The Traitors (US) Season 4 Episode Schedule (Peacock) + What Time Episodes Drop
The Traitors (US) Season 4 episode schedule (Peacock) + what time episodes drop
Here’s the full release calendar (all dates), the exact weekly drop time in every U.S. time zone, and a few fun extras (trailer, social posts, and a quick “how to watch” guide).
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What time do The Traitors Season 4 episodes drop on Peacock?
That’s 7:00 p.m. MT and 8:00 p.m. CT.
If you’ve ever refreshed Peacock like a maniac and wondered why nothing is showing up at midnight… this is why. Peacock’s The Traitors drops in the evening in the U.S., so the episode typically appears right at the start of prime-time.
Tip: If you don’t see it immediately, try force-closing the Peacock app (or hard refresh in your browser), then reopen. Streaming apps occasionally cache the show page.
The Traitors (US) Season 4 episode schedule (Peacock)
Season 4 kicks off with a 3-episode premiere drop, then a 2-episode drop the following week, and after that it moves to one episode every Thursday until the finale.
| Release date | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 | Episodes 1, 2, 3 Premiere drop | Three “supersized” episodes to start the season. |
| Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 | Episodes 4, 5 2-episode drop | Two episodes in week two. |
| Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 | Episode 6 | Weekly drops begin. |
| Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 | Episode 7 | — |
| Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 | Episode 8 | — |
| Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | Episode 9 | — |
| Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 | Episode 10 | Penultimate week. |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 | Finale + Reunion Big night | Season finale and reunion special drop the same day. |
Reminder: All of the above dates assume you’re watching on Peacock in the U.S. New episodes are expected to appear at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on each release date.
Quick “set a reminder” checklist
- Tonight (Jan 8): watch Ep 1–3
- Next Thursday (Jan 15): Ep 4–5
- Every Thursday after that: one episode
- Feb 26: finale + reunion
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Watch: The Traitors (US) Season 4 trailer + sneak-peek vibes
If you’re deciding whether to jump in this season (or you just want to get hyped before the premiere), the official trailer is the fastest way to catch the tone: big personalities, bigger paranoia, and Alan Cumming looking like he’s having the time of his life.
This is a nice companion if you like recap-and-theory content after each episode drops.
How to watch The Traitors (US) Season 4 on Peacock
- Streaming home: Peacock (U.S.)
- Drop day: Thursdays
- Drop time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT)
- Premiere format: 3 episodes on Jan 8, then 2 episodes on Jan 15, then weekly
If you’re new to The Traitors: it’s basically a social strategy game where the “Faithful” try to identify the hidden “Traitors,” while the Traitors secretly eliminate players. Missions build the prize pot, roundtables bring the chaos.
Bonus: related content (for fans who want more than just the episode schedule)
Listen along: The Traitors Official Podcast
Peacock also has an official companion podcast for Season 4. If you’re the type who loves strategy breakdowns, post-episode interviews, and “why did they do THAT?” analysis, it’s worth adding to your Thursday routine.
Make it a weekly thing: mini watch-party template
- 8:45 p.m. ET: snacks + “who’s your early Traitor pick?” predictions
- 9:00 p.m. ET: episode drop
- After: 10-minute debrief + lock in updated suspect list
FAQ
What time do The Traitors (US) Season 4 episodes drop on Peacock?
Episodes drop Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT (that’s 8:00 p.m. CT and 7:00 p.m. MT).
Is the Season 4 premiere one episode or multiple episodes?
The Season 4 premiere is a three-episode drop (Episodes 1–3) on January 8, 2026.
When is the Season 4 finale?
The finale drops on February 26, 2026, and the reunion also drops the same day.
How many total weeks does Season 4 run?
From January 8 through February 26, with a couple of multi-episode drops early on, then weekly.
Schedule note: Streaming release schedules can change. If anything shifts, update the “Last updated” date at the top of this post.
Social embeds (to keep your post lively)
Here are a couple of official posts you can drop between sections of your article. These embeds usually boost time-on-page because readers pause to watch/replay and read replies.
1) Official premiere-date announcement (X / Twitter)
2) Donna Kelce teaser post (X / Twitter)
3) Instagram embed (Donna Kelce)