Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of April 28 – May 2, 2025.

With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV, CBS fully preempted “The Bold and the Beautiful” on Thursday, May 8. As a result, episodes are being pushed by one day.

As CBS orders eight new shows and renews 18 veterans for next season, “Beyond the Gates” awaits word on its future. During a recent Instagram Live, two of the show’s stars discussed the matter.

The four major broadcast networks will soon begin talks with SAG-AFTRA on a new Network Television Code agreement, covering serials (soap operas) and other programming.

Nielsen releases first full season report factoring in 35-day multiplatform viewing across broadcast and streaming. Netflix leads streamers, CBS tops broadcast.

On Wednesday, May 21, “The Young and the Restless” will air a special standalone episode centered on three of the show’s most prevailing couples.

“General Hospital,” “GMA3″ and “NBC News Daily” see week-to-week increases among key demos, while the CBS lineup slips among viewers during the week of April 28-May 2, 2025.

Paramount+ has released the first official trailer for “NCIS: Tony & Ziva,” the newest installment in the “NCIS” franchise starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, who reprise their iconic roles.

The #OneChicago franchise (“Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.”) have each been renewed for the 2025-2026 television season by NBC, but will see cost-saving measures put in place.

After spending five seasons as host of “Extra,” Billy Bush will conclude his run at the end of Season 31 to focus on his “Hot Mics” podcast, while a new host will be sought for the show.