The WORST episodes of The Traitors (NZ)

Every episode of The Traitors (NZ) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Traitors (NZ)!

In the newly announced Kiwi line-up of The Traitors, host Paul Henry will preside over a cast of 19 players, as the "faithfuls" attempt to sniff out "traitors", all while competing in challenges and building up prize money.

Last Updated: 6/18/2026Network: TV3 (NZ)Status: Continuing

6.73

75 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/7/2023

Host Paul Henry meets 19 players at an isolated lodge for a game of deception and lies to win $70,000. Soon they question everything, and everyone, as Paul secretly picks the Traitors.

7.04

70 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/14/2023

Gasps of shock echo as news of the next faithful to be murdered is discovered. Host Paul Henry throws a garden party filled with challenges for the players to win money for the prize pool.

7.13

15 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2026

Armed with only their cunning, savvy and wit, 21 every day New Zealanders join brand new host Madeleine Sami for her twisted game of deceit at Claremont Manor, in the hopes of winning up to $100,000.

7.14

72 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2023

The ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust, becomes very real for the players as it's revealed which of the Faithfuls has been murdered in the night by the Traitors.

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7.17

54 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2024

The players mourn the loss of another Faithful during a controversial challenge and tensions run high resulting in a tense, nail-biting vote at the Round Table.

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7.17

58 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2023

The Traitors start a devious scheme to throw the Faithful off course. The Faithful change the course of the game and put the Traitors under fire. The scene is set for an explosive Round Table.

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7.22

59 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2023

The Faithful mourn the loss of another player while the Traitors rejoice. Tensions rise in the group during a demanding mission sparking an all-out argument with far-reaching consequences.

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7.22

45 votes

#8 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2024

The ultimate game of deceit continues. Relief at the breakfast table quickly turns to confusion and the players must work together in a truly shocking mission.

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7.30

44 votes

#9 - Episode 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/5/2024

The Faithful become desperate to catch a Traitor after another murder. With the victory line edging closer, the pressure is on to banish a Traitor. One wrong move could tip the balance of the game.

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7.36

53 votes

#10 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2024

Deception, lies and betrayal are the name of the game as 22 everyday New Zealanders descend on Claremont Manor at the foot of Mt Horrible, in the hopes of winning up to $100,000.

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7.38

16 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2026

The game is afoot as the Traitors band together to choose their first victim, and the players awake to the murder of one of their own.

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7.38

40 votes

#12 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2024

The Faithful mourn the loss of another player, while a Traitor sees an opportunity to advance their own game.

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7.40

15 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2026

Personas are shed and cracks begin to form amongst the players as more Faithfuls are lost at the hands of the Traitors.

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7.41

51 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2024

After an unforeseen twist the Traitors band together to make a tough choice. The next morning, the players arrive at breakfast to await the news of the first murder.

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7.41

68 votes

#15 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2023

The Traitors attempt a risky move resulting in a huge surprise at breakfast. Players can no longer tell friend from foe and accusations fly.

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7.43

42 votes

#16 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2024

It's every man for himself as alliances fracture. An ambush compels backstabbing behaviour. As a treacherous day ends and evening descends, who will be leaving the manor?

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7.43

14 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2026

Determined to banish a Traitor, the players begin to sow seeds of deception, whilst the traitorous alliance begins to fracture.

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7.44

62 votes

#18 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2023

The ultimate psychological reality show of the Faithful versus Traitors continues. Paranoia builds and accusations fly around the group, one player must defend themselves from a vengeful move.

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7.44

45 votes

#19 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/23/2024

As it becomes harder to tell friend from foe, a mysterious letter threatens to derail the course of the game.

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7.48

60 votes

#20 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2024

The fate of two players is decided at the Round Table – who will be banished? And who gets to stay? A morbid twist is revealed at breakfast when three players learn they are in the firing line.

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7.49

39 votes

#21 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2024

Tensions rise during a mission, when one player's lack of teamwork puts a target on their back.

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7.51

41 votes

#22 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2024

The Faithful become more determined than ever to banish the remaining Traitors. Paul sets a challenge that pushes the players to their limits. The game takes an unexpected turn that no one saw coming.

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7.52

63 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2023

The Faithful nervously wait to see who the Traitors murdered overnight. One player drops a bombshell, shaking up the game while the group take on an epic mission to increase the prize pot.

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7.55

66 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2023

Suspicion is rife over the breakfast table. Host Paul Henry reveals a game twist which means one lucky player win a prize that could save their neck and the Faithful attempt to banish a Traitor.

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7.56

9 votes

#25 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2026

After a brutal backstab, and with the Faithfuls hot on their tail, the Traitors replenish their ranks.

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