Key Takeaways

• Willow convinced Drew to let Scout see her family, but discluding Danny.
• Molly and Cody slept together on New Year’s Eve.
• Sidwell threatened Ace, then realized he wants to recruit Valentin to his project.

Weekly Recap

Episode 15865 AIR DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025

When Tracy (Jane Elliot) met Jacinda (Paige Herschell), she wondered if Michael (Rory Gibson) was just leading her on for the sake of his alibi. Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) got offered a job in Ireland. At Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) party, Ava (Maura West) and Lucy (Lynn Herring) fought for Sidwell’s attention, while Sidwell informed Drew (Cameron Mathison) that he would be helping him in DC in the new year. When Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) saw how much Scout (Cosette Abinante) misses her family, she convinced Drew to let her go to Alexis’, but only if Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) wasn’t there. When Danny unexpectedly showed up and spent time with Scout, Alexis broke it to him that he needed to leave. Later, Cody (Josh Kelly) suggested to Danny that he just make Drew think he’s abiding by his rules, while Scout told Willow about Danny and she promised not to tell Drew.

Episode 15866 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025

On Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) birthday and the anniversary of her death, she sought out Jason (Steve Burton) to spend the evening with her and the two shared a kiss. Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Nathan (Ryan Paevey) bonded about their similar past experiences. Carly (Laura Wright) toasted to the new year with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) in her attic. Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) made their relationship official. Cody brought the New Year’s celebration to Molly (Kristen Vaganos) when she got stuck working and they slept together in Turner’s (Nazneen Contractor) office.

Rebroadcast of Anthony Geary’s final episode as Luke Spencer.

Episode 15867 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026

After Cody made Molly breakfast the next morning, he picked her up to head back to bed when James (Gary James Fuller) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner) walked in. James questioned why Cody was carrying her and why she was wearing his shirt and Felicia reminded Cody they changed James’ riding lesson to today. Later, James asked if Molly is Cody’s girlfriend, and Molly said no while Cody said yes. Charlotte took Ace off Laura’s (Genie Francis) hands for the day, then Laura got a visit from Ezra (Daniel Cosgrove) stating Sidwell’s new demands. When Sidwell spotted Charlotte and Ace outside of Bobbie’s, he suggested to her that she keep an eye on Ace. Later, he told Marco (Adrian Anchondo) he wants to recruit Valentin to their project and the only way to find him is through Charlotte, while Charlotte told Laura all about her run-in with Sidwell. Jordan and Curtis woke up in bed together. Michael took his anger about Willow and Drew out on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Kristina (Kate Mansi) tore into Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) after finding out she plans on going after Michael at the trial.

Week Ahead

Coming up in Port Charles, Willows’s trial comes to a shocking conclusion when who shot Drew is finally revealed!

Next Week’s Breakdown

Episode 15868 AIR DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
Laura stands her ground.
Dante is called back to the witness stand.
Kristina makes a tempting offer.
Brennan corners Britt.
Portia confides in Elizabeth.

Episode 15869 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
Michael takes the stand.
Elizabeth testifies.
Carly and Valentin fashion a new plan.
Lulu and Nathan worry.
Tracy makes a vow.

Episode 15870 AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
Lulu comforts Dante.
Laura is relieved.
Tracy comes to a shocking conclusion.
Nathan and Molly compare notes.
Michael is taken aback.

Episode 15871 AIR DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
Trina and Kai make a huge realization about who shot Drew.
Drew loses his cool.
Alexis makes a risky legal move.
Brook Lynn reconnects with Sonny.
Dante makes an admission.

Episode 15872 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
Tracy confronts Alexis.
Jason and Carly encounter with Drew.
Britt makes a slip of the tongue.
Trina and Kai weigh their options.
Laura confers with Sonny.