Fans of The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates were left puzzled and scrambling on Friday, February 6, 2026, when their regular CBS daytime lineup did not air as usual — with none of the three shows appearing in their normal broadcast slots on the network.

This unexpected interruption was a major surprise for viewers who follow these shows daily and count on them as part of their routine. Instead of the usual schedule, CBS temporarily replaced Y&R, B&B, and Beyond the Gates with other programming, leaving fans wondering why some of daytime television’s most popular dramas “disappeared” from the air.

📺 What Happened on February 6?

On February 6, CBS — particularly its New York station — pre-empted all three soap operas in their normal daytime slots to broadcast live coverage of the Installation of the Archbishop of New York. This kind of special news coverage is relatively rare for daytime soap scheduling, but when major live events occur, networks sometimes shift or delay regularly scheduled programs to accommodate them.

Following the decision, CBS directed viewers in affected areas to elsewhere to find the episodes:

• Many of the Y&R, B&B, and Beyond the Gates episodes that would have aired on the network were instead shown later on WLNY-TV (New York 55) during the afternoon window from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time.

• Outside of local CBS affiliates, including international fans and viewers outside the New York area, the latest episodes were still available to catch up on Paramount+ or other official streaming platforms.

📆 Why the Preemption Matters

Daytime soap operas like The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful have been fixtures of CBS’s schedule for decades, building devoted audiences around evolving storylines, ongoing character drama, and serialized narratives that keep viewers returning day after day. Beyond the Gates, a newer daytime entry focused on the lives, conflicts, and scandals of an affluent gated community, has also gained traction since its 2025 debut.

When all three are pulled simultaneously — even temporarily — it creates confusion and disruption for fans used to tuning in at specific times for new episodes.

Preemptions aren’t unheard of in daytime television. Networks occasionally opt to air holiday specials, live events, or breaking news at the expense of regularly scheduled dramas, and these preemptions are often announced in advance — but that wasn’t always immediately clear to regular viewers.

In this case, the installation of a religious leader in New York was elevated to a live broadcast event, taking priority over the daily lineup in certain areas. While not all fans may be interested in the event, live programming sometimes overrides usual scheduling because it cannot be replayed or delayed, unlike most scripted shows.

📺 The Shows You Missed

Although CBS temporarily pulled the shows from their daytime slots:

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) — One of the most watched daytime dramas in U.S. history, focusing on power struggles, complex relationships, and corporate battles in Genoa City — had ongoing storylines involving Victor Newman, Cane Ashby, Sienna Bacall, and more.

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) — The long-running fashion world drama centered on the Forrester family and their rivalries and romances. While B&B episodes continued to be produced, that day’s broadcast was shifted due to the CBS lineup change.

Beyond the Gates (BTG) — A relative newcomer to CBS’s daytime roster, Beyond the Gates explores the lives of a wealthy Black family in a Maryland suburb. The series has already been renewed for Season 2 following strong ratings and critical buzz, but its February 6 episode was rescheduled on local feeds to make room for live coverage.

📺 How Fans Reacted

In markets affected by the preemption, like New York, fans expressed frustration and confusion on social media and discussion forums. Many were unaware of the substitution until they tuned in and found a different program in place of their favorite soaps. The sudden absence was especially noticeable because these shows are plotted day-to-day, with cliffhangers and developments that rely on daily viewing.

However, most viewers also recognized that the shift was temporary and specifically tied to the local affiliate’s decision to air the live installation ceremony as part of its broader programming responsibilities.

For those who missed episodes because they were shown on a different channel or later time, streaming services like Paramount+ provided an alternate way to catch up without having to wait for the broadcast schedule to return to normal.

📺 What Comes Next

Daytime soaps typically resume regular programming the next weekday or when the live event concludes, meaning Y&R, B&B, and Beyond the Gates were expected to return to their usual slots or streaming availability as soon as February 9 and beyond.

Temporary preemptions have happened before due to special broadcasts, sporting events, or holiday moves, but they usually do not reflect any permanent changes to a show’s status. Long-running series like The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful continue to be core components of CBS’s daytime lineup, with new episodes planned well into 2026.

For Beyond the Gates, strong ratings and a second-season renewal indicate that the show will continue its broadcast run even after the one-off shift on February 6.

📺 Final Takeaway

In short: The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates didn’t “leave CBS” permanently on February 6—but in some regions, they were temporarily preempted from their regular daytime slots in favor of live coverage of the Installation of the Archbishop of New York. Viewers in those markets were directed to alternative channels or on-demand platforms to watch the scheduled episodes, with regular broadcast schedules expected to resume shortly afterward.