This page is the season-long record for The Traitors: New Blood, NBC’s first U.S. civilian edition of the franchise, featuring everyday Americans rather than returning reality television personalities or celebrities. The 22 contestants, selected from more than 80,000 applicants, are competing for a prize NBC describes as “up to $250,000,” under returning host Alan Cumming, filming again at Ardross Castle in Scotland, the same location used for the franchise’s prior U.S. seasons.
This page tracks every episode, mission, banishment and murder as the season airs, beginning with the September 17, 2026 premiere. Two episodes have aired so far. For ages, hometowns and professions on all 22 contestants, see The Traitors: New Blood Cast.
How Many Episodes Are in The Traitors: New Blood?
The Traitors: New Blood is currently listed as a 12-episode season. The first four episodes were scheduled across two Thursday broadcasts, with Episodes 1 and 2 airing September 17 and Episodes 3 and 4 airing September 24. The remaining episodes are scheduled weekly, with the season currently listed through November 19, 2026.
Broadcast Schedule
NBC has scheduled The Traitors: New Blood for Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, beginning with two two-hour broadcasts before the season moves to its regular weekly cadence.
| Episodes | U.S. air date | NBC time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episodes 1–2 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT | Two-hour premiere |
| Episodes 3–4 | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT | Two episodes |
| Episode 5 onward | Thursdays | 8:00 p.m. ET/PT | One episode per week |
Peacock confirms the September 17 two-hour premiere and says new episodes air every Thursday on NBC, with streaming the following day.
Where to Watch
The Traitors: New Blood airs on NBC first, with each episode streaming on Peacock the next day. No midseason move to a streaming-first release has been announced.
Prize Pot
The Traitors: New Blood contestants are competing for a prize NBC describes as “up to $250,000,” built through missions over the course of the season. The opening mission added $50,000 to the pot. NBC has not published a full mission-by-mission prize schedule, so the current total beyond that first mission isn’t confirmed.
Episode Guide
This section tracks every episode of The Traitors: New Blood, including episode titles, missions, prize-pot changes, banishments, murders, Traitor developments and other confirmed results. Results are added only after the relevant episode has aired.
Episodes 1 and 2, September 17, 2026
Episode 1: “A New Dawn Is Rising”
- The 22-person civilian cast arrives at Ardross Castle.
- The group completes the opening mission, banking the full $50,000 available and bringing the prize pot to $50,000.
- Victor Vollbrechthausen, Abby Lee and Madeline Kostopulos win the mission’s three Shields, protecting them from that night’s murder.
- Host Alan Cumming selects Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams as the season’s original Traitors.
Episode 2: “I’m a Sweaty Boy”
- Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams secretly select Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs as Accomplices, tasking them with helping carry out the season’s first murder.
- Kim Daily is murdered. She is later confirmed as a Faithful.
- At the season’s first Round Table, Kriste Lewis accuses Madeline Kostopulos of admitting involvement in Kim’s murder; Madeline and Victor Vollbrechthausen dispute the accusation.
- Madeline Kostopulos is banished by a 13–7–1 vote and reveals she is a Faithful.
- Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs remain in competition against each other for the season’s third Traitor position, an outcome unresolved at the end of Episode 2.
- Prize pot at end of Episode 2: $50,000.
- Contestants remaining: 20.
Episodes 3 and 4, September 24, 2026
Episode 3: “The Traitors Are Watching”
Results pending. This section will be updated after the episode airs.
Episode 4: “The Death Parade”
Results pending. This section will be updated after the episode airs.
Complete Elimination Order
Two contestants have been eliminated through Episode 2: Kim Daily was murdered in Episode 1, while Madeline Kostopulos was banished in Episode 2.
| Episode | Contestant | Method | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Kim Daily | Murdered | Faithful | Selected as the first murder target through the Accomplice task |
| Episode 2 | Madeline Kostopulos | Banished | Faithful | Banished after suspicion at the Round Table |
This table becomes the permanent, season-long record of every banishment and murder, in order, and is updated after each episode airs.
Who Are the Traitors?
| Contestant | Occupation | Role | When Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Vanella | Funeral director | Original Traitor | Episode 1 |
| Tomica Adams | Pilot | Original Traitor | Episode 1 |
| Katie Fites | Marketing manager | Accomplice, third-Traitor outcome pending | Episode 1 |
| Xavier Scruggs | MLB analyst | Accomplice, third-Traitor outcome pending | Episode 1 |
Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams were revealed as the season’s original Traitors in Episode 1. They secretly selected Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs as Accomplices, and the two are competing against each other to become the season’s third Traitor, an outcome that remains unresolved at the end of Episode 2. This table will be updated as additional Traitors are revealed on screen.
Who Remained Faithful?
Two contestants have been confirmed as Faithfuls so far, both after their elimination: Kim Daily, revealed as a Faithful following her Episode 1 murder, and Madeline Kostopulos, revealed as a Faithful following her Episode 2 banishment.
The roles of most remaining active contestants have not been publicly confirmed through Episode 2. This section will be updated as additional roles are revealed on screen.
Finalists
Finalists will be added here once the finale establishes which contestants reach the end of the game.
Who Won The Traitors: New Blood?
The winner will be added after the season finale airs and the final outcome is confirmed.
FAQs
How many episodes are in The Traitors: New Blood?
The Traitors: New Blood is a 12-episode season, which began with two episodes on September 17 and two more on September 24. The remaining episodes are scheduled across the following Thursday broadcasts.
When did The Traitors: New Blood premiere?
The Traitors: New Blood premiered Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with a two-hour launch covering Episodes 1 and 2.
Where can I watch The Traitors: New Blood?
On NBC first, with each episode streaming on Peacock the next day. No midseason change to that pattern has been announced.
How much is the prize on The Traitors: New Blood?
Contestants are competing for a prize fund worth up to $250,000, built through missions over the course of the season. The opening mission added $50,000 to the pot.
How do missions affect the prize pot?
NBC and Peacock have confirmed that missions build the prize fund, but have not published a complete mission-by-mission schedule or division-of-prize rules, so specific dollar amounts beyond the confirmed $50,000 are not yet available.
When does a new episode air each week?
New episodes air on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with episodes available to stream on Peacock the following day. The season began with two-episode broadcasts on September 17 and September 24 before moving to its regular weekly schedule.
Who are the Traitors on The Traitors: New Blood?
Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams were revealed as the season’s original Traitors in Episode 1. They secretly selected Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs as Accomplices, and the two are competing against each other for the season’s third Traitor position, an outcome not yet revealed through Episode 2.
Who was murdered first on The Traitors: New Blood?
Kim Daily was murdered in Episode 1 and was later confirmed as a Faithful.
Who was the first contestant banished?
Madeline Kostopulos was the first contestant banished, in Episode 2. She revealed herself as a Faithful.
How many contestants remain after Episode 2?
20 contestants remain, following Kim Daily’s murder in Episode 1 and Madeline Kostopulos’s banishment in Episode 2.
