Not sure of the timing, but it looks like Alex Cheeks is returning as Donnell McBride at some point. Alex is featured in a video posted by Trisha Mann-Grant on Facebook earlier this week where BTG cast members wish Trisha's daughter Dena a happy birthday. Super excited to see Alex returning as he's a fantastic addition to the cast.

January 12–16, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026 (Episode #207)

• Nicole comforts Dani during a crisis. Andre draws a line in the sand. Chelsea sends an SOS call to Bill. Naomi needs an urgent favor from a friend. Ted and Carlton have a long overdue chat.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Episode #208)

• Anita returns home from chemo and learns Vernon's been lying to her. The Duprees rally around one of their own while Nicole spirals. Jacob and Elon have a heart-to-heart. Ashley goes on a date with a co-worker.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (Episode #209)

• Joey consults with Bill on a legal matter. Hayley continues to enact her deadly plan while Leslie's romantic interlude takes a dangerous turn. Vanessa shows up for a friend in need, while Pamela bolsters her bestie.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Episode #210)

• Dani and Hayley clash. Ted has a request of Eva, which then puts her at odds with Kat once again. Anita reaches her limit. Jessica has a proposition for Tyrell. Ashley has an update for Naomi and Shanice.

Friday, January 16, 2026 (Episode #211)

• Chelsea has major news to share with her family. Naomi feels pressured by Jacob. Izaiah comforts Eva. Things heat up for Ted and Shanice, while Derek does not like what he sees.

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This special episode on January 19 with the cast being interviewed -- preview clips are on paramountplus, scroll down below the episodes,
to "Beyond the Gates Clip Show" to find actor interviews.

January 19 is Martin Luther King Day.

January 19–23, 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 (BEYOND THE GATES: INSIDE FAIRMONT CREST)

• Special episode that pulls back the curtain on Beyond the Gates with commentary from the actors as they relive their storylines... including all of season one's explosive affairs, shocking cons, and family secrets.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (Episode #212)

• The Hamiltons have an awkward celebration. Joey puts Leslie in her place. Vanessa shocks Nicole with some scandalous info. Chelsea's new lease on life causes friction with Madison.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (Episode #213)

• Kat and Ted argue over Eva while Naomi hides her new normal from her entire family. Vanessa propositions Kial. Jacob clashes with Marcel and Elon. Smitty and Martin are surprised by Tyrell's latest stance on a family tradition.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 (Episode #214)

• Dani opens up to Bill and then makes a surprising move. Hayley feels cornered. Vanessa is accosted. Joey gives Elon some much-needed intel. Two couples take the next step in their relationships by the end of the night.

Friday, January 23, 2026 (Episode #215)

• Anita leans on Sharon. Bill buys Tomas' silence. Leslie confronts Shanice over Ted. Dani and Pamela set their sights on Izaiah. Ashley calls Derek out on his sabotage while Jacob begins his undercover mission.

Well, looky looky, Kial will be back among us January 21.

Oh so I called the date thing...lol.

Spoiler because Canada is once again a day ahead:

Now people can truly shut their traps about them not having a living room, thankfully.

Hahahahaha!!!! They finally got a living room!!!

And it's actually their bedroom set just re-dressed.

Which is what quite a few people suggested as an idea to show they have one.

It's a cute living room set, perhaps the other sets can be redressed to reflect other locations that would require a set such as:

Vanessa's real estate office that can also serve as a meeting place for Joey/Randy and also serve as a place for Vanessa/Joey to conduct 'business'. They could redress either Nicole or Bill's office for that.

Boo on Dani/Bill kissing. While the performers have chemistry, we also have to remember that this man treated her like dirt with his various affairs and then ditched her.

18 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

It's a cute living room set, perhaps the other sets can be redressed to reflect other locations that would require a set such as:

Vanessa's real estate office that can also serve as a meeting place for Joey/Randy and also serve as a place for Vanessa/Joey to conduct 'business'. They could redress either Nicole or Bill's office for that.

Boo on Dani/Bill kissing. While the performers have chemistry, we also have to remember that this man treated her like dirt with his various affairs and then ditched her.

Yeah, I'm surprised they did so little redressing of sets during the first year. So hopefully this is a sign.

IKR. But...le sigh.

30 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Yeah, I'm surprised they did so little redressing of sets during the first year. So hopefully this is a sign.

IKR. But...le sigh.

I think the interaction between Vanessa and SPS would have worked better if that meeting to discuss properties had been in Vanessa's office. That way, when SPS threatened to tell people that Vanessa was being a bigot against her for not being the 'right black'.... it would have carried more weight had this meeting been in Vanessa's office 1:1 without people being around them.