The Traitors: New Blood airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes on Peacock the next day, and the finale is set for Thursday, November 19, 2026. Six players are out so far: Kim Daily, Madeline Kostopulos, Xavier Scruggs, Arisa Thomas, Logan Smith and Sherry Kuehl. Episode 6 airs on October 15 and reveals the victim of the Episode 5 cliffhanger.
This page has the full episode schedule, who has been banished or murdered, the twists and where to watch. We update it after each episode. Last updated on October 13, 2026, after Episode 5. To see the players, read our The Traitors: New Blood cast with photos.
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The Traitors: New Blood at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
| Network | NBC, Thursdays at 8/7c |
| Streaming | Peacock, the next day |
| Host | Alan Cumming |
| Players | 22 civilians |
| Prize | Up to $250,000 |
| Traitors | Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams and Katie Fites |
| Finale | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
The Traitors: New Blood Episode Schedule
| Date | Episodes | Notes |
| Thursday, September 17 | Episodes 1 and 2 | Two-hour premiere |
| Thursday, September 24 | Episodes 3 and 4 | Two hours |
| Thursday, October 1 | No new episode | Pre-empted by the MLB playoffs |
| Thursday, October 8 | Episode 5 | One hour |
| Thursday, October 15 | Episode 6 | Reveals the Episode 5 murder victim |
| Thursday, November 19 | Episodes 11 and 12 | Two-hour finale |
NBC has aired one hour a week since October 8. The weeks between October 15 and the finale follow the weekly Thursday pattern, and the schedule can shift. Reports differ on whether the season has 11 or 12 episodes, and NBC has not clarified it.
Who Has Been Banished or Murdered in The Traitors: New Blood?
| Episode | Banished | Murdered |
| 2 | Madeline Kostopulos (13 votes) | Kim Daily |
| 3 | None | Xavier Scruggs |
| 4 | Arisa Thomas (13 votes) | Logan Smith |
| 5 | Sherry Kuehl (11 votes) | Victim to be revealed in Episode 6 |
Episode 2 recap: Kim Daily murdered, Madeline Kostopulos banished
Kim Daily, a lawyer from Houston, was murdered by the Traitors, and the Faithful banished Madeline Kostopulos by a 13-vote majority. Madeline turned out to be a Faithful.
Episode 3 recap: Xavier Scruggs murdered
Katie Fites was chosen as the third Traitor, and Xavier Scruggs, the Accomplice who did not make the cut, was murdered.
Episode 4 recap: Arisa Thomas banished, Logan Smith murdered
Arisa Thomas received 13 votes at the Round Table and was banished. That night the Traitors chose to murder Logan Smith.
Episode 5 recap, “Wake of the Living Dead”: Sherry Kuehl banished, murder cliffhanger
Sherry Kuehl, the oldest player at 65, was banished with 11 votes, ahead of Jay with five. She turned out to be a Faithful. The Traitors then set up a murder in plain sight, and the episode ended just before the host revealed the victim.
What to Expect in Episode 6 of The Traitors: New Blood
Episode 6 picks up right after the Episode 5 cliffhanger. The host reveals who the Traitors murdered with the poisoned-apple twist, and the Faithful have to react to the loss before the next Round Table. At the Episode 5 Round Table, Jay voiced suspicions about Katie and Kriste before joining the vote against Sherry. Episode 6 airs on Thursday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
Twists in The Traitors: New Blood
- The Accomplice twist. In Episode 1, two players were recruited as Accomplices and had to pass tests before the Traitors chose one to join them.
- Murder in plain sight. After the Episode 5 banishment, the Traitors were given a victim to pick with a “poisoned” apple in front of everyone.
- The prize pot. It can grow to $250,000. If any Traitor reaches the end, the Traitors take the entire pot, and otherwise the Faithful split it.
Who Is Still in The Traitors: New Blood?
Sixteen players are still in the game: the three Traitors, Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams and Katie Fites, and 13 Faithful: Abbey Benjamin, Abby Lee, Ben McDonnell, Clyde Moser, Jay Vinnedge, Kriste Lewis, Mark Zgoda, Michael Foote, Morgan Cook, Niyyah Hayes, Shane Beatty, Victor Vollbrechthausen and Wyatt Gillespie. One of them is the Episode 5 murder victim, revealed in Episode 6.
Where to Watch The Traitors: New Blood
- US: NBC on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET, and Peacock the next day.
- Canada: Crave, from September 18.
- New Zealand: ThreeNow, free with ads, from September 19.
- UK, Australia, Ireland and India: we could not confirm a platform. Peacock is only available in the US.
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The Traitors: New Blood Schedule and Eliminations FAQ
When is the finale of The Traitors: New Blood?
Thursday, November 19, 2026, as a two-hour finale on NBC.
What day and time does The Traitors: New Blood air?
Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
When is the next episode of The Traitors: New Blood?
Episode 6 airs on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Was there an episode on October 1?
No. NBC did not air a new episode that week because of the MLB playoffs.
Who was banished in The Traitors: New Blood Episode 5?
Sherry Kuehl, with 11 votes.
How much is the prize in The Traitors: New Blood?
The pot can reach $250,000. If any Traitor reaches the end, the surviving Traitors take the whole pot, and otherwise the Faithful share it.
Who was murdered in The Traitors: New Blood Episode 5?
The victim has not been revealed yet. The episode ended on a murder cliffhanger, and the host names the victim in Episode 6.
Who has been murdered in The Traitors: New Blood?
Kim Daily, Xavier Scruggs and Logan Smith so far. The Episode 5 victim is revealed in Episode 6.
Who are the Traitors in The Traitors: New Blood?
Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams and Katie Fites.
Is The Traitors: New Blood on Peacock?
Yes. Episodes stream on Peacock the day after they air on NBC.
How many players are left in The Traitors: New Blood?
Sixteen as of Episode 5, with one more victim to be revealed in Episode 6.
This guide is based on NBC’s schedule and episode coverage and is updated after each episode.
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