Beyond the Gates Full Episode Recap | Eva Outsmarts Kat Again & Hayley Gets a Wake-Up Call - Friday, March 28, 2025 [SPOILERS]

Let’s dive into Friday’s juicy "Beyond the Gates" recap because, trust me, you don’t want to miss this mess. Kat thought she was a mastermind, but Eva just proved—once again—that she’s playing chess while everyone else is playing tic-tac-toe. Meanwhile, Hayley gets a front-row seat to what may or may not be her husband’s latest round of infidelity. 

Leslie, aka “Anna,” Stirs Up Drama

Leslie, aka "Anna" bumps into Ted | BTG, CBS

Nothing says "bad decisions" like bumping into your secret baby daddy, which is exactly how we kick things off outside Uptown. Leslie—who is still going by the alias “Anna” for some unfathomable reason—is busy playing mind games with Ted. He’s desperate to make her vanish, but she’s got some unfinished business. "You’re scared I’ll spill the tea about that baby we made," she teases. Then she reassures him that the abortion happened as planned. Spoiler alert: She’s lying. It looks like Ted's life is about to get a whole lot messier.

Kat’s Traps Keep Backfiring

Over at Ted and Nicole’s, Kat is positively giddy about catching Eva in the act. She’s got a hidden camera rolling, just waiting for some incriminating footage. Instead, all she gets is Eva gracefully declining a dinner invitation because she has no interest in spending a single extra second with Kat. Ouch.

Still, Kat refuses to give up. At dinner, she’s glued to her phone, waiting for Eva to do something shady. But just when Eva finally makes her move, Kat’s phone dies. Panicked, she bolts from Uptown to catch Eva red-handed—only to miss her completely and humiliate herself in front of her parents. And the pièce de résistance? Eva deleted the footage before Kat could even show it off. "Kat really thought she had my number," Eva smugly declares while pouring herself a drink. "But she’s not ready for the smoke."

Kat, maybe it's time to take up a new hobby. Because exposing Eva? Not your strong suit.

Tyrell and Samantha Are Keeping Secrets

At Martin and Smitty’s place, Tyrell tries to pass off his new black eye as a mere biking accident and his dads aren’t buying it. Samantha jumps in with a half-baked defense, but Martin instantly clocks her political double-speak for what it is: nonsense.

Tyrell tells Samantha what really went down | BTG

Upstairs, the real story spills out. Some overgrown jock sucker-punched Tyrell because someone leaked a picture of him in his underwear to a girl at school. And guess what? That girl’s boyfriend didn’t appreciate it. Tyrell wants to handle things himself, fearing that if Martin finds out, he’ll use his political connections to make the problem go away. But let’s be real—this secret is going to explode sooner rather than later.

Hayley’s Not-So-Great Surprise

If Hayley had a dollar for every time she caught Bill looking suspicious, she’d have enough to book herself a vacation far, far away. She drops by his office unannounced, only to catch him embracing some mystery woman. And not just any woman—one who purrs, "Lying to my husband is my favorite pastime."

Hayley’s alarm bells go off instantly. This situation looks way too familiar, considering this is exactly how her relationship with Bill started. But Bill, ever the smooth talker, spins the situation in his favor. He claims he’s just gathering intel to represent Lorinda’s husband in their upcoming divorce. Hayley, simultaneously impressed and horrified, decides to buy his excuse—at least for now.

"You never have to worry about another woman coming between us," Bill reassures her. Ah yes, famous last words. Wonder if he ever whispered those same sweet nothings to Dani before she got kicked to the curb?

Doug Digs Himself Into a Deeper Hole

The McBrides are out for a rare family dinner at Uptown, but the evening quickly turns into a disaster, thanks to Doug’s sketchy behavior. First, Nicole finds it very odd that she never sees Doug at the hospital, despite his claims of being there "all the time." Little does she know, he’s actually spending most of his hours (and their money) at the casino.

Then Joey shows up, pretending to be there for a real estate chat with Vanessa. She invites him to join them, but he declines, and that sets off a chain reaction of drama. Doug and Vanessa start arguing over Joey’s involvement in their lives, and Doug, conveniently, needs to "head to the hospital" as soon as things get tense. Unsurprisingly, instead of going to work, he heads straight to the casino, where Joey and Randy are already scheming.

Turns out, Joey has armed Randy with some "magic cards" that ensure the house always wins—bad news for Doug, who doesn’t realize he’s being played. Randy tries to discreetly warn Doug away, but Doug is too clueless to take the hint.

Joey, unimpressed, lays it out for Randy: "I know he’s your boy, but he is my ticket to my next big come-up, and it better stay that way." Looks like Doug is just another pawn in Joey’s latest scam, and at this rate, he won’t have a dime left to his name by the time he figures it out.

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