How to Watch Beyond the Gates Season 3 on CBS and DIRECTV (Dec 29)

By American TV editorial team | Updated October 27, 2026

Wrought-iron gates open onto a lantern-lit driveway leading to a brick mansion at dusk

Beyond the Gates Season 3 premieres on CBS and DIRECTV on December 29, 2026. Check the exact title and your local listing before making a new subscription purchase.

For related viewing, see CBS on DIRECTV and The Price Is Right holiday special. Our TV guide covers more viewing options.

What to know before watching

CBS confirms the third season begins December 29. The daytime drama follows the Dupree family and the relationships and rivalries surrounding them.

The network lists its weekday broadcast at 2–3 PM ET and 1–2 PM PT. Check your local CBS station’s guide for the applicable time and any scheduling changes. Paramount+ Premium includes the live local-CBS route; Essential offers next-day on-demand episodes.

Choose the right viewing route

For CBS, use the local-station listing included with your DIRECTV account, or check the relevant Paramount+ plan. Channel numbers and local-station availability vary by market.

Check whether the household already has qualifying access through a current subscription or bundle. Complete any activation or provider-linking steps using the account that actually pays for the service. Review the current plan and renewal terms before buying another account.

Find the correct release

Search the complete title in the app or live guide.
Confirm the season or film details.
Check the release date and local availability.
Review the rating and available languages.
Select an included playback option when the program becomes available.

A trailer or reminder button before release does not mean the full program can already be watched. An older season, a similarly named production or a separately priced rental is a different option. For a series, follow the service’s episode list rather than assuming every episode arrives together.

Plan your TV setup

Test sign-in on the television or streaming device you intend to use. Keep the account used for billing available if activation is required. If playback fails, check the account, subscription, title availability and connection before paying for another service.

Streaming catalogs and local broadcast listings can change, especially outside the United States. Confirm the specific program in the account and region where you will watch. Information was reviewed October 27, 2026.

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