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The key is outperforming "The Talk," which CBS canceled due to poor demos and viewership, bad retention following its lead-in and low interest in streaming. As long as Beyond the Gates doesn't crash and burn in linear, and has good numbers on streaming, it'll survive, though it's now competing against itself when looking at year-over-year comparisons.

Need To Know “Beyond the Gates” marked season highs among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54. “The Bold and the Beautiful” ranked No. 1 among soaps in Women 18-49 for the 15th time in 23 weeks (including ties). “NBC News Daily” returned after a two-week hiatus and set a new season high among Women 25-54. “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” fell a bit from last week’s season highs among Total Viewers and the key demos, though the half-hour soap continued to rank No. 1 among soaps during the week of February 23-27, 2026, while the long-running hourlong drama averaged more than three million viewers for the fifth consecutive week. For the week, “Beyond the Gates” celebrated its first anniversary by setting new season highs among Women 18-49 (0.19 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.30 rating), marking its best performance in the former since the week of August 18-22, 2025, and its best in the latter since the week of September 15-19, 2025. The soap opera topped time slot competitor “General Hospital” in both demographics, while also attracting its third-largest audience ever among Total Viewers (1.781 million), though down a mere 29,000 from the same week last year, when it formally took over the 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT time period on CBS. The series was up +0.01 week-to-week among both Women 18-49 (0.19 rating vs. 0.18 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.30 rating vs. 0.29 rating), and outperformed former time-slot occupant “The Talk” during the same week in 2024, 2023, and 2022 in both demographics. While “The Bold and the Beautiful” was down 135,000 viewers week-to-week, the series was up +286,000 viewers compared to the same week last year, with 2.925 million tuning in and again ranked No. 1 among soaps in Women 18-49 (0.27 rating). This is the 15th time in 23 weeks that the half-hour soap has ranked No. 1 among Women 18-49 (including ties) this season. With 3.358 million viewers watching the happenings in Genoa City, “The Young and the Restless” saw a week-to-week decline of 115,000 viewers but continued to outperform its season average (3.012 million), and averaged more than three million viewers overall for the fifth consecutive week. “General Hospital” saw the smallest week-to-week drop among Total Viewers, down 25,000, but continued to average more than two million viewers for the eighth time in nine weeks, with 2.178 million tuning in. Flat week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating), the long-running drama series was virtually on-par with its year-ago performance (0.18 rating vs. 0.19 rating). Meanwhile, the soap was up +0.03 week-to-week among Women 25-54 (0.24 rating vs. 0.21 rating). “NBC News Daily” returned after a two-week hiatus, following NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina), with a season high among Women 25-54 (0.26 rating). The news program was up +348,000 viewers year-over-year, while topping rival “GMA3” across the board, including Women 18-49 (0.14 rating vs. 0.13 rating), Women 25-54 (0.26 rating vs. 0.18 rating), Households (1.0 rating vs. 0.9 rating) and Total Viewers (1.535 million vs. 1.452 million). “TODAY 3rd Hour” saw the largest year-over-year gain among Total Viewers, up +418,000 (2.232 million vs. 1.814 million). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of February 23-27, 2026, among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including week-to-week and year-over-year comparisons. Note*: Starting with the 2025-2026 television season, Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel model, with figures under the 2025 column based on the former Live+Same Day Panel-only model (2024-2025 season). This Week vs. 2025 comparisons for “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” and “GMA3” are based on the prior performances of their predecessors, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” respectively. “Beyond the Gates” premiered on February 24, 2025, and this week marks the show’s one-year anniversary. Week of February 23-27, 2026 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.370.330.392. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.350.300.383. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.270.330.314. The View (ABC)0.260.290.23— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.260.260.246. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.25N/A0.277. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.240.280.358. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.220.240.219. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)0.21N/A0.21*10. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.190.180.2511. General Hospital (ABC)0.180.180.1912. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.14Olympics0.1413. GMA3 (ABC)0.130.130.15*Source Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.40.30.4— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.30.43. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.3— The View (ABC)0.30.30.2— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.2— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.3N/A0.37. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.20.30.4— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.20.20.2— TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)0.2N/A0.2*— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.20.20.3— General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.212. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.1Olympics0.1— GMA3 (ABC)0.10.10.2*Source Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.620.500.552. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.590.460.543. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.44N/A0.434. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.410.490.524. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.400.370.386. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.380.420.47— The View (ABC)0.380.410.348. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.350.330.359. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)0.31N/A0.34*10. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.300.290.3911. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.26Olympics0.2412. General Hospital (ABC)0.240.210.2813. GMA3 (ABC)0.180.180.21*Source Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.60.50.6— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.60.50.53. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.4N/A0.4— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.40.50.5— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.4— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.40.5— The View (ABC)0.40.40.3— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.40.30.49. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)0.3N/A0.3*— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.30.30.4— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.3Olympics0.212. General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.3— GMA3 (ABC)0.20.20.2*Source Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.82.72.62. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.52.42.33. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.22.32.14. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.92.01.75. The View (ABC)1.81.81.76. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.71.61.57. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.51.41.3— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.51.51.29. General Hospital (ABC)1.41.41.210. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.21.21.211. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)1.00.90.8*— NBC News Daily (NBC)1.0Olympics0.813. GMA3 (ABC)0.91.00.9*Source Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,5964,4214,2782. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)4,0983,9253,7713. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,3583,4733,1804. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,9253,0602,6395. The View (ABC)2,7132,7092,515— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,7132,6042,4447. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,3462,2612,1168. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)2,2322,1611,8149. General Hospital (ABC)2,1782,2031,85210. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,7811,6931,81011. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)1,5391,3871,191*12. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,535Olympics1,18713. GMA3 (ABC)1,4521,5081,318*Source The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Ratings are the percentage of U.S. TV viewers who tuned in to a specific program. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out-of-Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND P = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes) There were no preemptions or schedule changes reported by Nielsen during the week of February 23-27, 2026. Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Sets New Season Highs In Key Demos, ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Top Soap In Women 18-49 – RATINGS first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

The series premiere of “Marshals” on CBS averaged 9.52 million viewers on Sunday, March 1, becoming the most-watched new scripted series debut without a football lead-in since 2018, according to Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel data from Nielsen. Only CBS’ “FBI” premiere on September 25, 2018, performed better (10.09 million vs. 9.52 million). The premiere episode emerged as the most-watched program across all of television during the week of February 23 – March 1, 2026, and was the No. 1 new series premiere of the 2025-2026 broadcast season. The show held 99% retention by half-hour breakdown, indicating viewers liked what they saw throughout the hour. For the week, “Marshals” tied ABC’s premiere of “Scrubs” for second place with a 0.7 rating among Adults 18-49, the key sales demographic used to sell ads for primetime television. The CBS drama also tied “Scrubs” for second place among Adults 25-54 (1.0 rating), though “Marshals” had the edge among viewers in the demo (1.243 million vs. 1.215 million). Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, “Marshals” is the first series to debut from the popular “Yellowstone” universe and stars Luke Grimes, who reprises his role as Kayce Dutton, following the conclusion of the original series that ran for five seasons on Paramount Network. Leaving the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana. His teammates, including Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means), must balance the high psychological cost of serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence with their duty to their families, which for Dutton includes his son Tate (Brecken Merrill) and his confidantes Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) and Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) from the Broken Rock reservation. “Marshals” airs Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Executive producers include Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Spencer Hudnut, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Freidman, Luke Grimes, Greg Yaitanes Note: The post ‘Marshals’ Premiere Emerges As TV’s Most-Watched New Scripted Series Debut Without Football Lead-In Since 2018 first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Mistake. I was writing stories simultaneously, and it slipped in. Have since corrected.

While the network initially aired a limited number of episodes of “Beyond the Gates” within weeks of the show’s premiere last year to help build interest, BET is formally making the daytime drama series a regular fixture in its lineup with a Thursday night programming block, dubbed “T.G.I.G,” which stands for “Thank Goodness It’s Gates,” featuring a marathon of episodes from Season 1. Filled with secrets, scandals, and all the moments fans can’t stop talking about, the weekly marathon kicks off on Thursday, March 5, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT, kicking off with the show’s first three episodes. The series premiere opened Daphnée Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson driving her expensive Black Mercedes-Maybach S-Class through Fairmont Crest as she makes her way to the Fairmont Country Club to meet her mother, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) and sister, Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) for breakfast. Licensed music featuring The Emotions’ classic song “Best of My Love” plays throughout the establishing scene. Following her arrival, Nicole can be seen exiting her vehicle, looking exquisite in her designer coat and matching skirt with a sleek black top. “Get ready to say, ‘Thank goodness for scandals, thank goodness for drama, and thank goodness for ‘Beyond the Gates,'” enthuses an announcer in a promo shared across the network’s social platforms, which also notes all-new episodes from the current second season of the series continue to air weekdays on CBS. Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C. in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States, “Beyond the Gates” follows an affluent Black family who holds court over Fairmont Crest, a posh gated community that’s the center of luxury with wealthy residents harboring deep secrets. The series was created by Emmy Award-winning writer Michele Val Jean, who also serves as showrunner, executive producer and head writer. Additional airings are scheduled for Friday mornings, beginning Friday, March 6, at 9:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. CT. Note: The post BET Launches “T.G.I.G.” Programming Block Featuring Marathon Of ‘Beyond The Gates’ Season 1 Episodes first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Despite rumors circulating that she might be exiting CBS News, particularly as her current contract was set to expire in May, veteran journalist Gayle King, who recently made a guest appearance on “Beyond the Gates,” playing herself, has signed a new deal with the network that will keep her as co-host of “CBS Mornings.” Though the specific terms of her new deal weren’t disclosed, King released a statement on Wednesday via The Wall Street Journal, saying, “Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated.” She added, “CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission. I’m excited about continuing at ‘CBS Mornings.’ As always, I’m open to new adventures here and ready to go. It took a minute, but we got there. And now that we are here, I am all in.” Signing King comes at a crucial time for CBS News as it looks to pick up viewers, particularly for its morning and evening newscasts, which air against ABC and NBC. In recent months, King’s former “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil was elevated to anchor the “CBS Evening News,” which has been lagging in third place for decades, and the loss of Anderson Cooper at “60 Minutes,” after the long-time correspondent declined an offer to renew his contract with the network. “There is only one Gayle King,” said CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss, who in October was tasked with overhauling the network’s news division in the hopes of increasing viewership across its linear and digital spaces. “We’re so proud that she’ll continue to call CBS home. We’re thrilled to have her on in the morning—and equally excited to work with her on new, enterprising projects that bring her talents to new audiences.” While King will remain co-host, changes at “CBS Mornings” are expected, according to CBS News President Tom Cibrowski. “Gayle and [co-host] Nate Burleson are fantastic partners on the show and morning TV is more vibrant than ever,” he said. “We are excited to continue to evolve ‘CBS Mornings’ and can’t wait for what’s to come.” On Thursday, it was announced that Shawna Thomas, who had been executive producer of the morning show since 2021 and had overseen the program through its evolution from “CBS This Morning” to its current moniker, will be exiting. “For five years, I’ve tried to make this show something you all want to watch. Want to be a part of. Want to learn from,” said Thomas in a note shared with staffers on Thursday and obtained by Variety, which first reported the news of Thomas’ exit. “I’ve had the privilege of helping to make 10 (now 12!) hours of television each week that goes out free to people everywhere. I’ve taken that responsibility of trying to inform, educate, entertain and make people care about the world around them very seriously and I know the people here do, too.” In a statement, Cibrowski called Thomas “a passionate journalist, especially when it comes to reporting and understanding our country’s very dynamic political arena. We will certainly miss her reasoned voice at our morning meeting.” As Thomas departs, Jon Tower will assume executive producer duties on an interim basis. Meanwhile, executives are reportedly exploring other ways to work with Thomas, whose expertise is deemed valuable to the network and is likely to keep her in some contributor capacity. Note: The post Gayle King Signs New Deal With CBS News To Remain Co-Host Of ‘CBS Mornings’; Morning Show EP Shawna Thomas To Exit first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Nikki Crawford is set to make her soap opera debut on the Friday, March 6 episode of “Days of our Lives,” playing Lexie Carver, the once thought-to-be-dead wife of Abe Carver (James Reynolds). The role was originated by Renee Jones, who appeared on the drama series from 1993 -2012. The presumed dead Lexie will be revealed to have been kept alive by Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) in his mystery lab, with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) set to give Abe’s current wife, Paulina (Jackée Harry), a shock when he brings her to the lab to reveal Lexie’s resurrection. In an interview with TV Insider, which first reported the news, Crawford told the outlet that when she auditioned for a role on the show last year, she wasn’t aware she’d be playing Lexie, only learning the details shortly after being cast. “They used another name just because she was such a beloved character,” said Crawford. “So, when I started doing my research, I thought, ‘Oh, well, maybe she’s coming on as Lexie’s sister,’ and it wasn’t until I got the role that they told me, ‘No, you’re the new Lexie Carver.’” While she’s not an avid soap opera viewer, Crawford notes she did her homework on the character before she began taping at the show’s Burbank-based studio. “I don’t watch soaps, but like with any role that I take on, I do extensive research,” she noted. “So, I watched the show. I delved into her backstory through Google searches. There’s so much information and so many websites dedicated to Lexie Carver, so I did a lot of that, and then when I got on set and started working, I started speaking to other actors, and the producers and the directors really filled me in on Lexie’s backstory, which was extremely helpful. The character had gone through so much and so I wanted to embody all of that when she comes back to life.” Although it’s unknown how long Crawford will remain in Salem as Lexie, she says she truly enjoyed working alongside her co-stars, including Reynolds, Harry, Tyler Joseph Andrews, who plays Theo Carver, Lexie and Abe’s son, and Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans). “I played it more like she was in a coma for these last 15 years,” noted Crawford of how she played her scenes. “I really honored who she was, but I also grounded her in who she is. I would say at her core, Lexie is driven by love. Her family is everything to her. And now that she’s been given a second chance at life, that raises the stakes.” Meanwhile, she reveals that Lexie’s reappearance will have a major impact on the folks in Salem. “Her return is going to shake things up, especially with Abe now being married to Paulina,” previews Crawford. “But I think what makes her relatable is that she’s willing to fight for what she loves. Most people, if given a second chance, would do the same thing. So, she may come in with love, but she’s not coming in quietly.” To find out more about Lexie’s return, read Crawford’s full TV Insider interview here. Crawford’s other television credits include appearances on “NCIS,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “9-1-1,” “Elsbeth,” and, more recently, “Cruel Intentions” and “Tracker,” among others. Note: The post ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Casts Nikki Crawford As Resurrected Character Who Will Have A Major Impact In Salem first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Alice Halsey, who has portrayed Rachel Black on “Days of our Lives” since April 2025, is exiting the daytime drama series, with her final air date set for Thursday, March 5. “My final episode as Rachel Black airs this Thursday,” stated Halsey in a post published Tuesday, March 3, on Instagram. “After shooting 56 episodes of ‘Days of our Lives’ in nine months, it was not easy to say goodbye to my friends in the cast and crew who had become like family. I will be forever grateful for the privilege to play such a fascinating, complicated character and to be a part of this epic story.” Last fall, it was announced that Halsey had been cast as Laura Ingalls in the Netflix adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” which earlier this week received an early Season 2 renewal by the streamer ahead of its Season 1 premiere slated for July. At the time of her casting, Halsey said, “Love all of the Little House books so much, and I’m so excited and grateful to get to bring Laura to life! Thank you so much to the Little House creative team for putting your faith in me, and to my amazing team, Pamela Fisher at LBI and Domina Holbeck and Sloane Fitzgerald at CESD Talent Agency!” As for her time at the long-running daytime drama series, Halsey says, “Thank you to everyone at ‘DAYS’ – I miss you guys!! – and to all of the incredible fans for your support of my turn as Rachel Black!” Halsey’s goodbye message included several poignant behind-the-scenes photos featuring the actress and her co-stars, including on-screen grandmother Diedre Hall (Marlena Evans), and on-screen parents Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera) and Eric Martsolf (Brady Black), among others. “Miss you and I loved playing your mommy!” commented Haiduk. “I will miss you like bonkers! I will treasure being your tv Dad before your obvious ascent into superstardom. Love ya, Alice,” responded Martsolf. “Alice, you were so incredible on the show, and I’m so happy to have become friends with you!!” shared Cary Christopher, who himself also recently exited the soap opera as Thomas DiMera. “Can’t wait to see you shine on ‘Little House on the Prairie’!” In addition to her role on “Days of our Lives,” Halsey has also appeared in an episode of the NBC comedy “Night Court” and provided her voice for a role in the Disney Jr. original series “Kindergarten: The Musical.” Note: The post Final Air Date Set For Alice Halsey As Rachel Black On ‘Days Of Our Lives’ first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Just to follow up, I wanted to let you all know that I am working on a concept in my head and will later translate it into code. My hope is to have an alpha test up by the end of the week, and a potential beta test sometime later this month, with full implementation by April 1 (no April Fool's Day joke). That's the plan, but nothing is 100% set in stone.

Thank you for clarifying, as I had been trying to figure out what was going on myself. I realized other X/Twitter videos were embedding without issue, so it definitely appeared to be an issue with that specific post, not on our end. Our software provider does have an update available, but nothing was mentioned about X/Twitter, which was concerning until I saw your post.

You’re right! I know the show has tied for #1 when rounding, but I don’t recall when it ever was #1 when using pure figures. When combining the average of the two half hours of Price is Right, B&B was indeed #1 outright. Amazing accomplishment.

I didn't know much about the Ellisons until recently, but they made much of their money from Oracle, which is behind the technology known as JavaScript, which helps run much of the internet even today. To me, billionaires are no different from each other. Whether it's Bezos, Musk, Ellison, Murdoch, or coporate figure heads like Iger, Zaslov, or whoever, our media is controlled by people who do not have us, the viewing public, as their top priority, as evidenced by all the "shareholders" talk in the acqusition press releases by both Netflix and Paramount in their fight to win Warner Bros. Discovery.

Exactly. At least with Paramount, they'll (employees) get actual benefits with their employment. Nexstar or something similar gives you passes to the local dentist. Regardless of whether a company is big or small, all employees work at the behest of their employer. Not sure why political ideology is such a problem for people, though, whether it be left or right. IMO, no one side is always right or wrong on any single thing.

Need To Know “Beyond the Gates” set new season highs among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, despite a minor drop in Total Viewers. “The Bold and the Beautiful” tied the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” to rank No. 1 overall among Women 18-49, while also setting a new season high across all categories. “The Young and the Restless” marked a new season high across all categories, including Women 18-49, Women 25-54 and Total Viewers. During the week of February 16-20, 2026, NBC aired continued coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina), which fully preempted “NBC News Daily.” Despite the increased competition from the games, CBS’ daytime dramas set new season highs among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, with “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” in particular marking new season highs among Total Viewers. For the week, “The Bold and the Beautiful” set a new season high among Women 18-49 (0.33 rating), Women 25-54 (0.42 rating) and Total Viewers (3.060 million). In Women 18-49, the half-hour soap opera was up +0.10 week-to-week (0.33 rating vs. 0.23 rating) and up +0.05 year-over-year (0.33 rating vs. 0.28 rating), while tying the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” to rank No. 1 in daytime in the key demo and marking its best overall performance since the week of March 31-April 4, 2024. Among Women 25-54, the series saw its best performance in the demo since the week of June 2-6, 2025. Meanwhile, among Total Viewers, this is the show’s best performance since at least the week of November 21-25, 2022 (3.060 million vs. 3.286 million)*. Additionally, the drama series outperformed itself against week two of the 2026 Winter Olympics, outperforming week two of the 2022 Winter Olympics among Total Viewers (3.060 million vs. 2.941 million), up +119,000, and was virtually on par among Women 18-49 (0.33 rating vs. 0.35 rating). “The Young and the Restless” also set new season highs among Women 18-49 (0.28 rating), Women 25-54 (0.49 rating) and Total Viewers (3.473 million). This was the long-running soap opera’s best performance among Women 18-49 since the week of July 28 – August 1, 2025, and its best in Women 25-54 since the week of June 23-27, 2025. The series was up +0.04 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.28 rating vs. 0.24 rating) and up +0.08 week-to-week among Women 25-54 (0.49 rating vs. 0.41 rating). Meanwhile, among Total Viewers, this was also the show’s best performance since at least the week of November 21-25, 2022 (3.473 million vs. 3.488 million)*. Additionally, its performance opposite week two of the 2026 Winter Olympics saw the scripted drama series virtually on par with its performance opposite week two of the 2022 Winter Olympics among Total Viewers, down by a mere 32,000 viewers (3.473 million vs. 3.505 million). Despite a minor drop in viewership from last week, “Beyond the Gates” set a new season high among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.29 rating). The soap opera was up +0.05 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.13 rating) and up +0.06 week-to-week among Women 25-54 (0.29 rating vs. 0.21 rating), even in Women 18-49 (0.18 rating) with the year-ago average performance of the “Entertainment Tonight” daytime special “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood” and repeat broadcasts of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” which aired in the show’s time slot ahead of its premiere, and up +0.01 among Women 25-54 (0.29 rating vs. 0.28 rating). This was the show’s best performance since the week of September 15-19, 2025, among both Women 18-49 (0.18 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.29 rating vs. 0.30 rating). Among Total Viewers, with 1.693 million viewers tuning in, the daytime drama series was down a mere 20,000 viewers, though still well ahead of the show’s season average (1.599 million). Opposite week two of the 2026 Winter Olympics, “Beyond the Gates” was up +80,000 viewers from how “The Talk” performed opposite week two of the 2022 Winter Olympics. With its best performance among Total Viewers in three weeks, “General Hospital” crossed the two million viewer mark for the seventh time in eight weeks, with 2.203 million viewers tuning in. The soap was up +0.02 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.16 rating), but when excluding ABC’s coverage of the Wild Card Series games in October 2025, the long-running drama tied its season and series low among Women 25-54 (0.21 rating), down 0.03. Compared to the same week last year, the show is down 0.11 among Women 25-54 (0.32 rating vs. 0.21 rating), tying the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” (0.50 rating vs. 0.61 rating) for the largest year-over-year drop in the demo. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of February 16-20, 2026, among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including week-to-week and year-over-year comparisons (where available). Note*: Starting with the 2025-2026 television season, Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel model, with figures under the 2025 column based on the former Live+Same Day Panel-only model (2024-2025 season). This Week vs. 2025 comparisons for “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” and “GMA3” are based on the prior performances of their predecessors, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” respectively. CBS aired repeats of “The Price is Right” following the conclusion of “The Talk.” “Beyond the Gates” premiered during the week of February 24-28, 2025. Demos for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” were unavailable at press time. Between November 28, 2022 – April 28, 2023, and September 23, 2024 – January 31, 2025, Total Viewers and Households ratings data were unavailable to this publication. While the physical numbers were not available at press time for the aforementioned periods, sources assure us that this week’s figures surpass those of the unavailable weeks. Week of February 16-20, 2026 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.330.370.39— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.330.230.283. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.300.330.344. The View (ABC)0.290.250.265. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.280.240.316. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.260.230.247. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.240.220.238. General Hospital (ABC)0.180.160.21— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.180.130.18*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.130.170.14*Source Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.30.40.4— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.20.3— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.30.30.3— The View (ABC)0.30.30.3— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30.20.3— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.20.27. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.20.20.2— General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.2— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.20.10.2*10. GMA3 (ABC)0.10.20.1*Source Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.500.560.612. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.490.410.543. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.460.530.544. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.420.360.455. The View (ABC)0.410.370.376. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.370.360.377. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.330.320.378. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.290.230.28*9. General Hospital (ABC)0.210.240.3210. GMA3 (ABC)0.180.220.21*Source Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.50.60.6— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.50.40.5— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.50.50.54. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.40.5— The View (ABC)0.40.40.4— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.47. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.30.30.4— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.30.20.3*9. General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.3— GMA3 (ABC)0.20.20.2*Source Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.72.82.92. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.42.42.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.32.22.24. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.01.91.85. The View (ABC)1.81.91.76. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.71.67. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.51.51.38. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.41.4— General Hospital (ABC)1.41.41.310. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.21.1N/A*11. GMA3 (ABC)1.01.01.0*12. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)0.90.90.9*Source Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week2025*1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,4214,5144,6612. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,9253,9444,0403. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,4733,3333,3314. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,0602,8522,8105. The View (ABC)2,7092,8062,6526. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,6042,6562,5587. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,2612,2842,2948. General Hospital (ABC)2,2032,1022,0489. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)2,1612,2652,01810. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,6931,713N/A*11. GMA3 (ABC)1,5081,5051,495*12. TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle (NBC)1,3871,4261,367*Source Winter Olympics (2026 vs. 2022) – Week 2 Households Show / Network2026 Olympics (Milano Cortina)2022 Olympics (Beijing)Change (+ / -)The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.73.0(0.3)The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.42.7(0.3)The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.32.4(0.1)The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.02.00.0The View (ABC)1.81.60.2Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.9(0.3)Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.7(0.3)General Hospital (ABC)1.41.6(0.2)Beyond the Gates (CBS) vs. The Talk (CBS)1.21.10.1GMA3 (ABC) vs. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.01.1(0.1)Source Total Viewers (In Millions) Show / Network2026 Olympics (Milano Cortina)2022 Olympics (Beijing)Change (+ / -)The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,4214,694(273)The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,9254,152(227)The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,4733,505(32)The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,0602,941119The View (ABC)2,7092,308401Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,6042,942(338)Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,2612,644(383)General Hospital (ABC)2,2032,268(65)Beyond the Gates (CBS) vs. The Talk (CBS)1,6931,61380GMA3 (ABC) vs. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,5081,642(134)Source The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day Big Data + Panel viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Ratings are the percentage of U.S. TV viewers who tuned in to a specific program. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out-of-Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND P = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes) “Beyond the Gates” aired a repeat on Monday, February 16, due to the President’s Day holiday. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday-Friday). “The Bold and the Beautiful” was preempted on Friday, February 20, due to breaking CBS News coverage. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). “GMA3” was coded as a special on Monday, February 16, due to the President’s Day holiday. The news program was significantly preempted on Friday, February 20, due to breaking ABC News coverage (21 minutes aired). The show’s weekly average is based on four days. “The View” was retitled to “VIEW-ABC” on Friday, February 20, due to breaking ABC News coverage. The retitled telecast is excluded from the show’s weekly and season averages, which are based on four days (Monday-Thursday). “The Young and the Restless” was partially preempted on Friday, February 20, due to breaking CBS News coverage (51 minutes aired). The show’s weekly average is based on five days (Monday-Friday). Note: The post ‘The Young And The Restless’ & ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Mark New Season Highs; Half-Hour Soap Ties ‘The Price Is Right’ To Rank No. 1 Among Women 18-49 – RATINGS first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

I hate that Warner Bros. can't just stay as its own company, but at least with Netflix, they stated they'd keep the two services separate. Meanwhile, Paramount is already making it clear that they'll be merged. The only bright side is that the cable networks will be preserved rather than sold off (at least not yet), whereas Netflix had no plans to acquire the linear networks in its planned Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. They were to be sold off. That's why people boo-hooing about CBS News/CNN, particularly their employees, need to just stop it. At least CNN will have some corporate muscle to support them, rather than being owned by whoever would have eventually bought it, TBS, TNT and Cartoon Network, among others, as part of a standalone company offered for sale at a bargain basement price.

On Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT, “The Young and the Restless” stars Kate Linder, Christian Le Blanc, Bryton James, Camryn Grimes and Hayley Erin will take part in a Zoom event with fans of the top rated daytime drama series to benefit Camp Dream, a 501(c) organization that, since 1996, has provided a traditional summer camp experience for children and young adults with special needs and moderate to severe disabilities. To purchase tickets, visit campdreamga.org/events or call (678) 367-0040. With a $10 donation to Camp Dream, those attending the Zoom event will receive an inside scoop on the upcoming in-person Kate Linder & Friends Charity Tea for Camp Dream event, and an automatic entry into a raffle to win a free VIP ticket to the event, which takes place on Sunday, April 12, in Boynton Beach, Florida. from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET The winner of the raffle will be announced during the Zoom event. Sam Kerrigan, the morning news anchor of local station CBS12 (WPEC), will once again emcee the Kate Linder & Friends Charity Tea for Camp Dream event, with Le Blanc co-hosting alongside Linder. James, Grimes and Erin will join in all the fun, which includes an autograph and photo session, a silent auction, a Q&A with the cast, and a live auction with available options such as an in-person tour of “The Young and the Restless” set for you and your guest, with Linder as tour guide. Warner Marketing Inc., which specializes in the entertainment industry, will be on hand to sell officially licensed merchandise from “The Young and the Restless” and will provide sponsored gift bags to all ticket buyers. Note: The cast, emcee, and everyone else taking part in planning the event are doing so for no fee. For more information on how to purchase tickets to the Kate Linder & Friends Charity Tea for Camp Dream event, and details on event location, click here. Camp Dream strives to see that no child has ever been turned away due to the severity of their condition or their financial capabilities. Camp Dream Summer Camp and Camp Out programs are 100% volunteer-based, and all the funds, minus expenses, go directly to providing recreational, educational, and social activities for campers. Note: The post Zoom With ‘The Young And The Restless’ Stars Kate Linder, Christian Le Blanc, Bryton James, Camryn Grimes & Hayley Erin first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” there’s a shock at every turn when Lulu (Alexa Havins Bruening) contemplates telling Maxie (Kirsten Storms) the truth about her relationship with Nathan (Ryan Paevey), though whether she actually goes through with it remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) stands her ground with Brennan (Chris L. McKenna), warning him he’s in over his head, stating, “Cullum [Andrew Hawkes] is the enemy. Also happening in Port Charles: while on a mission, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is startled by what she sees; Sonny (Maurice Benard) gets closer to ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor); and Drew (Cameron Mathison) confronts Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). To find out what else is happening this week on “General Hospital,” including why Carly (Laura Wright) is shocked and why Felicia (Kristina Wagner) is stunned, check out this week’s promo below. Click here for our full breakdown of Must Watch Moments. Note: The post Lulu Wants To Tell Maxie The Truth On ‘General Hospital’ – PROMO first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

@brisbydog is talking about fictional characters on a scripted TV series. How exactly are they a "liar"? Is there something you'd like to share with the rest of the class?

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On “The Young and the Restless,” Victor’s (Eric Braeden) battle to get Chancellor back reaches a boiling point when the Newman patriarch takes matters into his own hands. Will the Abbotts comply with his demands, or will one of their own face the consequences? Elsewhere, with Nick (Joshua Morrow) acting strangely, his family, including Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), Victoria (Amelia Heinle), Sharon (Sharon Case) and Noah (Lucas Adams), share their concerns. Meanwhile, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) looks to patch things up with Daniel (Michael Graziadei), and Holden (Nathan Owens) makes a sacrifice. DVR ALERTS The Young and the Restless Spoilers March 2-6, 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026New | #13326– Nikki and Victoria discuss their concerns about Nick. – Sally opens up to Billy about her past. – Holden makes a sacrifice for Audra. Tuesday, March 3, 2026New | #13327– Sharon quizzes Daniel about Tessa, – Phyllis and Cane trade threats. – Claire and Kyle clear the air. Wednesday, March 4, 2026New | #13328– Victor gets the upper hand against the Abbotts. – Nick and Sharon receive a chilling message. – Cane hits below the belt. Thursday, March 5, 2026New | #13329– Victor backs Billy into a corner. – Kyle takes matters into her own hands. – Jack has a rude awakening. Friday, March 6, 2026New | #13330– Diane goes to great lengths to find Jack. – Jack’s world spins out of control. – Phyllis struggles to make amends with Daniel. PROMO Note: The post ‘The Young And The Restless’ Must Watch Moments: Victor Takes Drastic Measures To Get Chancellor Back first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

Late last month, a severe weather storm brought several inches of snow to the East Coast, including the New York City region, forcing the cancellations of thousands of flights. As a result, Daniel Cosgrove was unable to fly out in time to tape scenes as Ezra Boyle on “General Hospital,” forcing the Los Angeles-based daytime drama series to temporarily recast the role. Due to the show’s flexible tape-to-air schedule, which uses out-of-order taping based on set availability rather than script continuity, Patrick Scott Lewis will replace Cosgrove for a few episodes, with the first airing on Monday, March 2, and a second scheduled for Monday, March 16. While playing Ezra will mark the first major role on a soap opera for Lewis, this isn’t the first time he’ll have appeared on “General Hospital.” The actor previously appeared on the show in a December 2024 episode, playing Mr. Thomas, a father who interrupts Kai (Jens Austing Astrup) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) so that his son can take a photo with his college football idol. Other acting credits for Lewis include roles in such shows as “Cold Case,” “Castle” and, more recently, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story.” Daniel Cosgrove, Genie Francis In story, Ezra is the underling of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota), and ran against Laura Collins (Genie Francis) during last year’s mayoral election. Recently, he displayed his vulnerability to Laura, informing her that he’d become too deeply connected to the big bad of Port Charles, to the point that it’s nearly impossible for him to escape. Soap Opera Digest was the first to report the casting news. Note: The post Casting Swap: ‘General Hospital’ Temporarily Recasts Ezra Boyle Character With Patrick Scott Lewis first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On “General Hospital,” Ned (Wally Kurth) arrives home with an update on his health, but during a conversation with Chase (Josh Swickard), he questions his son-in-law on his priorities, particularly as they seem be favoring his ex-wife Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) rather than his current wife Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton). Elsewhere, Jason (Steve Burton) shares information with Tracy (Jane Elliot) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) before later providing Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) some comfort. Meanwhile, Brennan (Chris L. McKenna) voices his frustrations, and Carly (Laura Wright) is stunned by what she learns. DVR ALERTS General Hospital Spoilers March 2-6, 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026New | #15906– Brook Lynn and Chase make an alarming discovery. – Michael opens up to Jacinda. – Laura sees the softer side of an adversary. – Kai receives an offer. – Curtis makes a decision. Tuesday, March 3, 2026New | #15907– Sonny makes an admission. – Carly finds what she’s looking for. – Jason has news for Tracy and Alexis. – Portia is touched. – Marco suffers a setback. Wednesday, March 4, 2026New | #15908– Someone witnesses Lulu and Nathan’s private encounter. – Liz sees Britt in a vulnerable moment. – Ava jumps to the wrong conclusion. – Josslyn is suspicious. Thursday, March 5, 2026New | #15909– Carly is gobsmacked. – Jason comforts Britt. – Lulu has a realization. – Brennan voices his frustration. – Brook Lynn and Chase make a plan. Friday, March 6, 2026New | #15910– Josslyn seeks out Jason. – Brennan calls in a favor. – Nathan levels with Obrecht. – Maxie makes her feelings clear. – Trina embraces an opportunity. CLIP Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Must Watch Moments: Ned Questions Chase About His Priorities, Particularly Why They Seem To Favor Willow Over Brook Lynn first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More

On “Beyond the Gates,” Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) are out celebrating the one-year anniversary of their wedding at the Fairmont Crest Country Club when they are interrupted by several uninvited guests, particularly Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre (Sean Freeman). Elsewhere, during a difficult time, Ashley (Jen Jacob) is there for Anita (Tamara Tunie). Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) stands her ground with Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), who interrupts an outing with Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli). Later, Eva (Ambyr Michelle) reminds Leslie that she learned everything she knows about revenge from her. DVR ALERTS Beyond the Gates Spoilers March 2-6, 2026 Tamara Tunie, Jen Jacob Monday, March 2, 2026New | #240– Bill and Hayley try to celebrate their anniversary in peace, but cross paths with several interlopers along the way. – Shanice’s aunt gives Ted the third degree. – Ashley is there for Anita during a difficult time. – Kat has a proposition for Naomi. Tuesday, March 3, 2026New | #241– Nicole has a run-in with Leslie. – Carlton and Kial compete. – Izaiah is put on the spot. – Eva gets advice from Tomas. – Bill’s family request throws Hayley for a loop. Wednesday, March 4, 2026New | #242– Kial has an update for Vanessa that affects Nicole. – Bill calls in a favor. – Chelsea leans on Vernon. – The Duprees get a surprise visitor. – Ashley seeks out Madison for information that could help Grayson. Thursday, March 5, 2026New | #243– Chelsea and Madison spy a peculiar duo. – Joey agrees to something he doesn’t want to do. – Randy keeps his con cousin on course. – Vanessa and Leslie don’t see eye to eye. – Derek is caught in the middle. Friday, March 6, 2026New | #244– Jacob’s new assignment inadvertently threatens the entire undercover operation. – Someone unexpected is revealed to be part of the plasma ring. – Anita’s unwell when Vernon’s surprise arrives. – Martin tries his best to connect with Samantha and Smitty. PROMO Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Must Watch Moments: Bill & Hayley Are Interrupted While Celebratating Their One-Year Wedding Anniversary first appeared on Soap Opera Network. Read More