**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Traitors season 3.**

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The Traitors returned to our screens on Wednesday (22nd January) with a new episode and shocked fans with plenty of twists and turns as another 'murder' and banishment occurred.

Of course, at this stage, the arrival of new episodes marks a bittersweet moment for viewers, given that there are now only two left until the finale.

Fortunately, the BBC has confirmed that the twelfth and final episode will be a bumper 70-minute edition, so that's 10 extra minutes of drama to look forward to.

But when can viewers expect episode 11 to land? Read on for everything you need to know about The Traitors season 3 release schedule.

How many episodes are there in The Traitors season 3?

Francesca on The Traitors holding a phone to her ear.
Francesca on The Traitors. BBC/Studio Lambert

There will be 12 episodes in total in season 3.

This includes a cast reunion for this year's contestants.

When is the Traitors season 3 episode 11 out?

Alexander, Joe, Jake, Francesca and Freddie stood next to each other, smiling.
Alexander, Joe, Jake, Francesca and Freddie. BBC / Studio Lambert

The eleventh episode of the new season will air on BBC One on Thursday 23rd January at 9pm.

Scroll down for the full episode release schedule.

When does The Traitors come on BBC iPlayer?

Episodes 1-10 of The Traitors season 3 are currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

Future episodes will become available on iPlayer following their transmission on BBC One.

What time is The Traitors season 3 on?

The Traitors airs at 9pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The first two episodes aired at 8pm, followed by a 9pm release for the upcoming episodes.

Episodes are usually one hour long, with the exception of the final episode, which has an additional run time of 10 minutes.

The Traitors season 3 full release schedule

Below is a schedule for when new episodes will air on BBC One:

  • Episode 1 - Wednesday 1st January at 8pm (out now)
  • Episode 2 - Thursday 2nd January at 8pm (out now)
  • Episode 3 - Friday 3rd January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 4 - Wednesday 8th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 5 - Thursday 9th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 6 - Friday 10th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 7 - Wednesday 15th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 8 - Thursday 16th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 9 - Friday 17th January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 10 - Wednesday 22nd January at 9pm (out now)
  • Episode 11 - Thursday 23rd January at 9pm
  • Episode 12 (final) - Friday 24th January at 8:30pm

Will future episodes of The Traitors go on BBC iPlayer?

Claudia Winkleman sitting in a green leather tufted chair, biting her thumb and wearing a beige sweater with red embroidery and dark pants.
Claudia Winkleman on The Traitors. BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry

While episode 2 of The Traitors season 3 was made available on BBC iPlayer soon after episode 1 aired on BBC One, future episodes are not available to watch on the streaming site ahead of their TV release.

When is The Traitors season 3 finale?

The Traitors season 3 will come to an end on Friday 24th January at 8:30pm. The episode will air for 70 minutes in a change from its usual hour slot, so expect fireworks!

The Traitors continues Wednesdays to Fridays at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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