Week of Feb 16, 2026: Daytime Soap Spoilers for GH, B&B, DOOL, Y&R & Beyond the Gates

Grab your strongest martini and perhaps a stress ball, because the week of February 16, 2026, is officially out for blood. Between resurrections in Port Charles and health scares in Los Angeles, our favorite daytime denizens are doing the absolute most to ensure we never have a peaceful lunch hour again.

At The TV Cave, we live for this level of unhinged behavior. From the return of the "dead" to the departure of legacy favorites, here is your essential guide to the chaos unfolding on your DVR.

General Hospital: A Resurrection and a Legend’s Farewell

In Port Charles, physics and biology remain mere suggestions. The week kicks off with a jolt as Maxie Jones wakes from her coma to find Nathan West, who we all saw die years ago standing there very much alive. It’s a soap miracle, but because it’s GH, expect the fallout to be messy.

The real emotional heavyweight, however, arrives on Friday. The town gathers to honor the late Anthony Geary, celebrating the legendary Luke Spencer in a special hour-long tribute. It’s the end of an era for a character who defined the genre.

GH Spoilers:

• Mon, Feb 16: Maxie wakes from her coma to find Nathan alive; Carly and Jason catch up; Britt takes a significant risk.

• Tue, Feb 17: Laura surprises Alexis; Tracy confronts Sidwell; Ric questions Sonny; Dante makes an admission to Michael.

• Wed, Feb 18: Willow makes a revelation to Nina; Brook Lynn counsels Spinelli; Lulu opens up to Laura; Nathan confides in Dante.

• Thu, Feb 19: Maxie's loved ones welcome her home; Ric makes a stunning claim; Willow delivers news to Drew; Michael is in the hot seat.

• Fri, Feb 20: Special Luke Spencer Tribute Episode: The citizens of Port Charles gather to remember the iconic adventurer.

The Bold and the Beautiful: The Forrester Empire is Gasping

Over at Forrester Creations, the drama is less about the hemlines and more about the heart rates. Eric Forrester has been playing a dangerous game with his health and his secret designs, and the bill is finally coming due.

B&B Spoilers:

• Monday, Feb 16: Bill Spencer puts the pressure on Eric to finish his latest designs.

• Tuesday, Feb 17: Eric suffers a breathing episode, causing a panicked Donna to try and get him to a hospital.

• Wednesday, Feb 18: Liam shares the truth about Eric's condition with Hope. Meanwhile, Bill and Katie drop the bombshell on Brooke and Ridge that Eric has been Katie's secret designer.

• Thursday, Feb 19: A major confrontation erupts between Eric and Ridge, leading to "devastating results."

• Friday, Feb 20: Eric finally comes clean to Brooke and Ridge. Elsewhere, Electra and Will separately grapple with the state of their relationship.

Days of Our Lives: Salem Says Goodbye to a DiMera

If you aren't crying yet, Salem is here to finish the job. Chad DiMera is packing his bags, but not before one last gut-wrenching visit to the cemetery. Meanwhile, Leo and Dimitri are taking their act on the road to Alamainia, which sounds like a vacation but will likely end in a dungeon.

DOOL Spoilers:

• Monday, Feb 16: Gwen instructs Xander; Brady proceeds cautiously with Sarah; Leo and Dimitri team up; Philip supports Gabi; EJ bonds with Susan.

• Tuesday, Feb 17: Chad and the kids leave Salem; Steve and Kayla celebrate their anniversary; Jack and Jennifer wish Jeremy well; Stephanie and Alex's honeymoon night.

• Wednesday, Feb 18: Theo and Jada reconnect; Gabi takes care of Philip; Brady and Kristen set parenting boundaries for Rachel; Cat attempts to jog EJ’s memory.

• Thursday, Feb 19: Sophia continues her vendetta against Holly; Kristen and Gwen catch up; Brady and Sarah sneak a kiss; Leo and Dimitri put their plan into action.

• Friday, Feb 20: Leo and Dimitri arrive in Alamainia to a poor welcome; Ivan returns to tie up loose ends; Rafe delivers surprising news to Gabi.

The Young and the Restless: Baby Snatching and Bad Choices

In Genoa City, Mariah Copeland is back, and she’s brought a whole lot of legal trouble with her. While she prepares for a courtroom battle, Nick Newman is making questionable choices with his medication—because what’s a Newman without a self-destructive streak?

Y&R Spoilers:

• Monday, Feb 16: Mariah returns home after her failed attempt to flee to Mexico with Dominic. Tessa is conflicted between her past and present.

• Tuesday, Feb 17: Victor Newman targets Cane Ashby. Nick Newman makes a poor decision as he continues to struggle with pain management and medication. Sally Spectra delivers unfortunate news to Billy Abbott.

• Wednesday, Feb 18: Jack Abbott interferes with Billy's plans. Nikki Newman vows revenge against an enemy. Victoria Newman details her attack strategy to Nate Hastings.

• Thursday, Feb 19: Victoria gives Billy a reality check. Cane attempts to form a new alliance with Daniel to counter Phyllis. Claire Newman proposes trading secrets with Holden Novak.

• Friday, Feb 20: Nikki grows concerned that Victor is "going rogue". Devon and Nate suspect something is wrong regarding Lily Winters' disappearance. Abby establishes firm boundaries.

Beyond the Gates: Valentine’s Day Hangover

Finally, we check in with the residents of Maryland’s most exclusive gated community. Anita’s health is the talk of the town, and let’s just say Leslie isn’t winning any "Friend of the Year" awards.

BTG Spoilers:

• Monday, February 16, 2026: Repeat Episode.

• Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Couples across town celebrate Valentine's Day in wildly different ways. Anita serenades Vernon. Joey cedes control to Vanessa. Martin's gift to Smitty backfires. Hayley finally gets what she wants. Dani teams up with someone unexpected to battle a common foe.

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Bill calls in a favor to Joey. Tomas' questions rile Hayley. Ashley's resourcefulness upsets Grayson. Dani tests Nicole's real feelings about Ted and her new men. Randy is tasked with a new assignment that threatens to expose his entire con.

• Thursday, February 19, 2026: Leslie ruins Anita's lunch, which pushes Anita's health issues out into the open. Elon schools Jacob on the brutal realities of going deep undercover. Naomi surprises Hayley. Lynette deals with two tense confrontations. One couple chooses to live apart.

• Friday, February 20, 2026: Anastasia's rumor-mongering forces Anita's hand. Vanessa has a potential solution to Nicole and Samantha's dilemma. Joey watches Hayley and Randy squirm in front of Bill. Chelsea fears that if Madison defers her dream job, it will spell disaster for their relationship.

Are you rooting for a miracle recovery for Eric or waiting for the cuffs to slap onto Mariah, either way next week is packed.

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