CBS Rings in the Holidays with Daytime's #1 Lineup
Dec 15, 2025 04:08PM ● By Kelsey Swire
Starting Dec. 22, CBS rings in the holiday season with special holiday-themed and classic episodes of viewers’ favorite daytime dramas and game shows, THE PRICE IS RIGHT, LET’S MAKE A DEAL, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, BEYOND THE GATES and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT is ringing in the most wonderful time of the year with three festive episodes Monday, Dec. 22 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, each packed with spectacular prizes sure to make it feel like Santa came early! Drew Carey hosts lucky contestants who will have the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime adventures including a South African safari, magical getaways to Finland and Germany’s legendary Christmas markets, and an array of luxury vehicles.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL decks the halls with three jolly holiday episodes Monday, Dec. 22 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, overflowing with prizes worthy of any holiday list, including sleek new vehicles, $20,000 in cash and luxury trips to Switzerland, Paris, New York and a one-of-a-kind Worldwide Wednesday trip to the cast’s favorite destinations across the globe! Plus, host Wayne Brady, along with Jonathan Mangum, Tiffany Coyne and Cat Gray bring their signature holiday cheer with spirited holiday games including Four Santas, a Christmas Countdown calendar and a visit from Tiffany Claus!
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrates the holidays on Wednesday, Dec. 24 as Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas, while Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Susan Walters) get into the holiday spirit with a romantic evening at home. On Thursday, Dec. 25, Y&R re-airs a classic episode from 2010 as Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is visited by ghosts of Christmas past. And on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, Y&R re-airs a classic episode from 1998, when Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) hosts a lavish affair at Chancellor Mansion that is interrupted by her arch nemesis, Jill Abbott (Jess Walton).
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL keeps the holiday magic alive starting on Wednesday, Dec. 24 when despite having to come to terms with his retirement, Eric (John McCook) and Donna (Jennifer Gareis) manage to pull off a festive surprise. Before joining the family, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) gives Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) a special gift. Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) share a sweet moment under the mistletoe before Steffy (Jacqueline McInnes Wood), Finn (Tanner Novlan), Kelly (Sophia Paras) and Hayes (Bryan David Garlick) arrive to celebrate with the family. In classic Forrester tradition, the group closes out the holiday by gathering around the piano and singing a Christmas carol. On Thursday, Dec. 25, B&B re-airs the Christmas episode from 2024 where challenges force the Forresters and Logans to celebrate separately. And on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, B&B brings us back to Italy, re-airing a fashion-filled episode from July 2025.
BEYOND THE GATES celebrates the holidays with a special holiday episode on Wednesday, Dec. 24, featuring an original song written by series star Clifton Davis. In addition, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre (Sean Freeman) celebrate their first Christmas together. Vernon (Clifton Davis) and Sharon’s (Bonita Brisker) secret is exposed in front of all of the Duprees. Ted (Keith D. Robinson) has three surprise visitors for the holiday. Eva (Ambyr Michelle) and Izaiah (David Lami Friebe) hit a major milestone in their budding relationship. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, a serenade to ring in 2026 by special guest star singer Kenny Lattimore. Colleagues Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) are pulled into each other’s romantic orbit, much to the chagrin of Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), and the entire Dupree family is left reeling from a health crisis.