This week, Beyond the Gates continues to break new ground with its highly-anticipated Cotillion episodes where in addition to the festivities, there is another key story set against its backdrop. Now, according to the series executive producers, Sheila Ducksworth and Julie Carruthers soap viewers are in for a treat and plenty of drama!

Beyond the Gates debuted back on February 24, 2025 is the first-ever one-hour Black-led soap opera, which is now showcasing to the daytime world the Black experience fully-realized and this week with the the heritage and the elegance of the cotillion for the younger characters. The soap opera currently in its second season, was recently renewed for its 3rd and 4th seasons by CBS.

In its short history, anytime Beyond the Gates has set a major event on its canvas, it has never disappointed. In fact, the young soap opera has given way to some of the best reveals and fallouts in 2025 and 2026 thus far. So, what it’s in store?

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YOUNGER GENERATION GETS THE SPOTLIGHT

Speaking on what viewers will see the week of May 18-22,  Sheila Ducksworth, who is also the president of CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, shared to TV Insider, “These episodes are really like nothing that we feel like people have seen before. Yes, there have been cotillions on television before, but the way that we’re doing it, in the milieu in which it’s set, is just incredibly unique. It’s an institution that has existed in Black America for over 100 years, and it really speaks to legacy, it speaks to culture, it speaks to heritage, and also resilience.”

Ducksworth added, “Tune in because there is importance to what we’re saying with the show, but also just the sheer enjoyment of being able to see what one of these cotillions looks like and feels like. I think people will just be beside themselves; we definitely are working for that to be the goal. You’ll see a lot of stuff with the younger set that you haven’t seen before, and a lot of that plays into the cotillion and then beyond the cotillion.”

DANGER, DANCING AND SHOCKERS

However, Julie Carruthers notes that there is another major plot point about to explode, now that Jacob (Jibre Hordges) is close to nabbing Dr. Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) and company for the illegal blood plasma ring.

“We have the culmination of the mystery that Jacob’s  been involved with and I’m not going to tell you much more, but there’s a big event happening the same night as the Cotillion and the Cotillion is also fraught with its own surprises and unexpected disappointments,” teased Carruthers to Soaps.com. “It’s a lot of eventful things happening all at the same time. Amazing clothes, the girls are stunning, the dance is phenomenal. The music’s spectacular. It’s a beautiful, beautiful event.”

Take a look at what’s ahead for the rest of the week in episodes airing May 19-May 22 with these official CBS Beyond the Gates spoilers and see if you can figure out who may lose their life and more!

Tuesday, May 19
Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse. Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.

Wednesday, May 20
Someone dies while a Platinum Deb is crowned. Vanessa questions Joey about the chaos of the evening. Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.

Thursday, May 21
Ashley and Naomi are shell-shocked. Elon makes demands of Joey. Donnell has some tough questions for Vanessa. Marcel questions a perp. Bill, Kat and Tomas compare notes.

Friday, May 22
Anita, Vernon and Ted have to do damage control. Andre and Dani console someone they love while Nicole is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague. Donnell confronts Joey as Kat doles out advice to Deanna. One of the McBrides has a stunning reunion.

You can check out the promo for the action this week in and around Fairmont Crest below, followed by the Michael Fairman Channel’s recent livestream chat with Sheila Ducksworth, Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis and Sean Freeman, plus our recent conversation with Cecelia Specht who is knee-deep in this storyline.

Now let us know, who do you think will die? Which McBride will have a reunion and with whom? Will the Cotillion winds up being the the must-see soap event of the TV season? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital investigations, protection modes and conflict are the order of the day. In the just released ABC promo for the soap opera entitled “Held Captive,” first Lulu (Alexa Havins) is preparing to flea the country with Rocco (Finn Carr) if necessary including having passports ready and their bags packed.

However, with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) having full-knowledge of Rocco shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and his own desire and plan to keep his son safe right in Port Charles, he firmly tells Lulu,“You will make my son a fugitive over my dead body!”

Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is trying to find a way out of captivity and as she moves her bed she finds a shocking message,“Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) was held captive here. I was taken on 10-31-25.” Suddenly, Josslyn is so panicked and determined. She tells herself she is going to get out of there. Next, we see her smashing a chair into someone’s face! Can she find a way out? Will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) be waiting for her to throw her back in?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL SPOILERS

Nina (Cynthia Watros) is getting all jittery again, as it appears she has gone back into Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) hospital room and is ready to inject him with another secret dose of the medication to keep him in a paralytic state, after she accidentally jabbed him during his brawl with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart). As viewers know, that dose of the drug meant to keep Drew in a locked-in state. However, now Jack starts to move!

In addition, General Hospital welcomes Jonathan Bennett to the cast as PCPD Detective Joe Fitzpatrick, and in key moment he is seen at the police station. As to just what Joe will be up to? Well, in an additional newly released clip featuring Bennett in his debut episode on Monday, it’s clear that Detective Fitzpatrick is looking into Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Isaiah’s (Sawandi Wilson) altercation at the Metro Court Pool when he says, “What are the chances Ashford talks his way out of an arrest? Curtis Ashford seems to be a very powerful guy around here. The kind of guy that’s used to getting a way with stuff.”

Take a look below at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 18-22.

MONDAY, MAY 18
Police detective Joe Fitzpatrick is called to arrest one of Port Charles’s own. Laura delivers an update about Anna. Joss makes a grim discovery. Jordan presses Justine about Sonny. Emma opens up to Felicia.

TUESDAY, MAY 19
Valentin pitches a new plan. Gio supports Emma. Rocco is frustrated. Dante sets Joe straight. Curtis briefs Jordan.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Alexis seeks assistance from Ava. Ethan makes a promise to Lulu. Britt makes a big decision. Valentin and Carly clash. Nina gets a shock.

THURSDAY, MAY 21
Alexis wants answers. Ethan pays a visit to Tracy. Dante summons “Nathan.” Britt has new reason to worry. Lulu prepares to make her move.

FRIDAY, MAY 22
Sonny and Ric compare notes. Willow delivers good news. Britt shares intel. Laura’s reaction surprises Lulu. “Nathan” makes a plea.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo and a preview clip of Jonathan Bennett’s first episode as Joe Fitzpatrick below.

Now weigh-in: Since Josslyn will knows Anna was also held captive by Sidwell and company, how will she make her escape plan? Do you think Lulu and Rocco will go on the run? Will Jack come to and the jig will be up for Nina, or will the two reach some deal to keep him quiet from tattling on her? And, are you enthusiastic about the debut of Jonathan Bennett? Let us know in the comment section.

This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) must deal with the consequences of his decision to keep his daughter, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) in a position of power as his Co-CEO of Forrester Creations, and not allow his wife, Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) to usurp her.

Brooke is deeply disappointed as she said to her husband on the Friday, May 15 episode of the CBS daytime drama. Now, heading into a new week of drama, as Hope (Annika Noelle) awaits news that Brooke is the new Co-CEO, so she can get a fair shake that her line ‘Hope for the Future” won’t be back-burnered, she will learn the news that if she stays at Forrester, Steffy remains her boss. The question is, will both Brooke and Hope hightail it over to Katie (Heather Tom) and Bill’s (Don Diamont) fashion house, Logan, after Ridge’s final decision? Stay tuned.

In addition, the B&B “Look Ahead” spoilers video shows Remy (Christian Weissmann) confronting Dylan (Sydney Bullock). He shoots her a look that if she does not make inroads with Electra (Laneya Grace) and Deke (Harrison Cone), he will continue to hold over her head secrets of how she got the job lead as the beach house art teacher and more.

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B&B also shares for fans to look for a series of returns this week. First, Dick Christie reprises his role as Forrester Creations security officer Charlie Webber on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. The last time viewers saw Charlie was over a year ago in April of 2025.

Delon de Metz, who returned last week as Zende Forrester Dominquez, will appear again this week on the Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 episodes. In addition, young Bryan James Garlick makes an appearance as Steffy and Finn’s son, Hayes Finnegan on the Monday, May 18 episode.

Now below, check out the official B&B spoilers for the week of May 18-22 below.

Monday, May 18

Ridge seeks to mitigate the fallout from his decision.

Steffy is caught off guard.

Dylan urges Remy to respect her wishes.

Tuesday, May 19

Zende comes to an understanding about his future at Forrester.

Taylor gains a new perspective about Brooke.

Hope gets some bad news.

Wednesday, May 20

Katie questions her motives behind pursuing Hope.

R.J. and Zende put their differences aside for the sake of the company.

Thursday, May 21

Tensions rise as Hope demands answers from Steffy.

Electra learns a shocking truth.

Friday, May 22

Hope’s career at Forrester hangs in balance.

Will puts his heart on the line.

Now below, watch the B&B Look Ahead video teaser for the action this week.

Then weigh-in: are you glad Ridge kept Steffy as his Co-CEO? Do you think Hope for sure goes to Logan, and Brooke stays at Forrester, or hightails it over to her sister’s company too? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

 

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