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.
See our winner predictions, updated after every episode.
Spoilers through Episode 9: This page tracks every episode, mission, banishment, murder, Traitor reveal and prize-pot change as The Traitors: New Blood airs. Nine episodes have aired through November 5, 2026. Eleven Faithfuls have been eliminated, while Joe Vanella and Katie Fites remain active as the season’s two Traitors. 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.
- Total episodes: 12.
- Aired so far: 9 (through Episode 9, November 5, 2026).
- Episodes left: 3 (Episode 10 and the two-part finale, Episodes 11 and 12).
- Next episode: Episode 10, “The Sun, the Moon and the Truth,” Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, streaming on Peacock November 13.
- Episode length: regular episodes run one hour (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT); the premiere and finale run two hours (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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 |
| No new episode | Thursday, October 1, 2026 | — | One-week break |
| Episode 5 | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episode 6 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episode 7 | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episode 8 | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episode 9 | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episode 10 | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT | Regular episode |
| Episodes 11–12 | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT | Two-hour finale |
The Traitors: New Blood aired Episodes 1 and 2 on September 17 and Episodes 3 and 4 on September 24, took a one-week break on October 1, and returned with Episode 5 on October 8, Episode 6 on October 15, and Episode 7 on October 22. Episode 8 aired October 29 and Episode 9 aired November 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with weekly episodes through the two-hour finale on November 19. Episodes stream on Peacock 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 pot of up to $250,000. Prize pot after Episode 9: $145,300 (the $127,300 post-Episode 8 total plus the $18,000 haunted cabin mission; no banishment in Episode 9). The opening mission added $50,000, while later missions and strategic choices affected the running total, including a decision by contestants to sacrifice potential prize money for a clue about the Accomplice twist.
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.
- Joe and Tomica select Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs as Accomplices and assign them the task connected to the season’s first murder.
- Kim Daily is selected as the first murder target. Her murder is revealed at the beginning of Episode 2.
- Kim Daily is murdered and 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 at the end of Episode 2.
- Prize pot at end of Episode 2: $50,000.
- Contestants remaining: 20.
Episode 3: “The Traitors Are Watching”
- The Accomplice contest is resolved. Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs had both completed the Death Warrant task, leaving Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams to choose which contestant would become the third Traitor.
- Joe and Tomica recruit Katie Fites as their third Traitor.
- Xavier Scruggs is murdered and eliminated from the game. He is confirmed as a Faithful.
- The Faithful receive a clue stating that two contestants battled in plain sight to become a Traitor, referring to the Katie-versus-Xavier Accomplice competition.
- The clue generates incorrect suspicion around Arisa Thomas and Victor Vollbrechthausen after their earlier hand-holding and body-language exercise is misread as a possible Traitor ritual.
- By the end of the episode, the active Traitor group is Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams, and Katie Fites.
Episode 4: “The Death Parade”
- Arisa Thomas is banished at the Round Table and reveals she is a Faithful.
- The contestants take part in the “Death Parade” mission. The season’s prize pot reaches $77,000 by the end of Episode 4.
- Ben McDonnell and Michael Foote make a strategic decision to give up potential prize money in exchange for information about the Traitors’ Accomplice twist.
- The Faithful continue trying to interpret the clue about two contestants competing to become a Traitor.
- The Traitors murder Logan Smith, who is eliminated and revealed as a Faithful.
- Jay Vinnedge publicly identifies Katie Fites as a player he believes may be a Traitor, creating immediate danger for the newly recruited Traitor.
- The episode ends on a Roundtable cliffhanger, before the next banishment is resolved.
- Contestants remaining at the end of Episode 4: 17.
Episode 5: “Wake of the Living Dead”
- Sherry Kuehl is banished at the Round Table 11-5-1 and reveals she is a Faithful, after Abby Lee builds a case around Sherry’s claim that there were three Traitors in the game.
- Jay Vinnedge’s accusation against Katie Fites collapses under pressure. He votes for Sherry but insists afterward that Katie is still a Traitor.
- The Traitors carry out a murder in plain sight with a poisoned apple. Joe Vanella’s attempt on Morgan Cook fails and he eats the apple himself to deflect suspicion. Victor Vollbrechthausen notices Joe’s behavior around the fruit.
- The episode ends on a murder cliffhanger: Alan Cumming confirms five players safe but is cut off before naming the victim, one of Niyyah Hayes, Clyde Moser, or Mark Zgoda.
- Contestants remaining at the end of Episode 5: 16.
Episode 6: “A Murder of Necessity”
- Airdate: October 15, 2026.
- Niyyah Hayes was murdered with the cursed apple, resolving the Episode 5 cliffhanger, and revealed as a Faithful.
- Victor Vollbrechthausen’s FruitGate theory correctly identified Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams, but the room dismissed it and banished Michael Foote 8-3-3-1 instead; Foote was revealed as a Faithful, the fourth consecutive wrong banishment.
- The graveyard mission added $20,000, taking the prize pot to $97,000. Contestants remaining at the end of Episode 6: 14.
Episode 7: ‘It’s Like Fighting Two Pigs Under a Blanket’
- Airdate: October 22, 2026.
- Mark Zgoda was murdered and revealed as a Faithful. The Traitors shortlisted Mark Zgoda, Wyatt Gillespie, and Kriste Lewis and chose Mark.
- Mission: scarecrow search, +$15,300 (NBC Insider), bringing the prize pot to $112,300 (hollywoodoutbreak, Oct 22).
- Four players found black hearts and ejected a rival from the mission: Shane Beatty ejected Victor Vollbrechthausen, Clyde Moser ejected Morgan Cook, Abby Lee ejected Wyatt Gillespie, and Ben McDonnell ejected Katie Fites, making those four ineligible for a new power.
- A new power, the Power of the Pardon, was introduced. It was won secretly by the player who banked the most money in the mission, and the holder was not revealed in the episode. The holder can let the night’s banishment stand or pardon the player.
- At the Round Table, Victor Vollbrechthausen received the most votes, with 5. Banishment: none. Before Victor could leave and reveal his role, Alan Cumming announced the Pardon and the episode ended, so the banishment is pending the Pardon decision. Victor’s fate and the holder’s identity will be resolved in Episode 8, “A Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Bunch,” on October 29, 2026.
- Contestants remaining at the end of Episode 7: 13.
Episode 8: “A Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Bunch”
- Airdate: October 29, 2026.
- Aired Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC, streamed on Peacock the next day.
- Official synopsis: “Nerves are pushed to the limit at the roundtable as a new power hangs in the balance; theories are scrutinized and minds are changed before a brutal banishment sends emotions spiraling.”
Shane Beatty revealed himself as the Power of the Pardon holder and pardoned Victor Vollbrechthausen, overturning Victor’s Episode 7 banishment. Abby Lee was murdered, the season’s sixth murder. No mission ran in Episode 8. At the Round Table, Tomica Adams was banished 10-2 and revealed as a Traitor, the first Traitor banished all season. The prize pot stands at $127,300 and 11 players remain.
Episode 9: “Playing Chess”
- Airdate: November 5, 2026.
Aired Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC, streamed on Peacock the next day. The haunted cabin mission banked $18,000, taking the prize pot to $145,300. Morgan Cook was murdered with the poisoned chalice, the season’s seventh murder. The only chalice swap was Shane Beatty exchanging his with Joe Vanella. Victor Vollbrechthausen secretly holds a shield. The episode ended on a cliffhanger before a Round Table vote. Contestants remaining at the end of Episode 9: 10. Read the Episode 9 recap for the full story.
Episode 10: “The Sun, the Moon and the Truth”
- Airdate: November 12, 2026.
Episodes 11 and 12, November 19, 2026
- Airdate: November 19, 2026.
- Two-part finale.
Complete Elimination Order
Through Episode 9, twelve contestants have left The Traitors: New Blood. Eleven eliminated contestants were Faithfuls; Tomica Adams was the first Traitor eliminated. The Episode 5 murder cliffhanger was resolved in Episode 6: Niyyah Hayes was murdered with the cursed apple.
| Episode | Contestant | Method | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 / revealed Episode 2 | Kim Daily | Murdered | Faithful | Selected as the first murder target through the Accomplice task |
| Episode 2 | Madeline Kostopulos | Banished | Faithful | Banished after Kriste Lewis interpreted a comment about Kim’s murder as suspicious |
| Episode 3 | Xavier Scruggs | Murdered | Faithful (Accomplice) | Lost the Accomplice recruitment decision to Katie Fites |
| Episode 4 | Arisa Thomas | Banished | Faithful | Banished after an incorrect theory linked her interaction with Victor to the Accomplice clue |
| Episode 4 | Logan Smith | Murdered | Faithful | Murdered after he had voiced suspicion around Katie Fites |
| Episode 5 | Sherry Kuehl | Banished | Faithful | Banished 11-5-1 after Abby Lee built a case around her three-Traitors comment |
| Episode 6 | Niyyah Hayes | Murdered | Faithful | Murdered with the cursed apple; the Episode 5 cliffhanger victim |
| Episode 6 | Michael Foote | Banished | Faithful | Banished 8-3-3-1; the fourth consecutive wrong banishment |
| Episode 7 | Mark Zgoda | Murdered | Faithful | Selected from a Traitors shortlist that also included Wyatt Gillespie and Kriste Lewis |
| Episode 8 | Abby Lee | Murdered | Faithful | The season’s sixth murder |
| Episode 8 | Tomica Adams | Banished 10-2 | Traitor | First Traitor banished |
| Episode 9 | Morgan Cook | Murdered | Faithful | Murdered with the poisoned chalice; the season’s seventh murder. |
Through Episode 9, the Faithful have banished their first Traitor: Tomica Adams, 10-2.
Who Are the Traitors?
| Contestant | Occupation | Role | When confirmed | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Vanella | Funeral director | Original Traitor | Episode 1 | Active through Episode 9 |
| Tomica Adams | Pilot | Original Traitor | Episode 1 | Banished in Episode 8, revealed as a Traitor |
| Katie Fites | Marketing manager | Recruited third Traitor | Episode 3 | Active through Episode 9 |
| Xavier Scruggs | MLB analyst | Accomplice candidate | Episodes 1–3 | Murdered in Episode 3; Faithful |
Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams were selected as the original Traitors in Episode 1. They later chose Katie Fites and Xavier Scruggs as Accomplices, requiring both to complete the Death Warrant task. After both succeeded, Joe and Tomica recruited Katie as their third Traitor in Episode 3 and murdered Xavier. The active Traitor team through Episode 9 is Joe and Katie.
Confirmed Faithfuls
The following contestants have been confirmed as Faithful after leaving the game:
- Kim Daily, murdered in Episode 1.
- Madeline Kostopulos, banished in Episode 2.
- Xavier Scruggs, murdered in Episode 3 after losing the Accomplice recruitment decision.
- Arisa Thomas, banished in Episode 4.
- Logan Smith, murdered in Episode 4.
- Sherry Kuehl, banished in Episode 5.
- Niyyah Hayes, murdered in Episode 6.
- Michael Foote, banished in Episode 6.
- Mark Zgoda, murdered in Episode 7.
- Abby Lee, murdered in Episode 8.
- Morgan Cook, murdered in Episode 9.
Eleven of the twelve eliminated contestants through Episode 9 were Faithfuls; Tomica Adams was the first Traitor eliminated. The current confirmed Traitors are Joe Vanella and Katie Fites.
Where the Season Stands
Through Episode 9, 10 contestants remain in The Traitors: New Blood. Joe Vanella and Katie Fites are the active Traitors, and eleven Faithfuls have been eliminated: 7 by murder and 4 by banishment. The Faithful have banished their first Traitor.
The current central questions are whether Jay Vinnedge can rebuild his credibility after his Episode 5 case against Katie Fites collapsed, and whether Victor Vollbrechthausen’s showdown with Joe Vanella lands now that Joe is exposed, and whether Katie Fites can stay unsuspected.
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. Episodes 1-9 have aired, and Episode 10 airs November 12, 2026, with new episodes weekly on Thursdays through the two-hour finale on November 19, 2026.
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?
The Traitors: New Blood airs first on NBC, with each episode streaming on Peacock the following day.
How much is the prize pot on The Traitors: New Blood?
The prize pot stands at $145,300 after Episode 9, toward a possible total of $250,000.
How do missions affect the prize pot?
Missions add money to the prize pot, while eliminations and other choices can reduce the potential total. Through Episode 9, the running prize pot stands at $145,300.
When does a new episode of The Traitors: New Blood air?
New episodes air Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and stream on Peacock the following day. Episode 10 airs November 12, 2026.
Who are the Traitors on The Traitors: New Blood?
Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams were the original Traitors. In Episode 3, they recruited Katie Fites as the third Traitor after choosing her over Xavier Scruggs. Tomica Adams was banished in Episode 8, leaving Joe Vanella and Katie Fites as the two remaining Traitors.
Who was murdered first on The Traitors: New Blood?
Kim Daily was the first contestant selected for murder. Her murder was revealed in Episode 2, and she was confirmed as a Faithful.
Who was the first contestant banished?
Madeline Kostopulos was the first contestant banished, in Episode 2. She was confirmed as a Faithful.
Who was eliminated from The Traitors: New Blood?
Through Episode 9, Kim Daily, Madeline Kostopulos, Xavier Scruggs, Arisa Thomas, Logan Smith, Sherry Kuehl, Niyyah Hayes, Michael Foote, Mark Zgoda, Abby Lee, and Morgan Cook have been eliminated as Faithfuls, and Tomica Adams has been eliminated as a Traitor.
How many contestants remain after Episode 9?
Ten contestants remain after Episode 9. Eleven Faithfuls have been eliminated, and the Faithful have banished their first Traitor.
How many episodes of The Traitors: New Blood are left?
Three episodes remain after Episode 9: Episode 10, plus the two-part finale (Episodes 11 and 12) on November 19, 2026.
How long is an episode of The Traitors: New Blood?
Regular episodes air in a one-hour slot, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The two-hour premiere (Episodes 1 and 2) and the two-hour finale (Episodes 11 and 12) air 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
