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What’s Airing on Your Favorite Soaps on New Year’s Day 2026
Tomorrow, on the first day of the new year, you can recover from your night out of ringing out the old and ringing in the new, by plopping down near your favorite TV screens, mobile devices or computers, and check out what’s on your favorite soaps on January 1, 2026.
First, as previously announced, General Hospital will pay tribute to its iconic star, Anthony Geary when ABC rebroadcasts his final episode as Luke Spencer as the character says his goodbyes to his loved ones and friends, after saving his sons from one last mission.
However as longtime viewers know, Geary actually came back, as only he would for the one and only Jane Elliot (Tracy) two years later when she wanted to exit the series, and so he appeared in just one scene. Tony died on December 14, 2025 back in Amsterdam at the age of 78, and leaves a legacy behind as the all-time greatest actor in the genre receiving a record-setting 8 Daytime Emmys for his work.
GH is not the only soap airing a rebroadcast as The Young and the Restless gives us some good ole’ Jill (Jess Walton) and Katherine (Jeanne Cooper) drama and this time it’s from 1998. Anytime you can drive a story with these two was gold back in the day. Y&R’s sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful plans to air a repeat from just this past summer when Luna (Lisa Yamada) sets a trap for Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Liam (Scott Clifton) is on his way to save her, and Grace (Cassandra Creech)is trying to figure out what to do about the lies she has told about Liam’s brain cancer diagnosis.
Have no fear, Days of our Lives and Beyond the Gates pick right back up with all-new episodes on the first day of the year as the nuptials are almost underway for Javi (Al Calderon) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) with some last minute, shall we say, challenges ahead. While BTG’s Dani (Karla Mosley) is trying to figure out how she is going to tell her girls that their grandmother Anita (Tamara Tunie) Dupree has breast cancer, and that they may have inherited the genes.
Now below, here’s a quick rundown of each soap and some spoilers of what to look for on January 1:
Days of our Lives: Chanel (Raven Bowens) resents Johnny (Carson Boatman). Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Gwen (Emily O’Brien) bond. The Hernandez family prepares for Javi’s (Al Calderon) upcoming marriage to Leo (Greg Rikaart). Leo asks Marlena (Deidre Hall) for help.
General Hospital: A rebroadcast of Anthony Geary’s final full episode as Luke Spencer from July 27, 2015, as Luke says goodbye to Port Charles.
The Young and the Restless: A rebroadcast of a classic episode that originally aired on September 10, 1998 when Jill (Jess Walton) interrupts Katherine Chancellor’s (the late Jeanne Cooper) party with a shocking announcement.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Rebroadcast of an episode that aired back on July 3, 2025 where Dr. Grace Buckingham (Cassandra Creech) is racing against time to get Liam to have experimental brain surgery, while Luna (Lisa Yamada) has snapped and has kidnapped school teacher, Dylan (Sydney Bullock) as she sets a trap for Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) at the beach house school room.
Beyond the Gates: Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) delivers some devastating info to Kat (Colby Muhammed) and Martin (Brandon Claybon), which causes an argument between the siblings. Dani (Karla Mosley) demands Bill’s (Timon Kyle Durrett) attention while Hayley (Marquita Goings) gets an earful. Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) are sideswiped by what they learn during a visit with their grandparents.
So, which episodes are you looking forward to watching the most? Do you like when your soaps have rebroadcasts, or do you prefer all-new episodes all the time, even when some audience members are not always available to watch during the holidays, and college bowl games are the order of the day? Let us know via the comment section below.
Is Michael not doing a Best & Worst List for 2025?! I have been waiting on it.
Richard…I’m wondering the same thing. I (also) have been waiting on it.
Now that you mention it, where is the best and worst of daytime in 2025?
Really wish they had somehow managed to edit the GH episode as a tribute to Tony Geary but leave the rest of that episode out of it.
Seeing Frodd & Ava in that ridiculous wig is just a reminder of everything that was wrong with the ReRon era of GH. Which is pretty much why Tony retired, as he said at the time.
Always great to see THE General Hospital legend again. Not so much that other dragonshit.
There were 8 former cast members in the episode. Yes, it was nice to see Geary again, but they should’ve picked a better episode. My skin crawled seeing Denise DeMuccio again. This was the final months of Ron’s tenure as HW.
Watching it, however, made me grateful for Cynthia Watros and Alexa Havins. Let’s make it a trifecta by bringing on a new Dillon in 2026.
Oh God yes. So grateful for Cynthia Watros. I despised Michelle Stafford’s approach which fluctuated between her morphing into the bratty& sassy Phyllis from Y&R and a nail-biting-infant-weirdo woman. And if we can’t have the original actress who played young adult Lulu, Alexa Havens is the next best thing.
I really disliked this episode. I remember feeling disappointment that there were no scenes between Luke and Laura. His only scenes were with Sonny and the second Lulu who never really established a familial connection with Geary. I would have liked to see some closure scenes with Laura, Bobbi, Robert and Lucky. Yes, I know the latter two were not working on GH at the time but they could have made cameos. That said, I liked Luke walking into the fog and slowly fading away. The only reason that worked is because Geary was a brilliantly gifted actor.
should have at least had a memorial card at the end
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‘Beyond the Gates’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ in a Soap Opera Showdown on ‘Flip Side’ Season 3 Premiere

CBS daytime dramas, Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless go head-to-head when two featured cast members from each show compete on the syndicated game show, Flip Side for its season 3 premiere.
Hosted by Jaleel White (best known as Steve Urkel from Family Matters) and filmed near Atlanta, Georgia, daytime drama fans should circle Monday, September 14th when you can catch: representing Team BTG, Colby Nixon (Kat Richardson) and RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton), and Representing Team Y&R, Bryton James (Devon Hamilton) and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).
In the upcoming soap opera showdown, the competing teams will win prize money for the charities of their choosing, when White tests both teams on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic, and to see which team will make it to the final round.

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Flip Side’s loglines shares that it’s “an original, laugh out-loud survey-based game show that pits two teams of contestants against each other, testing them on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic. The teams compete for a shot at $10,000 by guessing the top answers based on anonymous surveys – which can be provocative, surprising, and often humorous. Throughout each episode, host Jaleel White brings a fun and comedic energy to the show while also guiding the contestants through the questions.”
Season three leans deeper into exploring relationships, dating, social behaviors and everyday life situations that viewers can relate to. Season three also features multiple celebrity episodes benefiting charity kicking off with the CBS soap showdown.
In addition to airing Monday to Friday in syndication on stations across the country, Flip Side has a second run on Game Show Network. So, check your local listings for times in your area, or catch Flip Side on GSN.
So, who do you think wins the soap opera showdown between BTG’s Colby and RhonniRose vs. Y&R’s Bryton and Christel? Make your picks in the comment section. But first, check out a bit of the action from the episode below.
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CBS Announces Fall Preview and Season Premieres for ‘Beyond the Gates’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’

CBS announced on Thursday, September 10, their fall storyline previews, season premiere dates and broadcast milestones for its daytime line-up which has held the top spot as the highest-rated network in daytime for 40 consecutive seasons.
The line-up includes daytime dramas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, plus gams shows, The Price is Right which continues to be the #1 show on daytime television and Let’s Make a Deal.
Coming up, B&B celebrates its 40th anniversary, Drew Carey marks 20 years as host of daytime’s The Price is Right, while Beyond the Gates will kick-off their 3rd season in December and Y&R continues its dominance at the number #1 daytime drama and the most nominated soap going into the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30. Here’s what to look for this fall below!
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
CBS’ longest-running scripted series and 2026’s most Daytime Emmy Award-nominated series continues with its 54th season on Thursday, October. 8, and its 37th season as Daytime’s #1 drama on the broadcast television season.
Look for: Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to stop at nothing to protect his family, taking decisive control of the situation with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) while refusing to allow anything to threaten Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) sobriety. Victor presents Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) with an intriguing business opportunity that could serve as an ulterior motive to cause havoc for his nemesis, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) finally scores a win, but her victory forces her to decide who she truly wants in her life.
In addition, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) go to great lengths to keep their casual affair a secret. Stephanie (Vivica A. Fox) supports Nate (Sean Dominic) as he pursues a return to medicine. Lily (Christel Khalil) and Cane (Billy Flynn) mix business with pleasure when they team up to fight Billy’s (Jason Thompson) attempt to gain control of Chancellor Industries. With their wedding fast approaching, Billy has little time to give Sally (Courtney Hope) the support she needs, and the pressure is mounting.
In addition, Michael Fairman TV has learned stories and scripts under Y&R’s new co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, begin to air on November 11.
Y&R is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (12:30-1:30 PM, ET/11:30 AM-12:30 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television Presentation in association with Bell Dramatic Serial Co. and Corday Production, Inc. Sally McDonald is the executive producer. Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor are co-head writers.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The most-watched daily drama in the world kicked off its landmark 40th season this past Tuesday, September 8 on CBS.
In story, a fierce battle between sisters Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Katie (Heather Tom) is underway, shaking up the Los Angeles fashion industry as Katie’s rising House of Logan takes on Brooke and the mighty Forrester Creations. For the first time ever, the Forresters must navigate mounting financial concerns while the younger generation – Electra (Laneya Grace) and R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) – rally to help save the family legacy.
Meanwhile, Will (Crew Morrow) and Dylan (Sydney Bullock) grow closer, but the arrival of Dylan’s mother, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan), adds new complications to their relationship as Katie goes on the offensive to help protect her son. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) must also grapple with the secret born from one unexpected night together, threatening to upend their respective marriages with Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire).
With secrets, rivalries and family loyalties colliding, the drama builds toward a shocking twist in celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary in March 2027.
B&B is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. A Bell-Phillip Television production, Bradley Bell is the executive producer and head writer. Casey Kasprzyk also serves as executive producer.
BEYOND THE GATES
CBS’S newest daytime soap strides into fall packed with drama as the hit Daytime Emmy-nominated series continues its second season, with season three beginning Tuesday, December 29.
In story, the Duprees, their friends and foes will wade through a flood of fresh tests and triumphs. While some wrestle rivals old and new, others will fight for their livelihoods … and their lives. Anita (Tamara Tunie) hits a bump in the road on the way to The Articulette’s revival, while Vernon (Clifton Davis) takes charge when he gets news that dredges up the past. Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) marriage meets turbulence when mounting tensions with Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) pull Dani deeper into her ex’s life.
Elsewhere, Martin (Brandon Claybon) defends his family when Smitty (Mike Manning) is dealt a devastating public blow that puts Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) on opposing sides. As some relationships are strained, others are heating up. Sabotage can’t get in the way of Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice’s (Ernestine Johnson) love as they take things to the next level.
Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) is ready for more with Kial (Greg Vaughan). Madison (Kenjah) is a rock to Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) when she and Kat (Colby Muhammad) can’t escape scandal and Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) love life fuels the fire with her daughter Deanna (Angela Fairley). As tensions simmer behind closed doors, a greater threat looms that could flip the entire community on its head.
Beyond the Gates is broadcast weekdays on CBS (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The series is produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Created by head writer Michele Val Jean, executive producers include Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
Drew Carey will “Come on Down!” for his 20th season as the host of the ever-popular game show and the longest consecutively one in television history. The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 55th season beginning Monday, September. 21.
This season, Wednesdays are getting even more exciting with “Wild Wheel Wednesday.” During the Showcase Showdown, contestants will have the chance to win not only over $100,000, but also a special prize chosen by Drew, making every spin of the Big Wheel even more thrilling. Themed episodes this season include Veteran’s Day, Halloween, Earth Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pet Adoption Week, Pride, Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Week. Returning this season are announcer George Gray and fan-favorite models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube.
The Price is Right is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT)
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady brings more deals, big prizes and surprises when the 18th season of the game show when it returns on Monday, September. 21.
The season premiere includes a brand-new game, “Cash Course,” a ball-rolling obstacle course where Traders line up green and gold balls on a custom-designed course for a guaranteed chance to win big cash, with the opportunity to take home a grand prize of $10,000 – but look out for the spinning duck, stone toad and the octopus!
This season also marks a major milestone with the show celebrating its 3,000th episode with Brady as host. The milestone will be commemorated with a special episode airing in January 2027. Returning this season are announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray, who all bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games and, of course, those infamous Zonks.
Let’s Make a Deal is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (check local listings) and is available to stream on Paramount+**
**(live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.
So, which CBS soap opera’s fall preview has you most intrigued? Happy to know that shortly Y&R will begin to air episodes from new head writers Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Conner? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘Beyond the Gates’ Adds Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s Brothers

Shanice Johnson’s (Ernestine Morrison) brothers are coming to Fairmont Crest next week on all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates. Be on the lookout for Denzell Dandridge to make his debut as Lamont Johnson and Khiry Walker to debut n the role of Cedric Johnson on the Tuesday, September 8 episode.
In a video preview, Lamont and Cedric make quite a first impression on Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson), who are not so keen on the guy, who is dating their sister. Can Ted get Shanice’s siblings to have a change of heart about him? Stay tuned.
If Khiry Walker looks familiar, he has appeared in numerous television series, films and stage plays including Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Chair Company. Denzell Dandridge has also appeared across film and television projects including: Street Code Broken, Coming of Age, itfactor and The Dirty D. Dandridge. In a fun fact, Denzell is actually the great-nephew of acclaimed and groundbreaking actress, Dorothy Dandridge.
In addition, Denzell Dandridge shared on his Instagram about his casting on the CBS soap opera, “All the long nights on set. Countless auditions. Thousands of No’s. But here it is… we finally got our YES.”
Since its inception, Beyond the Gates has focused on the stories of the Dupree and Richardson families, and now with the Johnson family coming into the picture, the series has a chance to expand more characters familial background and back-story to propel future storylines.
Beyond the Gates received 15 Daytime Emmy nominations at the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday night, October 30. The soap opera made Daytime Emmy history by racking up the highest nomination tally for its first time in the competition.
Now below, check out a preview for next week on Beyond the Gates which gives you a first look at Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s brother. Do you hope the writers delve into the siblings story, or do you think they will just be in town to support their sister? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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