Liberty City

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.

Credits for Thursday, January 22, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Micah Steinberg; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Steven Williford

Me to Steffy today:

"Dark Willow" is a thing from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and she is one hundred per cent better than the weeping tree on General Hospital.

NO. Hate Murphy. He is a stain.

Congratulations to Michael B. Jordan (ex-Reggie, AMC), who just earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in Sinners.

The last thing we need is anything Murphy-like associated with this soap. Please spare us from that misery.

I don't mean to divert conversation, but in the most recent Soapy release, Greg Rikaart and James Reynolds both discuss that since the move to Peacock, there is less creative interference (from Peacock) in comparison to NBC. Makes me wonder if that's to the benefit or detriment of Days of Our Lives.

Their second marriage was about 2.5 seconds because Nikki went right back to Victor. smfh.

Ringer only ended because Gellar was pregnant with her son, so she opted out of the series. She even admitted that had she continued to do the series, she believes the CW would've given it a second season. And I just don't think CBS gave two craps about The Crazy Ones. Her resurgence since 2021 has been riveting. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is definitely a hot, anticipated role for her, especially after her cameo in I Know What You Did Last Summer (a film that Nicholas Alexander Chavez also shot but was cut from).