Tyrell had upsetting plans for Jessica, Vernon crossed swords with Leslie, and Carlton came to the aid of another on the Wednesday, August 5, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates.”

Leo Richardson, the writer behind the “Pine Valley” primetime reboot that was in development at ABC, wrote the second “All My Children” TV movie for Lifetime.

Ron Carlivati and Jamey Giddens have been named writers of the first of two planned “All My Children” TV movies at Lifetime, produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.

“General Hospital” star Chris L. McKenna is exiting the daytime drama series this fall, with his character, WSB Director Jack Brennan, being written out.

Nicole disappointed Carlton, Eva felt self-conscious, and the search for intel on Hayley was on during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates.”

Randy had tongues wagging while Bill confided in Joey, and Mona and Kat had their magnifying glasses on the same man during the Monday, August 3, 2026, episode of “Beyond the Gates.”

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of July 13-17, 2026.

“The Young and the Restless” has named Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor as its new co-head writers, replacing Josh Griffith. They report to work next week.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” is on pace to win the 2025-2026 television season among soaps in Women 18-49, tied for second overall with the first half-hour of “The Price is Right.”

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of July 6-10, 2026.