The Traitors Season 4: Release date, time and contestant details — complete schedule revealed

The much-anticipated return of Peacock’s hit reality competition series The Traitors is just days away, with The Traitors Season 4 set to bring back deception, secret alliances and high-stakes eliminations. Hosted once again by Alan Cumming, the new season introduces a fresh slate of celebrity contestants who will compete in the psychological game set within a remote Scottish castle.

After a dramatic third season that saw the Faithfuls ultimately outwit the Traitors, the series returns with a new group of players and a familiar format that has helped make the show one of Peacock’s most-watched unscripted titles.

What to expect from The Traitors Season 4

While the cast changes each season, the rules of the game remain intact. Upon arrival at the castle, host Alan Cumming secretly selects a group of contestants to serve as the Traitors. Their objective is to “murder” fellow players under the cover of darkness while evading suspicion during daytime roundtables.


The remaining contestants, known as the Faithfuls, must work together to identify and banish the Traitors. If even one Traitor remains undetected by the end of the game, they stand to take home the full prize pot, which can reach up to $250,000. Should the Faithfuls succeed, the remaining players split the winnings.

When does The Traitors Season 4 premiere?

The Traitors Season 4 will debut with a supersized premiere on Thursday, January 8, streaming exclusively on Peacock, as per a report by Today. The first three episodes will be released simultaneously at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET, allowing viewers to immediately dive into the introductions, early alliances and first eliminations.

As in previous seasons, the opening episodes will establish the social dynamics of the game while revealing which contestants have been chosen as Traitors.

The Traitors Season 4 release schedule

Following the three-episode premiere, Peacock will continue with a staggered release plan. Two new episodes will drop in the second week, after which the series shifts to a weekly release pattern leading up to the finale and reunion episode.

Full episode schedule:

• January 8: Episodes 1, 2 and 3
  
  
  
• January 15: Episodes 4 and 5
  
  
  
• January 22: Episode 6
  
  
  
• January 29: Episode 7
  
  
  
• February 5: Episode 8
  
  
  
• February 12: Episode 9
  
  
  
• February 19: Episode 10
  
  
  
• February 26: Finale and reunion
  

All previous seasons of The Traitors are also available for streaming on Peacock.

Celebrity-heavy cast fuels anticipation

The Traitors Season 4 features a diverse lineup of reality TV veterans, athletes, performers and television personalities. The cast includes several stars from the Real Housewives franchise, along with contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, The Bachelor and Love Island.

Among the notable names are Donna Kelce, widely known as “Mama” Kelce; Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski; singer-songwriter Eric Nam; actor Michael Rapaport; and Top Chef host Kristen Kish. The mix of competitive strategists and entertainment personalities is expected to heighten the psychological tension within the castle.

Why the show continues to resonate

Since its debut, The Traitors has gained acclaim for blending classic game mechanics with social strategy and theatrical presentation. Alan Cumming’s camp-infused hosting style and the gothic Scottish setting have become defining elements of the franchise.

With its expanding celebrity roster and consistent format, The Traitors Season 4 is positioned to build on the momentum of earlier seasons.

FAQs

When does The Traitors Season 4 premiere?

The Traitors Season 4 premieres on January 8 with three episodes streaming on Peacock.

Where can I watch The Traitors Season 4?

The series will stream exclusively on Peacock in the United States.