Beyond the Gates Spoilers, December 1st: Vanessa gets fired up, Smitty confronts Joey and Vernon gives harsh truths to Bill

Here are your Spoilers for Beyond the Gates on Monday, December 1st, 2025:

What to Expect on Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates: Dani questions Vanessa about getting clients from the Country Club | Image: CBS

Welcome back, soap fans, in mondays episode, Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) fires back when her business decisions are called into question by Dani (Karla Mosley) and some fellow club members (RHOP). Dani and Vanessa are enjoying some time together at the Fairmont Crest Country Club when two easily recognizable faces from The Real Housewives of Potomac make an appearance and make it known they are not happy with Vanessa and Heart Attach. Dani makes the mistake of calling Vanessa a pimp! Monday starts with a hiss and a roar.

Protecting those we love

Beyond the Gates: He's a dangerous man, Smitty says Martin | Image: CBS

Martin approached Joey (Jon Lindstrom) when Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) had been kidnapped, and Joey helped out, but it came with a price: a favor returned. Knowing that Joey has Martin (Brandon Claybon) exactly where he wants him, Smitty (Mike Manning) heads to confront Joey to protect him. Smitty has no favors to offer that would be a better bargain than having a congressman in his pocket, or does he? In Mondays episode, Smitty confronts Joey to protect Martin.

Is the past in the past? Obviously not

Beyond the Gates: Derek played by Ben Gavin | Image: CBS

In Monday’s episode, Derek (Ben Gavin) corners Andre (Sean Freeman) with pointed questions about Ashley. Derek knows that his betrayal made a significant impact on Ashley's (Jen Jacob) decision to leave him. Derek also knows that the other betrayal, Ashley not mentioning that she had feelings for Andre, and that she likely would still be with Andre, had Derek not had his accident. This is going to lead Derek to have quite a few questions for Andre, and hopefully, out of it, Derek will have what he needs to move on and maybe pursue that Laura without feeling the weight of Ashley's shadow in the room.

Vernon again takes Bill to task

Vernon goes at Bill over his decision to use Joey to help | Image: CBS

In Mondays episode, Vernon (Clifton Davis) delivers some harsh truths to Bill (Timon Kyle Durett). Vernon tells Bill he knew the consequences of what he wrought. Joey, Bill believes, was a necessary evil, and without his help, Martin would be in jail or worse. Vernon, however, will again be feeling that Bill had brought more trouble than assistance, and the two go head-to-head at the Dupree mansion.

Watch full episodes of Beyond the Gates weekdays on CBS or stream on Paramount Plus.

Edited by Leigh Richdale

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