Liberty City

original release date: Monday, February 2, 2026 | writers: Sara A. Bibel, Skyy Sandifer | director: Michael V. Pomarico Thoughts: Jan is right on Ashley's throat before her coat is even off. Slow your roll, darling. It is not as if you are dropping information about your own new beau. Dana, you are in fact trying to win Ted back, and it is not a plan you will win in the end. At all. Yes! That is right, Izaiah: stand up for Eva against that spoilt, self-centred bitch! Glad to see more people telling it to Katherine like it should be told to her. Tomas is being very observant of how Eva is feeling and how it does relate to Katherine. I like that. Chelsea is observant when she wants to be, but her immaturity continues to shine, especially when it comes to being a partner to Madison, whose reason for wanting to join this fellowship is heartfelt. That is right, Shanice. Play the sad, tiny violin for someone who cannot help themselves but wants an undeserving pity party. My woman? Look, I appreciated both Izaiah and Tomas standing by their respective partners, but it is such a turnoff (for me) to have a woman be referred to as someone "woman" like they are owned. So Chelsea is going to go to Copenhagen with Madison? Why do I feel like this might not happen as they plan it to? Notes: I love this soap. Lord knows I do, but today's episode let a problem it has shine bright: consistency. There are episodes where things are so heavy that it feels like we are being overfed, whereas today's episode left me feeling hungry. Putting in a storyline, like either Bill/Dani/Hayley or even parts of Anita's cancer storyline, would have made today's episode feel a bit fuller and more community-like. Again, it was a good episode, but things just could have been improved.

Credits for Monday, February 2, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Suzanne Flynn; Stacey Pulwer and Cathy Lepard Director: Robert Markham

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Skyy Sandifer Director: Michael V. Pomarico

Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun are electric together; they were, to me, the highlight of today's snorefest.

I don't know what's worse... the father or the son. Neither can act; one gives nothing, while the other overcompensates. 😵‍💫😬🥴

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 (Episode #9706) Dylan tells Electra she has something important to tell her. Steffy gives Taylor an ultimatum. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Episode #9707) Electra and Will are surprised by Dylan's news. R.J. shows Carter some designs. Taylor and Deacon vow to find a way to be together. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #9708) Liam learns Eric is Katie's new designer. Ridge feels immense guilt. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #9709) Deacon and Taylor share a forbidden kiss. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #9710) Sheila remains blissfully unaware of Deacon and Taylo. Steffy reveals to Ridge that Taylor has feelings for Deacon.

woo-hoo! Our first full February Sweeps month! And the one-year anniversary of the premiere. So exciting.

Absolutely; it just seemed like Wilder's casting was a means to an end for the character. Perhaps that's why Walters declined the role? Because it was going to be shorter term?

I agree; they worked well in the roles they were ultimately cast into. Visually, I could see him as Jack. And surely it would have been a much wiser selection than Steve Wilder. By far.

key: contract | principal guests January 2026: 21 episodes 001. Karla Mosley (Danielle "Dani" Dupree Hamilton) – 17/21 002. Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole Dupree) – 16/21 003. Colby Natasha Nixon (Katherine "Kat" Richardson) – 15/21 004. Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree) – 13/21 000. Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton) – 13/21 000. Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne) – 13/21 007. RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton) – 12/21 008. Marquita Goings (Hayley Lawson Hamilton) – 11/21 000. Ernestine Johnson (Shanice Johnson) – 11/21 000. Keith D. Robinson (Theodore "Ted" Richardson) – 11/21 000. Tamara Tunie (Anita Williams Dupree) – 11/21 012. Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne) – 10/21 000. Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald) – 10/21 014. Jen Jacob (Ashley Morgan) – 9/21 015. Alex Alegria (Tomas Navarro) – 8/21 000. Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) – 8/21 000. Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) – 8/21 018. Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa McBride) – 7/21 000. Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana "Leslie" Thomas) – 7/21 000. Mike Manning (Bradley "Smitty" Smith) – 7/21 021. Darryl W. Handy (Detective Marcel Malone) – 6/21 000. Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstrong) – 6/21 000. Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas) – 6/21 024. David Lami Friebe (Izaiah Hawthorne) – 5/21 000. Kenjah (Madison Montgomery) – 5/21 000. Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Phillips) – 5/21 027. Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin) – 4/21 [1 contract appearance] 000. Malachi Malik (Elon Hawthorne) – 4/21 000. Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) – 4/21 030. Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson) – 3/21 000. Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker) – 3/21 000. Kovar McClure (Lance Salinger) – 3/21 [1 voice only] 000. Greg Vaughan (Dr. Kial Rollins) – 3/21 034. Bonita Brisker (Sharon Winger) – 2/21 000. Jasmine Burke (June Hughes) – 2/21 000. Camryn Jade (Jessica Harris) – 2/21 000. Karan Kendrick (Mona Wilson) – 2/21 000. Dominique Madison (Lynette Wise) – 2/21 000. Cady McClain (Pamela Curtis) – 2/21 000. Jerri Tubbs (Jan Morgan) – 2/21 041. Kelvin Hair (Malik) – 1/21 000. Maria Howell (Tracy Tyler) – 1/21 000. Destiny Love (Laura Peterson) – 1/21 000. Mariana Novak (Lolly Salinger) – 1/21 000. Timeca Seretti (Anastasia Belleclaire) – 1/21 000. Rachael Thompson (Dr. Ahn) – 1/21 000. Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee) – 1/21 Monthly leaders: 2026 (appearing episodes/total episodes, per month) January 2026: 21 episodes Karla Mosley (Danielle "Dani" Dupree Hamilton) – 17/21 Directors, writers, and script editors + overall totals THURSDAY, January 1: Steven Williford; Christopher Dunn, Cheryl L. Davis; Susan Dansby FRIDAY, January 2: Michael V. Pomarico; Christopher Dunn, Cheryl L. Davis; Susan Dansby MONDAY, January 5: Phideaux Xavier; Michael Montgomery, Jazmen Darnell Brown; Susan Dansby TUESDAY, January 6: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins; Sara A. Bibel, Lynn Martin; Skyy Sandifer WEDNESDAY, January 7: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins; Jamey Giddens, Judy Tate; Susan Dansby THURSDAY, January 8: Michael V. Pomarico; Teresa Zimmerman, Danielle Paige; Susan Dansby FRIDAY, January 9: Phideaux Xavier; Teresa Zimmerman, Cheryl L. Davis; Susan Dansby MONDAY, January 12: Phideaux Xavier; Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown; Susan Dansby TUESDAY, January 13: Phideaux Xavier; Sara A. Bibel, Danielle Paige; Skyy Sandifer WEDNESDAY, January 14: Michael V. Pomarico; Ron Carlivati, Lynn Martin; Susan Dansby THURSDAY, January 15: Phideaux Xavier; Christopher Dunn, Judy Tate; Susan Dansby FRIDAY, January 16: Steven Williford; Natalie Minardi Slater, Cheryl L. Davis; Sky Sandifer TUESDAY, January 20: Steven Williford; Christopher Dunn, Cheryl L. Davis; Susan Dansby WEDNESDAY, January 21: Michael V. Pomarico; Jamey Giddens, Danielle Paige; Susan Dansby THURSDAY, January 22: Steven Williford; Sara A. Bibel, Jazmen Darnell Brown; Susan Dansby FRIDAY, January 23: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins; Teresa Zimmerman, Skyy Sandifer; Susan Dansby MONDAY, January 26: Steven Williford; Teresa Zimmerman, Skyy Sandifer; Susan Dansby TUESDAY, January 27: Michael V. Pomarico; Natalie Minardi Slater, Jazmen Darnell Brown; Susan Dansby WEDNESDAY, January 28: Michael V. Pomarico; Michael Montgomery, Judy Tate; Skyy Sandifer THURSDAY, January 29: Anthony Pascarelli; Jamey Giddens, Danielle Paige; Susan Dansby FRIDAY, January 30: Steven Williford; Sara A. Bibel, Cheryl L. Davis; Susan Dansby Monthly leaders (directors): January 2026: 21 episodes Michael V. Pomarico – 6/21 Steven Williford – 6/21 Monthly leaders (breakdown writers): January 2026: 21 episodes Sara A. Bibel – 4/21 Christopher Dunn – 4/21 Jamey Giddens – 4/21 Teresa Zimmerman – 4/21 Monthly leaders (scriptwriters): January 2026: 21 episodes Cheryl L. Davis – 6/21 Preemptions: Two preemptions MONDAY, January 19: "Inside Fairmont Crest" special (dir. Steven Williford) TUESDAY, January 20: CBS News Special Coverage A very special thanks to @alexisfan07 for the double and triple checking of stats! A huge help that is much appreciated. 🤍💙

Bradley Cole just revealed prior to being cast as Richard on Guiding Light, he received the sides for Edmund; conversely, David Andrew MacDonald received the sides for Richard.

Absolutely; bringing back pre-Dynasty era storytelling, but matched with modern-day societal norms (a.k.a. steamy sex scenes, et al.).

Taking a page out of Stella's playbook. The music never misses on this soap. EVER. It just works at the right time without drowning out the scenes. I agree. Felt like I was interrupting something I shouldn't have been allowed to see.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 (Episode #221) Eva vents to Tomas while Izaiah and Kat have a heated exchange. Leslie makes Ashley an offer. Derek gets some tough love from a dear friend. Chelsea and Madison agree to a life-changing decision. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Episode #222) Anita confides in Dani, who then recommends a bold course of action. Vernon issues a warning to Andre. Bill tries to get to the bottom of his health scare. Kat receives shocking news that puts her at odds with her cousin. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #223) Dani admits to Andre that she kissed Bill. Smitty meets with his source. Jacob makes headway with his undercover case. Chelsea is stunned by the changes she sees in Anita. Hayley flirts with Izaiah. Bill has a surprise for Caroline. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #224) Joey lets Vanessa into his inner sanctum. Nicole and Kial go on a date. Ted is confounded by his ex's new appearance. Shanice makes a revolting discovery. Anita locks horns with Anastasia. Mona thanks Randy for his rescue. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #225) One couple gets engaged. Dani gets turned down. Pamela conspires with Andre. Eva updates her mom on the change in her relationship status. Ted publicly confronts Leslie regarding her subterfuge. Shanice and Derek commiserate. Ashley and Grayson's romantic night takes a turn when he receives a mysterious call.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 (Episode #15887) Alexis is dismayed. Britt makes an upsetting discovery. Emma gets an important call. Lucas is thrown. Willow plays dirty. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Episode #15888) Britt is desperate. Diane voices her suspicions. Jason is torn. Michael is interrogated. Willow confides in Nina. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #15889) Jason and Sonny strategise. Josslyn digs for information. Lulu confides in Laura. Nathan opens up to Nina. Willow makes her move. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #15890) Chase loses his cool. Curtis seeks help from Alexis. Drew is stunned. Kai explains himself to Trina. Michael briefs Carly and Sonny. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #15891) Britt pushes back. Dante is insistent. Elizabeth defuses a tense situation. Kristina and Jacinda catch up. Michael confides in Brook Lynn.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 – Episode #13306 Mariah's plans with Dominic escalate to a dangerous place. Nick hides his pain from Sharon. Noah and Sienna navigate their future plans. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Episode #13307 Claire digs for dirt about Audra. Noah stands his ground with Nick. Sharon and Tessa have difficulty accepting the truth about Mariah. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #13308) Jack and Diane celebrate a win. Lauren gives Billy an update about Jill. Nikki worries about Lily's safety. Victor strikes back against Cane. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #13309) Abby and Devon seek help to find Dominic. Phyllis gives Cane some much-needed moral support. Victor implores his family to trust his plan. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #13310) Cane's feet are held to the fire by Victor. Holden turns to Claire for help with a new assignment. Jack and Kyle make a power move.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 (Episode #15305) Gabi questions Theo. Gwen updates EJ on her plan to take down Dimitri. Jeremy vents to Julie. Kristen and Brady clash over Rachel's treatment. Rafe squeezes info about the DiMera kidnappings out of Liam. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Episode #15306) Dimitri dares Leo to give in. EJ and Cat share a fraught moment. Gwen's plan goes live. Rafe and Eli question Vivian. Susan admits she was wrong. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #15307) Liam apologises to Abe. Philip surprises Gabi. Rafe and Eli discover new information. Vivian spins a convincing story. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #15308) Holly and Sophia reconcile. Rafe and Ari comfort Gabi. Rafe questions Kristen. Tate helps Brady get through to Rachel. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #15309) Abe is taken aback by Theo's request. Chanel cautions Johnny. Chad asks EJ and Kristen to play nice. A moment between Marlena and Roman upsets Kate. Those who loved and/or hated Stefano DiMera prepare for his memorial.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 (Episode #15887) Alexis is dismayed. Britt makes an upsetting discovery. Emma gets an important call. Lucas is thrown. Willow plays dirty. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Episode #15888) Britt is desperate. Diane voices her suspicions. Jason is torn. Michael is interrogated. Willow confides in Nina. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #15889) Jason and Sonny strategise. Josslyn digs for information. Lulu confides in Laura. Nathan opens up to Nina. Willow makes her move. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #15890) Chase loses his cool. Curtis seeks help from Alexis. Drew is stunned. Kai explains himself to Trina. Michael briefs Carly and Sonny. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #15891) Britt pushes back. Dante is insistent. Elizabeth defuses a tense situation. Kristina and Jacinda catch up. Michael confides in Brook Lynn.

February 2–6, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 – Episode #13306 Mariah's plans with Dominic escalate to a dangerous place. Nick hides his pain from Sharon. Noah and Sienna navigate their future plans. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Episode #13307 Claire digs for dirt about Audra. Noah stands his ground with Nick. Sharon and Tessa have difficulty accepting the truth about Mariah. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Episode #13308) Jack and Diane celebrate a win. Lauren gives Billy an update about Jill. Nikki worries about Lily's safety. Victor strikes back against Cane. Thursday, February 5, 2026 (Episode #13309) Abby and Devon seek help to find Dominic. Phyllis gives Cane some much-needed moral support. Victor implores his family to trust his plan. Friday, February 6, 2026 (Episode #13310) Cane's feet are held to the fire by Victor. Holden turns to Claire for help with a new assignment. Jack and Kyle make a power move.