For the first time since its debut,Beyond the Gatesis celebrating theholiday seasonon screen, marking theCBSdaytime soap opera's first Christmas episodes.
CBS has released two first-look photos offering a preview of the festive episode, which is set to air next weekon ChristmasEve,December24.
The first image features members of the Dupree Family, Vernon (Clifton Davis), Anita (Tamara Tunie), Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix)and Dani (Karla Mosley), gathered in front of the Dupree Family'sChristmas tree.
In the second photo, thefamilygathers around the piano as Vernon playsmusicfor the room. Anita stands beside him, while Dani and Nicole look on in the background. Kat (Colby Muhamad), Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) are seen surrounding theirgrandfatherduring the moment.
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Episode Spoilers
According to episode spoilers released by CBS, the holiday installment will feature Dani and Andre (Sean Freeman) celebrating their first Christmas together as newlyweds.
The episode will also reveal Vernon and Sharon's (Bonita Brikser)long-held secret in front of the entire Dupree family. As teased in the show's Christmas preview, viewers can also expect Clifton Davis to debut an original song during the episode.
Elsewhere in the episode, Ted (Keith D. Robinson) finds himself hosting three unexpected holiday visitors, while his daughter Eva (Ambyr Michelle) reaches a major milestone with her relationship with Izaiah (David Lami Friebe).
Beyond the Gatesairs weekdays on CBS and streams weeknights on Paramount+. Viewers can rewatch the entirety of the first season on Paramount+ or on PlutoTV's dedicated 24/7 FAST channel.
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