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Beyond the Gates Schedules Week of Encore Episodes Ahead of Fourth of July
6/28/2026, 1:12:03 PM
Encore Week Overview
From Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3, CBS will broadcast repeat episodes of its daytime soap *Beyond the Gates* (BTG). The block includes three episodes from May 18-20, plus episodes from April 3 and April 6. New episodes resume on Monday, July 6, continuing the storyline that ended on June 26. The May 18-20 repeats include a gala cotillion, a warehouse shootout, and the fatal injury of Derek (Ben Gavin).
Programming Strategy and Show Renewal
A full week of repeats follows a holiday-season practice where soaps air repeats on holidays. *Beyond the Gates*—the youngest soap in the daytime lineup—has secured renewal for Seasons 3 and 4, guaranteeing broadcast through 2027-28. The encore schedule offers new viewers, who discovered the series during its crossover with *The Young and the Restless*, and longtime fans a chance to revisit recent pivotal moments. The series, the youngest soap on daytime television, attracted additional viewers through that crossover.
Encore Broadcast Schedule
- June 29 – May 18: Gala cotillion with plasma-ring leader hunt; Samantha (Najah Jackson) crowned Platinum Deb.
- June 30 – May 19: Continuation of gala; warehouse shootout leaves Derek (Ben Gavin) critically injured.
- July 1 – May 20: Derek’s battle ends in death.
- July 2 – April 3: Fairmont Crest Easter celebration with surprise performance by Jennifer Holiday, arranged by Vernon (Clifton Davis) for wife Anita (Tamara Tunie).
- July 3 – April 6: Jacob (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) mark their anniversary apart due to Jacob’s undercover assignment, reflecting on their shared history.
Episode Origins and Key Plot Points
The repeat block revisits two arcs: the May 18-20 storyline, which combined a high-society gala with a criminal investigation and ended with a death; and the April 3-6 storyline, which featured an Easter celebration and an anniversary subplot. Together the episodes showcase key character developments and guest appearances.
Viewer Access and Network Continuity
By rebroadcasting recent high-impact episodes, CBS offers a consolidated viewing window for audiences who missed the original airings. The schedule also keeps *Beyond the Gates* continuously present in the daytime lineup during periods when regular programming may be disrupted by holiday viewership.
CBS Renewal Announcement
*Show Must Go On* reported that CBS renewed *Beyond the Gates* for Seasons 3 and 4, extending the series through 2027-28. The renewal underscores confidence in the show’s performance and its role in the daytime schedule. The multi-year deal secures the program’s presence on CBS through the 2027-28 season.
Return to New Episodes
New episodes return on Monday, July 6, picking up the storyline where it left off on June 26. The shift from the encore week to fresh content aims to sustain audience engagement into the summer months.