Thanksgiving week brought the usual round of preemptions, leaving soap fans without new episodes for a couple of days. Beyond the Gates felt it the most, airing only two new episodes this week. Days of Our Lives escaped the chaos since it streams on Peacock, so its schedule stayed right on track.
But the holiday interruption is officially behind us—and Monday’s fresh episodes are ready to bring back the drama, the romance, and, of course, the cliffhangers across all five daytime soaps.
Below is your complete Monday preview for BTG, DAYS, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and The Bold and the Beautiful—plus a quick breakdown of why the schedule shifted and what to expect as December kicks off.
Hard to believe it, but we’re inching toward the close of 2025 already. Soap time flies, doesn’t it?
Beyond the Gates
After a short week, the CBS daytime drama kicks off with two major guest stars: Real Housewives of Potomac’s Wendy Osefo as Calliope and Gizelle Bryant as Gloria. Expect them—alongside Dani—to turn up the heat on Vanessa and her decision-making.
Meanwhile, Smitty steps up to confront Joey in an effort to protect Martin. Derek corners Andre with some pointed questions about Ashley, and Vernon doesn’t hold back as he delivers a few harsh truths to Bill.
Days of Our Lives
The Monday, December 1, installment of the Peacock drama sees EJ and Theo teaming up. With multiple DiMeras suddenly MIA, these two may have no choice but to put their heads together and figure out what’s really going on.
Meanwhile, Thanksgiving isn’t going quite as planned for one family—Abe, Paulina, Johnny, and Chanel’s holiday dinner hits an unexpected delay.
The episode also features Sarah dropping some surprising news on Maggie, and Gwen showing a bit of compassion toward her ex, Xander, as he continues navigating a rough patch.
General Hospital
As the show was preempted for sports, General Hospital finally returns with new episodes beginning Monday, December 1—and it’s Turkey Day in the Quartermaine household. Or… should we go ahead and call it Pizza Day at this point? Thanksgiving never quite goes as planned for this family, and this year is no exception.
Meanwhile, Curtis is hosting Thanksgiving dinner as Marshall Ashford returns. But don’t expect everything to be smooth and dandy, because Trina is in for a shock. Fans are already speculating that she might overhear the news about her mom’s pregnancy. Only time will tell how that reveal plays out.
Other happenings in Monday’s episode include Willow walking down the aisle, Isaiah making a major sacrifice, and Nathan tracking down a suspect.
The Bold and the Beautiful
It was a short week for B&B, but what a week it was! We kick things off back in LA with plenty of drama, of course. Bill is at his big company, Spencer Publications, ready to shake things up. He’s about to take Katie by surprise with a request she probably can’t refuse… or at least one she’ll need a moment to process.
Meanwhile, as the week unfolds, Finn and Steffy are in for some shocking news; they’re about to find out who killed Luna Nozawa. And on top of that, Ridge makes a suggestion that Eric definitely doesn’t take too kindly to. Could these two be at odds again?
The Young and the Restless
It’s a new week, and the drama is still going strong in Genoa City. In this episode, Victor sets a trap for Cane. The question is, will Cane see it coming or walk right into it?
Meanwhile, Phyllis and Lily are ready to take the gloves off. Whose side are you on in this rivalry?
Plus, the Abbotts are strategizing to protect Jabot. Jack is convinced Victor might use that AI program against the family company, so he gathers his siblings to share what he’s learned and to lay out his grand plan. But the big question is: will everyone get on board with whatever Jack is about to roll out?
With Thanksgiving preemptions finally behind us, Monday is the perfect time for fans to dive back into all the action across daytime TV.
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Key Takeaways
- Thanksgiving week caused preemptions, impacting the soap opera schedule update with fewer new episodes.
- Monday’s episodes will bring back drama and cliffhangers across all five daytime soaps.
- In ‘Beyond the Gates,’ major guest stars spice up storylines, while ‘Days of Our Lives’ features a team-up amid family drama.
- ‘General Hospital’ sees Thanksgiving surprises as plot twists unfold, and ‘The Young and the Restless’ intensifies rivalries and strategic planning.
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