CBS is gearing up for an exciting daytime soap opera crossover event this summer, bringing together two of its popular shows, “The Young and the Restless” and newcomer “Beyond the Gates.” The network recently announced that six characters from “The Young and the Restless” will be making an appearance on “Beyond the Gates” for a multi-episode event in June.
The characters from “The Young and the Restless” who will be crossing over to “Beyond the Gates” include Eric Braeden, Michael Mealor, Peter Bergman, Susan Walters, Melissa Ordway, and Bryton James. The crossover event promises to bring together familiar faces from both shows in a compelling storyline that will captivate viewers.
The logline for the crossover episodes sets the stage for a dramatic and intriguing storyline. Longtime friends Vernon Dupree and the powerful patriarch of the Newman family, Victor Newman, reunite at a high-profile political fundraiser at Fairmont Crest. As alliances are tested and unexpected events unfold, the lives of all the guests in attendance will be forever changed.
What makes this crossover event unique is that the two soap operas are produced by different companies. “Beyond the Gates,” which premiered in February 2025, is a collaboration between CBS Studios/NAACP Venture and P&G Studios. On the other hand, “The Young and the Restless,” which has been on the air since March 1973, is produced by Sony Pictures TV and Bell Dramatic Serial Company.
“Beyond the Gates” airs weekday afternoons at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT and was created by head writer Michele Val Jean. The executive producers of the show include Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld, and Lela Coffey. Meanwhile, “The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT and is helmed by exec producer/head writer Josh Griffith and co-exec producer Sally McDonald.
In addition to the crossover event, CBS also released a new cast photo for the full “Beyond the Gates” ensemble. The cast includes a talented group of actors and actresses, all of whom bring their unique talents to the screen to create compelling and engaging storytelling.
Overall, the upcoming crossover event between “The Young and the Restless” and “Beyond the Gates” promises to be a must-watch for fans of both shows. With an exciting storyline, talented cast members, and the element of surprise, viewers can look forward to an unforgettable television event this summer.
