If you’re wondering which of your favorite daytime dramas will actually air this holiday, Soap Opera News has you covered. The Thanksgiving 2025 Soap Schedule is already shaking things up, with some shows serving fresh new episodes while others take a break for special programming and preemptions. Whether you watch Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, or The Bold and the Beautiful, here’s everything you need to know before planning your holiday viewing.
Beyond the Gates
It’ll be a short week for BTG fans. Only two new episodes will drop next week.
Wednesday, November 26 – Encore episode
Thursday, November 27 – Encore episode
Friday – Preempted
Days of Our Lives
As fans know, Days streams exclusively on Peacock, which means it’s generally safe from holiday preemptions and breaking news. Translation: you’re getting a full week of new episodes.
Thursday, November 27:
- Brady and Tate watch over Rachel
- Belle surprises Marlena
- Alex worries about Stephanie’s safety
- The Bradys gather for Thanksgiving at the Pub
Friday, November 28:
A shocking reunion unfolds in the DiMera crypt…
The Hortons notice a missing Thanksgiving guest
Philip joins the Hernandez family for dinner
Leo surprises Javi with a very special dessert
General Hospital
Another short week here:
Preempted Thursday and Friday due to sports coverage
New episodes Monday–Wednesday
The Bold and the Beautiful
Wednesday, November 26, brings the show’s big Thanksgiving episode featuring:
- Steffy, Finn, Taylor, Hayes, and Kelly sharing a warm family holiday
- A special guest joining the Forrester-Finnegan gathering
- Deacon and Sheila celebrating at Il Giardino and extending an unexpected invitation to Carter and Daphne
Then:
Thursday, November 27 – Repeat Episode. Eric and Ridge watch with excitement as the models walk through the crowd, showcasing their hard work and exquisite designs.
Friday – Preempted
The Young and the Restless
Thursday, November 27 features a classic treat:
- A rebroadcast of Danny and Cricket’s Hawaiian Wedding (original airdate 11/16/1990)
Friday – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage
So there you have it—your Thanksgiving 2025 soap schedule wrapped up and ready to enjoy with your pumpkin pie. Let the holiday binge-watching begin!
Key Takeaways
- The Thanksgiving 2025 Soap Schedule features varying air times for daytime dramas like Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, and Days of Our Lives.
- Beyond the Gates has only two new episodes next week, with one being an encore.
- Days of Our Lives streams exclusively on Peacock, ensuring a full week of new episodes.
- General Hospital will be preempted on Thursday and Friday due to sports coverage, with new episodes airing Monday to Wednesday.
- The Young and the Restless will rebroadcast a classic Hawaiian Wedding episode on November 27, but will be preempted on Friday.
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