The Traitors Week 2: Who Was Murdered and Banished?

Housewife-on-housewife murder, a tearful banishment and a “low blow” at the Round Table: This is what to know about who goes home on Episodes 4 and 5 of “The Traitors” Season 4.

Episode 4 of “The Traitors” opens with a little recap by way of cast member Maura Higgins: “Two dead and two banished.”

To recap, “Big Brother” alum Ian Terry, a Faithful, was the first murder of Season 4. Next up, Porsha Williams was banished, only to reveal she was a Faithful. Rob Cesternino, a Faithful, was killed by the Traitors. In the final shocker, Donna Kelce was banished … and she was the secret Traitor this season, unknown to the other Traitors and the audience.

Here’s what happens in the next batch of two episodes, released Jan. 15.

Episode 4

First Killing: A Housewife Killed by Housewives!

Caroline Stanbury doesn’t make it through the night. She comes face-to-face with the Traitors, who deliver the blow while she is chained up to a tree.

“I’m absolutely floored. I thought the housewives would have each other’s back,” Stanbury says.

“Only a housewife could look you straight in the eye and stab you directly in the back,” she continues.

Rinna says murdering a fellow housewife will throw the others off the scent and likens it to “cherry on the top of a sundae.”

A Tearful Banishing

Tiffany Mitchell, Michael Rapaport, Tara Lipinski, Lisa Rinna, Maura Higgins, Ron Funches, Yam Yam Arocho, Monet X Change, Stephen Colletti and Johnny Weir all at risk after the challenge.

Colton Underwood, earlier on in the episode, planted the seed of his theory: Tiffany Mitchell. He says he is “coming” for her. Rob Rausch, who is a Traitor, is thrilled. Fellow Traitor Candiace Dillard Basset was less so: “It’s crazy how we’re putting out new papers and Tiffany is the headline.”

At the Round Table, Underwood follows through on his promise to come for Mitchell. Mitchell, meanwhile, has a plan to go for Arocho, Funches and Rapaport.

Mitchell and Underwood go head-to-head, with Mitchell saying she’s “smarter” than he is.

Nam presents his evidence against Mitchell, which he had teased earlier: He had heard a laugh the night before while at the trees and thinks it was hers.

As more people like Funches go in on Mitchell, Bassett steps in and says, “I’m torn. I feel like we’re doing exactly what we did with Portia.” Mitchell gets emotional and cries.

Still, Mitchell is eliminated in almost a unanimous vote, with many people citing Nam’s evidence. During the Circle of Truth, she reveals herself to be a Faithful.

“I told myself coming into this game be careful with how you are because not everyone will understand. But I am truly proud of the way I played this game. And you all should be proud of yourselves too because you have proved that you get what you deserve. You all didn’t deserve me because I am a Faithful,” she says.

Rapaport makes the prediction that one of the “hunks” — Rausch, Colletti or Underwood — must be a Traitor.

Episode 5

The Traitors Get Another One

The Traitors kill Monet X Change. Earlier, he’d told Bassett heard he was suspicious of Rinna, which was enough to condemn him. Also, going after Monet X Change would “destroy the pattern” gamers and housewives, they say.

“Damn, damn, damn, they got your girl,” Monet says while reading the envelope. “Now I’m a little faithful ghost. I’m going to haunt these hallways. Mark my words. Ectoplasm on all these hoes.”

Bassett is struggling with Monet’s murder: He trusted her and it led to his death.

A Heated Round Table Leads to a Banishment

The Round Table got intense, with things escalating between Rapaport and Underwood. Ultimately, Rapaport’s brash demanor crosses the line and leads to his banishment.

Bassett opens by asking Rapaport to address his earlier shouting and what he had said about Underwood.

Rapaport goes on a tirade against Underwood. It appears to be working — until he makes a comment about Underwood’s ability to keep a secret. Earlier that day, Underwood spoke about coming out as gay after starring on “The Bachelor.”

“There it is,” Colton says. “You think it was fun for 29 years of my life?”

“No, no, no, I think that has nothing to do with it,” Rapaport says.

The conversation then pivots to Underwood being in the closet. Rapaport goes back to Underwood’s behavior, but the cast is fixed on the “low blow” of his comment.

The majority of the table votes out Rapaport. He reveals his status. “You voted out the best-looking, smartest, dopest… Faithful,” he says.

Rapaport says, in a confessional, “I was backed into a corner and I tried to fight my way out of it. Maybe I fought too hard.”

He also addresses the comment to Underwood. “I meant what I meant within the context of the game. It had nothing to do with his sexuality. I really, sincerely apologize if I offended Colton or anybody in the house. That absolutely wasn’t my intention. I’m a fan of the game. I played hard and you know, I played a good game, except for when it went a little too far, which sucks.”

The “Michael Show,” as the cast put it, has ended, but “The Traitors” continues. Episode 6 of “The Traitors” drops Jan. 22.