— Fans of The Young and the Restless have been waiting months for this week. The new material written by head writer Sally Sussman Morina and consultant Kay Alden begins airing this week. Chuck Pratt’s final episode airs on Monday (Dec. 5) in Canada where Travis (Michael Roark) steps past the line with Victoria (Amelia Heinle) on Monday (Dec. 5; Canadian episode) while Victor (Eric Braeden) senses trouble.
In an interview with TV Insider’s Michael Logan in September, the soap scribe previewed that the show would be getting back to recreating the Y&R of old, where the show wouldn’t be driven by plot or incident. Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) Canadian episode is when fans can set Y&R back on their PVRs as the Abbotts bring back a family tradition. Nick (Joshua Morrow) feels that Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) is taking sides. Victoria accepts the truth about Travis.
Lauren (Tracey Bregman) receives disturbing news about Fenmores on Wednesday (Dec. 7). Jack (Peter Bergman) wants to punish Billy (Jason Thompson). Traci (Beth Maitland) makes peace. On Thursday (Dec. 8), Dylan (Steve Burton) thinks about playing dirty. Sharon (Sharon Case) talks to Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) about the future. Hilary (Mishael Morgan) and Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) feud heats up.
— Tristan Lake Leabu has been cast as a SORASed Reed Hellstrom. The actor previously appeared on Superman Returns and Hawaii Five-0. The actor began taping as Victoria and JT’s son on November 15.
— Rights to All My Children and One Life To Live have been reverted back to ABC from Prospect Park. But we aren’t exactly sure what this means yet.
— This week on General Hospital (ABC/City): Nelle (Chloe Lanier) misplaces something of importance on Monday (Dec. 5). Carly (Laura Wright) supports Sonny (Maurice Benard) in his battle against Ava (Maura West). Julian (William de Vry) makes Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) a surprising offer. Anna (Finola Hughes) asks Laura (Genie Francis) about Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) past. Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Jason (Billy Miller) set off to find a new lead. Carly and Sonny reflect on happier times on Tuesday (Dec. 6). Jason and Curtis uncover a huge revelation. Lulu (Emme Rylan) takes an interest in Charlotte. Valentin and Nina (Michelle Stafford) grow closer. Sam (Kelly Monaco) is suspicious of Alexis’ behaviour towards Julian.
Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu seeks answers about Charlotte on Wednesday (Dec. 7). Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Nathan (Ryan Peavey) prepare for their wedding. Passions ignite between Nina and Valentin. Jason and Sam learn the sex of their baby. Jordan (Vinessa Antoine) shares vital information with Curtis. Maxie and Lulu’s investigation goes awry on Thursday (Dec. 8). Hayden’s (Rebecca Budig) condition takes a turn for the worse. Dante and Nathan try to get information from Valentin. Nina defends her actions. Liz (Rebecca Herbst) takes matters into her own hands.
Ava questions Alexis’ motives on Friday (Dec. 9). Lulu demands the truth from Valentin. Jason and Curtis end up in an unpleasant place. Nelle continues to manipulate Sonny. Coming soon: Liz has a heart to heart with Griffin (Matt Cohen).
— General Hospital debuted a new promo on Friday which is far superior than anything they are airing. The clip is set to JoJo’s “Mad Love” and features Laura Wright (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Vinessa Antoine (Jordan), Anthony Montgomery (Andre), Donnell Turner (Curtis), Kirsten Storms (Maxie), Ryan Peavey (Nathan), Hayley Erin (Kiki), Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon), Chad Duel (Michael), Chloe Lanier (Nathan), Roger Howarth (Franco), Matt Cohen (Griffin) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth).
— Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer) will be back on GH during the holidays — will Robin (Kimberly McCullough) also be returning?
— This week on Days of our Lives (NBC/Global): Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Rafe (Galen Gering) enlist Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) help to investigate a lead and uncover shocking news on Monday (Dec. 5). JJ (Casey Moss) appeals to Abigail (Marci Miller) to let Chad (Billy Flynn) and Thomas know she’s alive on Tuesday (Dec. 6).
On Wednesday (Dec. 7), Adrienne (Judi Evans) finds support from an unlikely ally. Dario’s (Jordi Vilasuso) business expansion plan is foiled by Gabi (Camila Banus) on Thursday (Dec. 8).
Abigail resorts to blackmail to keep her secret on Friday (Dec. 9), while Brady (Eric Martsolf) is surprised when Eve (Kassie De Paiva) returns for a visit. Coming up: Hattie (Deidre Hall) asks Roman (Josh Taylor) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) for help.
— Dot-Marie Jones (Glee) will play an intimate alongside Deidre Hall (Hattie/Marlena) and Kristian Alfonso (Hope) on DAYS. The Glee alum is playing “Chilli,” while TLC’s T-Boz is also playing an inmate.
— This week on The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS/CTV Two): Wyatt (Darin Brooks) is determined to win back Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) heart on Monday (Dec. 5). Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) reunite. Liam (Scott Clifton) warns Katie (Heather Tom) about living next door to Quinn (Rena Sofer) on Tuesday (Dec. 6). Quinn tells Wyatt to remain optimistic about his future.
Ridge is rocked when Eric (John McCook) delivers shattering news about Forrester Creations on Wednesday (Dec. 7). Quinn kicks Rick (Jacob Young) out of the Forrester Mansion on Thursday (Dec. 8). Ridge attempts to get Steffy on board with his plan.
Liam confronts Quinn on Friday (Dec. 9). Eric receives a token of appreciation from Katie. Coming soon: Brooke confronts Eric.
