No Beyond the Gates This Christmas? Here’s Why December 25 and 26 Are Going Dark
CBS is shelving new Beyond the Gates episodes on December 25 and 26, putting Michele Val Jean’s glossy Dupree-family saga on a brief holiday pause and leaving viewers wondering what’s behind the schedule switch.
If you tuned in hoping for fresh Beyond the Gates this week and got reruns instead, you did not imagine it. CBS is pausing new episodes on Dec 25 and 26. Here is what is going on, plus what you can still watch during the break.
Quick refresher on the show
Beyond the Gates comes from creator Michele Val Jean and tracks the very wealthy Dupree family inside their gated Maryland/Washington, D.C. bubble. They have money, power, and that whole American-royalty aura, but the drama still finds them — especially with outsiders watching every move.
Why there are no new episodes on Dec 25 and 26
Short answer: Christmas. Networks almost never roll out new episodes during the holiday week because audiences are scattered — traveling, with family, or just not glued to the TV. That means lower ratings, which advertisers do not love. So most networks either stick to a winter schedule with reruns, drop in a special, or hand the slot to sports. CBS is taking the rerun route here.
That is why Beyond the Gates is only airing three episodes this week. The upside: if you fell behind, the reruns make it easy to catch up. The show is expected to be back with new episodes next week.
What is airing instead (and what they include)
- Tue, Dec 24: A Christmas-themed episode with Dani and Andre celebrating their first holiday season together. Vernon and Sharon’s secret blows up in front of the Dupree family. Ted gets three unexpected visitors. And the Eva/Izaiah connection takes a step forward.
- Wed, Dec 25: Rerun set at Fairmont Crest’s WinterFest, with everyone getting dressed up for the celebration.
- Thu, Dec 26: Another WinterFest rerun capped by a performance from Keke Wyatt, plus the first appearance of Greg Vaughan as Kial.
So, no new drama on Christmas Day or the day after — just a strategic holiday breather. If you are in the mood for Dupree family chaos anyway, the reruns have you covered.