Upcoming episodes of popular soap operas from January 12-23, 2026, promise intense family conflicts, romantic entanglements, and life-threatening dangers. Shows like Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and General Hospital feature key developments in health crises, business rivalries, and personal betrayals.
In Beyond the Gates, season 2 episodes 7-11 air from January 12-16, focusing on the Dupree family's BRCA gene scares. Chelsea Hamilton informs Bill Hamilton of Dani Dupree's positive test results, prompting Andre Richardson to assert boundaries. Anita Dupree confronts Vernon Dupree after her chemo session for lying about the results. Joey Armstrong threatens Dana 'Leslie' Thomas over comments about Vanessa McBride, while Bill questions Joey's intentions. Hayley Lawson attempts to poison Bill with toxic tea, and Dani clashes with Hayley amid the crisis. Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne and Chelsea seek gene testing, hugging in support. Newcomer Grayson Perez debuts on a date with Ashley Morgan, sparking jealousy from Derek Baldwin. Ted Richardson and Shanice heat up romantically.
Days of Our Lives spoilers highlight Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera's romantic advances toward Leo Stark post-kiss, shocking him with divorce plans from Gwen Rizczech. Leo confides in Xander Cook, while Javi Hernandez receives comfort from Sarah Horton. Maggie Horton Kiriakis confronts Xander over firing Brady Black from Basic Black. Kristen DiMera, enraged, questions Gwen and seeks Sarah's help. Sophia Choi plots a Bayview escape with Rachel Black's aid. Cat Greene investigates for the ISA, and Leo grills Gwen on Friday. Upcoming, Stephanie Johnson sets a stalker trap, and EJ DiMera returns to chaos.
The Young and the Restless sees Victor Newman reject Jack Abbott's deal for Matt Clark, kicking the Abbotts out. Phyllis Summers and Cane Ashby plot against Newman Enterprises, hitting the sheets after launching an AI attack. Diane Jenkins issues Jack an ultimatum. Adam and Victoria Newman handle damage control as the AI guts the company. Nick Newman spirals with post-op pain. Tessa Porter files for divorce from Sharon Newman. Noah Newman discovers shocking info on Matt. Victor confronts Cane, who laughs sinisterly.
The Bold and the Beautiful features Carter Walton proposing to Daphne Rose, leading to celebrations and lovemaking. Steffy Forrester warns Hope Logan about Taylor Hayes and Deacon Sharpe's attraction, fearing Sheila Carter's violence. Eric Forrester conspires with Katie Logan against Ridge Forrester, becoming her lead designer for Logan Media's fashion house. RJ Forrester recasts with Brayan Nicoletti, returning home and flirting with Electra Forrester, rivaling Will Spencer. Katie announces Eric's role to Bill Spencer. Sheila stalks Deacon as rivalries explode.
General Hospital builds to Willow Tait's not-guilty verdict in Drew Cain Quartermaine's shooting trial. Alexis Davis faces a dilemma over Trina Robinson and Gio Palmieri's evidence. Quartermaines seek revenge on Drew for abandoning Ned Ashton during a heart attack. Valentin Cassadine risks danger on Spoon Island dealing with Jenz Sidwell. Jason Morgan and Elizabeth Webber reconnect; Sonny Corinthos questions Michael Corinthos. Britt Westbourne threatened; Ava Jerome rattled. Romance heats between Emma Scorpio-Drake and Gio, and Molly Lansing-Davis hits a snag with Cody Bell. Anna Devane shocked by a discovery amid a blizzard stranding Britt and Jason.
