As February sweeps begin on February 2, 2026, major daytime soap operas promise intense storylines including kidnappings, betrayals, and family reunions. Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and General Hospital each tease high-stakes drama for viewers. These early spoilers highlight pivotal moments across Salem, Genoa City, Los Angeles, and Port Charles.
February sweeps kick off with gripping developments in four beloved daytime dramas, as revealed in early spoilers published on January 28, 2026.
In Days of Our Lives, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) rallies the DiMera family for a proper burial and memorial for Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), despite questions about his remains previously placed in the mausoleum by Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton). Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) returns for the service, while Theo recovers from the hospital. Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) faces abduction by stalker Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey), who eavesdrops via a bugged frame, leading Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) to attack suspect Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan). Liam faces arrest and a potential plea deal, leaving Abe Carver (James Reynolds) remorseful.
The Young and the Restless centers on Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) fleeing with kidnapped Dominic Chancellor (Ethan Ray Clark), her mental health deteriorating under imaginary Ian Ward's (Ray Wise) influence. Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) search frantically, suspecting revenge against the Newmans. Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) risks his relationship with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) in his obsession with Chancellor, while Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) desperately salvages Newman Enterprises amid fallout from an AI mishap at Arabesque. A summer crossover to Beyond the Gates features Victor, Abby, Devon, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters).
The Bold and the Beautiful sees Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) demanding answers as Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) sides in family tensions. Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) urges RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) to rejoin Forrester Creations. A misinterpreted ballet performance by Daphne Rose (Sydney Bullock) at the beach house sparks scandal, with Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) confronting her. Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) shares a forbidden kiss with therapist Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig), threatening his marriage to Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), who senses betrayal. Tech billionaire Rich (Spencer Pratt) visits Electra (Laneya Grace) and Steffy.
General Hospital unfolds during a Port Charles blizzard, with Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) missing and enlisting Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) in a secret mission against Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) rescues Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), leading to confessions. Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) celebrates a victory, while Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) confronts a terrifying fear involving Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen). Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) retrieves heirlooms from Drew's house, encountering a squatter possibly Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight). Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) returns from coma, and a February 20 episode honors Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary).
These interconnected plots underscore the soaps' enduring appeal with themes of family, deception, and redemption.