The Circle (United Kingdom)
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Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with one another through an specially-designed app called The Circle.
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Episodes
Season 1 (September 2018 - October 2018)
1. Episode 1(45 min)
Aired: 18-09-2018
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.
2. Episode 2(45 min)
Aired: 19-09-2018
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?
3. Episode 3(45 min)
Aired: 20-09-2018
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'.
4. Episode 4(45 min)
Aired: 21-09-2018
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.
5. Episode 5(45 min)
Aired: 23-09-2018
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.
6. Episode 6(45 min)
Aired: 24-09-2018
There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game play heats up.
7. Episode 7(45 min)
Aired: 25-09-2018
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.
8. Episode 8(45 min)
Aired: 26-09-2018
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.
9. Episode 9(45 min)
Aired: 27-09-2018
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.
10. Episode 10(45 min)
Aired: 28-09-2018
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?
11. Episode 11(45 min)
Aired: 30-09-2018
Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers?
12. Episode 12(45 min)
Aired: 01-10-2018
The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter.
13. Episode 13(45 min)
Aired: 02-10-2018
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.
14. Episode 14(45 min)
Aired: 03-10-2018
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.
15. Episode 15(45 min)
Aired: 04-10-2018
Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision.
16. Episode 16(45 min)
Aired: 05-10-2018
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.
17. Episode 17(45 min)
Aired: 07-10-2018
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.
18. Live Final(45 min)
Aired: 08-10-2018
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.
19. Uncovered(45 min)
Aired: 16-10-2018
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
Season 2 (September 2019 - October 2019)
1. Live Launch(45 min)
Aired: 24-09-2019
Emma presents the live launch as eight players enter their apartments and face their first bombshell with an instant rating. Viewers get to vote as a celeb joins the game looking to cause trouble.
2. Episode 2(45 min)
Aired: 25-09-2019
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.
3. Episode 3(45 min)
Aired: 26-09-2019
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.
4. Live Vote Night 1(45 min)
Aired: 27-09-2019
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.
5. Episode 5(45 min)
Aired: 29-09-2019
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.
6. Episode 6(45 min)
Aired: 30-09-2019
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?
7. Episode 7(45 min)
Aired: 01-10-2019
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.
8. Episode 8(45 min)
Aired: 02-10-2019
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.
9. Episode 9(45 min)
Aired: 03-10-2019
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.
10. Live Vote Night 2(45 min)
Aired: 04-10-2019
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.
11. Episode 11(45 min)
Aired: 06-10-2019
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.
12. Episode 12(45 min)
Aired: 07-10-2019
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.
13. Episode 13(45 min)
Aired: 08-10-2019
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.
14. Episode 14(45 min)
Aired: 09-10-2019
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.
15. Episode 15(45 min)
Aired: 10-10-2019
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...
16. Live Vote Night 3(45 min)
Aired: 11-10-2019
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.
17. Episode 17(45 min)
Aired: 13-10-2019
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.
18. Episode 18(45 min)
Aired: 14-10-2019
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.
19. Episode 19(45 min)
Aired: 15-10-2019
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.
20. Episode 20(45 min)
Aired: 16-10-2019
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.
21. Episode 21(45 min)
Aired: 17-10-2019
Video messages from home move the players to tears - but a ratings alert has them putting their gamefaces back on. Despite the tactics, a face-to-face blocking leaves everyone wondering who'll win.
22. Live Final(45 min)
Aired: 18-10-2019
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?
Season 3 (March 2021 - April 2021)
1. Episode 1(45 min)
Aired: 16-03-2021
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.
2. Episode 2(45 min)
Aired: 17-03-2021
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.
3. Episode 3(45 min)
Aired: 18-03-2021
The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle?
4. Episode 4(45 min)
Aired: 19-03-2021
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.
5. Episode 5(45 min)
Aired: 21-03-2021
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.
6. Episode 6(45 min)
Aired: 22-03-2021
Suspicions run high and 'The Catfish Hunters' are formed. And as a result of losing a game, one player must become The Circle Assassin...
7. Episode 7(45 min)
Aired: 23-03-2021
The stakes have never been higher, is it mission accomplished for the Assassin?
8. Episode 8(45 min)
Aired: 24-03-2021
The Assassin's mission is revealed and one player's feelings for another grow stronger.
9. Episode 9(45 min)
Aired: 25-03-2021
Tensions rise as the painting challenge causes a stir, a friendship suffers a blow and it's ratings time for the players.
10. Episode 10(45 min)
Aired: 26-03-2021
Two players become agony aunts, Emma Willis delivers a major announcement, and the players decide who is next to be blocked from The Circle.
11. Episode 11(45 min)
Aired: 29-03-2021
There's a shock revelation as a catfish confesses. Meanwhile, two new players enter The Circle and have a big decision to make.
12. Episode 12(45 min)
Aired: 30-03-2021
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...
13. Episode 13(45 min)
Aired: 31-03-2021
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.
14. Episode 14(45 min)
Aired: 01-04-2021
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.
15. Episode 15(45 min)
Aired: 02-04-2021
Tensions are high and cracks begin to form. Players are treated to a game of bingo, and someone has a cunning plan...
16. Episode 16(45 min)
Aired: 04-04-2021
A player comes clean about their true thoughts during a game, and a shock twist means the Influencers are faced with a huge dilemma.
17. Episode 17(45 min)
Aired: 05-04-2021
Two new players join The Circle, on a mission to stir things up.
18. Episode 18(45 min)
Aired: 06-04-2021
The truth comes out in a game of 'Ask me Anything' and a relationship is tested, as the two Influencers make a tough decision.
19. Episode 19(45 min)
Aired: 07-04-2021
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.
20. Episode 20(45 min)
Aired: 08-04-2021
Tensions rise between two players, and a sole Influencer must block the final person from The Circle... face to face.
21. Episode 21(45 min)
Aired: 09-04-2021
The players' true identities are finally revealed at a tense dinner, and Emma Willis crowns the winner of The Circle.