges"
"I Can’t Believe I Just Sent That…"
"Who to Save?"
"Hi Old Friend"
"A Desperate Alliance"
"Glam Party Twist"
"An F-Boy Is Exposed"
"Return of the Inner Circle"
"The Hunt for the Hacker"
"Circle Power Couple"
"A Brutal Blocking"
"Finale"
Season Six
Gallery[]
Promotional Videos[]
The Circle - A Netflix Reality-Competition - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Circle - EPISODE ONE - Exclusive Cut - Netflix
Reality Wednesdays- The Circle and Too Hot To Handle Return - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Week 2 Teaser - Netflix
How To Play The Circle With Joey Sasso - The Circle Season 2 - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - *NSYNC’s Lance Bass Enters The Circle? - Netflix
Savannah and Terilisha React to Playing Truth or Dare - The Circle S2 - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Episodes 1-4 Recap - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Week 3 Teaser - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Episode 6 Pancake Challenge - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - The Circle Unfiltered- Terilisha and Savannah - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Episode 7 Glamequin Challenge - Netflix
The Circle S2 - Week 3 Recap - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Lance Bass Reacts To Being Catfished - Netflix
The Circle S2 - Finale Teaser - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Week 3 Recap - Netflix
The Circle Season 2 - Where Are They Now? - Netflix
The Circle S2 - Catfish Game- Trevor and Deleesa - Netflix