when does the new traitors come out
The highly anticipated new season of The Traitors is already here (or just around the corner, depending on which version you're asking about)! Let me break down all the juicy details about when you can catch the next installment of this addictive game of deception and betrayal.
The Traitors UK - Series 4
If you're a fan of the original BBC version, you're in luck because the show has already started airing! The Traitors UK Series 4 premiered on New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) at 8 PM on BBC One and iPlayer. Episode 2 followed on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 PM , also on BBC One and iPlayer. So if you're reading this on January 2nd, you can literally tune in tonight!
What's particularly exciting (and has fans buzzing on Reddit) is that this season is airing before the traditional 9 PM "watershed" time slot, meaning the show will be more family-friendly with less explicit language. This sparked quite a debate among fans about whether the show might lose some of its edge, though many are still thrilled to have the beloved psychological thriller back on their screens.
The Traitors US - Season 4
For American viewers waiting for the Peacock version hosted by the fabulous Alan Cumming, mark your calendars for Thursday, January 8, 2026. The premiere is coming with a bang—Peacock is dropping three episodes on launch day at 9/8c.
Here's the complete release schedule for the U.S. version:
- January 8, 2026 : Episodes 1-3 premiere
- January 15, 2026 : Two more episodes drop
- Weekly releases on Thursdays after that
- February 26, 2026 : Finale and reunion special
The show was filmed back in June 2025, so the cast has been sitting on all those secrets for seven months ! The first trailer dropped in mid-December, teasing "backstabbing, betrayal, and murder" as contestants compete for a quarter of a million dollars.
Bonus Content
If you can't get enough Traitors content, the BBC's official companion podcast The Traitors: Uncloaked is also making a return. It premiered on BBC Two right after the main series on Thursday, January 1st at 9:05 PM, then moved to BBC One for subsequent episodes starting Friday, January 2nd at 9 PM. You can also catch it on BBC Sounds and iPlayer.
And here's something to get excited about—Peacock has already renewed the show for a fifth season that will film in 2026, plus they're planning an all- civilian season !
TLDR : The Traitors UK Series 4 is already airing (started January 1, 2026 on BBC One), while The Traitors US Season 4 premieres January 8, 2026 on Peacock with three episodes dropping at once. Both versions are delivering the trust-shattering, murder-mystery drama fans have been craving! Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.