Liberty City

Just be glad it wasn't shirtless, creep-o-zoid oogly-eyes like in the DAYS and B&B threads.

Very classic, and yet, make me gasp for air.

January 26–30, 2026 Monday, January 26, 2026 (Episode #15882) Curtis is relieved. Jason voices his concern for Britt. Jordan brokers an introduction. Joss turns to an unlikely source for help. Sonny manipulates Ava. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (Episode #15883) Carly catches up with Lulu and Charlotte. Jason is a man on a mission. Josslyn makes a bold move. Lucas questions Britt. Tracy suffers a setback. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Episode #15884) Gio and Emma are waylaid. Lulu turns to Nathan for help. Tracy makes a surprising discovery. Trina voices her pain. Valentin is alarmed. Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Episode #15885) Carly gets good news. A duo shares a first kiss. Jason plays hero. Molly shares her news with Cody. Nathan lets his guard down. Friday, January 30, 2026 (Episode #15886) Carly makes an offer. Jason connects the dots. Lulu makes a confession. Portia is rebuffed. Rocco's feelings are hurt.

January 26–30, 2026 Monday, January 26, 2026 (Episode #216) Anita's in dire straits so Vernon reaches out to an unlikely source for help. Nicole updates Dani on a recent milestone and then does something drastic. Ashley is there for Naomi while Bill puts Tomas in his place. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (Episode #217) Kat gets an eyeful. Joey teaches someone a harsh lesson while Vanessa takes care of business. Hayley faces rejection on two fronts. Andre has a romantic surprise for Dani. Chelsea and Madison struggle to get on the same page while Kial and Nicole grow closer. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Episode #218) Leslie sets a trap. Martin wonders where Smitty was all night. Vernon gets kicked out of the house. Nicole doesn't mince words with her judgmental daughter. Jacob and Elon clash while Naomi continues to hide the truth from her husband. Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Episode #219) Chelsea and Kat prep for their Fenmore's meeting (Y&R). Ashley referees an altercation between Derek and Grayson. Dani propositions Izaiah. Bill's attempt to reminisce with Vernon is instead met with disdain. Leslie's mood makes her daughter wary of what's to come. Friday, January 30, 2026 (Episode #220) Hayley is frustrated by the lack of progress in her murder plot as Bill gets some strange lab results. Anita is horrified by a loss. Eva's confrontation with Kat leads to trouble with Izaiah. Nicole lets someone into her bedroom while Chelsea makes another bold move.

original release date: Friday, January 23, 2026 | writers: Teresa Zimmerman, Skyy Sandifer | director: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins Thoughts: The continued daydreaming happening with Bill, Dani, and Hayley is very well done. Damn, Ted. He sounds like an absolute beast in bed. I am so not jealous... at all... like, ever. I love that Sharon is there for Anita while she goes to her next round of chemotherapy. It is nice that she has those she can count on. Look at Shanice and Ashley having each other's backs. I never thought I would see the day. Dana, you are actively sleeping with Marcel... let go of Ted, who is never going to want you. Take your daughter's advice. Look at you, Tomas, proving yourself. How excellent. Aw, Grayson has a passion for cats and literature. That is the sign of a good man. And here comes the brickhouse acting psychotic. Dana, Dana, Dana... you are just digging your teeth in where they should be belong. I have a feeling Shanice is not bothered by your continued B.S. Pamela being a good friend reminding her of the relationship she has with Andre and how she should not throw it away; although, I would prefer she did, because she belongs with Bill. Aw, Anita wanting to play 'Worst Case Scenario' with Sharon. I love that she can be raw and honest with her Articulette sister. Wow. What a beautiful scene with Anita and Sharon. It is so nice seeing Sharon hear Anita out but also assure her things will work out in the ways they are meant to work out. So beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Pamela has her eyes on Izaiah for modeling. How interesting. OH NO! ANITA! OMG, I AM SO WORRIED! Notes: Zimmerman did a wonderful job with today's breakdown, and Sandifer did exceptionally well on her first script as a scriptwriter. Thankfully, anything she may have picked up from Ambitions or writer2 did not stick. The continued outstanding direction work by the directorial team is outstanding; today's work with Blangiardo-Goins was perfection. And the lighting was stunning. The way this soap approaches friendships is so refreshing and supportive; nothing feels like it is dependent on taking something from someone else for their own gain. It is about unconditional support without judgment.

Get something stronger. The strongest you think you can handle, and then get more.

If that's the strong thing, OK. If it isn't, then get STRONGER! Lots of it.

@carolineg You are going to be big, big mad today. Prepare a cocktail or six.

Credits for Friday, January 23, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Nigel Campbell; Charlotte Gibson and Cathy Lepard Director: Tina Keller

Sandifer's final episode as script editor was January 16; her first episode as scriptwriter is January 23.

Writers: Teresa Zimmerman Skyy Sandifer Director: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins

The return of the Chancellor Estate next week:

January 26–30, 2026 Monday, January 26, 2026 – Episode #13301 Sharon worries about Noah's future with Sienna. Victor hits Cane where it hurts. Victoria steps up to protect her family's legacy. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Episode #13302 Mariah visits her dark side. Phyllis and Cane are put on notice by Victor. Sally forces Billy's hand. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Episode #13303 Audra receives a tempting offer. Devon and Abby's world is turned upside down. Nate comforts Victoria. Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Episode #13304 Adam has a change of heart. Chelsea reveals a secret to Nikki. Kyle and Claire discuss unfinished business. Friday, January 30, 2026 – Episode #13305 Abby and Devon receive shocking news. Mariah hits the road. Nick and Sharon hold Phyllis accountable for her actions.

January 26–30, 2026 Monday, January 26, 2026 (Episode #15300) Cat and Rafe ponder their respective cases. EJ lays into Gwen. Johnny and Chanel enjoy some romance. Sarah is put on notice by Kristen. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (Episode #15301) Abe works with Liam. The bones found in the DiMera crypt are identified. Chad withholds information from Theo. Kristen rejects EJ's sympathy. Paulina worries about Chanel. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Episode #15302) Alex, Stephanie, Jada, and Steve finalise a plan to catch the stalker. Johnny asks Kate about a business matter. Kayla and Marlena celebrate milestones. Rafe delivers disturbing news to Abe. Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Episode #15303) Chanel reaches out to Sophia. Gabi warns Ari. Jennifer promises to help Chad. Johnny gives good news to Bonnie. Friday, January 30, 2026 (Episode #15304) Gwen goes on the offensive. Marlena puts Xander on notice. Kristen and Belle try to prep Rachel. Leo tries to get Dimitri out of his head. Sarah is honest with Brady.

Looks like the outdoor spot at Chancellor Park is back and has been redesigned (and is actually outside). Very nice.

And further proves my belief NBC/Universal Television should have bought out both Sony and Corday years ago.

original release date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | writers: Sara A. Bibel, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Steven Williford Thoughts: It annoys me when people walk in public on their phones (via social media) as if it is not an inconvenience to the rest of us in society. The look of disdain on Nicole's face at Shanice and Ted's date and how attentive Ted is to her just smells of pure jealousy. Lance, you were unhinged on the phone, but now you are tracking Vanessa down in public? Maybe talk to your WIFE, the person who used Vanessa's service. She is the one to blame, not Vanessa. Red market blood plasma? Damn. That is some serious business right there. Lynette is devious, and I love it, and she clearly is keeping Hayley on her toes. It is nice seeing someone who can truly get under her skin and make things happen for themselves. Lance, home slice, you are crossing some lines and acting like a controlling, abusive POS. You might want to look at yourself in the mirror rather than a Lolly's choice to hire someone to sexually please her. Not Tomas telling Bill to go home to Hayley, and then Dani showing up like absolute clockwork with food for them to share. So Chelsea's past habits are well-known to Katherine. That is interesting. But now Chelsea is acting beyond immature. I feel bad that Jacob is shutting Bradley out after he is the one who gave him the tip-off about what was going on. Looks like Joey is going to go after Lance due to his abusive manhandling of Vanessa. He should have just talked to Lolly instead. Nicole wants to lose those cobwebs she has been collecting. Not Shanice telling Ted to hang up some pictures in his hotel room, but she is right. Hopefully an apartment or townhome can come his way in the coming months. Damn, Shanice, you are turned on? Love how forward you are in this moment. Yes, get picked up and put against the doorframe, Nicole. Get that good-ass loving. Hayley, are you really going to have Randy flat-out murder Bill? That is insanity. Tomas, once again, seeing things he should not be seeing. He has got ample ammunition where Bill and Hayley are concerned. That promotion to partner is his! Notes: Bibel and Brown did exceptional work together. They were well-paired. I like the template use of social media on this soap; however, I still do not get the allure of TicTac or whatever it is called. Another social media rotting the brains of those who use it. It annoys me on this soap when men sit down and do not unbutton their suit coat. Unbutton it. Simple. Once again, no one is doing love scenes like Beyond the Gates. NO ONE. At all. Brilliant. Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) and Robert Christopher Riley (Carlton) have fiery chemistry. They are the pairing we need right now. I hope it fully develops as 2026 continues on.

It's about damn time.