WEEKLY SOAP SPOILERS – DECEMBER 31, 2018-JANUARY 4, 2019
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS
The week kicks off with Devon’s New Year’s party and the tension rises as Christine targets Victor in JT’s murder and Reed decides to tell the truth about the hit-and-run.
Y&R spoilers for Friday December 28:
In today’s Y&R recap, Nick learns Nate kidnapped Nikki on Victor’s orders, and Victoria wants to confess.
Nikki's life is hanging in the balance.
Y&R spoilers for week of December 31:
Y&R spoilers for Monday December 31:
Devon's New Year's Eve party has drama.
Kyle's shocked by Lola.
Victor sets his plan in motion.
Y&R spoilers for Tuesday January 1:
Victor is targeted by Christine.
Nate is tested.
Sparks fly between Cane and Victoria.
Y&R spoilers for Wednesday January 2:
Abby has an issue with Mariah.
Cane and Victoria agree on how to move forward.
Kyle wants another shot with Lola.
Y&R spoilers for Thursday January 3:
Reed confesses.
Nick and Victor enter into a pact.
Y&R spoilers for Friday January 4:
Nikki takes control of a situation.
Victoria's torn about her feelings for Billy.
Cane opens up to Jill.
More Y&R spoilers...
Nate and Nick find themselves locked in the ambulance with George as they transport Nikki to Victor, but when they wind up at an airstrip in the country at night with George holding a gun on them, they becomes skeptical of the plan.
After Reed comes clean about the accident, Victoria heads off to confront Cane, as Reed was driving because Charlie had been drinking. They argue about who is to blame, and Victoria questions Cane's parenting skills with Lily in prison. He has some harsh words for her as well, and they end up kissing. The pair agrees never to speak of it, or to let it happen again, but that will prove difficult.
Billy tells Jack he’s ready to try again with Victoria.
Jill swears Cane to secrecy.
Fen and Kyle butt heads over Lola.
Christine charges Victor with the murder of JT Hellstrom.
Nikki tells Victoria she has to tell the police she’s the one who killed JT.
Coming up on Y&R...
Sharon ends up in a compromising position.
Nikki and Victor come to an agreement.
Phyllis crosses a line.
Arturo faces temptation.
SOD 2019 Y&R preview:
The truth about JT's death will come out and Victoria, Phyllis, Sharon, and Nikki's alliance will be exposed, but this propels them into a bigger mystery. Someone will come forward to take the rap for murdering JT, which further complicates things for the women and takes them in a dangerous direction.
After the truth about JT's death comes out there are repercussions for Phyllis and Nick's relationship as she strives to protect herself.
Rey and Mia continue to try to save their marriage yet she still feels the pull toward Arturo, and Rey has growing feelings for Sharon, who will find it harder to fight temptation where he is concerned.
Billy and Victoria revisit their relationship but complications arise due to the revelation about JT's murder, and the secret of her dalliance with Cane.
Lily's family will find it difficult to support her as she changes as a person to adapt to life in prison.
Michael and Lauren face challenges in parenting their adult son, Fenmore.
Traci continues to be the glue holding the Abbott family together while also supporting others.
Jill shares unexpected news and helps a family member who is in a compromising position.
Jack romances Kerry, but learns she's also hiding some secrets.
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL
It’s a race against time, and through a stormy night, as Liam strives to reach Hope, who goes into labor alone on Catalina Island.
In the latest Deconstructing B&B, speculation spikes as pregnant Hope travels solo, and the holiday was heartwarming but not without controversy.
B&B spoilers for Friday December 28:
Ridge makes a resolution to put his marriage to Brooke first in the coming year.
Hope arrives on Catalina Island, but Liam's left on the mainland.
B&B spoilers for week of December 31:
B&B spoilers for Monday December 31:
CBS will air a repeat episode of B&B or football.
B&B spoilers for Tuesday January 1:
CBS will air a repeat episode of B&B.
B&B spoilers for Wednesday January 2:
Liam is stuck at the airport, and Kieran and Matt argue about what they can do to help him, as Jim O'Heir and Monica Horan return to B&B as the Cannistras.
Liam calls on Bill to help get him to Catalina Island and Hope.
B&B spoilers for Thursday January 3:
Reese receives a threat with regard to Zoe that makes him feel intensely pressured.
Liam takes the Spencer chopper through a storm at night in an effort to reach Hope.
B&B spoilers for Friday January 4:
CBS will air B&B's 8000th episode featuring a profound event that will send shockwaves through Logan, Forrester, Spencer, Avant, and Spectra family members.
More B&B spoilers...
Hope goes into labor and prays for Liam to make it on time.
Bill arranges to fly himself, Ridge, and Brooke to Catalina Island behind Liam.
Coming up on B&B...
Reese is in the hot seat as Liam, Ridge, and Bill demand answers.
Ridge and Taylor unite to give Steffy and Kelly the support they require.
SOD 2019 B&B previews:
Hope and Liam's love and marriage will face stressors as they interact with family, and Steffy and Kelly. Consequently, there will also be more conflict between Hope and Steffy.
Bill gets a chance to show his sons that he is there for them and continues to prove to Brooke that he's a changed man, though Thorne still keeps a watchful eye on his parenting of Will. Ridge resolves to put his marriage first, but he and Brooke continue to strongly disagree where Taylor's concerned.
With Sally still hoping to have her own fashion house despite her success at Forrester, and Wyatt having inherited Bill's sense for business, anything is possible as the two move forward in their lives together.
Maya moves forward with her life and is proud of her cousin, Xander, who supports Zoe when Reese's past catches up with him. Emma bides her time in the background as Tiffany helps her with keeping an eye on Xander.
Pam works alongside Donna and seethes about Quinn remaining as Eric's wife.
Steffy goes to great lengths to ensure Kelly's fulfilled, and Taylor's involvement with Reese finds her someplace she never thought she'd be. Taylor continues to worry about Bill turning her in, and the 'who shot Bill?' storyline takes new twists and turns.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Ava continues to struggle and experiences more emotional changes after a visit from Lulu. While Kim looks back on the past, Sam becomes frightened when hers interferes with her future…
General Hospital spoilers for Thursday December 27:
In the Thursday GH Recap, Ryan is unhappy with a producer's theory about him, and a man from Drew's past emerges.
Kevin gets an unwanted visit.
Laura looks to Felicia for help.
Griffin struggles with his feelings.
General Hospital spoilers for Friday December 28:
In the Friday GH Recap: Curtis and Jason discovered another murder as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Michael attends a charity gala.
Willow goes on a date with Chase.
Kim reminisces about the past.
General Hospital spoilers for the week of December 31:
In the weekly blog, it was a short week, and Drew and Kim's relationship is as predictable as the baby swap storyline. Plus, Ryan claimed another victim, but we are worried about who could be next.
General Hospital spoilers for Monday December 31:
An encore of the December 31, 1997 episode will air.
General Hospital spoilers for Tuesday January 1:
General Hospital will be pre-empted due to sports coverage.
General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday January 2:
Kristina starts to make a change.
Ava is affected by Lulu’s visit.
Drew encourages Kim to hang out with Julian.
General Hospital spoilers for Thursday January 3:
Sam is unnerved.
Sonny strives to distract Mike.
Drew confides in Curtis.
General Hospital spoilers for Friday January 4:
Jordan looks to Curtis for help.
Lulu hosts an event at Charlie’s.
Laura is touched by “Kevin’s” support.
General Hospital spoilers for the week of January 7
GH spoilers for Monday January 7:
Sam worries about Kristina.
Josslyn supports Oscar.
Kim meets with Terry.
GH spoilers for Tuesday January 8:
Sam feels left out.
Franco is anxious.
Alexis clears the air.
GH spoilers for Wednesday January 9:
Sonny checks on Lulu.
Jordan tells Margaux everything she knows.
Ned is compassionate.
GH spoilers for Thursday January 10:
Lulu tells Peter about her chat with Margaux.
Anna gets a second chance.
Elizabeth gets good news.
GH spoilers for Friday January 11:
Franco startles Ava.
Peter helps Anna.
Griffin runs into Sonny at the chapel.
SOD 2019 GH previews:
Scott delivers news that his stepmother Gail passed away. A tribute episode will air to honor the late Susan Brown.
Gail’s ‘will’will have an effect on the hospital.
Ryan makes desperate moves to protect his identity.
Ryan claims another victim.
Lulu puts herself in grave danger where Ryan is concerned.
Jordan and Curtis become consumed with the serial killer case.
Griffin copes with Kiki’s death in a dangerous way.
Sonny and Carly’s love story is played heavily amid Mike’s decline.
Old feelings between Stella and Marcus could reignite.
Jason and Sam are headed toward a reunion but obstacles continue to get in their way.
A shocking event in Anna’s life stirs up things for Finn as well as others on canvas.
The mystery of who has Cassandra is not forgotten and will hover over Port Charles.
Alexis will remain in Julian’s orbit when he steps aside to allow Kim to focus on Drew and Oscar.
Hank, the man from Drew’s past, will have more connections than we’re aware of.
Liz expresses her love to Franco in a very dramatic way.
Nina’s real daughter may be out there – and in possession of the other half of the heart necklace.
Willow is emotionally pulled between Michael, Chase and baby Wiley.
Peter and Maxie, as well as Peter and Anna, will be pulled together.
Kristina learns more about her new support system and there’s an underlying connection between her and Valerie.
A surprising connection to Margaux will be revealed.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Emotions run high for Jennifer, Abigail and JJ with the reveal that Jack is alive. While Rafe makes a big arrest, Hope picks the worst time possible to inform Ciara of Ben’s misdoings.
Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of December 31:
In the weekly Days spoiler video, Jack's alive and returns to Salem with no memory, plus passion ignites for Ben and Ciara.
Days of our Lives spoilers for Monday December 31:
Jennifer and JJ's lives are turned upside down.
Days of our Lives spoilers for Tuesday January 1:
Days of our Lives will not be seen today.
Days of our Lives spoilers for Wednesday January 2:
Abigail is reunited with Jack.
Days of our Lives spoilers for Thursday January 3:
Jennifer tries to get through to Jack.
Eve's partner in crime is revealed.
Days of our Lives spoilers for Friday January 4:
Rafe arrests Stefan for espionage!
Hope interrupts Ben and Ciara’s date to tell her daughter about Ben’s role in Gabi’s abduction.
Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of January 7:
Days spoilers for Monday January 7:
Jack runs into Kayla and discovers a dark moment from his past.
Days spoilers for Tuesday January 8:
Hope persuades Ted to represent Stefan.
Days spoilers for Wednesday January 9:
Leo meets Xander for the first time - and is immediately smitten.
Days spoilers for Thursday January 10:
Ben and Ciara break up!
Days spoilers for Friday January 11:
Eric and Sarah continue to grow closer... but are interrupted by an unexpected return when Kyle Lowder returns to Days.
JJ learns Haley has a secret connection to someone else in town.
SOD 2019 Days previews from Ron Carlivati:
Eve may use Jack to get back at Jennifer and will be the biggest obstacle of Jennifer and Jack reuniting.
Jack’s absence, where he’s been and what he’s been through will be explained.
Chad vows to win Abigail back.
There will be a triangle involving Eric, Sarah and Rex, who returns to Salem and wants her back.
Someone decides to run against Abe for mayor, which will create plenty of drama.
While Rafe takes an out of town trip in order to help Sami, Hope turns to Ted in her time of need.
Haley is hiding a secret from JJ, something that’s made her feel desperate.
Xander has something up his sleeve and plans to use it in order to get what he thinks he deserves. He’ll also interfere in a few people’s love lives.
After Ciara and Ben argue over his lies, she takes a trip to South Africa to get away from it all and to visit Theo. Ciara returns in a big way, which sets the path for a huge February Sweeps storyline for her and Ben.
Sonny and Will go to John for help in getting Sonny out of the marriage to Leo. Sonny thinks Leo’s mother might hold the key in order for that to happen. Leo’s mother arrives and shakes up another couple in a big way.
Days casting for January and onward:
Keep an eye out for Ben's sister, Jordan Ridgeway, as Chrishell Stause Hartley reprises her Days role.
Three actors are returning, could be for a special memorial episode, including Christie Clark as Days’ Carrie Brady Reed and Alison Sweeney as Days’ Sami Brady DiMera as well as Brandon Beemer as Shawn on Days.
