Beyond the Gates will roll out an entire week of reruns before its Season 2 premiere, as CBS braces for the next chapter of the groundbreaking daytime soap. The next fresh episode is slated to air Monday, September 8, at 2 p.m. ET on CBS.
The network has been spacing out new content with brief hiatuses this year, including a run of pre-Season 2 episodes during the week of July 4, then returning to new material. Now, viewers will see a full week of repeats after Labor Day before the show resumes in earnest with new episodes.
Beyond the Gates recently reached a production milestone, filming its 200th episode after several cast members confirmed they had completed filming Season 1. The series has been renewed for a second season, which is expected to debut in early 2026.
Set in a gated, upscale community just outside Washington, D.C., the series centers on the Dupree family, a powerful multigenerational clan living in the luxurious Fairmont Crest neighborhood. The official synopsis describes the Duprees as “the very definition of Black royalty,” while hinting at the juicy secrets and scandals simmering behind pristine walls and manicured gardens, with those on the outside watching closely.
The show’s core cast is led by Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie, who play the patriarch and matriarch of the Dupree family. The ensemble also includes Daphnée Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin and Marquita Goings, along with a broader group of supporting stars.
Beyond the Gates is notable for its historic place in daytime television. It premiered in February as the first Black soap opera in nearly 35 years. A joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP, the series stands as the first daytime soap centered on a Black family since Generations ended in 1991, and the first new daytime show to debut since NBC’s Passions in 1999.
Sheila Ducksworth, president of CBS Studios’ NAACP venture, described the series as bringing a fresh, contemporary take to daytime drama with representation front and center. She emphasized the project’s goal of saluting an audience that has been traditionally underserved and highlighted the show’s potential to broaden the landscape of broadcast television.
What to expect next: fans can look forward to new developments in the Dupree saga as Season 2 approaches, with the CBS run continuing to emphasize rich character work and culturally resonant storytelling that has helped Beyond the Gates become a landmark for Black representation in daytime television.
Summary: Beyond the Gates is pausing briefly for reruns ahead of its Season 2 return, continuing to build on its milestone as CBS’s landmark Black daytime soap from its February debut. A new batch of episodes is planned for early 2026, with a renewed hope for continued groundbreaking storytelling and broader representation in the genre. The season 2 premiere window and the 200th episode milestone underscore a positive trajectory for the series and its cast.