When is the next episode of The Traitors on? BBC schedule revealed

What's next for our Traitors?
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2026 has begun with yet another action-packed, secret-filled series of The Traitors.

After an unforgettable Celebrity Traitors series keeping us captivated in late 2025, let's face it: we needed this to kick off our year in style.

The season has been fast-paced, with a Traitor being quickly banished, the Secret Traitor unmasked, and a tempting offer on the table. Between all these secrets and betrayals, we've witnessed intense challenges involving boats, coffins, thrones, and literal cages.

Fan theories have never run as wild as this season of The Traitors, with many guessing that everyone is related in some way, and honestly, after all the twists so far, it doesn’t feel impossible.

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It's shaping up to be an unmissable season. Here's everything you need to know about when each episode of The Traitors airs, and where you can watch them.

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When is The Traitors on TV?

The episode schedule for the remaining instalments of The Traitors season 4 is as follows:

  • Episode 7: Wednesday 14 January at 8pm
  • Episode 8: Thursday 15 January at 8pm
  • Episode 9: Friday 16 January 16 at 8pm
  • Episode 10: Wednesday 21 January at 8pm
  • Episode 11: Thursday 22 January at 8pm
  • Episode 12: Friday 23 January at 8:30pm
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What date is the season 4 finale of The Traitors?

Our current information suggests that the finale of The Traitors season 4 will air on Friday 23 January. The finale runtimes in previous series have been longer too, generally around 70 minutes – for maximum drama, of course.

Where can I watch The Traitors?

All above listed episodes will air on BBC One, and you can catch up with all previously aired episodes on BBC iPlayer.