Beyond the Gates Spoilers, January 9th: Anita begins treatment and Martin has bad news for Vernon

Here are your Spoilers for Beyond the Gates on Friday, January 9th, 2026:

What to Expect on Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates: Anita starts treatment | Image: CBS

It’s time. In Friday's episode, Anita (Tamara Tunie) begins medical treatment. The port is in, and Anita begins her first round of chemo therapy, this uis going to be a rugged time for Anita and the Dupree family, and the PSA’s are a timely reminder to get things checked so they can be caught early.

Judgement Day

Beyond the Gates: Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree | Image: CBS

In Friday’s episode, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) get their test results. Look to one sister to get the news that they carry the BRCA gene, and the other to breathe a huge sigh of relief, although it’s short-lived, as that means that 2 children will now need to be tested as well. If it’s Nicole, will the family apply pressure to her to get herself tested?

Worried about the women in their lives

Beyond the Gates: Jacob Hawthorne and Tomas | Image: CBS

In Friday’s episode, Jacob (Jibre Hordges) and Andre (Sean Freeman) worry about their wives. With the news regarding gene testing, the BRCA gene is going to reach out and touch someone. Will that mean Dani is the one with the positive result?

Can the news at this time really be worse?

Brandon Claybon as Martin Richardson | Image: CBS

In Friday's episode, Martin delivers bad news to Vernon. Martin may have to be the one that tells Vernon that Nicole got a positive redsult from the BRCA gene testing and that now he and Kat are at risk. Something really good needs to happen to lighten the mood and relieve some stress for this family.

Make sure to check out The Scoop and The Next Week Sneak Peek for a deeper look into what’s to come this week and what you have to look forward to from your favorite characters and not-so-favorite characters in the DMV. First, look forward to a vibrant explosion of culture as Anita Dupree defies her diagnosis by transforming the mansion into a spectacular Mardi Gras bash. Focusing on family and resilience, she proves you cannot keep a Dupree woman down with grand costumes and New Orleans spirit.

However, the festivities clash with a sobering reality. The second massive storyline delivers the life-changing genetic test results for Dani and Nicole. With Anita also officially starting medical treatment, spoilers warn that the news is dire. It is a gripping week of defiant celebration and drama in Fairmont Crest.

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