The Traitors backdrop
Reality

The Worst Episodes of The Traitors

Every episode of The Traitors ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Traitors!

Binge this in 2d 2h•Peaking at 8.5/10

Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden

Airs on
NBCPeacock
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons6

All123456

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    The Traitors Season 4 Episode 12 - Reunion
    5.9/10(153 votes)

    #1 - Reunion

    S4:E12

    Host Andy Cohen talks with the Season 4 cast of "The Traitors" about their time in the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 11 - The Reunion
    6.3/10(197 votes)

    #2 - The Reunion

    S1:E11

    The cast of “The Traitors” settles the score on all the lies, murders, banishments and treachery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 12 - Reunion (Uncensored)
    6.5/10(175 votes)

    #3 - Reunion (Uncensored)

    S2:E12

    The Season 2 cast of "The Traitors" airs their grievances regarding murders, banishments and treachery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 1 - The Game Is Afoot
    6.9/10(395 votes)

    #4 - The Game Is Afoot

    S1:E1

    Twenty contestants arrive at a castle in Scotland to play the ultimate murder mystery game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 9 - A Silent Assassin
    6.9/10(291 votes)

    #5 - A Silent Assassin

    S3:E9

    The Faithful must think like a Traitor in the mission; a rivalry comes to a head at the roundtable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Traitors Season 5 Episode 4 - The Death Parade
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    #6 - The Death Parade

    S5:E4

    Accusations fly and a Traitor battles to stay out of the spotlight; meanwhile, in a desperate bid to build the prize pot, the players are chased by a terrifying death parade and not everyone survives the night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Traitors

    READ
  7. The Traitors Season 5 Episode 1 - A New Dawn Is Rising
    7.0/10(103 votes)

    #7 - A New Dawn Is Rising

    S5:E1

    Alan Cumming opens the doors of his Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans. The Traitors are chosen, the Faithful are under pressure and things get off to an explosive start.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 3 - Show Me Your Faces
    7.1/10(311 votes)

    #8 - Show Me Your Faces

    S4:E3

    The Faithful are given a chance for vengeance; the mission results in a brutal end for one player.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 2 - Buried Alive
    7.2/10(323 votes)

    #9 - Buried Alive

    S1:E2

    The first murder raises suspicions as the contestants are buried alive; a player is banished.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 10 - The Weight of Deceit
    7.2/10(230 votes)

    #10 - The Weight of Deceit

    S2:E10

    The Faithful seem to be closing in as doubt spreads among one Traitor's loyal supporters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 4 - Cut the Head Off the Snake
    7.2/10(266 votes)

    #11 - Cut the Head Off the Snake

    S4:E4

    A fiery mission results in several players up for murder; there's a big swing at the roundtable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. The Traitors Season 5 Episode 2 - I'm a Sweaty Boy
    7.2/10(90 votes)

    #12 - I'm a Sweaty Boy

    S5:E2

    Suspicion runs rife in the castle as accusations are thrown around and evidence is presented at a heated first roundtable; a life-or-death secret mission must be carried out in plain sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 8 - A B*tch Is Lying
    7.3/10(229 votes)

    #13 - A B*tch Is Lying

    S3:E8

    The Faithful seek to close the lid on the coffin theory; an alliance of gamers sparks suspicion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. The Traitors Season 3 Episode 12 - Reunion
    7.3/10(187 votes)

    #14 - Reunion

    S3:E12

    The Season 3 cast of "The Traitors" air their grievances regarding murders, banishments and treachery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 9 - Think Outside the Box
    7.3/10(223 votes)

    #15 - Think Outside the Box

    S4:E9

    While a new alliance is tested, suspicions force an old one into the spotlight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. The Traitors Season 5 Episode 3 - The Traitors Are Watching
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #16 - The Traitors Are Watching

    S5:E3

    The Traitors are forced to make a difficult decision that could change the fate of the entire game; in a high-stakes mission, the players face a series of dilemmas and critical information that threatens to put the Traitors at risk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 4 - Life or Death Situation
    7.4/10(296 votes)

    #17 - Life or Death Situation

    S1:E4

    Cracks start to show in the treacherous trio as the game's pressure begins to weigh on one of them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 1 - Betrayers, Fakes and Fraudsters
    7.4/10(358 votes)

    #18 - Betrayers, Fakes and Fraudsters

    S2:E1

    An all-star cast arrives in Scotland; the Traitors are chosen, but there's a twist this time around.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 2 - Welcome to the Dark Side
    7.4/10(292 votes)

    #19 - Welcome to the Dark Side

    S2:E2

    The Traitors want a newcomer; a mission reveals hard truths; the first murder and banishment occur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 9 - A Game of Death
    7.4/10(232 votes)

    #20 - A Game of Death

    S2:E9

    A Faithful and a Traitor clash; a Faithful must decide their fate after being given an ultimatum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 11 - One Final Hurdle
    7.4/10(285 votes)

    #21 - One Final Hurdle

    S2:E11

    The toughest mission yet occurs on land, air and sea, with the Faithful or Traitors winning it all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. The Traitors Season 4 Episode 10 - Do You Know the Enemy?
    7.4/10(203 votes)

    #22 - Do You Know the Enemy?

    S4:E10

    With a place in the final at stake, emotions run high as friendships are tested to their limits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 3 - Murder They Wrote
    7.5/10(306 votes)

    #23 - Murder They Wrote

    S1:E3

    The next murder shocks everyone; while a player is banished, another makes a dramatic discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. The Traitors Season 1 Episode 5 - Getting Away with Murder
    7.5/10(286 votes)

    #24 - Getting Away with Murder

    S1:E5

    A Traitor raises suspicions; a mission gives players a chance to raise the prize pot over $100,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. The Traitors Season 2 Episode 7 - Blood on Their Hands
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    #25 - Blood on Their Hands

    S2:E7

    The Traitors discover whether their seduction was successful; Alan has a deadly surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"Reunion" is the worst rated episode of "The Traitors". It scored 5.9/10 based on 153 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/26/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Reunion".