1 00:00:07,341 --> 00:00:09,501 [upbeat pop music plays] 2 00:00:11,101 --> 00:00:15,221 [Michelle] Good morning. On this show, we hold these truths to be self-evident, 3 00:00:15,301 --> 00:00:17,501 that all players are created equal, 4 00:00:17,581 --> 00:00:21,821 that they are endowed by The Circle with certain unalienable rights, 5 00:00:21,901 --> 00:00:24,261 and among these are hot tub privileges, 6 00:00:24,341 --> 00:00:25,661 occasional parties, 7 00:00:25,741 --> 00:00:28,901 but not the right to sleep in when we need entertainment. 8 00:00:28,981 --> 00:00:31,661 [James Sanderson's "Hail to the Chief" plays] 9 00:00:33,861 --> 00:00:35,901 What in tarnation? 10 00:00:35,981 --> 00:00:37,341 [Courtney yawns] 11 00:00:37,421 --> 00:00:38,741 What does this mean? 12 00:00:38,821 --> 00:00:41,421 -Oh, God. -["Hail to the Chief" continues] 13 00:00:41,501 --> 00:00:43,781 My pupils are not even dilated yet. 14 00:00:43,861 --> 00:00:45,381 [Lisa] What a wake up. 15 00:00:45,461 --> 00:00:48,021 Are we at military camp or something? 16 00:00:48,101 --> 00:00:49,421 [Lisa] Oh, no. I hope not. 17 00:00:50,381 --> 00:00:51,421 [tone] 18 00:00:51,501 --> 00:00:53,981 -"Democracy Day." -"Democracy Day." What the hell? 19 00:00:54,581 --> 00:00:56,661 I've never understood politics… 20 00:00:56,741 --> 00:00:58,101 ["Hail to the Chief" fades] 21 00:00:58,181 --> 00:01:00,301 …especially this early in the morning. 22 00:01:00,861 --> 00:01:03,781 [Michelle] Wake up, 'cause democracy doesn't sleep, 23 00:01:03,861 --> 00:01:05,901 especially on Democracy Day. 24 00:01:05,981 --> 00:01:08,861 Our players will be given opportunities throughout the day 25 00:01:08,941 --> 00:01:11,261 to make decisions and exercise their rights. 26 00:01:11,341 --> 00:01:12,421 [tone] 27 00:01:12,501 --> 00:01:15,461 -"There is a delivery at your door." -[military music plays] 28 00:01:15,541 --> 00:01:18,261 [Mitchell] Circle, you are full of surprises. 29 00:01:19,501 --> 00:01:22,021 -[Chloe gasps] -[Jack] What the fuck? 30 00:01:22,101 --> 00:01:24,621 [Lisa laughs] 31 00:01:24,701 --> 00:01:27,581 I have my podium. 32 00:01:27,661 --> 00:01:29,261 I had a dream! 33 00:01:29,341 --> 00:01:32,981 So I think we're going for the president of The Circle. 34 00:01:33,061 --> 00:01:34,821 Hello, ladies and gentlemen. 35 00:01:34,901 --> 00:01:36,661 [imitates Obama] Fellow Americans… 36 00:01:36,741 --> 00:01:38,021 If you give me your vote… 37 00:01:38,101 --> 00:01:43,141 You'll be given chocolate every hour! 38 00:01:43,221 --> 00:01:45,541 Woo! 39 00:01:45,621 --> 00:01:48,141 That's all you've got to do. Just bribe 'em. 40 00:01:48,221 --> 00:01:49,541 [tone] 41 00:01:49,621 --> 00:01:53,181 "Players, it is time for your first democratic decision." 42 00:01:53,261 --> 00:01:54,781 It's really early. 43 00:01:54,861 --> 00:01:57,501 Can we do it in like an hour or so? 44 00:01:57,581 --> 00:02:00,141 What is the proposed bill, Circle? 45 00:02:00,221 --> 00:02:01,461 [tone] 46 00:02:01,541 --> 00:02:06,261 "You will now vote for the player you wish to bestow a great gift upon." 47 00:02:06,341 --> 00:02:08,061 I thought we'd vote somebody out. 48 00:02:08,141 --> 00:02:10,621 Here we are voting for somebody to get a gift. 49 00:02:13,061 --> 00:02:15,461 See, Circle, you do have a heart. 50 00:02:16,541 --> 00:02:18,541 [Lisa] "The player who receives the most votes 51 00:02:18,621 --> 00:02:21,341 will receive a presidential package filled with treats 52 00:02:21,421 --> 00:02:23,381 fit for a commander-in-chief." Okay. 53 00:02:23,461 --> 00:02:24,421 All right. 54 00:02:24,501 --> 00:02:26,981 That's wonderful. 55 00:02:27,061 --> 00:02:28,461 Can you vote for yourself? 56 00:02:29,021 --> 00:02:30,501 I hope y'all vote for me. 57 00:02:30,581 --> 00:02:32,101 Y'all know I love a treat-treat. 58 00:02:32,181 --> 00:02:33,381 I'm Mitchell, 59 00:02:33,461 --> 00:02:35,461 and I approve of this message. 60 00:02:36,021 --> 00:02:39,701 This is gonna be a tough decision 'cause I love everybody. 61 00:02:39,781 --> 00:02:41,541 I vote for Mitchell. 62 00:02:41,621 --> 00:02:44,141 -[chimes] -I'm going to lock John in. 63 00:02:44,221 --> 00:02:45,061 [chimes] 64 00:02:45,141 --> 00:02:48,981 I don't think Chloe would be mad. I feel like Chloe would understand. 65 00:02:49,061 --> 00:02:52,981 There is only one person that I would vote for, 66 00:02:53,061 --> 00:02:56,541 and that would be my number-one ally, River. 67 00:02:56,621 --> 00:02:57,661 [chimes] 68 00:02:57,741 --> 00:03:00,661 Circle, submit my answer as Courtney. 69 00:03:01,421 --> 00:03:02,501 [chimes] 70 00:03:02,581 --> 00:03:04,781 You're my man, dude. You're my man. 71 00:03:05,941 --> 00:03:07,461 [Michelle] Like on Facebook, 72 00:03:07,541 --> 00:03:10,141 everyone can see how everyone else has voted. 73 00:03:10,661 --> 00:03:12,221 Wow. 74 00:03:12,301 --> 00:03:15,501 Oh, that's nice. Look at how the gays came through. 75 00:03:16,021 --> 00:03:17,181 [Mitchell] What? 76 00:03:17,261 --> 00:03:19,261 This is so crazy. 77 00:03:19,341 --> 00:03:21,581 Always Courtney and River. Of course. 78 00:03:21,661 --> 00:03:25,861 I mean, that really shows they are a force to be reckoned with. 79 00:03:25,941 --> 00:03:28,101 -Oh, Trevor voted for us. -Oh. 80 00:03:28,621 --> 00:03:30,501 Mitchell voted for Trevor. 81 00:03:30,581 --> 00:03:32,941 Oh, wow. Okay. 82 00:03:33,021 --> 00:03:35,501 Trevor and Mitchell are really good friends. 83 00:03:35,581 --> 00:03:39,181 I didn't expect Mitchell to vote for me, so I appreciate that, bro. 84 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:41,061 We do have our bromance for real. 85 00:03:41,141 --> 00:03:42,941 Mitchell, fuck you. 86 00:03:43,461 --> 00:03:46,381 Wow, Khat got no buzz. 87 00:03:46,461 --> 00:03:48,461 No one voted for us? Wow. 88 00:03:48,541 --> 00:03:52,101 Where'd Trevor go? Trevor went to John. Wow. 89 00:03:52,181 --> 00:03:55,461 So, River and Courtney are even. 90 00:03:55,541 --> 00:03:56,541 Who won? 91 00:03:57,101 --> 00:03:58,341 [Michelle] Don't worry. 92 00:03:58,421 --> 00:04:00,981 You know The Circle's gonna take care of that. 93 00:04:01,061 --> 00:04:02,941 So as the newest player, 94 00:04:03,021 --> 00:04:04,981 John will get the deciding vote. 95 00:04:05,061 --> 00:04:08,541 Pick Courtney. You voted for Courtney. Pick Courtney. 96 00:04:08,621 --> 00:04:11,701 -You need to give this to River. -Courtney, Courtney. 97 00:04:11,781 --> 00:04:13,861 I do not want all of the attention. 98 00:04:13,941 --> 00:04:15,181 Courtney, Courtney. 99 00:04:15,261 --> 00:04:17,781 I do not want the popularity right now. [laughs] 100 00:04:17,861 --> 00:04:19,981 -I mean, we voted for Courtney. -Yeah. 101 00:04:20,061 --> 00:04:21,901 It makes sense we'd give it to Courtney. 102 00:04:22,541 --> 00:04:23,701 [tone] 103 00:04:23,781 --> 00:04:25,221 [Courtney groans] 104 00:04:25,301 --> 00:04:27,621 I mean, yes! [snickers] 105 00:04:27,701 --> 00:04:29,061 [relieved exhale] Ah… 106 00:04:29,701 --> 00:04:30,981 Bullet dodged. 107 00:04:31,061 --> 00:04:35,141 Every time there's a rating, Courtney's up top, man. 108 00:04:35,221 --> 00:04:36,381 [tone] 109 00:04:36,461 --> 00:04:39,581 "Courtney, your presidential package is at your door." 110 00:04:39,661 --> 00:04:41,301 Let me go and grab her. 111 00:04:41,381 --> 00:04:42,501 [military brass plays] 112 00:04:42,581 --> 00:04:45,901 -I wonder what treats we're talking. -I really love Skittles. 113 00:04:47,341 --> 00:04:48,541 [Courtney grumbles] 114 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:51,021 Sour Patch Kids, the watermelon ones. 115 00:04:51,101 --> 00:04:53,461 Oh. [grunts] 116 00:04:54,021 --> 00:04:57,021 Anything chocolate except white chocolate. I don't like that. 117 00:04:57,541 --> 00:04:58,661 Um… 118 00:04:58,741 --> 00:05:02,061 This is the biggest bouquet of flowers I've ever seen. 119 00:05:02,141 --> 00:05:03,181 [music ends] 120 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:05,341 You really went all out with these. 121 00:05:06,941 --> 00:05:10,621 [Michelle] Let me go ahead and reserve my seat on Air Court One right now. 122 00:05:10,701 --> 00:05:14,421 He'll be the first president ever to declare Beychella a national holiday. 123 00:05:15,261 --> 00:05:17,981 -[playful music] -[snores] 124 00:05:20,501 --> 00:05:24,701 After a hard four minutes on the Democracy Day campaign trail, 125 00:05:24,781 --> 00:05:25,901 River is beat. 126 00:05:25,981 --> 00:05:29,341 -[playful music continues] -[snoring] 127 00:05:30,821 --> 00:05:32,341 Meanwhile, down in the gym, 128 00:05:32,421 --> 00:05:35,541 Mitchell is proving he's the powerhouse of politics, 129 00:05:35,621 --> 00:05:38,381 and he wants to check in with fellow athlete Khat. 130 00:05:38,461 --> 00:05:41,901 We came in together. We had the Joker experience, 131 00:05:41,981 --> 00:05:45,621 and from day one, we both were just utterly honest. 132 00:05:45,701 --> 00:05:49,781 So I wanna check in and see where her head's at with all this. 133 00:05:49,861 --> 00:05:50,861 [chimes] 134 00:05:50,941 --> 00:05:54,501 Circle, open Mitchell's private chat. 135 00:05:55,461 --> 00:05:56,981 [rings, chimes] 136 00:05:57,461 --> 00:05:58,941 -Message: -[tone] 137 00:05:59,021 --> 00:06:00,301 "What's going on, Khat?" 138 00:06:00,381 --> 00:06:03,181 [Khat] "Wanted to check in and see where your head's at 139 00:06:03,261 --> 00:06:06,621 because I know we can keep it real and shoot each other straight." 140 00:06:06,701 --> 00:06:08,741 And let's follow that up right away. 141 00:06:08,821 --> 00:06:10,501 -Message: -[tone] 142 00:06:10,581 --> 00:06:13,781 "I wanna build real relationships, 143 00:06:13,861 --> 00:06:15,581 and it's pretty tough to do that 144 00:06:15,661 --> 00:06:20,021 without coming across as disingenuous." Send. 145 00:06:21,181 --> 00:06:23,141 Message: "What's up? Question mark." 146 00:06:23,221 --> 00:06:25,341 "Thanks for checking in. Red heart emoji." 147 00:06:25,421 --> 00:06:28,421 "Last night, I was starting to think this game wasn't for me, 148 00:06:28,501 --> 00:06:31,021 but after a good night's rest, I'm feeling better." 149 00:06:31,101 --> 00:06:33,261 "I decided to let go of the twists and turns 150 00:06:33,341 --> 00:06:35,981 and focus on having fun, building those connections." 151 00:06:36,061 --> 00:06:38,181 -"#BackOnTrack." Send. -[chimes] 152 00:06:38,941 --> 00:06:41,381 [Mitchell] Wow, exactly where I'm at. Like, 153 00:06:41,901 --> 00:06:46,341 I don't wanna be one of those fake people "scratch my back, scratch yours." 154 00:06:46,421 --> 00:06:48,581 I wanna build real relationships. 155 00:06:49,181 --> 00:06:50,021 -Message: -[tone] 156 00:06:50,101 --> 00:06:52,621 "I 100% feel you on that." 157 00:06:52,701 --> 00:06:53,541 "Recently, 158 00:06:53,621 --> 00:06:56,861 it's been really setting it on me that this is a game, 159 00:06:56,941 --> 00:06:59,901 and it seems everyone else has been playing it but me." 160 00:06:59,981 --> 00:07:04,461 [Khat] "But I don't play with all of the #ScratchMyBackIWillScratchYours." 161 00:07:05,061 --> 00:07:07,941 Message: "Everything you said I feel to my core, Mitch." 162 00:07:08,021 --> 00:07:11,301 "Being honest, you're the one I don't have question marks around, 163 00:07:11,381 --> 00:07:12,701 so I'm sticking to that." 164 00:07:12,781 --> 00:07:13,621 [chimes] 165 00:07:13,701 --> 00:07:16,341 [Mitchell] And that's exactly what we're looking for. 166 00:07:17,181 --> 00:07:18,421 -Message: -[tone] 167 00:07:18,501 --> 00:07:19,901 "Ditto. From day one, 168 00:07:19,981 --> 00:07:23,941 I just felt that we could keep it so real and honest with each other." 169 00:07:24,021 --> 00:07:26,421 "#YouEarnedMyTrust." 170 00:07:26,501 --> 00:07:29,741 "I think we were right from the start about Courtney and River." 171 00:07:29,821 --> 00:07:33,301 And then let's go… Let's follow that right up with, 172 00:07:33,381 --> 00:07:34,861 -message: -[tone] 173 00:07:34,941 --> 00:07:37,901 "I really think Courtney's the Joker." 174 00:07:37,981 --> 00:07:39,501 "It makes sense, 175 00:07:39,581 --> 00:07:42,981 given that Courtney and River are so close." 176 00:07:43,061 --> 00:07:46,221 "All adds up why River was influencer." 177 00:07:46,301 --> 00:07:48,501 -[chimes] -"#SuspectList." 178 00:07:48,581 --> 00:07:50,621 [quiet music plays] 179 00:07:51,221 --> 00:07:52,061 -Message: -[tone] 180 00:07:52,141 --> 00:07:53,381 "Mitch… Dot, dot, dot." 181 00:07:53,461 --> 00:07:56,021 "They're playing the game the best out of everyone." 182 00:07:56,101 --> 00:07:58,421 "Trust your gut. I'm definitely trusting mine." 183 00:07:58,501 --> 00:08:00,421 "#YouHaveMyTrust." 184 00:08:01,021 --> 00:08:02,901 Boom! Yes, Khat. 185 00:08:02,981 --> 00:08:05,701 -Circle, leave chat. -[tone] 186 00:08:05,781 --> 00:08:08,901 I love Mitchell. I love Mitchell. Love him to death. 187 00:08:08,981 --> 00:08:10,261 I'm calling it right now. 188 00:08:10,341 --> 00:08:14,261 The final, the top people that are going to the final, 189 00:08:15,061 --> 00:08:17,181 me, Khat for sure, 190 00:08:17,261 --> 00:08:19,621 Trevor, and Chloe. 191 00:08:19,701 --> 00:08:22,141 And if we just unite… 192 00:08:22,941 --> 00:08:24,141 [imitates explosion] 193 00:08:24,221 --> 00:08:28,461 …game over. Literally. Circle, game over. 194 00:08:29,021 --> 00:08:32,141 [Michelle] Wow, that passionate speech almost made me forget 195 00:08:32,221 --> 00:08:34,701 that The Circle is definitely not over. 196 00:08:34,781 --> 00:08:37,421 Let's leave Mitch to workout and join Trev Trev 197 00:08:37,501 --> 00:08:41,741 who is working those thigh-highs, honey, and talking with Courtney. 198 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:45,061 I mean, who says MILFs playing DILFs can't multitask? 199 00:08:45,141 --> 00:08:47,221 Message: "Bro, I wanted to check in 200 00:08:47,301 --> 00:08:50,501 to see how you are feeling about The Circle atmosphere." 201 00:08:50,581 --> 00:08:52,741 "What are your thoughts? Question mark." 202 00:08:52,821 --> 00:08:54,141 -Send. -[chimes] 203 00:08:54,221 --> 00:08:57,341 Okay. Well, I feel like this is a situation 204 00:08:57,421 --> 00:09:03,701 where I can just be honest by saying I do think that there are players. 205 00:09:03,781 --> 00:09:06,621 I wonder if I should tell Trevor that Khat's after Chloe, 206 00:09:06,701 --> 00:09:08,221 and how he'd feel about that. 207 00:09:08,301 --> 00:09:12,061 If that's your girl, that's your Beyoncé like you told us… 208 00:09:12,621 --> 00:09:14,941 [Deleesa] "I think it's important you know 209 00:09:15,021 --> 00:09:18,701 that Khat is definitely trying to set Chloe up to be blocked." 210 00:09:19,181 --> 00:09:21,341 What? Really? 211 00:09:21,421 --> 00:09:26,421 This is like a whole nother situ-mination that I just was not expecting. 212 00:09:26,501 --> 00:09:29,261 You just gave me a lot here, Courtney. What? 213 00:09:29,341 --> 00:09:30,261 [gasps] 214 00:09:30,341 --> 00:09:31,541 Circle, message: 215 00:09:31,621 --> 00:09:34,461 "Trevor, I was shook." 216 00:09:34,541 --> 00:09:35,781 "Period." 217 00:09:35,861 --> 00:09:39,781 "Khat put me and River in a group chat, 218 00:09:40,501 --> 00:09:42,661 and she wouldn't let go of the idea 219 00:09:42,741 --> 00:09:45,581 that Chloe was lying about Emily coming to see her." 220 00:09:45,661 --> 00:09:49,261 [Deleesa] "Even though Chloe clearly told us when Terilisha did." 221 00:09:49,341 --> 00:09:52,421 "It felt like she was trying to get us to bad-mouth her 222 00:09:52,501 --> 00:09:55,821 even though Khat doesn't really know us at all." 223 00:09:55,901 --> 00:09:59,101 He didn't have to share this. He knows it affects Trevor's game. 224 00:09:59,181 --> 00:10:01,421 Message: "Nah, that's ridiculous." 225 00:10:01,501 --> 00:10:05,341 "She's going too hard, and she needs to take a chill pill for real." 226 00:10:05,421 --> 00:10:08,941 "She doesn't know anything about us, especially Chloe for that matter." 227 00:10:09,021 --> 00:10:10,301 Bam! Yes. 228 00:10:11,141 --> 00:10:14,021 Me and Khat are cool, and I like her personality. 229 00:10:14,101 --> 00:10:17,661 Like, it's just, why are you coming for Chloe? 230 00:10:17,741 --> 00:10:21,781 What did Chloe do to you? Nothing. She didn't do nothing to you. 231 00:10:22,301 --> 00:10:24,461 -[chimes] -[Courtney] "Me and Khat are cool, 232 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:26,541 and I can't believe I'm hearing this." 233 00:10:26,621 --> 00:10:29,981 "I would have never expected that she could be this type of person." 234 00:10:30,061 --> 00:10:33,501 "Shaking my head. #NaiveTrevor." 235 00:10:33,581 --> 00:10:36,621 Hearing that Khat is, like, super deceptive, 236 00:10:37,621 --> 00:10:40,981 it just makes me question her character. 237 00:10:41,061 --> 00:10:42,341 [upbeat pop music plays] 238 00:10:42,421 --> 00:10:43,981 [Michelle] You better look out, 239 00:10:44,061 --> 00:10:47,261 because claws are sharpened and headed for a certain Khat. 240 00:10:48,501 --> 00:10:52,101 Meanwhile, The Circle's newest player, John, played by Jack and Lisa, 241 00:10:52,181 --> 00:10:54,341 is also canvassing for support. 242 00:10:54,861 --> 00:10:59,061 I think maybe an interesting person to chat with, 243 00:10:59,141 --> 00:11:02,821 'cause we don't really know where his head is at, is Mitchell. 244 00:11:03,341 --> 00:11:04,541 That'd be a good idea. 245 00:11:04,621 --> 00:11:07,781 -[chimes] -"John has invited you to a private chat." 246 00:11:08,301 --> 00:11:09,741 Let's go, John. 247 00:11:09,821 --> 00:11:12,941 Circle, take me to private chat with John. 248 00:11:13,021 --> 00:11:16,381 -[chimes] -Circle, message: "Hey there, Mitchell." 249 00:11:16,461 --> 00:11:18,621 "How you doing, buddy?" [lips smack] 250 00:11:18,701 --> 00:11:21,581 Nice. Okay. "How are you doing, buddy?" 251 00:11:21,661 --> 00:11:24,941 "Nice to finally meet you. I'm still getting the lay of the land." 252 00:11:25,021 --> 00:11:27,261 "How has your time in The Circle been?" Send. 253 00:11:27,341 --> 00:11:28,621 Let's catch him up to speed. 254 00:11:28,701 --> 00:11:31,541 Whatever he's curious about, let's shoot from the hip. 255 00:11:31,621 --> 00:11:32,821 -Message: -[tone] 256 00:11:32,901 --> 00:11:37,661 "John, to tell you the truth, brother, it's been peaks and valleys, man." 257 00:11:37,741 --> 00:11:41,741 "I thought I'd found the love of my life, turned out I was flirting with a dude." 258 00:11:41,821 --> 00:11:42,661 [both laugh] 259 00:11:42,741 --> 00:11:45,061 -"Catfish caught me." -That's you! 260 00:11:45,141 --> 00:11:47,381 -Catfish. -[Jack] The love of your life? 261 00:11:47,461 --> 00:11:49,981 God, what did you do to Mitchell? 262 00:11:50,061 --> 00:11:52,941 [Jack] Circle, message: "How did that happen?" 263 00:11:53,021 --> 00:11:55,661 "Sounds like a heck of a predicament." [laughs] 264 00:11:55,741 --> 00:11:58,581 It was John. It really was. 265 00:11:59,541 --> 00:12:01,781 Message: "I thought I was flirting 266 00:12:01,861 --> 00:12:04,021 with a beautiful blonde girl called Emily." 267 00:12:04,101 --> 00:12:07,101 [Jack] "Turns out it was a guy, Jack, toying with my heart." 268 00:12:07,181 --> 00:12:09,861 -[laughs] "#YouWinSomeYouLoseSome." -[laughs] 269 00:12:09,941 --> 00:12:11,861 Looks like you lose more than you win. 270 00:12:11,941 --> 00:12:12,861 -Sorry. -Oh, Mitchell. 271 00:12:12,941 --> 00:12:14,461 [Lisa] Should we remark, like, 272 00:12:14,541 --> 00:12:19,261 "You shouldn't have any trouble with the ladies," or, "the female…" 273 00:12:19,341 --> 00:12:21,901 Whatever. Uh, "You're a good-looking guy"? 274 00:12:21,981 --> 00:12:24,221 Yeah, maybe, "You seem like a great guy." 275 00:12:24,301 --> 00:12:25,541 -Circle, message… -[tone] 276 00:12:25,621 --> 00:12:27,101 [Lisa] "That's a real shame." 277 00:12:27,181 --> 00:12:29,581 "You seem like a great young man." 278 00:12:29,661 --> 00:12:33,501 -[Jack] "I'm sure there will be…" -"…plenty of nice girls…" 279 00:12:34,621 --> 00:12:36,741 "…vying for your attention," or something? 280 00:12:36,821 --> 00:12:39,181 I like that because it makes him seem popular. 281 00:12:39,261 --> 00:12:41,341 It's a compliment. I like that. 282 00:12:41,421 --> 00:12:43,421 "John. That's a real shame." 283 00:12:43,501 --> 00:12:46,541 "From what I can tell, you seem like a great young man." 284 00:12:46,621 --> 00:12:47,941 [quietly] Thank you, John. 285 00:12:48,021 --> 00:12:51,741 "I'm sure there will be plenty of nice girls trying for your attention." 286 00:12:52,661 --> 00:12:54,221 My guy John. 287 00:12:54,301 --> 00:12:56,541 If that's a psychic prediction, 288 00:12:56,621 --> 00:12:59,341 that means good things are in store for me, brother. 289 00:12:59,421 --> 00:13:00,701 I appreciate that. 290 00:13:00,781 --> 00:13:03,541 [LIsa] "Means the world to me, John, coming from you." 291 00:13:03,621 --> 00:13:06,861 "Do you have any psychic predictions about anyone in The Circle?" 292 00:13:06,941 --> 00:13:07,941 [Jack] Um… 293 00:13:08,621 --> 00:13:11,421 Should we mention something about his guitar? 294 00:13:11,501 --> 00:13:13,501 Because we know he got a guitar in here 295 00:13:13,581 --> 00:13:15,781 -and he's learning to play. Yeah. -He does? 296 00:13:16,301 --> 00:13:17,981 -Did he tell you that? -Yeah. 297 00:13:18,061 --> 00:13:18,901 Oh… 298 00:13:20,101 --> 00:13:25,101 So maybe if he asks us anything, like, we'll definitely like slip in, 299 00:13:25,181 --> 00:13:26,261 "Are you learning--" 300 00:13:26,341 --> 00:13:29,621 Maybe, "You've discovered a new passion during your time in The Circle." 301 00:13:29,701 --> 00:13:31,661 Message: "I believe you may cope 302 00:13:31,741 --> 00:13:34,981 with any potential troubles through some artistic expression." 303 00:13:35,061 --> 00:13:37,981 "Perhaps maybe some sort of music?" 304 00:13:41,181 --> 00:13:44,741 John, who were you talking to? 305 00:13:44,821 --> 00:13:47,461 I don't know if I buy into the whole psychic thing, 306 00:13:47,541 --> 00:13:51,661 even though he knows I picked up a guitar, which is pretty cool. 307 00:13:51,741 --> 00:13:56,501 I feel like it doesn't say anything to me. I just… I don't buy into it. 308 00:13:56,581 --> 00:13:57,781 -Message: -[tone] 309 00:13:57,861 --> 00:14:01,301 "At what point did you realize you had psychic abilities?" 310 00:14:01,381 --> 00:14:02,861 -Send. -[chimes] 311 00:14:02,941 --> 00:14:05,701 Message: "I began detecting traces of my abilities 312 00:14:05,781 --> 00:14:07,501 fairly early in my childhood." 313 00:14:07,581 --> 00:14:12,741 "It wasn't until later in my teenage years that I really spent time focusing on 314 00:14:12,821 --> 00:14:15,861 and grappling with the extent of my abilities." 315 00:14:15,941 --> 00:14:18,901 -[grave voice] The extent of my power. -[laughs] 316 00:14:18,981 --> 00:14:22,581 "At times, it was both a blessing and a curse." 317 00:14:22,661 --> 00:14:24,941 [Mitchell] "I often felt very misunderstood." 318 00:14:25,661 --> 00:14:27,901 See, that's something I can relate to. 319 00:14:27,981 --> 00:14:30,701 -I feel good about the conversation. -Me too. 320 00:14:30,781 --> 00:14:34,181 I'd like to see where Mitchell's on, on a more strategic page. 321 00:14:34,261 --> 00:14:37,221 Circle, message: "Being that I'm the new guy around here, 322 00:14:37,301 --> 00:14:38,501 do you have any advice?" 323 00:14:38,581 --> 00:14:42,141 [Mitchell] "Anybody you recommend getting to know in particular?" 324 00:14:42,221 --> 00:14:45,021 Man, we're getting into, like, some game stuff. 325 00:14:45,101 --> 00:14:46,901 I feel like a terrible person, 326 00:14:46,981 --> 00:14:50,461 like a little girl talking about people behind their back, 327 00:14:50,541 --> 00:14:52,821 and I hate it, but it is a game, so… 328 00:14:53,461 --> 00:14:56,821 [Michelle] Mitch, what happened to integrity and unity? 329 00:14:56,901 --> 00:14:58,421 Did you leave that at the gym? 330 00:14:58,941 --> 00:15:00,581 Let's run it up. 331 00:15:00,661 --> 00:15:01,581 -Message: -[tone] 332 00:15:01,661 --> 00:15:05,021 "I really like Khat and Trevor, and I trust them." 333 00:15:05,101 --> 00:15:07,621 "I don't know if I trust River and Courtney 334 00:15:07,701 --> 00:15:10,621 because when it comes to it, they have each other's backs, 335 00:15:10,701 --> 00:15:11,861 but do they have ours?" 336 00:15:11,941 --> 00:15:15,581 Wow! That is interesting. 337 00:15:15,661 --> 00:15:18,901 I really appreciated it when I was the new guy, 338 00:15:18,981 --> 00:15:20,861 and Emily was able to do that for me, 339 00:15:20,941 --> 00:15:24,701 drop down the walls, and be like, "This, this, and that is what's going on." 340 00:15:24,781 --> 00:15:27,661 "Watch your back, not everybody is who they say they are." 341 00:15:28,661 --> 00:15:30,981 "John. That's great to hear, Mitchell." 342 00:15:31,061 --> 00:15:33,461 "I had Trevor on my trivia team, 343 00:15:33,541 --> 00:15:36,861 and he seems like a solid young man and loving father." 344 00:15:36,941 --> 00:15:39,461 "I look forward to getting to speak with Khat." 345 00:15:39,981 --> 00:15:42,181 "She appears to be a very sharp girl." 346 00:15:42,861 --> 00:15:45,061 [clicks tongue] 347 00:15:45,781 --> 00:15:46,661 Yep. 348 00:15:47,461 --> 00:15:49,301 You're welcome, Khat and Trevor. 349 00:15:49,941 --> 00:15:52,461 Message: "It was nice getting to speak with you." 350 00:15:52,541 --> 00:15:54,461 "You have a great head on your shoulders, 351 00:15:54,541 --> 00:15:57,541 and I appreciate the advice and the welcome. Catch you soon." 352 00:15:57,621 --> 00:16:00,141 -"Cheers." Send. -[chimes] 353 00:16:00,221 --> 00:16:01,501 Cheers, John. 354 00:16:01,581 --> 00:16:05,341 It was actually really great chatting with you as well, brother. 355 00:16:05,421 --> 00:16:06,541 I enjoyed it. 356 00:16:06,621 --> 00:16:08,101 [Michelle] I bet you did. 357 00:16:08,181 --> 00:16:11,781 You'll never forget your first two-people-catfishing-as-a-psychic chat. 358 00:16:12,301 --> 00:16:14,301 [pop music plays] 359 00:16:15,461 --> 00:16:18,261 As the afternoon creeps by on Democracy Day, 360 00:16:18,341 --> 00:16:20,381 the players are getting political. 361 00:16:20,901 --> 00:16:24,421 -Courtney's naming names. -[Courtney] Khat, it's your time to go. 362 00:16:24,501 --> 00:16:25,581 Scram. 363 00:16:26,141 --> 00:16:29,301 [Michelle] Khat's reading the cookbook How to Serve Texan Truth, 364 00:16:30,381 --> 00:16:32,861 and The Circle's got a scary new alert. 365 00:16:33,581 --> 00:16:35,141 -["Hail to the Chief" plays] -God. 366 00:16:35,221 --> 00:16:36,621 Shit. God dammit! 367 00:16:36,701 --> 00:16:38,901 -I gotta get some American shit on. -Come on. 368 00:16:39,581 --> 00:16:41,101 Oh, my gosh. 369 00:16:45,141 --> 00:16:46,421 Sir, yes, sir. 370 00:16:47,701 --> 00:16:51,061 You may be seated. I guess that's more like church. 371 00:16:51,141 --> 00:16:53,541 I think we don't have to be at attention anymore 372 00:16:53,621 --> 00:16:55,541 -'cause the music stopped. -Oh. 373 00:16:56,101 --> 00:16:58,061 [Michelle] But you better pay attention 374 00:16:58,141 --> 00:17:01,021 'cause The Circle's got a fun democratic game for y'all. 375 00:17:01,101 --> 00:17:03,261 Each player will design a campaign poster 376 00:17:03,341 --> 00:17:06,181 -for another player in The Circle. -Wow. 377 00:17:06,261 --> 00:17:08,141 I can't draw for shit. 378 00:17:08,621 --> 00:17:11,821 [Michelle] On this poster, they must create an image for that player 379 00:17:11,901 --> 00:17:15,101 with a slogan that best fits their campaign to win The Circle. 380 00:17:15,621 --> 00:17:17,381 Political AF today. 381 00:17:17,461 --> 00:17:19,821 [Michelle] Then, for maximum political intrigue, 382 00:17:19,901 --> 00:17:22,501 they'll be uploaded anonymously to The Circle. 383 00:17:22,581 --> 00:17:24,221 Ha! 384 00:17:24,301 --> 00:17:29,061 Everybody grows another set of balls when there's anonymous games going on. 385 00:17:29,141 --> 00:17:31,341 I wish I hadn't used all my glitter. 386 00:17:31,421 --> 00:17:35,061 [Michelle] It's okay. We got you, 'cause The Circle came through with a delivery. 387 00:17:35,141 --> 00:17:36,421 -Let's go. -Let's go. 388 00:17:36,501 --> 00:17:38,901 Oh, I love arts and craft. 389 00:17:38,981 --> 00:17:40,141 [peppy music plays] 390 00:17:40,221 --> 00:17:41,941 [Lee] This is fantastic. 391 00:17:42,021 --> 00:17:43,541 [Lisa] Oh, my God, an easel? 392 00:17:43,621 --> 00:17:45,181 [exclaims] 393 00:17:45,261 --> 00:17:47,701 We are gonna toss this on right now. 394 00:17:47,781 --> 00:17:50,381 It makes me feel Italian holding one of these. 395 00:17:50,461 --> 00:17:53,621 I got my paint brushes. Mm. They're soft. 396 00:17:54,301 --> 00:17:55,581 I'm excited about it. 397 00:17:56,141 --> 00:17:59,901 [Michelle] The Circle's chosen who will anonymously create a poster for who. 398 00:17:59,981 --> 00:18:03,141 John. I'm so happy. It's 100% about love. 399 00:18:03,221 --> 00:18:05,981 I think that this'll make Mitchell feel good, you know? 400 00:18:06,061 --> 00:18:08,501 We like him, even though we don't really. 401 00:18:08,581 --> 00:18:10,901 -Right. -[Michelle] #Politics, guys. Right? 402 00:18:10,981 --> 00:18:13,101 Let's go! I love Khat. 403 00:18:13,181 --> 00:18:15,861 We are gonna crush this, baby. 404 00:18:15,941 --> 00:18:19,981 Courtney, perfect. I know exactly what I want to do-do. 405 00:18:20,061 --> 00:18:21,101 For my girl Chloe. 406 00:18:21,181 --> 00:18:24,981 This is going to be nice, sweet, and complimentary. 407 00:18:25,061 --> 00:18:26,581 I can do my painting of Trevor, 408 00:18:26,661 --> 00:18:31,301 and then incorporate red into my picture so he knows it's me. 409 00:18:31,381 --> 00:18:35,341 River! Okay. I like it. I could do it. 410 00:18:35,421 --> 00:18:38,381 [Michelle] Okay, you guys. Time to get political. 411 00:18:38,461 --> 00:18:42,221 [both] "You now have 30 minutes to create your campaign poster." 412 00:18:42,301 --> 00:18:44,821 -It's time for me to get to work. -Love it. 413 00:18:44,901 --> 00:18:46,301 [percussive music plays] 414 00:18:46,381 --> 00:18:47,821 I like the way this sounds. 415 00:18:47,901 --> 00:18:50,301 ♪ Duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh Duh-nuh, duh-nuh ♪ 416 00:18:50,381 --> 00:18:52,501 Neck, body, 417 00:18:53,221 --> 00:18:54,221 big-ass hair. 418 00:18:54,301 --> 00:18:55,501 Oh. 419 00:18:55,581 --> 00:18:58,101 Oh, my God. Chloe deserves it. 420 00:18:58,181 --> 00:19:00,541 Emily, if you're watching this, 421 00:19:00,621 --> 00:19:03,501 this is how you apply foundation, babes. 422 00:19:03,581 --> 00:19:05,061 [percussive music continues] 423 00:19:05,141 --> 00:19:07,341 [Khat] This'll be a good way to strategize 424 00:19:07,421 --> 00:19:09,701 and potentially put myself on Courtney's good side. 425 00:19:09,781 --> 00:19:13,181 Courtney sees this, he'll be able to tell, "Khat definitely did this." 426 00:19:13,261 --> 00:19:16,061 I'mma throw some things only he could've known that I knew. 427 00:19:16,141 --> 00:19:18,661 [Jack] Maybe a gold star next to his name? 428 00:19:18,741 --> 00:19:19,661 [Lisa] Yeah. 429 00:19:19,741 --> 00:19:23,341 -It's like a surgery. Scalpel. -Yeah, it's like I'm your nurse. 430 00:19:23,421 --> 00:19:25,141 I hate kissing people's ass, 431 00:19:25,221 --> 00:19:28,941 but gotta do what you gotta do to get that money. 432 00:19:29,421 --> 00:19:31,261 [Michelle] Oo, I know that's right. 433 00:19:31,341 --> 00:19:32,821 [upbeat organ music plays] 434 00:19:33,861 --> 00:19:36,101 Oh, no! "Ciricle." 435 00:19:36,181 --> 00:19:38,141 [laughs] 436 00:19:38,701 --> 00:19:40,861 Guess what? That'll become a Christmas tree. 437 00:19:40,941 --> 00:19:43,661 I'm very happy that this is in anonymous mode 438 00:19:43,741 --> 00:19:46,221 because I don't want people thinking… 439 00:19:46,301 --> 00:19:47,421 ♪ Trevor's shady ♪ 440 00:19:47,501 --> 00:19:48,701 What do you think? 441 00:19:48,781 --> 00:19:50,021 [Jack] It's pretty good. 442 00:19:50,101 --> 00:19:52,981 Yeah. I don't think the artistic styles are different. 443 00:19:53,061 --> 00:19:55,621 They're all gonna know this is River by the way. 444 00:19:55,701 --> 00:19:57,981 He loves his rainbow life. 445 00:19:58,061 --> 00:20:00,861 This is better than half the shit I made in high school. 446 00:20:00,941 --> 00:20:02,661 I surprised my damn self. 447 00:20:02,741 --> 00:20:05,701 I feel like I should have gone to university to study art. 448 00:20:05,781 --> 00:20:07,501 [Lisa laughs] 449 00:20:07,581 --> 00:20:08,701 [Jack] There we go. 450 00:20:08,781 --> 00:20:09,781 [Lisa] That's great. 451 00:20:10,381 --> 00:20:12,021 I'm gonna get done just in time. 452 00:20:12,101 --> 00:20:13,181 [tone] 453 00:20:13,821 --> 00:20:15,181 "Players, your time is up." 454 00:20:15,261 --> 00:20:18,981 Okay, I'm done, and I'm happy, and I hope John will love it. 455 00:20:19,061 --> 00:20:21,021 Wham, bam, thank you, ma'am. 456 00:20:21,101 --> 00:20:22,821 Trevor's gonna love me after this. 457 00:20:22,901 --> 00:20:23,741 Boom! 458 00:20:23,821 --> 00:20:25,101 Voilà! 459 00:20:25,181 --> 00:20:26,021 [kiss noise] 460 00:20:26,101 --> 00:20:27,141 Magnífico. 461 00:20:27,221 --> 00:20:30,221 I think it's joy. Gives me joy. 462 00:20:30,301 --> 00:20:31,901 All aboard! 463 00:20:31,981 --> 00:20:34,621 Team Khat. Sir, yes, sir. 464 00:20:34,701 --> 00:20:36,021 [Michelle] At ease, soldier. 465 00:20:36,101 --> 00:20:38,301 Players have to take a photo of their posters 466 00:20:38,381 --> 00:20:39,981 to upload for their adoring public. 467 00:20:40,061 --> 00:20:41,821 Sheesh! 468 00:20:42,621 --> 00:20:45,101 That is money. 469 00:20:45,181 --> 00:20:48,021 [Michelle] Now it's time for the poster presentation, 470 00:20:48,101 --> 00:20:50,581 and somebody please pass me the popcorn. 471 00:20:50,661 --> 00:20:52,341 The moment of truth. 472 00:20:52,421 --> 00:20:55,021 -Circle, open up the first picture. -[tone] 473 00:20:55,101 --> 00:20:58,661 [Michelle] First on the campaign trail is John's poster drawn by River. 474 00:20:58,741 --> 00:21:00,701 Oh! Mine's first. All right. 475 00:21:00,781 --> 00:21:01,941 -Oh, this is great. -Oh… 476 00:21:02,021 --> 00:21:03,741 -That's so cute. -I love this. 477 00:21:03,821 --> 00:21:05,301 "Circle Santa needs you." 478 00:21:05,381 --> 00:21:07,901 "Psychic love" with the rainbow heart. 479 00:21:07,981 --> 00:21:10,661 "Vote John." [yelps] 480 00:21:10,741 --> 00:21:11,781 That's pretty good. 481 00:21:11,861 --> 00:21:12,861 This is more River. 482 00:21:12,941 --> 00:21:15,301 River. Just based on the heart emoji. 483 00:21:15,381 --> 00:21:18,621 I think everybody will appreciate it. It has a really good vibe. 484 00:21:18,701 --> 00:21:21,821 I like what they did with the tree is the "I." That's cool. 485 00:21:21,901 --> 00:21:26,261 It's not an "I." It's in the middle of the "R" and the "C." It's "Ciricle." 486 00:21:26,341 --> 00:21:30,741 So the first one is nice. Oh, my God. I hope I'm not the only mean one here. 487 00:21:30,821 --> 00:21:31,661 [laughs] 488 00:21:31,741 --> 00:21:35,221 [Michelle] Next up, we're gonna see if love and politics really do mix 489 00:21:35,301 --> 00:21:39,141 'cause it's Trevor's poster drawn by his Circle boo-boo Chloe. 490 00:21:39,221 --> 00:21:41,061 That's mine. Woo! 491 00:21:41,141 --> 00:21:43,621 "Everyone needs a cuddle." 492 00:21:43,701 --> 00:21:44,901 -It's cute. -It's cute. 493 00:21:44,981 --> 00:21:47,181 Everyone's gonna know I've drawn that. 494 00:21:47,261 --> 00:21:50,101 "Everyone needs a cuddle" is a very British thing to say. 495 00:21:50,181 --> 00:21:53,021 I really hope that Trevor knows I've done that. 496 00:21:53,101 --> 00:21:55,301 I feel like Chloe would have did this. 497 00:21:55,381 --> 00:21:57,101 Ah, let's look at the next one. 498 00:21:57,181 --> 00:22:00,821 [Michelle] Okay, Chloe, here comes Khat's poster by Mitchell. 499 00:22:00,901 --> 00:22:03,461 [exclaims] That's us right there. 500 00:22:03,541 --> 00:22:04,741 Aw… 501 00:22:04,821 --> 00:22:06,141 "Honest, loyal, genuine." 502 00:22:06,221 --> 00:22:07,101 "Trustworthy." 503 00:22:07,181 --> 00:22:08,061 "Pure-hearted." 504 00:22:08,141 --> 00:22:09,941 She's none of those things. 505 00:22:10,021 --> 00:22:12,541 I haven't seen a lot of those qualities. 506 00:22:12,621 --> 00:22:14,701 I feel like Khat's done that herself. 507 00:22:14,781 --> 00:22:17,061 Even when it comes to the game and how I play, 508 00:22:17,141 --> 00:22:18,141 those things are me. 509 00:22:18,221 --> 00:22:21,741 That's so nice. Everybody's so nice. I literally can't. Okay. 510 00:22:22,621 --> 00:22:25,501 [Michelle] Next is Courtney's campaign poster by Khat. 511 00:22:25,581 --> 00:22:26,661 This is mine. 512 00:22:26,741 --> 00:22:28,981 Whoa-wah. 513 00:22:29,061 --> 00:22:30,941 "You can count on me…" 514 00:22:31,021 --> 00:22:32,741 "…to snatch yo wig." 515 00:22:32,821 --> 00:22:34,501 What does that mean? 516 00:22:34,581 --> 00:22:35,581 I don't get it. 517 00:22:35,661 --> 00:22:37,821 -Khat could've done that. -I'm thinking Khat. 518 00:22:37,901 --> 00:22:39,021 This gotta be Khat. 519 00:22:39,101 --> 00:22:40,661 I think Courtney'll like this. 520 00:22:40,741 --> 00:22:43,061 This can let him see me in a better light. 521 00:22:43,141 --> 00:22:44,261 It's great. 522 00:22:45,421 --> 00:22:46,581 It's too late. 523 00:22:46,661 --> 00:22:49,261 See, more nice paintings. 524 00:22:49,341 --> 00:22:52,421 [Michelle] Next is Chloe's poster painted by Courtney. 525 00:22:52,501 --> 00:22:54,501 Is it a painting if there's no pictures? 526 00:22:54,581 --> 00:22:56,861 Yes! This is mine. 527 00:22:56,941 --> 00:22:59,701 It looks quite basic. [laughs] 528 00:22:59,781 --> 00:23:01,101 That's a boring one. 529 00:23:01,181 --> 00:23:03,541 Somebody did not put much work into this. 530 00:23:03,621 --> 00:23:06,941 I was expecting a picture of me 531 00:23:07,021 --> 00:23:09,781 with a crown on my head with massive boobs. 532 00:23:09,861 --> 00:23:12,661 You get an "E" for effort, hunty. 533 00:23:12,741 --> 00:23:14,261 Hey, sis can't draw. 534 00:23:14,901 --> 00:23:18,061 [Michelle] Next up, we got Mitchell's poster by psychic John. 535 00:23:18,141 --> 00:23:20,501 Oh, look at ours. [laughs] 536 00:23:21,101 --> 00:23:22,501 I think it's fun. 537 00:23:22,581 --> 00:23:26,221 I think this was John with his Santa vibes, 538 00:23:26,301 --> 00:23:27,661 and I think he killed it. 539 00:23:27,741 --> 00:23:31,181 "Nice list. One, Mitchell. Two, Terry." 540 00:23:31,261 --> 00:23:36,541 Even above his husband Terry? Ballsy move, John, but I appreciate it. 541 00:23:36,621 --> 00:23:38,301 Aw… 542 00:23:38,381 --> 00:23:40,261 This is lovely. 543 00:23:40,341 --> 00:23:42,101 I like the blood splatter too. 544 00:23:42,181 --> 00:23:45,061 Everyone is being nice so far. 545 00:23:45,141 --> 00:23:45,981 [tone] 546 00:23:46,061 --> 00:23:48,621 [Michelle] Mm-hm. You had to say it, Courtney. 547 00:23:48,701 --> 00:23:50,981 On cue, it's River's poster by Trevor. 548 00:23:51,061 --> 00:23:52,501 It's so mean. 549 00:23:53,101 --> 00:23:54,781 "Curly and calculated." 550 00:23:54,861 --> 00:23:55,701 Oh… 551 00:23:55,781 --> 00:23:57,461 [gasps] 552 00:23:57,541 --> 00:23:59,701 Wow. 553 00:23:59,781 --> 00:24:02,541 -"#GotYourBack." -Don't you think that's shady? 554 00:24:02,621 --> 00:24:03,701 -That is shady. -Calculated? 555 00:24:03,781 --> 00:24:05,181 They throwing shots at him? 556 00:24:05,261 --> 00:24:08,061 Everybody's been nice and fluffy, but that's an attack. 557 00:24:08,141 --> 00:24:09,461 Shady. 558 00:24:09,541 --> 00:24:11,701 -I wouldn't wanna be called calculated. -No. 559 00:24:11,781 --> 00:24:17,261 Somebody has a target on my back. It's either Mitchell, Khat, or Trevor. 560 00:24:17,341 --> 00:24:19,901 I didn't want it to be like, so mean. 561 00:24:19,981 --> 00:24:23,461 Just wanted to let him know, "I think you're calculated." 562 00:24:23,541 --> 00:24:26,541 You're gonna calculate your ass right out of the game, so… 563 00:24:26,621 --> 00:24:28,821 Shady. Shady. Shady. 564 00:24:28,901 --> 00:24:31,821 Y'all trying to put eyes on River, but eyes are on Khat. 565 00:24:31,901 --> 00:24:32,741 [laughs] 566 00:24:33,421 --> 00:24:35,981 Oo, somebody don't like me. [laughs] 567 00:24:36,061 --> 00:24:39,501 I don't wanna see you no more. Get off my screen. 568 00:24:40,341 --> 00:24:41,181 [sighs] 569 00:24:41,261 --> 00:24:44,381 I feel like a biatch. [inhales] 570 00:24:44,461 --> 00:24:47,381 [upbeat pop music plays] 571 00:24:47,461 --> 00:24:49,781 [Michelle] After the creativity and mudslinging 572 00:24:49,861 --> 00:24:51,621 of the political poster challenge, 573 00:24:51,701 --> 00:24:54,621 some of the players are having a serious debrief. 574 00:24:55,701 --> 00:24:57,501 That looks like juggling to me. 575 00:24:58,221 --> 00:24:59,341 [laughs] 576 00:24:59,421 --> 00:25:02,181 [Michelle] After drawing the shadiest poster of the day, 577 00:25:02,261 --> 00:25:04,941 Trevor wants to bring back the feel-good vibes 578 00:25:05,021 --> 00:25:08,341 by hitting up newbie and all-around good guy, catfish John. 579 00:25:08,461 --> 00:25:10,821 Message: "Hey, John, what's up, man?" 580 00:25:10,901 --> 00:25:13,221 "Tell me, how old are your three children?" 581 00:25:13,301 --> 00:25:16,541 "I love getting advice and chatting up other parents, fathers." 582 00:25:16,621 --> 00:25:17,741 Perfect. Here we go. 583 00:25:17,821 --> 00:25:21,581 I want John to know there's someone here that he can really bond with, 584 00:25:21,661 --> 00:25:24,341 has a connection that he won't have with anybody else. 585 00:25:24,421 --> 00:25:25,701 [Lisa] We should say, 586 00:25:25,781 --> 00:25:28,541 "Actually, I became a grandfather for the first time." 587 00:25:28,621 --> 00:25:30,781 Yeah. So let's say, um… 588 00:25:30,861 --> 00:25:34,141 Circle, message: "My oldest is Ben. He's 34." 589 00:25:34,221 --> 00:25:38,061 "My daughter Michelle is 30. My youngest son Robert is 27." 590 00:25:38,141 --> 00:25:40,061 "Back in March, I entered grandfatherhood 591 00:25:40,141 --> 00:25:43,101 when Ben and his wife welcomed a beautiful girl named Charlotte." 592 00:25:43,181 --> 00:25:44,021 [chimes] 593 00:25:44,101 --> 00:25:46,581 [Deleesa] Aw… "…named Charlotte." 594 00:25:46,661 --> 00:25:49,261 -Message: "Wow, John. Congratulations." -[tone] 595 00:25:49,341 --> 00:25:52,821 "I bet becoming a grandfather feels just as rewarding 596 00:25:52,901 --> 00:25:55,981 -as having another one of your own." Send. -[chimes] 597 00:25:56,061 --> 00:25:58,741 -Oh, he's so nice. -Yeah. 598 00:25:58,821 --> 00:26:02,341 [Deleesa] Message: "You're everything The Circle has been needing." 599 00:26:02,421 --> 00:26:06,381 "Your children are extremely lucky to have you, and we are lucky too." 600 00:26:06,461 --> 00:26:09,061 -[Lisa] "#JohnTheCircleDad." -[Jack] That's nice. 601 00:26:09,141 --> 00:26:13,741 I do feel bad being like this kind of catfish. 602 00:26:14,941 --> 00:26:17,701 You lied about who you were the last nine days. 603 00:26:17,781 --> 00:26:19,061 Now you're like, "It's bad"? 604 00:26:19,141 --> 00:26:23,861 But it's different, because I just think people will be so sad 605 00:26:23,941 --> 00:26:26,421 -to know that like John's not real. -[Jack] Yeah. 606 00:26:27,661 --> 00:26:28,981 Welcome to the dark side. 607 00:26:29,061 --> 00:26:30,261 I know. 608 00:26:30,341 --> 00:26:32,341 [cheerful pop music plays] 609 00:26:32,421 --> 00:26:34,101 [Michelle] Let's leave Darth John 610 00:26:34,181 --> 00:26:38,421 and check in on some apartments not that far, far away. 611 00:26:38,501 --> 00:26:40,461 Mitch is a force in the kitchen. 612 00:26:40,541 --> 00:26:42,741 And we are cooking. 613 00:26:43,541 --> 00:26:46,021 [Michelle] River's letting hate flow through him. 614 00:26:46,101 --> 00:26:47,541 [Lee] Oh, ho-ho! 615 00:26:47,621 --> 00:26:50,421 [Michelle] And The Circle empire is about to strike Khat. 616 00:26:51,061 --> 00:26:53,021 -["Hail to the Chief" plays] -Fuck. 617 00:26:55,021 --> 00:26:55,941 Circle. 618 00:27:05,061 --> 00:27:07,301 -[song ends] -[buzzes] 619 00:27:07,381 --> 00:27:08,221 -Boom! -[screams] 620 00:27:08,301 --> 00:27:11,301 [all] "Alert!" 621 00:27:11,381 --> 00:27:12,461 Here we go. 622 00:27:12,541 --> 00:27:14,341 Um, I didn't expect this. 623 00:27:14,421 --> 00:27:17,341 [all] "Players, you now have the ultimate chance 624 00:27:17,421 --> 00:27:19,661 to exercise your democratic rights." 625 00:27:19,741 --> 00:27:20,661 What's that mean? 626 00:27:20,741 --> 00:27:22,381 I don't like exercising. 627 00:27:22,461 --> 00:27:25,021 -[tone] -Oh… Oh, this. 628 00:27:25,101 --> 00:27:27,221 "You must now rate each other." 629 00:27:27,301 --> 00:27:29,581 [exclaims] 630 00:27:29,661 --> 00:27:30,821 I knew it. 631 00:27:30,901 --> 00:27:32,701 What's the catch? Always a catch. 632 00:27:32,781 --> 00:27:35,101 That is so democratic too. 633 00:27:35,181 --> 00:27:37,861 Here we go. Ratings, ratings. 634 00:27:37,941 --> 00:27:41,621 [all] "As a new player, John can rate but cannot be rated." 635 00:27:41,701 --> 00:27:44,661 Yes. Yes. That's great news. 636 00:27:44,741 --> 00:27:47,301 John's getting all the perks. Bloody Santa. 637 00:27:47,381 --> 00:27:49,501 -[tone] -[Courtney] "The top two players 638 00:27:49,581 --> 00:27:51,461 will become influencers." 639 00:27:51,541 --> 00:27:53,821 For me, it's like, I wanna be an influencer now? 640 00:27:53,901 --> 00:27:57,621 I've already been in top two. Will that put a bigger target on my back? 641 00:27:57,701 --> 00:28:00,061 This is gonna be anybody's guess. 642 00:28:00,141 --> 00:28:02,661 The Cardashians need to be the influencers. 643 00:28:02,741 --> 00:28:05,581 Circle, take me to my ratings. 644 00:28:05,661 --> 00:28:07,941 [intriguing music plays] 645 00:28:08,021 --> 00:28:10,461 [tone] 646 00:28:10,541 --> 00:28:11,501 [Lisa] Okay, first. 647 00:28:11,581 --> 00:28:13,461 I think we gotta go with someone 648 00:28:13,541 --> 00:28:16,101 we feel could have our back till the end, 649 00:28:16,181 --> 00:28:20,541 and right now the best indication of that, I think, would be from River. 650 00:28:20,621 --> 00:28:23,461 So, Circle, put River as our number-one rating. 651 00:28:24,021 --> 00:28:25,061 [tone] 652 00:28:25,141 --> 00:28:27,981 In first place, I'd like to put Chloe. 653 00:28:28,061 --> 00:28:31,621 This is a tactical decision because if I'm gonna be an influencer, 654 00:28:31,701 --> 00:28:33,381 I want Chloe to be an influencer. 655 00:28:33,461 --> 00:28:36,581 We are close, and we have each other's back. 656 00:28:36,661 --> 00:28:39,221 My feelings towards him are real. 657 00:28:39,301 --> 00:28:42,661 The butterflies are definitely there, and I can't ignore it. 658 00:28:43,181 --> 00:28:47,941 So for those reasons, Circle, please lock in Trevor as my first place. 659 00:28:48,021 --> 00:28:49,301 [tone] 660 00:28:49,981 --> 00:28:52,021 Although Chloe is my girl, 661 00:28:52,101 --> 00:28:55,861 and I feel like I would be on the top of her list, 662 00:28:55,941 --> 00:28:58,461 I don't know if I will be first place. 663 00:28:58,541 --> 00:28:59,381 And… 664 00:29:00,781 --> 00:29:04,141 I think Mitchell would save Trevor 665 00:29:04,221 --> 00:29:06,181 if he became an influencer. 666 00:29:06,261 --> 00:29:11,861 So for those reasons, I'm going to rate Mitchell in first place. 667 00:29:11,941 --> 00:29:12,901 [tone] 668 00:29:13,381 --> 00:29:16,661 Circle, please place Khat in first place. 669 00:29:16,741 --> 00:29:19,101 -[tone] -Khat had told me I earned her trust, 670 00:29:19,181 --> 00:29:22,061 and I told her she had mine, which is big. 671 00:29:22,141 --> 00:29:24,501 I don't say that unless I mean it. 672 00:29:24,581 --> 00:29:27,381 So, Khat, I'm putting my trust in you here. 673 00:29:27,981 --> 00:29:29,581 Don't let me down. 674 00:29:29,661 --> 00:29:31,101 I hope you're an influencer, 675 00:29:31,181 --> 00:29:34,781 and I hope you are real, and I can trust you. 676 00:29:34,861 --> 00:29:36,021 [tone] 677 00:29:36,101 --> 00:29:39,461 I choose Chloe to go into my second rating slot. 678 00:29:39,541 --> 00:29:41,101 [tone] 679 00:29:41,181 --> 00:29:44,581 If I'm not in an influencer slot, 680 00:29:44,661 --> 00:29:46,181 [music continues] 681 00:29:46,261 --> 00:29:50,141 by potentially pushing her here, that could help my game. 682 00:29:50,221 --> 00:29:54,261 The player I'm rating third is someone that I spoke to today, 683 00:29:54,341 --> 00:29:55,741 and that's Trevor. 684 00:29:55,821 --> 00:29:58,301 -[tone] -We have a pretty decent rapport. 685 00:29:58,381 --> 00:29:59,621 [tone] 686 00:29:59,701 --> 00:30:01,181 [Lee] That's the hard one. 687 00:30:01,261 --> 00:30:05,221 You know what? Let's do it. Let's put Khat in our fourth position. 688 00:30:05,301 --> 00:30:06,421 [tone] 689 00:30:07,141 --> 00:30:08,341 So fifth. 690 00:30:09,221 --> 00:30:11,421 [Jack] It's smart to bump Mitchell down. 691 00:30:11,501 --> 00:30:14,981 Mitchell, we know, is kind of against Courtney and River, 692 00:30:15,061 --> 00:30:18,461 and I could see Trevor and Chloe putting him high. 693 00:30:18,541 --> 00:30:20,461 -Khat. -[Jack] Khat putting him high. 694 00:30:20,541 --> 00:30:24,261 He could be influencer, and if he is, he would want River or Courtney out. 695 00:30:24,341 --> 00:30:26,581 So I think we bump Mitchell to fifth. 696 00:30:26,661 --> 00:30:28,781 -[Lisa] Perfect. I agree with that. -[tone] 697 00:30:29,341 --> 00:30:34,701 I truly believe, for tactic reasons only, Mitchell will be higher up the ratings. 698 00:30:34,781 --> 00:30:37,181 I don't want him to be an influencer, 699 00:30:37,261 --> 00:30:39,821 and I feel like other people would rate him high. 700 00:30:39,901 --> 00:30:43,421 So, Circle, please can you put Mitchell in last place? 701 00:30:44,061 --> 00:30:44,981 [tone] 702 00:30:45,581 --> 00:30:49,301 Please place Courtney as my last place. 703 00:30:49,821 --> 00:30:52,981 Courtney. Courtney. Courtney. I want to love the guy. 704 00:30:53,061 --> 00:30:55,141 That smile is infectious. 705 00:30:55,221 --> 00:30:58,501 If Courtney made it to an influencer position, 706 00:30:58,581 --> 00:31:02,821 he is definitely not sending home River, he's definitely not sending home Chloe, 707 00:31:02,901 --> 00:31:06,981 and it leaves me really in a vulnerable position to go home. 708 00:31:07,061 --> 00:31:11,461 So for that reason, I'm dropping Courtney to my last place. 709 00:31:12,301 --> 00:31:14,181 For my last-place rating, 710 00:31:14,261 --> 00:31:18,821 Khat has started some chaos within my alliance. Uh! 711 00:31:18,901 --> 00:31:20,301 At least she tried to. 712 00:31:20,381 --> 00:31:22,861 It's a no-brainer. We have to go with Khat. 713 00:31:23,741 --> 00:31:24,701 [tone] 714 00:31:24,781 --> 00:31:26,741 Circle, please… 715 00:31:27,541 --> 00:31:29,421 submit my ratings. 716 00:31:29,501 --> 00:31:30,541 [chimes] 717 00:31:30,981 --> 00:31:33,341 And it's a done deal. 718 00:31:33,861 --> 00:31:35,901 [buzzes] 719 00:31:35,981 --> 00:31:37,901 [all] "Alert!" 720 00:31:37,981 --> 00:31:39,501 Bada-bing! Bada-boom! 721 00:31:39,581 --> 00:31:42,101 [all] "Democracy Day is now over." 722 00:31:42,181 --> 00:31:44,621 As a citizen of The Circle, I felt empowered. 723 00:31:44,701 --> 00:31:46,301 Now, give me the power. 724 00:31:46,381 --> 00:31:48,061 We locked in our votes. 725 00:31:48,141 --> 00:31:53,701 I know who should be number one, Mr. President, and number two, Mr. VP. 726 00:31:54,661 --> 00:31:56,261 God bless America. 727 00:31:56,341 --> 00:31:58,301 [Michelle] And God bless The Circle. 728 00:31:58,781 --> 00:32:00,141 [upbeat pop music plays] 729 00:32:00,221 --> 00:32:03,301 And there goes Mitch, the one candidate who, if elected, 730 00:32:03,381 --> 00:32:05,821 would insist on push-ups for all, 731 00:32:06,461 --> 00:32:10,501 which I do not think would go down well with one half of psychic John. 732 00:32:10,581 --> 00:32:12,221 [Jack] Man, I'm out of shape. 733 00:32:12,301 --> 00:32:14,301 [laughs] 734 00:32:16,221 --> 00:32:19,141 [Michelle] This is much more my kind of evening ritual. 735 00:32:19,221 --> 00:32:20,061 Okay. 736 00:32:20,141 --> 00:32:21,741 [music continues] 737 00:32:21,821 --> 00:32:25,581 [Michelle] And another evening ritual here is dropping in on a private chat. 738 00:32:25,661 --> 00:32:28,781 This one features Trevor hitting up Khat to get the lowdown. 739 00:32:29,301 --> 00:32:32,541 Message: "What's good, Khat? What you up to right now?" 740 00:32:32,621 --> 00:32:34,421 "Question mark." Send. 741 00:32:35,141 --> 00:32:38,381 Trevor's messaging me to see if our connection's still there, 742 00:32:38,461 --> 00:32:40,101 if we're still good in the hood. 743 00:32:40,181 --> 00:32:42,021 Message: "What's good, baby?" 744 00:32:42,101 --> 00:32:44,941 "Just finished cooking some fish and shrimp." 745 00:32:45,021 --> 00:32:48,701 "Laid up with a food baby. Laughing emoji." Send. 746 00:32:48,781 --> 00:32:52,181 -[chimes] -Fish and shrimp? Girl, I'm hungry, man. 747 00:32:52,701 --> 00:32:55,981 Message: "Damn, I need some of that Southern cooking too." 748 00:32:56,061 --> 00:32:57,661 "Just checking in on you." 749 00:32:57,741 --> 00:33:00,461 "How you been coming along so far? Question mark." 750 00:33:00,541 --> 00:33:01,461 Send. 751 00:33:01,541 --> 00:33:05,941 I'm just trying to see if Khat is gonna be forthcoming with any information. 752 00:33:06,021 --> 00:33:08,461 Message: "Not even gonna lie." 753 00:33:08,541 --> 00:33:10,781 "These last few days have been weird for me." 754 00:33:10,861 --> 00:33:12,981 "Felt like the game wasn't coming to me 755 00:33:13,061 --> 00:33:16,621 like how it was coming to everyone else, but I'm doing better." 756 00:33:16,701 --> 00:33:18,901 -"Thanks for thinking of me." Send. -[chimes] 757 00:33:18,981 --> 00:33:22,061 I'm trying to see, you still with me? Still rocking with me? 758 00:33:22,861 --> 00:33:25,581 Message: "But what happened to your confidence, love?" 759 00:33:25,661 --> 00:33:29,461 "You were rated second in your first ratings. Don't forget that." 760 00:33:29,541 --> 00:33:31,021 -Send. -[chimes] 761 00:33:31,501 --> 00:33:34,181 What he said is very sweet, very nice, very genuine. 762 00:33:34,261 --> 00:33:37,301 Message: "You're the sweetest. Thank you. Red heart emoji." 763 00:33:37,381 --> 00:33:39,741 "I felt like being me could only get me so far." 764 00:33:39,821 --> 00:33:43,981 "With all the clues being thrown around, I caught myself trying to dig around, 765 00:33:44,061 --> 00:33:47,021 but couldn't quite get the pieces together." 766 00:33:47,701 --> 00:33:52,741 Oh, so I think this is where she's talking about Chloe. 767 00:33:52,821 --> 00:33:55,861 But yes, girl, you play with fire, you're gonna get burned. 768 00:33:55,941 --> 00:33:57,901 Don't do that 'cause you don't know 769 00:33:57,981 --> 00:34:00,141 who's friends with who, who takes offense. 770 00:34:00,221 --> 00:34:02,341 Like, I took offense to it. 771 00:34:04,461 --> 00:34:07,341 Now I kinda feel like she regrets it. 772 00:34:07,421 --> 00:34:10,221 Message: "At this point, I'm just like F it, 773 00:34:10,901 --> 00:34:13,101 and enjoying the rest of my time here." 774 00:34:13,181 --> 00:34:15,341 "Don't feel naive. These folks are playing, 775 00:34:15,421 --> 00:34:17,541 and they're willing to do anything to win." 776 00:34:17,621 --> 00:34:22,541 I love Khat. See, I can't deal 'cause I don't wanna see Khat leave now. 777 00:34:22,621 --> 00:34:25,021 Ay, ay, ay. What a game. 778 00:34:25,101 --> 00:34:28,661 Message: "I definitely can say that out of everyone, 779 00:34:28,741 --> 00:34:30,701 talking to you seems the most natural." 780 00:34:30,781 --> 00:34:33,901 "This chat is always open. Holla whenever you can." 781 00:34:33,981 --> 00:34:36,261 -"Until next time." [kisses] Send. -[chimes] 782 00:34:36,341 --> 00:34:37,861 Tsk. Oh… 783 00:34:37,941 --> 00:34:40,421 Heart. Heart emoji. [blows kiss] 784 00:34:40,501 --> 00:34:42,621 Message: "You know I got you, ma." 785 00:34:42,701 --> 00:34:46,261 "Glad you feel free to talk to me, and thank you for listening as well." 786 00:34:46,341 --> 00:34:50,021 "At the end of the day, it's a game, and you know you're doing your best." 787 00:34:50,101 --> 00:34:51,901 -"100 emoji." Send. -[chimes] 788 00:34:51,981 --> 00:34:55,341 That was easy. That was us just being ourselves. 789 00:34:55,421 --> 00:34:56,981 We're good. We're squared away. 790 00:34:57,061 --> 00:34:59,981 If anybody goes home tonight, it'll be one of the snakes. 791 00:35:00,061 --> 00:35:01,781 It's definitely not gonna be me 792 00:35:02,301 --> 00:35:05,581 'cause there's no way Courtney and River are both in an influencer spot. 793 00:35:05,661 --> 00:35:06,621 There's no way. 794 00:35:07,501 --> 00:35:08,821 [out-of-tune guitar plays] 795 00:35:08,901 --> 00:35:10,261 [Michelle] It's nighttime, 796 00:35:10,341 --> 00:35:13,501 and Mitchell has made a Keith-Richards-level breakthrough 797 00:35:13,581 --> 00:35:15,261 in his guitar career. 798 00:35:16,461 --> 00:35:17,821 There's C chord. 799 00:35:21,021 --> 00:35:23,541 Switch right on over. Here's the D chord. 800 00:35:25,421 --> 00:35:28,101 -[Michelle] Oh my God, I got the goosies. -[whistles] 801 00:35:28,181 --> 00:35:31,021 And as much as I'd love to watch Courtney do a puzzle… 802 00:35:31,101 --> 00:35:32,501 [buzzes] 803 00:35:32,581 --> 00:35:35,301 -[tense music plays] -"Alert!" All righty. 804 00:35:35,381 --> 00:35:36,701 Oh… 805 00:35:36,781 --> 00:35:39,341 I hate it when it just pops up like that. 806 00:35:39,421 --> 00:35:40,501 [tone] 807 00:35:40,581 --> 00:35:43,701 [all] "The ratings results are in." 808 00:35:43,781 --> 00:35:45,621 This is the moment of truth, man. 809 00:35:45,701 --> 00:35:46,981 Let's do this. 810 00:35:47,061 --> 00:35:48,421 [tone] 811 00:35:48,501 --> 00:35:50,901 Who do we think it is? Hopefully, it's Khat. 812 00:35:51,541 --> 00:35:53,781 Who's six? I have no idea who six is. 813 00:35:53,861 --> 00:35:56,781 I could be at the bottom. I don't know what's going on. 814 00:35:57,341 --> 00:36:00,501 I don't wanna see Trevor's face. I don't wanna see his face. 815 00:36:01,901 --> 00:36:04,421 Oh, my God, I can't look. I'm scared. 816 00:36:04,501 --> 00:36:06,421 [exhales] 817 00:36:06,501 --> 00:36:10,701 I would just absolutely lose it if I came in dead last. 818 00:36:10,781 --> 00:36:12,741 [music continues] 819 00:36:12,821 --> 00:36:14,421 Come on, Circle. Tell us. 820 00:36:17,221 --> 00:36:18,461 [music swells] 821 00:36:18,541 --> 00:36:21,261 [tone] 822 00:36:21,861 --> 00:36:23,301 [Khat] You fucking assholes. 823 00:36:23,901 --> 00:36:26,381 I wonder why, though. I wonder why. 824 00:36:27,061 --> 00:36:28,181 [Mitchell] What? 825 00:36:29,221 --> 00:36:31,061 I put her in first. 826 00:36:31,141 --> 00:36:35,981 That's what you get. You was playing with the wrong ones! 827 00:36:36,061 --> 00:36:36,901 [grunts] 828 00:36:37,501 --> 00:36:38,581 I feel so relieved. 829 00:36:38,661 --> 00:36:41,701 -She's fallen several spots. -Yeah. 830 00:36:41,781 --> 00:36:44,421 [Khat] I went from two to six. That's crazy. 831 00:36:45,581 --> 00:36:46,621 [tone] 832 00:36:47,261 --> 00:36:49,101 The nerves came down just a hair. 833 00:36:50,141 --> 00:36:51,581 I hope it's not Trevor. 834 00:36:53,221 --> 00:36:55,861 I'm feeling pretty confident for some reason. 835 00:36:55,941 --> 00:36:57,501 [music continues] 836 00:36:59,501 --> 00:37:01,061 Don't let it be me. 837 00:37:03,541 --> 00:37:05,061 [music swells] 838 00:37:06,741 --> 00:37:07,661 [tone] 839 00:37:08,941 --> 00:37:11,261 Oh, my gosh! 840 00:37:11,341 --> 00:37:13,661 -[tone] -Are you serious? 841 00:37:14,181 --> 00:37:15,181 What? 842 00:37:15,261 --> 00:37:21,141 The two that I wanted in the bottom are in the bottom where they belong. 843 00:37:21,741 --> 00:37:26,181 How are we that low? I, honestly, am blown away. 844 00:37:27,181 --> 00:37:28,501 [tone] 845 00:37:28,581 --> 00:37:31,101 Who'd be fourth place? It could possibly be Trevor. 846 00:37:31,181 --> 00:37:33,021 Trevor was fourth last time. 847 00:37:33,101 --> 00:37:36,341 I won't be shocked to see Trevor in fourth. 848 00:37:36,421 --> 00:37:38,461 Hoo… 849 00:37:39,221 --> 00:37:40,581 [exhales] 850 00:37:42,581 --> 00:37:43,421 [groans] 851 00:37:43,501 --> 00:37:45,021 [music swells] 852 00:37:45,101 --> 00:37:46,621 [tone] 853 00:37:47,101 --> 00:37:51,301 It is me. I'm realistic. I'm in fourth. 854 00:37:51,381 --> 00:37:52,581 It's fine. 855 00:37:54,301 --> 00:37:58,301 I weren't expecting Courtney to be fourth. That's not good. 856 00:37:59,221 --> 00:38:04,581 Clearly, his scratching-back strategy is working better than mine, but… 857 00:38:04,661 --> 00:38:07,541 It's 'cause I don't have a scratching-back strategy. 858 00:38:07,621 --> 00:38:11,141 But this means Trevor is definitely in top three. 859 00:38:11,741 --> 00:38:12,901 [tone] 860 00:38:12,981 --> 00:38:13,861 "Third." 861 00:38:13,941 --> 00:38:16,221 It's got to be Chloe or Trevor. 862 00:38:16,301 --> 00:38:20,221 Hopefully, I'm not third, and I do get the top place again. 863 00:38:20,301 --> 00:38:22,941 [Deleesa] I'm cool if Trevor's third, or am I? 864 00:38:23,021 --> 00:38:25,741 I don't know. That means River would be an influencer. 865 00:38:25,821 --> 00:38:28,141 I wanna be able to be an influencer on my own. 866 00:38:28,221 --> 00:38:29,941 No Joker, nothing. Just me. 867 00:38:30,021 --> 00:38:33,581 Oh, my God. Oh, honey, honey. 868 00:38:33,661 --> 00:38:35,781 Be Trevor. Come on. 869 00:38:37,941 --> 00:38:39,701 [music continues] 870 00:38:41,581 --> 00:38:43,981 [music swells] 871 00:38:45,221 --> 00:38:46,221 [tone] 872 00:38:46,701 --> 00:38:48,701 [both gasp] 873 00:38:48,781 --> 00:38:50,021 Oo! 874 00:38:50,101 --> 00:38:53,021 River is third. 875 00:38:53,101 --> 00:38:55,661 And it's me. Okay. All right. All right. 876 00:38:55,741 --> 00:38:57,421 So I'm still at risk. 877 00:38:57,501 --> 00:38:59,141 I'm safe. I'm safe. 878 00:38:59,221 --> 00:39:00,661 I'm safe. 879 00:39:00,741 --> 00:39:01,781 [tone] 880 00:39:01,861 --> 00:39:04,581 That means, like, my plan is, like, working here. 881 00:39:05,101 --> 00:39:09,021 ♪ Me and my baby are in first and second ♪ 882 00:39:09,101 --> 00:39:10,981 I need to see it to believe it. 883 00:39:11,061 --> 00:39:12,341 [tone] 884 00:39:13,341 --> 00:39:14,981 Yee! [laughs] 885 00:39:15,061 --> 00:39:18,541 ♪ I'm an influencer, I'm an influencer I'm an influencer ♪ 886 00:39:18,621 --> 00:39:22,421 I'm first again. Are you joking? Are you joking? 887 00:39:22,981 --> 00:39:25,941 Chloe's on a roll, man. She can't be stopped. 888 00:39:26,021 --> 00:39:28,301 Wow, good job, Chlo. 889 00:39:28,381 --> 00:39:30,381 I think I'm okay. You never know. 890 00:39:30,461 --> 00:39:33,701 Everyone's voting me as the most popular. 891 00:39:33,781 --> 00:39:35,981 Your boy is safe. I'm safe. 892 00:39:36,061 --> 00:39:40,021 ♪ I ain't going home I am not getting blocked ♪ 893 00:39:40,101 --> 00:39:42,381 [Michelle] No, you're not, but somebody is, 894 00:39:42,461 --> 00:39:44,941 and it's time to get down to business. 895 00:39:45,021 --> 00:39:46,221 [buzzes] 896 00:39:46,301 --> 00:39:47,381 [all] "Alert!" 897 00:39:47,461 --> 00:39:49,221 No. No, no, no. 898 00:39:49,301 --> 00:39:52,181 -[tone] -"Circle influencers Chloe and Trevor…" 899 00:39:52,261 --> 00:39:54,301 "…must decide which player to block." 900 00:39:54,381 --> 00:39:56,821 Oh, I can't do it. 901 00:39:56,901 --> 00:39:59,341 This is gonna be such a hard decision. 902 00:40:00,101 --> 00:40:01,981 "Chloe and Trevor must go to the Hangout…" 903 00:40:02,061 --> 00:40:03,621 "…to make their decision." 904 00:40:04,141 --> 00:40:05,981 We're so close to the end. 905 00:40:06,741 --> 00:40:08,381 That's when the claws come out. 906 00:40:08,461 --> 00:40:10,421 This is always a heavy moment. 907 00:40:10,501 --> 00:40:12,381 [Deleesa groans] 908 00:40:12,461 --> 00:40:13,541 Come on, then. 909 00:40:15,661 --> 00:40:18,181 Oh, no. [clicks tongue, groans] 910 00:40:18,261 --> 00:40:19,661 Good luck. 911 00:40:19,741 --> 00:40:21,941 Nothing we can do about it now. 912 00:40:22,021 --> 00:40:23,781 [intense music plays] 913 00:40:23,861 --> 00:40:26,221 I'm fucking freaking the fuck out right now. 914 00:40:26,701 --> 00:40:29,141 [music continues] 915 00:40:32,701 --> 00:40:33,701 [Deleesa] Oo! 916 00:40:34,141 --> 00:40:36,821 -This is actually so cute. -[Chloe sings creepily] 917 00:40:36,901 --> 00:40:39,221 -Oh, my God. -[gasps] 918 00:40:39,901 --> 00:40:41,901 It feels good to be back. 919 00:40:41,981 --> 00:40:45,621 This is beautiful. This is nice. I like this. 920 00:40:45,701 --> 00:40:47,461 I like… Oo. 921 00:40:47,541 --> 00:40:50,381 Who's number one again? Woo woo! 922 00:40:50,461 --> 00:40:54,701 Cheers to finally being in here. Cheers. 923 00:40:54,781 --> 00:40:58,421 It's like a little date night. Our first little date. 924 00:40:58,501 --> 00:41:00,421 I love it. It's so cute. 925 00:41:01,061 --> 00:41:02,061 [music ends] 926 00:41:02,141 --> 00:41:03,181 [rings, chimes] 927 00:41:04,221 --> 00:41:06,221 I'm ready to get down to business. 928 00:41:06,781 --> 00:41:08,021 -Message: -[tone] 929 00:41:08,101 --> 00:41:09,621 "What's up, baby girl?" 930 00:41:09,701 --> 00:41:12,821 "Out of everyone, I'm happy to be here with you." 931 00:41:12,901 --> 00:41:17,341 "Although this is probably going to be an extremely hard decision." 932 00:41:17,421 --> 00:41:19,381 -Send. -[chimes] 933 00:41:19,461 --> 00:41:21,061 -Circle, message: -[tone] 934 00:41:21,141 --> 00:41:22,581 "Oh, babe, 935 00:41:23,141 --> 00:41:26,541 you don't understand how happy I was when I saw you at the top with me." 936 00:41:26,621 --> 00:41:28,581 "Talk about couple goals." 937 00:41:28,661 --> 00:41:33,181 -[chimes] -Oh… [laughs] 938 00:41:33,261 --> 00:41:35,981 Circle, message: "Let's start with Courtney." 939 00:41:36,061 --> 00:41:38,741 -"What do you think?" Send message. -[chimes] 940 00:41:39,421 --> 00:41:41,221 I mean, I like Courtney. 941 00:41:41,301 --> 00:41:45,741 However, if I'm trying to play a tactical game, 942 00:41:45,821 --> 00:41:49,621 it kind of would be a smart move to go with somebody 943 00:41:49,701 --> 00:41:52,781 who is a potential threat to Trevor. 944 00:41:53,301 --> 00:41:58,021 Courtney is one of my strongest allies, 945 00:41:58,101 --> 00:42:01,141 but I can't let Trevor come between me and my alliances. 946 00:42:01,221 --> 00:42:02,101 -Message: -[tone] 947 00:42:02,181 --> 00:42:05,701 "Courtney is a solid dude. I trust him. What about you?" 948 00:42:05,781 --> 00:42:06,661 -Send. -[chimes] 949 00:42:08,461 --> 00:42:09,501 I'm so happy. 950 00:42:09,581 --> 00:42:10,901 -Circle, message: -[tone] 951 00:42:10,981 --> 00:42:14,181 "I absolutely adore him." 952 00:42:14,781 --> 00:42:17,541 "Phew! How about River?" 953 00:42:17,621 --> 00:42:19,541 -Send message. -[chimes] 954 00:42:19,621 --> 00:42:22,501 Nervous to see what he's gonna say about River. 955 00:42:22,581 --> 00:42:27,101 I'm the one who actually thinks River is playing a calculated game here. 956 00:42:27,621 --> 00:42:31,261 Message: "Great. River's also another cool dude, 957 00:42:31,341 --> 00:42:32,981 and we have a great bond." 958 00:42:33,061 --> 00:42:35,781 "I was curious about his campaign poster, though." 959 00:42:36,341 --> 00:42:39,501 "Someone must think he's playing a calculated game." 960 00:42:39,581 --> 00:42:41,181 "How do you feel though?" 961 00:42:41,261 --> 00:42:42,501 [groans] 962 00:42:42,581 --> 00:42:44,101 I thought exactly the same. 963 00:42:44,181 --> 00:42:45,581 When it comes to River, 964 00:42:45,661 --> 00:42:49,541 I just don't know if I could 110% trust him 965 00:42:49,621 --> 00:42:51,181 not to switch the game up 966 00:42:52,621 --> 00:42:54,021 for his benefit. 967 00:42:54,581 --> 00:42:58,781 Having both Courtney and River in the game is a threat. 968 00:42:58,861 --> 00:43:01,981 They're always gonna look out for each other. 969 00:43:04,421 --> 00:43:06,581 I need to stick up for River here. 970 00:43:06,661 --> 00:43:09,461 -Circle, message: -[tone] 971 00:43:09,541 --> 00:43:13,061 "I was also curious about his campaign poster, 972 00:43:13,141 --> 00:43:15,581 but I remembered the person behind the poster 973 00:43:15,661 --> 00:43:17,261 is probably more calculated." 974 00:43:17,341 --> 00:43:18,501 -Send message. -[chimes] 975 00:43:18,581 --> 00:43:22,341 "…the person behind the poster is probably more calculated." 976 00:43:22,981 --> 00:43:24,301 Oof. [inhales] 977 00:43:24,381 --> 00:43:26,861 You know, I'm the one who made that poster. 978 00:43:26,941 --> 00:43:28,901 So actually, 979 00:43:28,981 --> 00:43:34,301 I'm just like a naive little girl pretending to be a guy. 980 00:43:34,381 --> 00:43:36,421 Just stirring up a little bit of stuff. 981 00:43:36,501 --> 00:43:38,501 That's the person behind the poster. 982 00:43:38,581 --> 00:43:42,501 [Chloe] Message: "Me and River have got a really strong bond." 983 00:43:42,581 --> 00:43:47,021 "If it wasn't for him, I may not still be here." 984 00:43:47,621 --> 00:43:49,181 -Send message. -[chimes] 985 00:43:50,341 --> 00:43:55,061 That means Chloe is definitely going to be protecting River. 986 00:43:55,141 --> 00:43:58,781 Trevor and Chloe have a very strong bond. 987 00:43:59,421 --> 00:44:03,901 It is in Trevor's best interest to keep that strong. 988 00:44:05,301 --> 00:44:10,101 Message: "I completely agree with you and completely understand you." 989 00:44:10,181 --> 00:44:12,101 "How do you feel about Mitchell?" 990 00:44:12,181 --> 00:44:14,341 -"Question mark." Send. -[chimes] 991 00:44:14,901 --> 00:44:15,901 Okay. 992 00:44:17,341 --> 00:44:20,781 I'm not gonna hold back. I'm really not. Circle, message: 993 00:44:20,861 --> 00:44:21,741 [tone] 994 00:44:21,821 --> 00:44:24,581 "I feel like Mitchell is who he says he is." 995 00:44:24,661 --> 00:44:28,301 "At first, we had a bond, and he called me his Circle sister." 996 00:44:28,381 --> 00:44:32,941 "However, I don't really trust him with saving me if it came down to it." 997 00:44:33,021 --> 00:44:34,221 -Send message. -[chimes] 998 00:44:34,821 --> 00:44:37,501 I really like Mitchell though, so… 999 00:44:38,621 --> 00:44:42,421 Message: "I trust Mitchell and highly respect his character." 1000 00:44:43,301 --> 00:44:46,861 "I think he would save me, and him knowing how I feel about you…" 1001 00:44:46,941 --> 00:44:48,021 [sighs] 1002 00:44:49,181 --> 00:44:51,981 "I don't think you would be at risk if it was up to him." 1003 00:44:52,061 --> 00:44:53,821 Mitchell really is a stand-up guy. 1004 00:44:53,901 --> 00:44:57,741 He's being a perfect bro and a perfect gentleman. 1005 00:44:58,381 --> 00:45:03,141 He trusts Mitchell, and I feel like, "If he trusts Mitchell, I trust Mitchell." 1006 00:45:03,221 --> 00:45:05,021 -Message: -[tone] 1007 00:45:05,101 --> 00:45:07,581 "Well, I trust your instincts more than anyone's." 1008 00:45:07,661 --> 00:45:10,221 "I wouldn't wanna put you in an uncomfortable position." 1009 00:45:10,301 --> 00:45:14,341 "I understand… Dot, dot, dot. How about Khat?" 1010 00:45:15,061 --> 00:45:17,421 -[chimes] -Uh… 1011 00:45:18,061 --> 00:45:21,101 I just feel like Chloe's gonna gun for Khat. 1012 00:45:21,861 --> 00:45:23,021 I like Khat. 1013 00:45:23,101 --> 00:45:26,621 He better not be friends with Khat 'cause then me and him are over. 1014 00:45:26,701 --> 00:45:30,621 From the moment she came in, her and Trevor bonded. 1015 00:45:30,701 --> 00:45:32,981 I feel like she's a great person. 1016 00:45:33,981 --> 00:45:34,941 -Message: -[tone] 1017 00:45:35,021 --> 00:45:36,501 "Khat is my peoples." 1018 00:45:36,581 --> 00:45:39,621 "She's been straight-up with me since she got here." 1019 00:45:39,701 --> 00:45:43,821 "She's also another person who I think would 100% save me 1020 00:45:43,901 --> 00:45:45,581 if the roles were reversed." 1021 00:45:45,661 --> 00:45:46,821 [chimes] 1022 00:45:46,901 --> 00:45:49,061 No. This can't be happening. 1023 00:45:49,141 --> 00:45:50,421 [inhales] 1024 00:45:50,501 --> 00:45:53,421 Trevor, you're not meant to say that, babe. 1025 00:45:54,101 --> 00:45:56,341 Do you not know what she said about me? 1026 00:45:56,821 --> 00:45:57,661 [groans] 1027 00:45:58,181 --> 00:45:59,981 No. Uh-uh. 1028 00:46:00,661 --> 00:46:04,021 It's almost like you have two of Chloe's alliance 1029 00:46:04,101 --> 00:46:06,381 versus two of Trevor's alliance. 1030 00:46:08,861 --> 00:46:12,461 Now this is the hard part. The big, big hard part. 1031 00:46:13,141 --> 00:46:14,901 -Circle, message: -[tone] 1032 00:46:17,661 --> 00:46:19,661 "I was worried you were gonna say that." 1033 00:46:20,421 --> 00:46:24,821 "I considered her as someone I could 100% trust 1034 00:46:25,541 --> 00:46:28,901 until my own Circle best friends told me 1035 00:46:28,981 --> 00:46:31,461 she had been throwing dirt behind my back, 1036 00:46:31,541 --> 00:46:35,501 saying I was lying about Emily not coming to see me." 1037 00:46:35,581 --> 00:46:40,261 "Khat then messaged me making excuses to cover her back." 1038 00:46:40,341 --> 00:46:44,221 "#Fake. #Snake." 1039 00:46:44,301 --> 00:46:46,541 -Send message. -[chimes] 1040 00:46:47,221 --> 00:46:51,861 This is a big problem because I really like Khat, 1041 00:46:53,221 --> 00:46:57,301 and I think that was just a mistake on her part, 1042 00:46:57,381 --> 00:47:00,221 and I do think she deserves a second chance. 1043 00:47:00,301 --> 00:47:01,501 -Message: -[tone] 1044 00:47:01,581 --> 00:47:04,421 "Yeah, Courtney came and told me that too." 1045 00:47:05,021 --> 00:47:07,541 "Part of me thinks she deserves a second chance." 1046 00:47:07,621 --> 00:47:09,341 -Send. -[chimes] 1047 00:47:11,301 --> 00:47:12,421 [groans] 1048 00:47:16,141 --> 00:47:18,101 [quietly] For fuck's sake. 1049 00:47:19,621 --> 00:47:23,621 This is so hard because I felt like she was being… 1050 00:47:24,781 --> 00:47:26,141 remorseful. 1051 00:47:27,101 --> 00:47:28,021 [exhales] 1052 00:47:28,741 --> 00:47:32,701 But is she being remorseful and meaning it, 1053 00:47:32,781 --> 00:47:34,941 or is she just sorry she got caught? 1054 00:47:35,581 --> 00:47:36,541 -Message: -[tone] 1055 00:47:36,621 --> 00:47:38,901 "I wish we didn't have to block anyone 1056 00:47:38,981 --> 00:47:42,621 because I truly like every single person." 1057 00:47:42,701 --> 00:47:44,821 "However, when it comes down to it, 1058 00:47:44,901 --> 00:47:48,661 we have to weigh the negatives with the positives." Send. 1059 00:47:48,741 --> 00:47:49,581 [chimes] 1060 00:47:49,661 --> 00:47:52,981 I know, and that is what is so hard. 1061 00:47:53,061 --> 00:47:55,781 With Khat in The Circle, 1062 00:47:56,381 --> 00:47:58,261 me and Trevor will be voted high, 1063 00:47:59,101 --> 00:48:02,181 and I doubt River and Courtney will be. 1064 00:48:02,261 --> 00:48:05,541 So that gives me and Trevor an upper hand. 1065 00:48:05,621 --> 00:48:09,141 If we're talking playing the game, that would be playing the game. 1066 00:48:09,221 --> 00:48:10,981 [dark musical sting] 1067 00:48:11,061 --> 00:48:11,901 [sighs] 1068 00:48:12,901 --> 00:48:14,941 [Michelle] While Chloe and Trevor deliberate, 1069 00:48:15,021 --> 00:48:18,101 the at-risk players are taking it all in stride. 1070 00:48:18,181 --> 00:48:20,901 Psych! They are obviously freaking out. 1071 00:48:20,981 --> 00:48:25,621 If Chloe and Trevor block me, I will be devastated. 1072 00:48:26,261 --> 00:48:30,261 I feel like The Circle does very much so resemble real life. 1073 00:48:30,341 --> 00:48:33,461 Everybody's your friend to your face and stabs you in the back. 1074 00:48:34,061 --> 00:48:34,901 Oh, my God! 1075 00:48:36,301 --> 00:48:38,981 What's gonna happen? I don't know what's gonna happen. 1076 00:48:39,741 --> 00:48:41,821 -Circle, message: -[tone] 1077 00:48:41,901 --> 00:48:44,341 "Do you want me to deliver the news?" 1078 00:48:45,661 --> 00:48:51,061 -"#VirtualHugMe." Send message. -[chimes] 1079 00:48:51,701 --> 00:48:54,501 Message: "No, babe. I have to be a man here 1080 00:48:54,581 --> 00:48:59,541 and own up to the fact that we were cool, and I've played a role in the decision." 1081 00:49:00,501 --> 00:49:03,341 That's like… He's an actual man. 1082 00:49:03,901 --> 00:49:08,181 He's an actual man, and he's taking control. 1083 00:49:08,261 --> 00:49:11,221 God, Trevor, when are we getting married? 1084 00:49:13,261 --> 00:49:14,621 [intense music plays] 1085 00:49:16,101 --> 00:49:17,381 [buzzes] 1086 00:49:17,461 --> 00:49:18,581 Oh, God. 1087 00:49:18,661 --> 00:49:20,141 -"Alert!" -[laughs] 1088 00:49:20,221 --> 00:49:21,101 "Alert!" 1089 00:49:21,181 --> 00:49:22,461 "Alert!" 1090 00:49:23,181 --> 00:49:26,981 "The influencers have made their decision." 1091 00:49:27,061 --> 00:49:28,701 I'm hoping it's the right one. 1092 00:49:28,781 --> 00:49:32,141 I feel pretty confident, but I-- You never know in this game. 1093 00:49:32,221 --> 00:49:35,741 Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. 1094 00:49:35,821 --> 00:49:37,461 -Okay. -I'm getting popcorn 1095 00:49:37,541 --> 00:49:38,861 for the dramatic effect. 1096 00:49:38,941 --> 00:49:40,901 -[Lisa] You're gonna get popcorn? -Yeah. 1097 00:49:40,981 --> 00:49:44,821 -[tone] -"All players must go to Circle Chat." 1098 00:49:44,901 --> 00:49:47,661 Circle, take me to Circle Chat. 1099 00:49:47,741 --> 00:49:48,861 [rings, chimes] 1100 00:49:49,741 --> 00:49:50,581 Boom! 1101 00:49:50,661 --> 00:49:51,981 Moment of truth, baby. 1102 00:49:52,061 --> 00:49:54,701 What is gonna be is what is gonna be. 1103 00:49:54,781 --> 00:49:56,181 Here we go. 1104 00:49:56,261 --> 00:49:57,781 [sighs] 1105 00:49:57,861 --> 00:49:59,581 [music continues] 1106 00:49:59,661 --> 00:50:00,781 [Chloe squeals] 1107 00:50:00,861 --> 00:50:04,581 Oh, God. I wonder how he's gonna word it and how he's gonna phrase it. 1108 00:50:05,141 --> 00:50:06,021 -Message: -[tone] 1109 00:50:06,101 --> 00:50:09,141 "This was an extremely difficult decision." 1110 00:50:09,221 --> 00:50:13,021 "We have gotten close to everyone here in our own ways." 1111 00:50:13,101 --> 00:50:18,581 "It came down to one thing in particular, our future in The Circle." Send. 1112 00:50:18,661 --> 00:50:19,501 [chimes] 1113 00:50:20,061 --> 00:50:22,661 I have to face this, whatever the outcome is. 1114 00:50:22,741 --> 00:50:26,501 This is it. One of us is going home. 1115 00:50:26,581 --> 00:50:29,981 Chloe, you got my back. Trevor, I think you got my back. 1116 00:50:30,061 --> 00:50:32,021 Best person to go home for our game, 1117 00:50:32,101 --> 00:50:33,021 -Khat. -Khat. 1118 00:50:33,621 --> 00:50:37,261 I may be a threat. Let's just say, hypothetically speaking, I'm a threat. 1119 00:50:37,781 --> 00:50:40,581 River and Courtney are way bigger threat than I am. 1120 00:50:41,381 --> 00:50:45,181 Message: "We had to weigh up the positives and the negatives." 1121 00:50:45,261 --> 00:50:48,701 "Unfortunately, this is where we were led." 1122 00:50:49,261 --> 00:50:50,261 -Send. -[chimes] 1123 00:50:50,901 --> 00:50:53,221 [whimpers] This is so hard. 1124 00:50:53,901 --> 00:50:55,701 [moans] 1125 00:50:55,781 --> 00:50:57,301 [groans] 1126 00:50:57,381 --> 00:50:59,101 Just one more day. Come on. 1127 00:50:59,181 --> 00:51:01,981 Trevor gave me his word that he's got my back. 1128 00:51:02,061 --> 00:51:03,701 [inhales] 1129 00:51:03,781 --> 00:51:04,781 -Message: -[tone] 1130 00:51:04,861 --> 00:51:08,341 "The player we have decided to block is…" 1131 00:51:08,421 --> 00:51:10,421 "Dot, dot, dot." 1132 00:51:10,501 --> 00:51:11,941 Oh, my God. 1133 00:51:12,021 --> 00:51:13,061 Who? 1134 00:51:13,141 --> 00:51:14,621 Hate this part. 1135 00:51:14,701 --> 00:51:17,661 We better still be waking up here tomorrow morning. 1136 00:51:17,741 --> 00:51:18,861 That's all I'm saying. 1137 00:51:18,941 --> 00:51:20,141 Oh… 1138 00:51:20,221 --> 00:51:22,261 I'm freaking shaking. 1139 00:51:22,861 --> 00:51:23,901 [music swells] 1140 00:51:23,981 --> 00:51:25,621 -Message… -[tone] 1141 00:51:26,581 --> 00:51:27,821 -[music ends] -[chimes] 1142 00:51:30,101 --> 00:51:32,741 [upbeat music playing]