Shawn talked to Paulina on the phone and let her know that Chanel was fine. She didn’t want anyone to know where she was staying. Chanel appeared in the room after he got off the phone. She was wearing Shawn’s shirt. He asked her if she remembered what happened the night before. She remembered seeing him at the bar, their kiss and going to the house. Chanel wondered if they hooked up the night before. Shawn assured her that nothing happened between them. Chanel apologized for flirting with him when she’s still married. Johnny forgot about their vows, but she didn’t want to do that. Shawn let her know that Johnny would be miserable without her. He advised her to focus on the good times they shared and not on one mistake. She appreciated his advice. They talked about their marriages and how infidelity played a part in destroying his marriage. She’s not sure if she’s ready to end her marriage. Shawn advised her to fight for her marriage. Johnny tried to reach Chanel when Kristen walked in the room. They talked about Rachel being back home. Kristen told him about her family scrapbook which led to Rachel going to Aremid. She began telling him about the woman in white being her mother and how thankful she was that she was alive only to find out that she and Stefano were presumed dead in the Paris tunnels. Rachel called the woman in white to check on Ava. Ava was tied to a chair. The woman in white assured Rachel that her parents would get back together now that Ava is out of the way. Rachel warned her to keep an eye on Ava because she was sneaky. The lady took the gag off Ava’s mouth letting her know that no one would hear her scream. Ava wondered why Rachel was there. The woman told her that she helped Rachel get her out of the way so her parents could get back together. Ava wondered who the woman was. The only thing the woman said was that she was someone who wanted to see people get back together. Ava knew about family and told her about her son. She asked the woman to let her go so she could go to her son’s wedding. The woman said that letting her go would hurt Rachel. Making her disappear would help Rachel get what she wants. Ava warned her that she could have her killed with one phone call. The woman wasn’t intimidated by her threat because she dealt with a truly dangerous man in her life. Ava believed Brady would rescue her soon. The woman felt like Brady didn’t care enough to bother looking for her.
Brady got worried when he couldn’t reach Ava. Marlena walked in the room saying that Belle had a hard night since she was still sleeping. Brady talked to Marlena about Rachel. Marlena couldn’t believe that Rachel went to Aremid by herself. He admitted that Rachel wanted him to get back together with her mother. They decided to let Rachel get therapy, and Marlena gave him the name of a doctor. Belle woke up and found EJ next to her in bed. She woke him up and hit him with a pillow. EJ remembered what happened between them. He wondered why she allowed him to go home with her. They realized they got caught up in the moment and made love again. After they made love again, EJ and Bell talked about what would happen if Sami found out. EJ and Belle started arguing over it when Marlena walked in the room. EJ struggled to get his clothes while Marlena and Belle got into a heated discussion about what happened. Belle reminded her that she was a grown woman and that she should have knocked on the door. Marlena couldn’t believe she hooked up with EJ after he hurt their family. If Belle wanted to keep seeing EJ, she wouldn’t do it under her roof. After Marlena left the room, EJ and Belle talked about how embarrassed they were at getting caught. He thought they should be more careful next time. Belle informed him there wouldn’t be a next time. Brady showed up at the DiMera mansion telling Kristen that he made an appointment for Rachel to see the therapist. Kristen demanded to go and made a comment about Ava. They listened to her voicemail. They couldn’t figure out what her message meant. Rachel overheard Brady talking about having trouble reaching Ava. Chanel went to Paulina and Abe’s place to find Johnny waiting for her. He told her that Paulina let him in the place because he was worried about her. Johnny wondered where she was, and she told him that she spent the night with Shawn. Shawn arrived at the townhouse to bring Rachel’s pictures back. Marlena tried to get him to leave when Belle and EJ came out of her bedroom.
Leo went to Marlena’s place and noticed that she was upset. Marlena told him she was upset because she walked in on Belle with EJ. She apologized for telling him about it. He thanked her for telling him. She thanked him because she didn’t have anyone to talk to. Marlena told him that she was worried about what Belle’s fling will do to her family especially Sami and Shawn. She said Shawn showed up and saw them together. After they talked about Belle and EJ, Leo told her about getting back together with Javi. Marlena advised him to take things slowly. Leo thought she felt that way because of Belle and EJ to which she said she was concerned about him. EJ went in the tunnels to check on Rafe. He told Rafe that it was his birthday and wedding day. Rafe said it couldn’t be his wedding day because Jada was looking for him. EJ told him about Arnold and said that everything was Jada’s fault for getting him fired as the D.A. He said doing things to a DiMera had consequences. EJ let Rafe know that he wouldn’t let Arnold in Jada’s bed. Rafe reminded him that Arnold raped Sami and wanted him to stop Arnold before he did the same thing to Jada. EJ said before Arnold and Jada went on their honeymoon, Jada was going to be depicted as a corrupt cop. When she was fired, Arnold would be the commissioner and convince Paulina to hire him back. While EJ was talking, Rafe attempted to go after him.
Stephanie went to the Hernandez house to help Jada get ready for the wedding. Jada was concerned that Rafe didn’t call her. She felt like she was getting ghosted. Stephanie suggested that she call Rafe. Jada noticed that something has been going on with Rafe. She said he has been acting differently for a while and was suspicious of him working with EJ. Javi went to see “Rafe” at the Salem Inn. Arnold tried to get rid of Javi, but Savannah (the stripper) came out of the bathroom. Arnold lied and said he forgot his scarf and she brought it back to him. He said she was drunk and spent the night. Savannah went with Arnold’s story. Javi didn’t believe them and demanded the truth. Arnold said he slept with Savannah. Javi was upset about it. Savannah ended up leaving. Arnold told Javi not to say anything. Javi said he couldn’t believe him to which Arnold reminded him that he wasn’t married yet. Javi couldn’t believe his behavior. Arnold warned him again not to say anything. Javi agreed not to say anything. He ran into Leo at the town square and blamed him for ruining Rafe and Jada’s wedding. Stephanie told Jada that she was worried for nothing. While they were talking, “Rafe” called Jada. Rafe ended up knocking EJ out and said there wasn’t going to be a wedding.
At the DiMera mansion, EJ talked to himself about keeping Rafe in the tunnels. He told himself that he had to get revenge on Jada. Johnny walked in and wondered what he was talking about. EJ said he was talking about Jada firing him. Johnny said Paulina had issues with him too. EJ advised him to keep working on his relationship with Chanel. He said he and Sami forgave each other. When Johnny noticed a tray of food, EJ said it was his food. Johnny told him he was going to Rafe’s party to which EJ said he didn’t know about. When Johnny left, EJ was afraid Arnold would ruin the plan. Paulina convinced Chanel to go to Jada’s bachelorette party. She told Chanel that she cried over Johnny enough. Shawn and Jada talked about Rachel and the fact that Child Protective Services was getting involved in her case. They also talked about Rafe’s bachelor party. Jada said she was grateful that Rafe was different from the other guys she was with. Belle showed up to take Jada to the party. While Arnold was looking at explicit videos, Javi walked in. Arnold closed the laptop. Paulina and Chanel showed up at Stephanie’s apartment for Jada’s bachelorette party. Stephanie let Chanel know that she would be there for her when it concerns Johnny. Everyone showed up at the party and started having fun.
The ladies at the bachelorette party played games and got drunk. They talked about the men they regretted being with. Gabi and Belle said they regretted being with EJ and told why they were with him. Chanel said she regretted being with Johnny and talked about Joy. Stephanie decided they should all get a change of scenery. Steve and Johnny were at the pub waiting for the bachelorette party to start. Johnny talked to Steve about Chanel. Steve said a mistake doesn’t mean the end of a marriage. He said he made plenty of mistakes with Kayla. Everyone, including EJ, showed up at the bachelor party. The guests were surprised that EJ showed up. EJ said he and Rafe called a truce since he was helping him with Sloan. Steve wasn’t happy that Rafe took a case without letting him know about it, but Rafe wondered why it was a big deal. Steve reminded him that it was his and John’s business. When Rafe told him to relax, Steve was more upset. Rafe wondered if he was being threatened. Shawn and Javi stopped Steve from going after Rafe. Johnny suggested that EJ leave. Rafe agreed with him. When Arnold and EJ were alone, Arnold let him know that the night was ruined. EJ said he was playing a dangerous game with Rafe’s friends. He told Arnold that he needed to keep his eyes on the prize and remember that he wanted to get revenge on Jada. A stripper showed up at the bachelor party. When she performed for Arnold, the ladies at the bachelorette party showed up. Jada asked if he was having a good time. Arnold said he wanted her to give him the lap dance. Gabi wondered why EJ was at the party. Johnny told Chanel that he was surprised that she was there. She told him to leave her alone because he was Joy’s problem now. Paulina wanted to go after her, but Shawn told her he was the only sober one there and knew what she was going through. EJ took Belle home. They got into an argument which led to them making out. Shawn found Chanel at a bar drinking. She ended up kissing him.
Holly apologized to Doug for showing up at the Horton house. She talked to him about her drama with Tate and Sophia. Doug tried to calm her down as she started getting excited about the situation. She felt like the baby would never be out of Tate’s life, and he could still marry Sophia. Tate reminds her that she’s dealing with a lot. They had a close moment when he held her, but he ended the hug when the doorbell rang. Leo arrived at the house to talk about the necklace. He tried to cover, but Doug let him know that Holly knew everything. Leo could get the necklace back, but it would cost him more than he got selling it. Doug wanted to pay Holly back first and then worry about the necklace. He wanted a job so Leo suggested he work for him as his assistant. Sophia looked through flyers about Rachel being missing when Tate arrived. He let her know that there hasn’t been any news about Rachel. Tate suggested they split up to search, but she wanted to talk about the adoption. She wondered if they could give the baby up for adoption with or without her mother’s approval. Sophia said she would be 18 before the baby was born so her mother didn’t need to know about the adoption. Tate wasn’t sure that was a good idea because she couldn’t explain why she didn’t have the baby after she gave birth to it. Sophia felt like it would be too late for her mother to do anything about it. He thought they would decide not to pay for her to go to college. Sophia wasn’t too worried about it because she could support herself if she got disowned. Tate suggested they give the baby to a couple her mother would like. Sophia thought they would have to be super religious for her to approve of them.
Ava arrived at the Blake house and got distracted by Rachel’s stuffed snake. The distraction allowed Rachel and the woman in white to sneak up on her. They attacked her with a candlestick. Brady checked his messages, but Ava’s message cut off before he could hear it. He tried to call Ava back, but he didn’t get an answer. The woman in white heard Ava’s phone ringing and let it go to voicemail. Rachel wanted to know if Ava was dead. The woman told her that she was alive. She thought it was better that Rachel’s parents could get back together without Ava being in the way. Rachel thought things would be okay until she woke up. The woman in white suggested they come up with a new plan for Ava so Rachel could get what she wanted. Brady went to Kristen’s place to tell her that JJ didn’t find anything. Kristen informed Brady that EJ was supportive of her even though they aren’t blood related. She said that EJ was interested in the Blake family. Kristen said that her scrapbook was missing. Brady realized that Rachel took the book. If Rachel took it, that might be a clue. They realized that Aremid isn’t that far and rushed out. Brady and Kristen arrived at the house, but it looked empty. He noticed Rachel’s shoe and pulled it from under a sheet. They found Rachel, and she was happy to see her parents. Brady and Kristen were thankful they found Rachel, but they wished she said where she was going. They assumed she was alone, but she said she had her snake with her. Kristen informed her daughter that she was in trouble, and they would talk when they left. Rachel went back inside to let the woman in white that her parents found her. The plan could still work for them. Rachel had to take Ava’s phone, and the woman would take care of Ava.
Portia tells Anna that the hospital believes that several people were murdered with overdoses of digitalis including Dex and Sam. Anna later tells Dante and Lulu that the hospital did an internal investigation, and they think Sam was murdered.
Sasha asks Jason not to tell anyone that Michael is the father of her baby. Sasha is worried that if Willow finds out about the baby, she will use it as proof of Michael’s infidelity at the custody hearing and the judge might give sole custody of Michael and Amelia to Willow. Sasha also asks Jason not to tell Sonny because his dangerous business associates might want to hurt his newest grandchild.
Gio tells Cody that Sasha and Tracy got into an argument because Sasha told the family she was pregnant. Cody I’d walking by the dock when he sees Jason with his hand on Sasha’s stomach because the baby moved for the first time.
Chase and Brook Lynn begin to deal with the fact that he is sterile and can’t get her pregnant. Chase goes for a walk so he can think about things. Brook Lynn cries and talks to her mom about Chase. Brook Lynn wants to tell Chase about the child she gave up for adoption when she was in high school.
Valentin almost kills Jack by choking him, but Valentin runs away quickly when Carly opens the door to the spa room. Jack thanks Carly for saving his life. Jack goes to Carly’s room later and gives her a kiss.
Tessa arrives at Sharon’s house with Aria and tells Sharon and Mariah that she was driving Aria around in the car because she wouldn’t stop crying. Tessa explains that she forgot to charge the phone and the car before she left the house, so she had to wait until someone came to help her. Tessa tells Mariah and Sharon that Abby found her and drove her home.
Ian dies from his injuries before the ambulance gets to the ranch. The paramedics tell Victor that he will be okay because the bullet won’t straight through but ne is taken to the hospital. Ian is also taken to the morgue in an ambulance, and everyone is relieved that their long ordeal is over because Ian and Jordan are dead. The audience sees Ian open his eyes as he is lying on the gurney in the back of the ambulance.
Ian demands that Victor call all of his children and tell them to come to the house because he intends to kill the entire Newman family to get justice for Jordan. Ian tells Victor he loved Jordan. Victor tells Ian that Jordan killed herself by taking pills because she didn’t want to go to prison. Ian tells everyone that he was in love with Jordan and she would never leave him alone.
Claire tells Ian that Jordan never loved anyone.
Victoria, Nick, and Adam are in the living room along with Claire and Michael. The only one not there is Abby because Victor only pretended to call her.
Ian tells Nikki that he is going to kill her last because he wants her with him off the property and give him to watch her family die one by one. Victor tells Ian that he will drive with him off the property and he will give him a lot of money to make his getaway. Ian tells Victor he doesn’t care about money he just wants the Newman family dead. Victor tells Ian to take him hostage and let his family go. Victor starts coming toward Ian and tries to grab the gun from him and Ian shoots Victor in the stomach. Victor is bleeding a lot but he manages to tackle Ian and shoot him as they struggle for Ian’s gun.
Michael calls an ambulance. Nikki and Victoria tell Victor not to close his eyes because they think he will lose consciousness. Ian is on the floor by the fireplace bleeding and he dares Nick to take the gun and kill him. Nick tells Ian he wants to kill him because of all the pain he has caused his family.
“Beyond the Gates” episodes June 30-July 4th are re-runs. The show returns Monday, July 7, with new episodes as always!
MONDAY, JULY 7 (Episode #084)
Smitty puts his nose where it doesn’t belong and Elon is displeased, Randy tells Joey he solved one of their problems but may have gained another in the process, and Chelsea’s past comes back to haunt her and Madison.
TUESDAY, JULY 8 (#085)
A shocked Martin puts Tyrell on lockdown, Ashley and Andre have an awkward encounter with Derek during their night out, and Dani refuses to give Bill or Hayley what they want.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 (#086)
Smitty and Jacob compare notes, and it unearths a startling memory for Jacob, Vanessa serves Joey an ultimatum, and Dani gets territorial over Andre.
THURSDAY, JULY 10 (#087)
Pamela has an unconventional idea for the modeling agency, Kat sabotages Eva’s new position at Ted’s office, and Nicole hits her boiling point with Leslie.
FRIDAY, JULY 11 (#088)
Martin takes extreme measures to protect his family, Madison has some major doubts when it comes to being with Chelsea, and The Articulettes are at odds, which could derail their reunion concert.
Monday, 4/14/25: Kat’s birthday celebration stirs hidden tensions, Bill and Hayley confront an unexpected turning point, and Dani struggles with heartbreak she can’t quite leave behind.
Tuesday, 4/15/25: Naomi’s unexpected legal maneuver rattles her fragile peace with Bill, Tyrell’s crisis pits Martin and Smitty’s parenting styles against each other, and Dani’s escalating struggles pull Andre further into her dangerous orbit.
Wednesday, 4/16/25: Dani hopes to rekindle her lost spark with Pamela’s help, Martin and Smitty face new hurdles protecting Tyrell, and Nicole and Ted confront lingering issues in their marriage as they prepare to celebrate a relationship milestone.
Thursday, 4/17/25: Naomi’s renewed push for a game-changing settlement stirs tension with Bill, Tyrell’s escalating bullying battle forces Martin to reconsider his parental approach, and Samantha’s modeling ambitions spark a bold plan with Kat and Chelsea.
Friday, 4/18/25: Vanessa’s bond with Joey challenges her marriage, Naomi arranges a family outing to support Anita, and Dani contemplates a grand comeback in fashion with a bold new venture at Pamela’s side.
From CBS
Monday, 3/31/25: Vanessa and Joey talk more than houses, Kat and Eva face off, Dani gives Chelsea her input, Bill goes behind Naomi’s back, and Andre avoids Ashley.
Tuesday, 4/1/25: Dani gets an unexpected visitor. Naomi takes control of her case. Jacob takes a stand against Detective Malone.
Wednesday, 4/2/25: Bill admits why he really came to see Dani. Ashley and Derek invite Andre over for dinner. Elsewhere, Jacob and Naomi struggle with moral dilemmas.
Thursday, 4/3/25: Randy has questions for Doug. Nicole crashes Vanessa’s business meeting. Bill and Naomi go head-to-head.
Friday, 4/4/25: Andre begins interviews for his documentary. Chelsea has a change of heart. Meanwhile, Nicole drops a bombshell on Vanessa.
Monday 3/24/25: Joey gets into business with Vanessa; Jacob causes trouble for Marcel; Chelsea considers her pivot from model to designer; and Kat and Tomas grow closer.
Tuesday 3/25/25: Dani struggles emotionally; Vernon confronts Martin; Chelsea reveals her plans; and Naomi makes a big decision.
Wednesday 3/26/25: Dani reacts to Chelsea’s confession; Bill challenges Naomi; Tomas confides in Kat; and Smitty wonders what else Martin is hiding from him.
Thursday 3/27/25: Leslie tries to help Eva; Kat hatches a scheme of her own; Martin and the family worry about Tyrell; Smitty confronts Martin; and Marcel is nice to Jacob…too nice.
Friday 3/28/25: Vanessa is suspicious of Doug and Joey; Leslie and Ted go head-to-head; Kat sets a trap for Eva; and Tyrell confides in Samantha.
From CBS
Monday, 3/17/25: Pam helps Dani clean up her mess; Hayley confronts Dani; Ashley and Derek get things back on track; and Dani and Andre lean on each other.
Tuesday, 3/18/25: Naomi gets a case that might be too close to home; Kat gets territorial; and Jacob and Marcel go on a stakeout.
Wednesday, 3/19/25: Andre finds Dani; Ted and Nicole make anniversary plans; Leslie schemes with Eva; and Ashley vents to Jan about her situation with Derek and Andre.
*Please note, Thursday (March 20) and Friday (March 21) episodes are preempted for the NCAA tournament.
Monday, 3/10/25: Dani makes a confession, Doug tries to get out of a sticky situation, Leslie comes face to face with Ted, and Naomi confronts Jacob.
Tuesday, 3/11/25: Dani crashes Nicole’s interview, Eva bonds with Ted, Tomas shows interest in Kat, and Jacob meets his new partner.
Wednesday, 3/12/25: Martin makes a deal with Smitty, Joey ropes Doug into a backroom game, Diego gets territorial over Vanessa, Derek interrupts Andre’s moment with Ashley, and Leslie questions Eva’s loyalty.
Thursday, 3/13/25: Vernon gets wind of Martin’s next move, Ted gets in Leslie’s way, Naomi pleads with Dani to be civil, and the family attends Nicole’s award ceremony.
Friday, 3/14/25: Nicole suspects Dani is up to something, Kat and Tomas heat things up, and Andre tries to hide his interest in Ashley.
Monday, 3/3/25: Chelsea goes live; Leslie reveals a secret about Eva; Ashley and Andre team up to help a patient; and Bill convinces Haley to persevere.
Tuesday, 3/4/25: Smitty questions Martin; Ashley and Andre bond; Derek feels insecure in his relationship; and the Dupree family hold a press conference.
Wednesday, 3/5/25: Doug gives in to temptation; Vanessa flirts with Diego; Jacob feels guilty; Eva meets Ted; and Kat and questions Leslie about Laura.
Thursday, 3/6/25: Chelsea has a moment with her friend’s wife; Kat is suspicious of Eva; Martin confronts Smitty; Dani confronts Hayley; and Andre stirs the pot on Derek and Ashley’s double date night.
Friday, 3/7/25: Jacob alleviates his guilt with a bold move; Joey helps Doug out; Eva solidifies her position with Ted; and Nicole and Leslie’s bitterness boils. John Lindstrom (General Hospital) makes series debut as Joey Armstrong.
Episode #1.001 Season 1 Episode 1
Series Premiere: The holiday season is upon us and in the spirit of scandals, backstabbing, grudges and family drama, CBS brings you the first look at the new scintillating daytime series BEYOND THE GATES.
BEYOND THE GATES will premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and air weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*.
NEW DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES “BEYOND THE GATES” TO PREMIERE MONDAY, FEB. 24, 2025 ON CBS
CBS announced today that BEYOND THE GATES, the new daytime drama series and debut project from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, will premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and air weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*.
The series began production in Atlanta, Ga., this month and stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
BEYOND THE GATES is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.
Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME 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 special airs.
BTG Scoops and Spoilers
Note: Dates mentioned may not be accurate due to pre-emptions.
CBS UNVEILS FINAL CAST MEMBERS FOR “BEYOND THE GATES”
Veteran Actor Clifton Davis to Star as Dupree Family Patriarch
Additional Cast Includes Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Ben Gavin, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob and Mike Manning
New Daytime Series Premieres on CBS in Early 2025
CBS announces the final cast members for BEYOND THE GATES, including veteran television and stage actor Clifton Davis starring as Vernon Dupree, the Dupree family patriarch and husband of Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie). Also joining the new daytime series are Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Ben Gavin, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob and Mike Manning. From the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, BEYOND THE GATES begins production in November and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
Clifton Davis stars as Vernon Dupree, the Dupree family patriarch married to Anita and father to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Dani Dupree. A venerable former senator, Vernon is gentle, humble and generous with his knowledge and experience. Retired now, Vernon was at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Clifton Davis is a veteran actor with a 60-year career that spans television, film, Motown and nine Broadway shows. His most recent recurring roles include the series “Clipped,” “Godfather of Harlem” and MADAM SECRETARY on the Network. Recently on Broadway he played Dr. Dillamond in “Wicked” and originated the role of The Sultan in “Aladdin.” Davis is a Tony Award nominee for “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” a Theatre World Award winner for the Gershwin Review “Do It Again” and a GRAMMY nominee for writing “Never Can Say Good-bye” for The Jackson 5.
Jibre Hordges stars as Jacob Hawthorne, Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s husband and a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement. He is proud of his wife, the family he comes from, serving the community and seeking justice for victims. Jibre Hordges’ credits include “Grown-ish,” “9-1-1” and “The Resident.”
Mike Manning stars as Bradley “Smitty” Smith, husband to Congressman Martin Richardson and father to teenagers Tyrell and Samantha. A former political reporter turned househusband, Smitty is a fantastic dad who has guided his children with warmth and good humor. Smitty is thinking of resuming his writing career but is hesitant to tell Martin, who likes their home life the way it is. Mike Manning’s credits include “The Bay,” “Days of Our Lives” and “This Is Us.”
Jen Jacob stars as Ashley Morgan, Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s best friend, who is the only child of a young single mother. Ashley was a latchkey kid who has never been afraid of rolling up her sleeves. She is a nurse at Washington D.C.’s Garland Memorial Hospital and has the perfect temperament for her profession – positive, cheerful, brisk, resourceful and independent. She can be serious but is also fun-loving with a smile that lights up a room. Jen Jacob’s credits include “The Union” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”
Ben Gavin stars as Derek Baldwin, a devoted firefighter in a relationship with Ashley Morgan and best friend to Jacob Hawthorne. Derek is fearless, holds nothing back and goes into a zone when he fights fire – which is almost personal for him rather than just a professional calling. Incredibly handy, Derek can fix almost anything. Ben Gavin’s credits include “Super 8,” “The Dark Tower,” “My Christmas Love” and “Missing at 17.” His recent roles include the films “A Place Called Home,” “Going for Two” and “Winterset.”
Lauren Buglioli stars as Vanessa McBride, a high-end real estate agency owner who specializes in luxury property and is neighbors with Dani Dupree and best friend to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson. The mother of twins, Vanessa is in a loveless marriage with her high school sweetheart. Lauren Buglioli’s credits include “Bad Monkey,” “Florida Man” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.”
Alex Alegria stars as Tomas “Tom” Navarro, a handsome and confident young attorney at Bill Hamilton’s law firm. Tomas has an eye for Katherine “Kat” Richardson. Alex Alegria’s credits include CSI and “Gossip Girl.”
They join previously announced cast members including Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
BEYOND THE GATES is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.
Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.
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CBS REVEALS NEXT ROUND OF CAST MEMBERS FOR “BEYOND THE GATES”
Brandon Claybon, Timon Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit to Star
New Daytime Series Begins Production in November and Premieres on CBS in Early 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Oct. 25, 2024 – CBS reveals the next round of casting for BEYOND THE GATES, including Brandon Claybon, Timon Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit. Joining previously announced stars Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Daphnee Duplaix (Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson) and Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), the new cast members round out the extended families of the Duprees and key characters who influence their worlds. BEYOND THE GATES, from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, begins production in November and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
THE RICHARDSONS
Maurice Johnson stars as Ted Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson’s husband and father to Martin and Katerine “Kat”. Ted is a brilliant plastic surgeon with an ultra-exclusive private practice and women clamor to put their faces and bodies in what they call his blessed hands. Ted has created an impeccable life with his wife – whom he loves passionately – and sleeps well at night, secure that his past will never disrupt his perfect world. Maurice Johnson’s credits include “Chicago Fire,” “Good Girls” and “To Catch a Killer.”
Brandon Claybon stars as Martin Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson’s son and older brother of Katherine “Kat” Richardson. Martin is a congressman who lives outside “the gates” in a Washington, D.C., brownstone with his husband and two adopted children. Following his grandfather’s path into politics, he has ambition to be the first openly gay Black President. Brandon Claybon’s credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” Tyler Perry’s “Zatima,” and “General Hospital.”
Colby Muhammad stars as Katherine “Kat” Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson’s miracle baby. She is the younger sister of Martin Richardson and lives in her parents’ guest house. Kat’s been indulged all her life, which has made her spoiled, entitled and dismissive of those she considers beneath her. She’s confident and secure and has never doubted herself or her privileged position in the world. She doesn’t like to share but doesn’t know that the day when she is forced to may be fast approaching. Colby Muhammad recently starred in the first national tour of the Broadway hit play “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.”
Sean Freeman stars as Andre Hamilton, the sophisticated nephew of Ted Richardson. Andre tragically lost his parents in a plane crash and inherited a double fortune, which allows him to live his bliss as a photographer. Nicole and Ted stepped up for Andre when his parents died, and he depends on their support and wise counsel. A playboy who is smooth on the surface, there is something elusive about Andre that occasionally makes people question his intentions. Sean Freeman’s credits include “Finding Happy,” “Tales” and “Boxed In.”
THE HAMILTONS
Timon Durrett stars as Bill Hamilton, Dani Dupree’s ex-husband and father to Naomi and Chelsea. Bill is an opportunist, publicity hound and narcissist, according to his ex-wife, Dani. He is a charismatic and calculated criminal defense attorney who is well-connected, well-received and gets what he wants by any means necessary. Timon Durrett’s credits include “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “Queen Sugar” and “Stuck with You.”
Arielle Prepetit stars as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne, Dani Dupree and Bill Hamilton’s oldest daughter and Chelsea’s older sister. Naomi lives outside “the gates” in Washington, D.C., where she humbly serves as a civil attorney. She’s whip smart and the only one in the Dupree family who inherited her grandmother Anita Dupree’s gift for singing, which bonds them. Arielle Prepetit’s credits include “BMF,” “Found” and “The System.”
RhonniRose Mantilla stars as Chelsea Hamilton, Dani Dupree and Bill Hamilton’s youngest daughter and Naomi’s younger sister. Chelsea is a social media influencer and has been a successful but reluctant high fashion model since she was 18. Her career expertly guided by Dani, Chelsea is charged with recreating the life her mother gave up, which doesn’t fit her own life vision. She has a lot of money, which allows her to follow her dream of designing a line of purses and building her brand. Chelsea indulges in the good things in life, like beautiful people, parties, her new condo in D.C. and the freedom to experiment. RhonniRose Mantilla recently starred in “Harmony the Musical” on Broadway.
Marquita Goings stars as Hayley Lawson, a paralegal at Bill Hamilton’s firm. Hayley is gorgeous, intelligent, charming, witty and the new fiancée of Dani Dupree’s ex-husband, Bill Hamilton. Considered a husband-stealing tramp in Dani’s circle, Hayley is nothing if not confident. With time, patience, charm and effort, she will try to win them over – and if not, so what? Hayley has what matters: Bill. Marquita Goings’ credits include “Woke” and Tyler Perry’s “Zatima.”
THE THOMASES
Trisha Mann-Grant stars as Dana “Leslie” Thomas, Eva Thomas’ mom and a long-time waitress and bartender. Dana “Leslie” is not wrapped all that tight and intense, but she’s charming and easy out in the world. The only person who sees what’s disturbing about her is her daughter, Eva, and very soon all will see what is unsettling about her, too. Trisha Mann-Grant’s credits include “Family Business” and “A Royal Christmas Surprise.”
Ambyr Michelle stars as Eva Thomas, Dana “Leslie” Thomas’ daughter and Nicole Dupree Richardson’s new assistant, who vibrates with intensity and purpose. Eva is determined to right a grievous wrong done to her mother as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Ambyr Michelle’s credits include “The Runarounds,” “Running Point” and “Snowfall.”
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
BEYOND THE GATES is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.
Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.
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FIRST CAST MEMBERS AND NEW TITLE ANNOUNCED FOR THE NEW CBS DAYTIME DRAMA “BEYOND THE GATES”
Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley to Star
The Series Will Premiere on CBS in Early 2025
NEW YORK – Sept. 19, 2024 – CBS announces first cast members for BEYOND THE GATES with Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley starring as prominent members of the Dupree family. Formerly known as “The Gates,” this series from the CBS Studios / NAACP Venture is the first Black one-hour daytime drama to air on television. BEYOND THE GATES begins production later this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
Tamara Tunie stars as Anita Dupree, matriarch of the family. A famous singer back in the day, Anita worked hard for her success, and raised two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. But underneath her glamorous and refined exterior is a fierceness she gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago. Tamara Tunie is a seasoned daytime star appearing on “As the World Turns” for many years. Also, she originated the role of medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner with a now landmark 23 seasons on the legendary series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” In addition, she has held recurring roles on shows including BLUE BLOODS, THE GOOD WIFE and ELEMENTARY for the Network.
Daphnee Duplaix stars as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, daughter of Anita, and Dani’s sister, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson is a high-achieving and competitive philanthropist and psychiatrist, and exudes warmth, empathy and compassion. Nicole’s success in life extends to her marriage to her surgeon husband. She has the perfect life … from the outside. Daphnee Duplaix boasts an illustrious acting career that has spanned over two decades, most notably earning her an NAACP Award nomination for her outstanding portrayal of Rachel Gannon on “One Life to Live.”
Karla Mosley stars as Dani Dupree, Anita’s other daughter, and a former model turned momager who gave up her career for love. Dani was the Dupree family wild child. Free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited, she dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career and she has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Karla Mosley starred as Maya Avant Forrester on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, for which she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Additional credits include “Guiding Light,” “Gossip Girl,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Deadly Cheer Mom” and “Burn After Reading.”
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
BEYOND THE GATES is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.
Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.
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CBS TO OPEN “THE GATES” IN JANUARY 2025
New Daytime Drama from CBS Studios/NAACP Venture in Partnership with Procter & Gamble Studios
LOS ANGELES – CBS today announced the series order for the new daytime drama THE GATES for broadcast on the Network in January 2025. The specific time period, launch date and other series details will be announced at later dates.
THE GATES follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmy and WGA Awards for her work on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and “General Hospital,” will serve as writer and showrunner. Val Jean will also be an executive producer alongside Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.
THE GATES was developed from the joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP. The series will be produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP venture in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble.
The CBS Studios production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.
Billy tells Sally that he is thinking of starting his own communications company. Billy also tells Sally he is looking forward to competing with Newman Media but isn’t the reason that he wants to start the company.
Victor sends Michael and two members of his security team to pick up Ian and bring him to the ranch. Victor wants Ian to sign a confession that says he kidnapped Sharon and killed Heather. Ian tells Victor that he didn’t kill Heather or kidnap Sharon because he is a changed man.
Mariah is frantic because Tessa and Aria are missing. Mariah blames herself for Heather’s death and Sharon’s kidnapping. Mariah is also sure that Ian kidnapped Tessa and Aria and Mariah tells Tessa she wants Ian obliterated.
Nick demands that Ian tell him where he is holding Tessa and Aria.
Victor tells Ian that if he doesn’t sign the confession he will soon see Jordan again. Ian reminds Victor that he sent a letter to the police that says that if he should be harmed they should investigate the Newman family.
Sharon struggled with guilt over her actions while under the influence of drugs administered by Ian and Jordan. She confided in Nick about the terrible things she had said and done, particularly towards Daniel, and expressed difficulty in forgiving herself. Nick reassured her, emphasizing that her behavior was a result of the drugs and not her true self. Later, Sharon experienced a hallucination of Cameron, who encouraged her to move forward and seek forgiveness, leading her to resolve to make amends and find peace.
Meanwhile, at the Newman ranch, Victor confronted Nikki, Victoria, and Claire about their secretive plan to eliminate Jordan. Claire admitted to orchestrating the scheme, acknowledging its flaws. Victor criticized their lack of preparation and insisted on developing a more effective strategy to handle Ian, who remained a threat. Tensions rose as the family grappled with the consequences of their actions and the ongoing danger posed by Ian.
Willow invited Chase to the gatehouse for a friendly chat. He brought a re-housewarming gift from him and Brook Lynn to welcome Willow back to the Quartermaine estate. Willow lamented that, except for Brook Lynn, all the Quartermaines seemed to hate her and hated Drew even more. Chase assured Willow that not everyone hated her, but he couldn’t say the same for Drew. Willow then changed the subject to Chase and Brook Lynn, expressing excitement about their plans to have a baby. At that moment, Chase received a message from his doctor about his test results and asked Willow to interpret them. Upon reviewing the results, Willow looked at Chase and told him he needed to talk to his doctor. When Chase pressured her for answers, Willow revealed that, according to the results, he couldn’t father a child.
Meanwhile, Nina walked into Curtis’ office for what she thought was a business meeting but needed to vent about Willow and Drew first. Curtis informed her that Drew was the reason for the meeting and told Nina that he didn’t think Drew could sink any lower, but he just had.
Michael suffered a cardiac arrest at General Hospital. Isaiah deduced that Michael had been poisoned with digitalis and administered the appropriate antidote, stabilizing his condition. Following this incident, Isaiah informed Portia of his suspicion that a killer was targeting patients within the hospital.
Meanwhile, Carly and Sonny were taken aback when Willow asserted her authority over Michael’s medical decisions, insisting that Portia communicate solely with her. Tensions escalated as Willow, influenced by Drew, demanded the return of her children in exchange for allowing Carly and Sonny access to Michael. After negotiations, a compromise was reached: Wiley and Amelia would stay with Nina, enabling Carly and Sonny to focus on Michael’s recovery.
Jack goes to visit Carly in Germany to see how things are going with Michael. Carly is frustrated that the doctors won’t let her see Michael. Carly blames herself for bringing Sonny into Michael’s life but Jack tells her she isn’t to blame. Jack tells her he lost a friend during a mission and all the rest of the team members couldn’t deal with what happened on the mission and ruined their lives. Jack tells Carly what happened to Michael was a terrible accident and she isn’t to blame for it. Jack drives Carly to the hospital so she can persuade the doctors to let her see Michael.
Lulu and Brook Lynn have a long talk with Maxie and the ladies decide that they can work together so Lulu gets the job as Brook Lynn’s assistant.
Drew wants to work with Curtis again at Aurora Media but he wants controlling interest in the company. Curtis tells Drew that he doesn’t trust him and since Michael will be back after his recovery he would rather work with Michael because he is trustworthy and a better businessman.
Tracy tells Willow that Drew is banned from the Quartermaine property and if she wants to see him she will have to do it somewhere else.
Kai tells Trina that the orthopedist told him he can’t play football again.
Ava comforted Brady and blamed herself for why Rachel was missing. Brady assured her that it wasn’t her fault. He said Rachel should have been in therapy years ago. Brady told her that when Rachel came home, he was going to tell her that he and Kristen weren’t getting back together. Ava opened up to Brady about running away when she was younger and how her father killed her mother. When they finished talking, Brady left. Kristen was upset about Rachel being missing. When Kristen was about to go to the tunnels, EJ showed up and stopped her. She said she was looking in the tunnels for Rachel. He said he checked the tunnels and Rachel wasn’t there. Kristen was upset. EJ said he got Stefano’s people on the case and had a reward out for Rachel’s return. He said she and Rachel were family even if they weren’t blood DiMeras. She said her mother would be upset if she knew how much she turned out to be like Stefano. Kristen said she hoped Rachel was more like a Blake than a DiMera. She said she didn’t do a good job of making sure that happened. EJ said he heard that her mother caused trouble. Kristen told him about her mother’s past. When she wanted to show EJ a scrapbook of the Blake family, she noticed it was gone. She was upset because it was the only memory of her mother. EJ said Harold might have misplaced it.
Chad told the paper to put Rachel’s disappearance on the front page. JJ walked in and told him about the false alarm involving the girl at the hospital. He said there weren’t any leads, but Rachel couldn’t have gotten far on foot and with a little bit of money. Chad told him that Cat was back in Salem and was possibly getting a job with Marlena. JJ wondered why Chad was defending Cat after what she’s done. Chad reminded JJ of everything Gabi did to the family and told him not to judge who he talks to. When Julie walked in, JJ told her that Chad forgave Cat. Julie said she didn’t care about anything anymore. When Julie left, Chad and JJ said they were worried about her. Chad tried to talk Julie into seeing Marlena, but Julie said it wouldn’t bring Doug back. Julie said she would be okay, so they didn’t have to worry about her. Chad and JJ said Doug would want her to be happy. They told her they wanted her to take care of herself. Julie agreed to talk to Marlena tomorrow, but Chad wanted her to go right away. At Marlena’s office, Cat showed up to ask if she talked to Kayla about hiring her. Marlena said she didn’t have a chance because Rachel was missing. She told Cat about Rachel running away. Marlena said she has been trying to get in touch with John. She told Cat about John’s past. Cat realized that his story was like hers, but she wasn’t a victim like they were. Marlena said she was a victim of circumstance. While they were talking, Marlena told Cat that Chad was forgiving. Cat said it wouldn’t be that easy since she had feelings for him. She said she was going to do whatever she could to control her feelings for him. Chad showed up with Julie. A woman in white showed up while Rachel was in a room. Rachel threatened the woman with her snake. The woman wanted to know who Rachel was. Rachel told her about her Kristen and her grandmother Rachel. She said her grandmother used to live in the house. The woman wanted to know why she was there. Rachel said she ran away from home. When the woman wanted to know why, Rachel told her. The woman said Ava was an interloper who needed to be out of the way. She said she and Rachel would get rid of her together. They talked about the plan. Rachel called Ava and told her where to go. Ava said she would go and wrote down where Rachel was. When Rachel got off the phone, the woman in white told her she did a good job. The woman asked Rachel how she knew about Aremid. Rachel took out the scrapbook. Rachel asked the woman what her name was. She said to call her the Woman in White. Ava tried calling Brady, but she didn’t get an answer. She left a message saying where Rachel was. Ava showed at Aremid and noticed Rachel’s snake. When she picked it up, Rachel and the Woman in White hit her in the head.
Cody tells Mac he has had a rough time lately and that is why he has been getting in fights in bars. Cody tells Mac that he always sabotages his life when things are going well. Mac tells Cody that he won’t be able to push away the Scorpio family because they will forgive almost everything so he should stop trying to push them away. Cody promises that he is done with bar fights and he won’t get in one again. Mac thinks Cody had a good idea when he decided to spend the night in jail since he didn’t have the money to pay the damage he did at Charlie’s.
Ric persuades Ava to buy a small apartment because she needs a place to live if she is going to get custody of Avery away from Sonny.
Lucy continues to tell Jens Sidwell all about the residents of Port Charles and introduce him to them when she can do it. Jens Sidwell wants to meet Laura Collins because he has a business proposition for her. Lucy sets up a meeting for Jens with Laura. Jordan tells Laura she saw Jens at Charlie’s bar with Lucy. Laura knows Jens was the person holding Lucky hostage so she checks if Jens has a criminal record which he doesn’t although he is a criminal. Laura calls Jens and tells him she wants to meet with him tomorrow.
Lucky and Elizabeth decide to go back to Turning Woods to talk to the employees and see what they can find out about Cyrus.
Lucas tells Josslynn that Lucky and Elizabeth think that Cyrus is killing patients who are very sick because he thinks he is releasing the patients from their suffering. Lucas tells Josslynn that Elizabeth and Lucky are trying to figure out how Dex and Sam fit in with the rest of the murders because they were both healthy. Lucas makes Josslynn promise to stay away from this case because it is very dangerous.
Sonny tells Brick about his heart condition. Brick immediately makes Sonny an appointment with the top cardiologist who is in Los Angeles. Natalia and Sonny start brain storming a good reason why Sonny needs to go to Los Angeles because the five families can’t find out that he has a heart condition.
Billy tells Jack that he has decided to let go of his plan to try and get Abbott-Chancellor back from Victor. Billy tells Jack that several people have told him that he won’t get Abbott-Chancellor back and he should just move forward with his life and look for something new to do. Billy tells Jack he realized that his anger was more about the pain he feels because Jill didn’t trust him to run Abbott-Chancellor and sold the company to Victor. Billy wants to create something new and Jack offers to invest in his new idea when he decides what he wants to do.
Billy is touched with the way Sally decorated his new place.
Sharon comes home and Nick tells Sharon, Mariah, and, Faith that Ian Ward killed Heather because he wanted to frame Sharon because, when Sharon was in prison, he could have a clear path to be in Mariah’s life again. Mariah blames herself for bringing Ian into their lives but Sharon and Nick tell Mariah she is a Victim too just like Heather and Sharon.
Claire tells Jordan she poisoned her with an entire bottle of sleeping pills. Jordan tells everyone she would rather die than go to prison again. Victor asks Jordan to tell her where Ian is but Jordan tells Victor that she hopes that Ian makes everyone suffer. Jordan dies and this ordeal is finally over for everyone.
Brady was on the phone with Ava talking about Rachel being missing. Kirsten walked in and told Brady that he should have been focused on finding their daughter instead of spending time with Ava. She said Ava wasn’t involved so she needed to stay away since she was the reason why Rachel left and the reason why she and Brady weren’t getting back together. Brady said there were a million reasons why they weren’t getting back together. He said Rachel’s problems went beyond Ava. Kristen said she was on edge because Rachel has been gone for so long. She said she thought about Sarah taking Rachel in the past. Brady said Rachel ran away. Kristen said she had the feeling that she wouldn’t see Rachel again. She said Rachel was alone. Brady said Rachel was fine and the world needed to watch out for her. He suggested they get some sleep so they could be rested when Rachel came home. After they hugged, he left. When Sophia asked Ava for an extra shift to make up for leaving for her doctor’s appointment, Amy walked in and wondered why she was just hearing about it. She said Sophia was supposed to meet her at the hospital, but Kayla told her the appointment was changed. Sophia said Tate was with her. Amy didn’t care for Tate being there for her, so she was going to take her to her appointments. Ava suggested that Sophia let Amy know what happened at the appointment. Sophia said everything went well and the baby was healthy. She showed Amy a picture of the sonogram. Amy was emotional and told her she was trying to look out for her. When Sophia brought up the idea of giving the baby up for adoption, Amy was furious. She thought Sophia was trying to get rid of the baby. Amy and Sophia got into an argument over the baby. Ava tried to keep them from arguing by telling Amy to see things from Sophia’s point of view. Amy said Sophia was a sinner. Ava told her that Sophia was scared about what all of this would mean for her and Tate. Since Sophia and Tate weren’t ready to be parents, putting the baby up for adoption would be the best decision. Amy let Ava know that it was none of her business before she left.
Belle went to the police station to ask about any leads on Rachel. Shawn said there weren’t any leads. She offered to help, but he said they had it under control. Belle said she felt bad for Rachel and Brady. While they were talking, Shawn got a call from JJ saying a little girl fitting Rachel’s description was hit by a car. Shawn suggested that she wait to tell Brady until they knew for sure. When they went to the hospital, they found out the girl wasn’t Rachel. Tate talked to Marlena about Rachel being missing. Marlena assured him that he was doing everything he could to help find Rachel. He said the stress of Rachel being missing was one more thing to worry about on top of Sophia being pregnant. Marlena said she would be there for him. He opened up to her about what Sophia’s pregnancy was doing to him and Holly. Tate said seeing the sonogram was a miracle, but he and Sophia didn’t mean for it to happen. He said Holly was upset when she saw the sonogram. Marlena asked if he talked to Holly. While they were talking, Holly showed up. She said she heard about Rachel being missing. Marlena left them alone to talk. Tate was glad to see Holly after what happened with the sonogram. Holly said Rachel was more important. He said Rachel being missing didn’t change their problems. She said his connection with Sophia hurt, but she kept telling herself that they want to give the baby up for adoption. Holly hoped that Sophia’s parents would go along with the idea. They decide to post messages online looking for Rachel. While they were posting the messages, Sophia showed up to tell Tate that her parents didn’t want them to give the baby up for adoption. Marlena met with Steve at the pub. She told him that Rachel was missing. She said she needed to get in touch with John because Brady needed his father. Steve said he tried reaching out to Shane, but it didn’t do any good. He said getting in touch with John could put his life in danger. Steve said he would do anything he could to help find Rachel. Marlena asked him if he could get any information on John.
Leo had a nightmare about Kerry bursting in the room with a gun. He woke up to find Javi waiting for him. Leo told Javi about his nightmare. Javi reassured him that Kerry was out of the picture. He wanted to spend the day together, and Leo wanted to do that too. He just needed to find out what his nightmare meant. Javi felt it meant that Kerry was gone for good, and he didn’t have to miss him anymore. Jada wanted JJ to take over Rachel’s case because she felt like Bonnie’s fall down the elevator shaft wasn’t an accident. She received a text from Javi and said that they had a suspect to bring to the station. The stalker was shown drawing an “x” on Bonnie’s picture. Stephanie told Alex about her breakup with Philip. She said she was with Philip because of him. Stephanie didn’t want to stop seeing Alex. He admitted that he didn’t want it to end either. They didn’t want to end their friendship. Joy was just a cover and that’s when she decided to see Philip. Alex admitted that he spent the night with Joy on New Year’s Eve because he thought she moved on with her life. He wanted to move on too. They realized they made mistakes and wondered if they should be together while working together. Stephanie suggested that she quit the show so they could be together. He didn’t want her to give up her biggest client so they could be together. She missed him more than she loved the job. Alex worried what would happen if they didn’t work out. She thought there was a chance that they could make it work. While they were talking, Joy arrived. She gave Alex a hug and wanted to take him to see Bonnie. Seth panicked about the ramifications of Bonnie’s fall, but Kate reassured him that the show’s insurance would handle it. Joy overheard Kate’s conversation and thought Chanel quitting caused problems for the show. Kate told her about Bonnie. She felt like Bonnie was responsible for being on the set when she was, but Joy didn’t think it was her fault. Joy felt like Chanel quitting was responsible because the exit scene was rushed. Kate shot down her theory and wondered why she thought that way. Joy was upset that Chanel slapped her, and she was done letting her blame her for what happened with Johnny. She didn’t like Johnny in that way. Joy told her that she was dating Alex. Kate advised her about dating a co-worker.
Abe went to see Kayla to check on Bonnie. She informed him that she was resting, but she wouldn’t be back to work soon. Abe felt like he was screwed after everything that happened. He wondered what else would go wrong. Abe asked Kayla to play Cassandra to help keep everyone employed, but she wouldn’t do it. He continued to plead with her to do the soap temporarily. Jada talked with Kerry at the station. she wanted to know what happened to Bonnie. She explained to him how he had the opportunity to attack Bonnie. Kerry told Jada that his issue was with Leo because he rejected him. He gave Jada his phone, but she said it could have been a burner phone. He was ready to leave, but she wasn’t ready to stop talking. She didn’t have anything concrete on Kerry so she told him not to leave town. Abe met with Kate and told her that Bonnie would be out for a while. He was able to get Kayla to fill in for her temporarily. Kate wasn’t sure if they should work with Kayla. Kayla called Steve to tell him the news about being on the show. She noticed Stephanie looking sad. Stephanie told her what happened with the soap. Kayla let her know that she would be on the show temporarily. Alex and Joy talk about Bonnie’s situation. Joy felt like he and Bonnie were the only people she could tolerate on the show. She let him know that she told Kate that he was the only one there for her. Jada wanted a background check done on Kerry. She called Justin to tell him that she would find the person responsible for what happened to Bonnie. Someone hung a picture of Bonnie up with an “x” through it. He reached for a picture of Alex.
Kristina reopens the remodeled Charlie’s and Brick comes to celebrate Kristina’s big night.
Brick gets jealous because he sees Jordan sitting with Isiah.
Natalia finds Sonny unconscious on the floor of his office. Natalia finds Sonny’s pills and put one of the pills in his mouth to dissolve and calls 911. Sonny regains conciseness and tells Natalia he doesn’t want to go to the hospital. Sonny tells Natalia to call using his cell phone and tell him what happened.
Isiah leaves Jordan after he tells her that he has a medical emergency.
Brick sits down with Jordan and they talk and flirt for a little bit.
Cody goes to the re-opening of Charlie’s and gets drunk because he is still depressed that lost all his money on the PCU game. A drunk Cody asks Spinelli to pay him $75,000 not to tell anyone what he did with the Society setups dating service years ago. Spinelli tells Cody he doesn’t have that kind of money and he should be ashamed of himself for trying to shake down, a member of his family. Lucky comes over to try to calm down the situation and he gets punched in the face by Cody. Brick breaks up the fight between Cody and Lucky. Cody and Lucky are arrested and taken to the police station.
Isiah tells Sonny he needs to go to a cardiologist, but Sonny still wants to keep his condition a secret. Isiah tells Sonny he needs to be under observation for the night. Natalia tells Isiah she will stay with Sonny.
Jason manages to make a deal to resolve the situation between Willow and Tracy. Willow will move back to the carriage house with the kids so Monica can have them nearby and the kids can be in their home and their lives won’t be uprooted.
Drew tells Martin that he needs to get Willow a divorce as soon as possible because he thinks the Quartermaines will still try to take the kids away from Willow and he must protect Willow from the Quatermaines.
Michael tells Carly he wants to go to Germany for treatment so Jack Brennan arranges for a medical flight with a nurse to take Michael and Carly to Germany. Michael tells Carly he wants to talk to Sasha so Portia says that Michael is handling the pain so he can stay awake until after he talks to Sasha but then he will have to sedate him again. Willow wants to talk to him before Sasha. Willow apologizes to Michael for hurting him by sleeping with Drew. Willow tells Michael despite what happened with Drew she is thankful that he made her a mother and she will always love him. Michael has a spasm and the monitors go off.
Portia later tells Sonny, Carly, and Sasha that Michael had to be sedated because his immune system can’t take being awakened again right now. Carly says goodbye to Sonny before she leaves to get on the medical plane with Michael.
Ava tells Kristina she still intends to have her testify in Avery’s custody hearing and Kristina warns Ava not to push her and Alexis tells Ava to stay away from Kristina.
Jack tells Anna the WSB knows the type of incendiary device used in the explosion of Sonny’s penthouse but he doesn’t think any three letter agency would want to kill Sonny because the incendiary device is used by other governments not three letter agencies.
Anna asks Jason to try and persuade Tracy to tell him where Wiley and Amelia are, but Tracy chooses to be arrested instead of telling Jason the location of the children.
Ava asks Sonny to give her custody of Avery because she is in danger with him. Sonny says no, that Avery is fine. Ava tells Sonny that her lawyer, Martin, will show the court pictures of Michael’s burns and she will get custody of Avery. Sonny has chest pains after Ava leaves his office then he falls to the floor unconscious.
Sharon has a hallucination that Nick is telling her that she has to save herself because he and the police have tried to find her but they don’t know her location. Sharon tells Nick that she feels week and scared and she doesn’t think she can save herself.
Chance and Nick talk at the motel and Chance tells Nick that they put the fingerprints from the lipstick stained glass and the prints belong to Jordan Howard. Chance called the prison where Jordan was being held and the guard took a picture of the woman in the cell and sent the picture to Chance. Chance and Nick look at the picture and know the woman in the cell is an imposter. Chance and Nick head to the ranch and once they get there they tell Victor all the details about how Jordan is Ian’s accomplice and they think that one or both of them killed Heather and kidnapped Sharon.
Claire hides Jordan in the tack house at the ranch with the permission of Nikki and Victoria. Claire figures out that Jordan is working with Ian and Jordan tells Claire that Ian killed Jordan but the truth is that she killed Heather. Claire also gets Jordan to trust her enough to tell her she is keeping Sharon in a safe place. Jordan is about to drink her cup of oolong tea with agave and half and half when Claire tells her to wait.
Alex took Joy to work. She admitted that she was nervous about going to the set. Abe wanted to see her, but she didn’t know why. She wasn’t sure if Abe was going to fire her. Bonnie wanted to talk to Johnny about cutting a scene out of the show. Johnny didn’t care because he had more important things to worry about. Bonnie admitted that she heard about his problems with Joy from Seth. He couldn’t believe he let jealousy get in the way of his marriage. Bonnie wondered if he and Joy used protection. He informed her they didn’t take things that far. She didn’t hide her surprise. Bonnie wondered why Chanel was upset if they didn’t have sex. He didn’t sleep with Joy, but he betrayed her trust by lying to her. Johnny informed her that Chanel quit the show. She couldn’t believe it. How was she getting written out of the show? Bonnie knew that Reagan and Arrow were going to have a baby but didn’t know how Faith would be written out. Abe called Kate and told her that Leo figured out the identity of Lady Whistleblower. He told her that Leo thought it was Javi. Alex and Joy arrived at the set. Abe told them that he wanted to talk to them about what happened between them. He felt like their relationship could work to the show’s advantage. Reagan and Arrow are going to hook up on the show. Joy was relieved that she wasn’t getting fired. Abe didn’t like what happened between Joy and Johnny, but they had to get through it. He announced that Chanel quit the show, and it had to move on one way or another. Alex and Joy were okay with the change. He felt like their chemistry would show on screen. Abe was confused and asked if they were together. Alex assumed he knew about them being together. Abe didn’t see it as a problem. He wondered what that meant for Stephanie though.
Hattie went to see Kate. She was dressed in disguise so no one would see her on the set. Kate gave her the ground rules about her being back on the set. She wasn’t allowed to stir up drama or argue with Bonnie. Hattie promised to abide by the rules. Kate gave her a 13-week contract. Hattie refused to sign the contract. Kate told her that it was a probationary contract. Hattie didn’t think it was fair, but Kate told her it was the same contract as Bonnie’s. She had to take it or leave it. Paulina tried to talk Chanel out of quitting the soap. Chanel didn’t want to work with Johnny and Joy every day. She told her that Abe would have to resort to plan A. The plan was to kill her character off the show. Paulina advised her to go back to shoot her final scenes and thank Abe and Kate for letting her out of her contract. Chanel agreed to do it. Hattie and Bonnie were about to work on their scenes. She thought her character was being brought back from the dead. Kate informed her that she would be back after she received the flower serum. Hattie didn’t like that she wouldn’t have lines. Kate warned her to agree to the script, or she was gone. Alex and Joy didn’t know how to explain their relationship to Abe. Abe told them to figure it out and let him and Kate know. He walked away from them. Alex wanted to talk about where they stood. Joy didn’t want to pressure him since she knew about his situation with Stephanie. Alex reminded her that Stephanie moved on with Philip. He wanted to move on too. They liked spending time together. Chanel arrived at the set, and Johnny met with her. They looked at Alex and Joy together. Joy thought she quit, and Chanel told her that she was filming her last scenes. She was only there for Abe. Chanel asked Johnny how her character was going to die. He told her that Leo couldn’t come up with anything new so she was dying the same way Charlemagne did. She was going down the elevator shaft. Chanel couldn’t believe that’s how her character died. Johnny was hoping they could work things out, but she didn’t have anything to say to him. The idea of being in the same room with him and Joy was making her sick. She wanted to get the scenes over with. Joy and Chanel rehearsed their scenes. Chanel slapped Joy very hard but said she was in character. Joy couldn’t wait for Chanel to go down the elevator shaft. Later Abe went home and talked to Paulina about what happened on the set. He also told her who Leo thought was Lady Whistleblower. Paulina thought his theory wasn’t concrete. Leo burst into Javi’s room to confront Kerry about being Lady Whistleblower. Javi thought Leo was talking about him, but he wasn’t. Leo told him that Kerry was the guilty party. He called Kerry evil and said he couldn’t spell. Kerry denied his accusation. Javi wondered if he truly believed that Kerry was Lady Whistleblower, and Leo said he did. Kerry said it was Leo’s jealousy doing the talking. Leo told Javi about the clues that led to his accusations. He told him about the trap he set up for Kerry. After listening to Leo, Javi asked Kerry if it was true. Kerry continued to deny it. Leo said they were the only ones who knew about the devil possession storyline. Kerry said someone could have listened to them. Leo had more proof because he had surveillance of Kerry breaking into his room and stealing his computer. Javi wanted to know why Kerry did it. Kerry told him that he was a fan of the show and tried to seduce Leo only to get humiliated. Leo said he wasn’t ready to commit and that didn’t justify what he did. Javi heard enough. Kerry wanted to know if Javi was going to break up with him. Javi was finished with him because of what he did.
While “Rafe” and Jada were spending time together, EJ showed up. They wondered why EJ was there. EJ said he wanted to check on his detective. He made a comment about Jada not finding Rachel. When Jada was about to leave, she tried to kiss “Rafe.” EJ interrupted them. After Jada left, EJ demanded to know what was going on between him and Jada. Arnold told EJ he didn’t touch Jada and that they didn’t sleep in the same bed. EJ wanted to talk about the plan of using Arnold to get Jada fired. Arnold wasn’t sure how he could get her fired, but EJ said he would get information on her and Arnold could use it to expose her. He asked EJ who would take Jada’s place when Rafe got fired. EJ said Rafe would take her place and convince Paulina to hire him (EJ) back for being on to Jada’s corruption. Alex went to the hospital to check on Justin and Bonnie. Kayla warned them to prepare themselves for what they were about to see. They were shocked when they saw Bonnie. Bonnie woke up and was concerned about learning her lines. Justin let her know that she didn’t have to worry about the lines because she wasn’t going back to Body and Soul again. Bonnie was upset when Justin told her that she wasn’t going back to the set. Justin threatened to sue the show. Alex said what happened to Bonnie was an accident. Justin said his wife almost died because of their negligence. Bonnie tried to say something, but Justin wouldn’t let her. When her phone rang, it was the wardrobe department from the show. He yelled at them for sending the text that started the trouble, but they said they didn’t send a text. Justin, Bonnie, and Alex talked about Richard (wardrobe department) and wondered if he lied. Justin looked through Bonnie’s phone and saw that the text was from an unknown number. They try to figure out the truth. Alex left the room to call the police. Justin let Bonnie know they were going to figure out what happened.
Philip called Stephanie and thanked her for not telling Xander the truth. Stephanie let him know that she didn’t do it for him. She said she did it for Sarah and said Philip would be the one who had to live with what he did to his brother. Stephanie ripped into him for being a terrible person and told him to leave her alone. She said she hoped Xander never found out the truth and hung up the phone. Stephanie went to the hospital to see Bonnie and ran into Jada. She told Jada that she has been stressed out over everything that happened as well as her break up with Philip. Jada wondered what happened. Stephanie said she couldn’t deal with Philip’s business deals. The good news was she was free to help Jada plan her wedding. Jada asked her to be her maid of honor to which Stephanie said yes. Alex showed up to tell them how Bonnie was doing. He suggested Jada to talk to his father about what happened. Xander showed up at Titan and told Philip that he wanted them to be partners and make Victor proud of them. When Philip was nervous about it, Xander thought it was because he thought he wanted to start a war with the DiMeras. Philip said they should go after the DiMeras. Xander was surprised that he changed his mind. Philip told him that he and Stephanie broke up and admitted that Xander’s idea wasn’t a bad one. Xander said this was the time to do it since EJ was fired and Rachel was missing. Philip wondered if he wanted to capitalize off Brady’s child being missing. Xander said Rachel was kidnapped by her parents multiple times so it wasn’t a big deal. While Xander and Philip were talking, they talked about the things Kristen has done to them. Philip said Kristen took advantage of them so they could do the same to her. Arnold told EJ that he didn’t want to go through with the wedding, but EJ told him he was going to go through with the wedding. While Alex and Stephanie were talking about Jada and Rafe’s wedding, she let him know that she and Philip were no longer together. Jada went to see Bonnie and Justin. Justin told her that Bonnie’s fall wasn’t an accident. He wondered if someone wanted Bonnie to fall down the elevator shaft. When Jada asked who’d do something like that, Justin thought it might be the same person who poisoned the cupcakes. A mysterious person crossed out Bonnie’s picture.
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