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The Best Episodes of The Traitors Season 1

Every episode of The Traitors Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Traitors Season 1!

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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
    The Traitors Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    9.1/10(427 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  2. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(297 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  3. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.3/10(291 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  4. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.3/10(270 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  5. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(303 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  6. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(299 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  7. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(283 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  8. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(264 votes)

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  9. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.7/10(267 votes)

    S1:E7

    One of the faithful is keeping a huge secret from the group, but a dramatic confession at the round table changes the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  10. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(266 votes)

    S1:E8

    The faithful nervously wait to see who the traitors murdered overnight. After another mission to increase the prize pot, Claudia throws a huge twist into the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  11. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(305 votes)

    S1:E2

    Claudia reveals who has been murdered during the night by the traitors. As the players head to the round table for the first dramatic banishment, will the faithful be able to catch a traitor?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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  12. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(352 votes)

    S1:E1

    Claudia Winkleman greets 22 strangers as they arrive at a beautiful castle in the Scottish Highlands to play the ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing, and trust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Gant

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 12" is the best rated episode of "The Traitors" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 427 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Lee Gant, it aired on 12/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 6".