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The Best Episodes of The Traitors

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Strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust in the hope of winning up to £120,000. But hidden amongst the players are three Traitors, who secretly ‘murder’ a player every night. It’s up

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Traitors Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.3/10(300 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Following a sleepless night, the players arrive at breakfast, eager to share their thoughts on the Traitors’ gameplay. With a mission focused on protection from murder, true intentions are laid bare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    9.1/10(363 votes)

    #2 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    In the biggest mission yet, the finalists are given a last chance to add more money to the overall jaw-dropping prize pot. But who will be victorious?

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  3. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.9/10(353 votes)

    #3 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    It’s the final day of the ultimate psychological game of trust! Will any Traitors remain undetected, and take the life-changing sum of money, all for themselves?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.9/10(181 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    As the game reaches the half-way point, are the players inching closer to uncovering the Traitors? The mission encourages everyone to reflect on their time in the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(297 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    As the Traitors complete their biggest challenge yet, the castle is rocked forever by the murderous clans’ actions when another Faithful faces their death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(246 votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    After a shocking Round Table the previous evening, things get heated after breakfast as speculations rise over a possible new Traitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.6/10(215 votes)

    #7 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    It’s the penultimate day in the Traitors’ castle, and as the game nears its end, could a huge shift in power change everything?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(250 votes)

    #8 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    As the ultimate psychological reality show continues, and the number of players keeps on dwindling, another of the faithful does not make it to breakfast - but who has been murdered?

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  9. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(231 votes)

    #9 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    It is the penultimate day of the game, and for the players left in the competition it is a race to the final, as everyone considers their survival.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  10. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(251 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The Traitors’ second murder victim is revealed at breakfast. The mission leaves the players clutching at straws to find out more about their fellow players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(178 votes)

    #11 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    As the game enters its final quarter, suspicions reach an all-time high. But with the players solely focused on who they can truly trust, will the mission see the Traitors make all the wrong moves?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(255 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The players focus on building the prize pot in a mission that sees them sink to new depths of despair. But that’s the least of their worries, with an explosive round table on the horizon.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  13. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(167 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    As the sun rises over the castle, the players head to breakfast, but will the Traitors’ latest move give the Faithful any clues to their identity?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(254 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The players are given the chance to add a potential £10,000 to the already growing prize pot, and with a tense round table on the horizon, one player has an extremely difficult decision to make.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  15. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(183 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    With suspicions continuing to rise, the new day brings new questions for the Players at breakfast. The mission leaves each of them with a big dilemma which could alter their course in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    #16 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    As the game reaches the halfway point, the Players’ suspicions get stronger, but are they focusing on the right people?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(152 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    New day, new drama as the players arrive to a breakfast that poses more questions than provides answers. Can new leads present an opportunity to oust a Traitor, or have the Faithful been hoodwinked?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.9/10(225 votes)

    #18 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    The previous night has left the players with more than just a hangover. With one player already regretting their actions, and relationships tested, accusations soon start to fly.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  19. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    As the game reaches the halfway point, the Faithful wonder which of their comrades won’t be joining them for breakfast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.9/10(196 votes)

    #20 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    With the game entering its final quarter, a secret shield leads to an explosive breakfast. The remaining Traitors are hoping they aren't caught at the Round Table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.9/10(196 votes)

    #21 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    It’s the penultimate day in the Traitors’ castle, and as the game nears the end, the players are all focused on who they can really trust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    There are tears and anger over the breakfast table as the identity of the second person to be murdered by the traitors is revealed.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  23. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(240 votes)

    #23 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    With the traitors set to murder again, the faithful are even more determined to catch a traitor in the act.

    Director:Ben Archard
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  24. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(214 votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Suspicion mounts amongst the Faithful, and in the Mission, the players have quite the balancing act when they attempt to add more money to the prize pot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(203 votes)

    #25 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    The Players race against the clock to escape from a treacherous cabin in a mission that could earn them up to £8,000. But will a Traitor’s decision change the course of the game?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "The Traitors". It scored 9.3/10 based on 300 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 12".