In Season 1, Episode 3 of The Traitors, the Traitors include Cirie Fields, who ultimately wins the season as a Traitor. Other key Traitors from the season include Quentin Jiles and Andie Vanacore, who are runners-up as Faithfuls, indicating their roles in the game dynamics.

Episode 3 of Season 1 features missions where teams work to rescue buried players to add money to the prize fund. For example, teams such as the Red, Yellow, and Blue teams attempt to find and rescue buried players like Arie, Stephenie, Bam, and Kyle, with each rescue adding $5,000 to the prize fund. The Blue Team escapes first, earning a trip to the Armory, and the missions contribute to a growing prize pot.

In Episode 3, tensions arise around mission strategies and trust. For instance, Dorinda expresses anger over the decision of safe players not waiting for others to eat dinner together and giving up on a final $20,000 during a mission, highlighting interpersonal conflicts. Additionally, Traitors like Danielle and Bob the Drag Queen pretend to be Faithfuls to each other, creating dramatic tension.

The Traitors engage in deception by volunteering to be left behind during missions to appear trustworthy, as seen with Danielle and Bob the Drag Queen in Season 3 but reflecting similar tactics in earlier seasons. They also use smokescreens, such as Carolyn's odd behavior, to deflect suspicion. These tactics create mistrust among the Faithful players and complicate the game dynamics.

During missions in Episode 3, players who are left on rafts or safe zones receive immunity shields, protecting them from being murdered by the Traitors that night. For example, eight players left on rafts after a mission are granted immunity, while others who sacrificed themselves become eligible targets. This strategic distribution of immunity affects the players' safety and alliances.