March 16
Days of Our Lives: Why Does Salem Even Have a Police Force? Civilians did all the work. Stephanie has finally been rescued. Rafe and Alex were the ones who noticed that EJ’s hospital basement had a secret room. Steve and Brady tracked down Owen at the park. Rafe and Alex rescued Stephanie. Steve and Brady brought Owen to the police station. Who needs cops? Cat Stuns EJ With an Impulsive Kiss; Cat catches EJ completely off guard with an impulsive kiss while Brady presses Owen for answers. Stephanie and Jeremy are no longer being held prisoner. Brady interviewed Owen. What is Jada for? Emotions run high across Salem as Brady pushes Owen for answers, Alex attempts to mend fences with Jeremy, and Rafe brings Paulina up to speed on a developing situation. At the same time, Cat makes a bold, impulsive move that leaves EJ completely stunned and adds another layer of complexity to their already tense dynamic. Brady pressures Owen to tell the truth about what he knows. Alex apologizes to Jeremy and tries to repair their strained relationship. Rafe updates Paulina on the latest developments in Salem. Cat shocks EJ when she suddenly kisses him.
General Hospital: Jason and Sonny Make a Vow; A dangerous vow, a shocking pregnancy suspicion, and a heartfelt declaration. Jason and Sonny make a vow while Portia is outraged. And Cody tells Molly where he stands. Jason and Sonny make a vow as Jason prepares to leave Port Charles. Portia is outraged after suspecting Jordan may also be carrying Curtis’s baby, setting off a new wave of pregnancy drama. Cody opens up to Molly about where he stands following her endometriosis flare-up. Tracy has to talk to Laura while Curtis reassures Trina.
The Young & the Restless: Diane Walks in on Jack and Patty and Reaches Her Breaking Point; Diane finds Jack in bed with Patty, and the fallout threatens to destroy the Abbott marriage. Diane walked into a moment that changed everything. After days of searching for Jack, she finally found him aboard a yacht in the middle of Lake Michigan. Instead of relief, however, Diane was confronted with her husband in bed with Patty, a discovery that pushed her to the edge and shattered their trust. Diane finds Jack in bed with Patty and slaps him. Jack insists the situation spiraled out of control. Nikki fears Victor’s actions may destroy her marriage. Jack’s Torn Between Diane and Patty; Jack plays Patty as Nikki turns to Traci. Plus, Chelsea worries that Adam will return to his dark past. Nikki deals with Victor’s latest evil by going to Traci for answers, while Jack has to juggle feelings for Diane and pressure from Patty. Nikki has questions for Traci. Jack needs to play along with Patty. Chelsea worries about Adam.
The Bold & the Beautiful: Bill Flips the Script After Brooke and Ridge’s Ambush; Brooke and Ridge wanted to ruin Katie’s big day, and Bill wouldn’t let it happen. Brooke and Ridge showed up to Logan’s debut in an effort to sabotage it. But Bill wasn’t going to allow it. He took over the mic and reclaimed the power as he spilled the Forrester family’s secrets. Brooke, Ridge, and Eric show up at the debut of Logan. The press immediately questioned Eric and whether he was with FC or Logan. Bill told the press what was really going on. Bill Humiliates Ridge; Bill humiliates Ridge while R.J. and Will’s animosity escalates, adding more tension to the chaos at Forrester. Bill humiliates Ridge as the animosity between R.J. and Will continues to grow. It’s going to be a day filled with drama in Los Angeles. Bill publicly humiliates Ridge as tensions between the rivals explode. The feud between R.J. and Will intensifies amid the growing drama. Electra remains upset after learning Steffy gave Dylan a job at Forrester.
Beyond the Gates: Naomi Faces Her Worst Nightmare; Naomi’s fear becomes reality, Carlton and Kial battle over Nicole, and Leslie stirs chaos just as wedding dreams take a hit. Naomi faces her worst nightmare. Meanwhile, Carlton and Kial lock horns over Nicole. Plus, Ashley has a bad day at work. Naomi comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare amid mounting fears about Jacob. Carlton and Kial clash again as Nicole remains caught in the middle. Leslie hijacks Chelsea and Madison’s wedding plans while Ashley struggles at work.
March 17
Days of Our Lives: The Obvious Solution to Holly’s Problem; Did Sarah forget she’s a doctor? Sarah played 20 Questions with Holly, trying to figure out the cause of her unpredictable mood swings. Why didn’t she consider this option? Sarah is a doctor. Doctors have ways of figuring things out. Why doesn’t Sarah order tests for Holly? Marlena Comforts Rachel; Marlena comforts Rachel while Gwen and Philip clash, and Leo questions his future in Salem. Emotions run high as several Salem residents face difficult moments. Arianna opens up about what’s weighing on her, Sarah offers guidance to Holly, and Leo and Dimitri begin questioning their future in town. Meanwhile, Gwen and Philip have an encounter that quickly turns frustrating, and Marlena steps in to comfort a shaken Rachel. Arianna confides in Gabi about what’s troubling her. Sarah offers Holly advice as she navigates a complicated situation. Leo and Dimitri question what their future in Salem might look like. Gwen and Philip clash during a tense first meeting. Marlena comforts Rachel during an emotional moment.
General Hospital: Curtis asks Jordan if she was disappointed when she found out something, while Valentin asks Carly if their tryst was the beginning or the end, and Jack admits to Cullum he couldn’t crack something. Aunt Stella urges Portia to pull herself together. Curtis questions Jordan about her reaction to something. Ric reflects on whether his past self would have allowed his current actions. Jack admits to Cullum that he couldn’t solve a problem. Valentin presses Carly about whether their moment was a beginning or an ending. Diane asks Sonny if she’s been fired. Ric and Elizabeth Discuss Their Future; Ric and Elizabeth reach a crossroads, Brennan grills Cullum, and Portia makes a potentially life-changing move. Ric and Elizabeth’s relationship talk. Meanwhile, Brennan interrogates Cullum while Portia makes a big decision. Ric and Elizabeth have an important talk that could change everything. Carly warns Sonny while Brennan interrogates Cullum. Portia makes a big decision, and Alexis is highly suspicious.
The Young & the Restless: Nikki’s Anger at Victor is Jack’s Fault; Diane steps up. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by proving that Victor definitely has the Irish gift of blarney, as he bellows at Nikki that her being mad at him is due to Jack. Victor will not stand for Jack getting between him and Nikki. Diane is tired of sitting around. Nate shakes his finger in Cane’s face. Diane Walks Out on Jack and Pushes Him Toward Revenge; Diane leaves Jack behind after his betrayal, pushing him toward revenge. Diane made a decisive break from Jack after refusing to accept his explanation for what happened with Patty. Her exit didn’t just end the conversation. It shifted Jack out of damage control and into something far more dangerous, setting him on a path fueled by anger and the need for payback. Diane walks out on Jack after rejecting his explanation. Jack insists he was drugged but fails to convince Diane. Jack’s focus shifts from saving his marriage to seeking revenge.
The Bold & the Beautiful: Steffy Shuts Down Ivy and Electra’s Push to Oust Dylan; Ivy and Electra make a last-ditch effort to overrule Steffy, but they fail. Electra and Ivy teamed up to prevent Dylan from being hired. Steffy refused to listen to their explanation as to why she shouldn’t work at Forrester Creations. She wasn’t in the mood for their petty drama, so she immediately shut them down. Ivy and Electra assumed they could sway her from not hiring Dylan. Steffy was already set in her decision. Dylan was already starting her first day. Ivy is already setting up her next evil plan. Electra and Dylan Face Off; Electra confronts Dylan while Will explodes at his parents, and Steffy throws down the gauntlet with Electra and Ivy. Electra and Dylan finally come face-to-face amid all their drama. Plus, Will is furious with his parents, while Steffy throws down the gauntlet with Electra and Ivy. Electra and Dylan finally come face-to-face after the growing tension surrounding Will. Will lashes out at his parents as his anger over the situation boils over. Steffy lays down the law with Electra and Ivy, making her stance crystal clear.
Beyond the Gates: Eva Turns to Ted for Help; Eva turns to Ted for help, Dani makes a concession, and Kat warns Izaiah. Eva’s desperate need for her dad’s help. Meanwhile, Dani makes a concession for Andre, and Kat doles out some warnings to Izaiah. Eva turns to Ted for help. Shanice leans on her aunt for support. Dani makes a concession for Andre. And Kat has a few warnings for Izaiah.
March 18
Days of Our Lives: More Belle and EJ, Please; Why is this Salem’s most exciting couple? EJ teased Belle about not being able to stay away from him. He suggested that she wanted to hate him, but she couldn’t… and that it was driving her crazy. This is classic soap banter. And we are loving it! Belle says she wants to put EJ away. EJ knows Belle is lying about her feelings. Is this Salem’s next super-couple? Leo and Dimitri are in Danger; Philip confesses to Gabi. Belle is in the position of cross-examining EJ. Was she really the only person available to do it? Or is she just making an excuse to interact with him? Belle has questions for EJ. Philip has a confession for Gabi. Theo forgives JJ for existing. Leo, Dimitri, and Liam are in danger.
General Hospital: Jason and Britt’s Departure Builds as Tensions Rise; Marco reminds someone about his request while Ric questions Elizabeth about their future, and Nathan and Lulu exchange a tense greeting. Ric asks Elizabeth about their future, while Nathan and Lulu trade a loaded hello, and Jason asks Danny if he wants to live with Alexis. Brook Lynn proposes taking Delilah’s baby home. Britt tells Brad she is leaving town. Nathan and Lulu have an awkward exchange at the door. Ric asks Elizabeth about their future together. Marco follows up on a previous request. Jason asks Danny about living with Alexis. Brook Lynn & Chase Name Baby Jane Doe—And It Makes No Sense; This is not the name anyone expected; Brook Lynn and Chase finally discussed the inevitable…fostering the orphaned Baby Jane Doe. But the name they chose for her makes absolutely no sense. Brook Lynn and Chase decided to foster Baby Jane Doe. The couple named her Phoebe. GH fans previously speculated the baby’s name would be Lila, after both Delilah and Lila Quartermaine.
The Young & the Restless: Billy Loses Chancellor Again After Phyllis Makes A Deal; Billy loses Chancellor again after Phyllis makes a deal, forcing him to rethink everything. Billy’s push to reclaim Chancellor came crashing down when Phyllis revealed she had already made a deal with Victor. The decision, made in the name of protecting Jack, left Billy without the company once again and forced him to confront a loss that felt all too familiar. Billy loses Chancellor again after Phyllis makes a deal with Victor. Phyllis prioritizes Jack’s safety, despite the fallout for Billy. Billy begins to question whether his obsession with Chancellor has cost him too much. Adam Goes All Out for Nick; Sally pushes Billy. Victor’s ridiculous plan to get back Newman Enterprises by kidnapping Jack, and Phyllis gets filled in on the latest failure. Plus, Adam goes all out for Nick. Lauren lets Phyllis know about Jack. Sally tries to reconcile Billy and Jill. Adam is there for Nick.
The Bold & the Beautiful: Will Dylan Expose Electra and Ivy Now That She Holds the Cards? Dylan is catching on to Ivy and Electra’s secrets, which means she could get revenge against both. Dylan walked into a conversation she didn’t see coming. She discovered the truth about Electra’s stolen letter to Will. With both Electra’s and Ivy’s secrets in her hands, will Dylan use the leverage to destroy her rival or finally reunite Will and Electra? Dylan accidentally overheard a private conversation between Ivy and Daphne, revealing the bombshell that Ivy had stolen Electra’s letter to Will. This discovery instantly shifted the power dynamic at Forrester Creations. Dylan now holds two pieces of information that could destroy her rival or keep Will and Electra apart forever. She’s also aware of Electra’s kiss with RJ. This cliffhanger has fans wondering about Dylan’s next move.
Beyond the Gates: Leslie and Vernon Clash in Shouse Showdown; Leslie’s dream project hits a wall, Bill and Anita confront a heavy topic, and Kial takes a risky step. Leslie’s house renovation is getting shut down. A move that puts her at odds with Vernon Dupree. In other news, Kial makes a surprising move while Bill and Anita engage in a difficult discussion. Leslie’s house renovation is abruptly shut down, putting her in direct conflict with Vernon Dupree. Bill and Anita sit down for a difficult, potentially emotional conversation. Kial makes a surprising move as he fights to repair things with Nicole. Joey gives his blessing while Vanessa gets some much-needed advice.
March 19
Days of Our Lives: Is This the End of Shawn? Will JJ survive if it is? Shawn Douglas Brady was shot. JJ froze, and we suspect he’ll feel guilty about that. But will it be worse if Shawn… dies? JJ’s hesitation caused Shawn to get shot. JJ is bound to blame himself. Will Salem lose a Horton/Brady/Kiriakis? A Shootout for Shawn and JJ; Paulina and EJ tell some lies. Shawn and JJ are in the position of reliving past trauma as the bullets fly in Salem. Will Shawn and JJ survive? Paulina deflects with Abe. EJ has a shock for Gwen. Andrew confronts Leo and Dimitri.
General Hospital: Jason’s About to Pull the Trigger on Cullum; Jason’s leaving the same way he came back. Before Jason can leave Port Charles with Britt, he’s got some business to take care of on the March 19, 2026 episode of General Hospital. And that business includes pulling the trigger on Cullum…literally. Jason prepared to take out Cullum. Jason’s temporary GH exit mimics his 2024 return. How things could go wrong for Jason. Jason Keeps It Simple—and Lethal; Josslyn catches Britt leaving town while Carly tells Jack that loving someone means risking honesty, and Ava warns Lucas he is walking into a trap. Ava warns Lucas about a trap, while Josslyn questions Britt about leaving, and Jason opens a tactical case revealing a sniper rifle inside. Josslyn questions Britt about whether she is leaving. Carly tells Jack that love requires honesty. Ava warns Lucas that he is walking into a trap. Tracy tells Alexis they need to handle the situation themselves. Sidwell states that Sonny Corinthos will be taken out. Jason opens a tactical case containing a sniper rifle.
The Young & the Restless, The Bold & the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates are pre-empted due to March Madness.
March 20
Days of Our Lives: Shawn and JJ’s Silence Could Backfire Fast; What Shawn and JJ didn’t say may matter more than what actually happened in the line of duty. Salem has long faced the challenges of the lines between right and wrong being crossed. Many characters over the years have wrestled with doing something wrong, but for the right reason. Shawn and JJ carefully walked that fine line. After JJ froze and Shawn stepped in, taking a bullet and taking out the bad guy, the moment didn’t really end. It stayed with them, and even though nobody else heard about it, neither of them admitted what happened to JJ. JJ hesitated before taking the shot due to past trauma. Shawn stepped in and fired, ending the threat. Shawn didn’t report JJ’s hesitation to Jada. JJ also chooses not to come forward about it. Their shared silence could lead to professional and personal fallout. Shawn Wants the Truth from JJ; Rachel furthers Sophia’s plot. Belle and Jada are in the position of trying to arrest EJ for… something. Belle and Jada need a plan. Shawn needs answers from JJ. Rachel gives Tate pills for Holly. Ari plays nurse for Liam.
General Hospital: Britt and Jason’s Plan Backfires—And Someone May Get Hurt; Britt knew this plan was too good to be true. Jason and Britt were so close to getting out of Port Charles unnoticed…until everything went sideways. Jason chose not to take out Cullum. Dante arrived with a warrant for Jason from the WSB. Lucas gave Britt her medication. Rocco followed Britt to the pier. Britt Reels as Alexis Pushes for Answers; High-stakes emotions. High-stakes emotions and actions. Britt is shaken, while Alexis wants answers. Brennan, who has been running around Port Charles, desperate to find answers, gets called out. Britt is shaken as Jason’s high-risk plan faces a potential setback. Brennan is called out when his intel failures catch up with him. Alexis demands answers amid mounting personal and political frustration. Brennan is called out while Nathan warns Dante. Jason Lines Up His Shot as Tensions Rise Across Port Charles; Michael confronts Tracy about needing change, while Cullum questions someone’s honesty, and Jason prepares to take his shot. Michael tells Tracy that things need to change, while Brad asks Lucas to follow through on his promise, and Rocco seeks Britt’s help with something. Michael tells Tracy that things need to change. Brad asks Lucas to follow through on his promise. Rocco asks Britt for help, and she is shaken. Nathan tells Dante he doesn’t want Cullum near Lulu. Cullum questions whether he should believe someone. Jason lines up a sniper shot.
The Young & the Restless, The Bold & the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates are pre-empted due to March Madness.
