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Here are a few spoilers for All My Children episodes next week. Enjoy!

• Hannah mistakenly thinks Zach (Thorsten Kaye) has finally come to her rescue... and falls to her death!

• Kendall's guilt eats away at her.

• Krystal refuses to leave Tad.

• Ryan calls Annie Kendall while making love. Uh-oh!

Beware, Mario Van Peebles: Susan Lucci is coming for you!

The 51-year-old actor will be taking on the role of Erica Kane's latest victim later this month. Van Peebles has signed a contract with All My Children that will take him back to daytime television for the near time in 25 years.

He'll portray politician and Senator-wannabe Samuel Woods. During the campaign, Erica (Lucci) invites Woods to be a guest on her talk show, New Beginnings. According to a show spokesperson, Woods will be Erica's "worst nightmare."

Naturally, the two rivals and will eventually see their resentment for one another turn into passion.

In 1982, Van Peebles appeared in a handful of episodes as Doc Gilmore on ABC's One Life to Live. From there he went on to star in films such as Jaws: The Revenge, New Jack City and Ali.

Next week, on All My Children...

January 7
- A bone marrow transplant could save Richie's life; Ryan (Cameron Mathison) takes a bullet for Kendall.

January 8
- Richie makes out with Babe (Amanda Baker, pictured).

January 9
- Greenlee think she could be more sick than the doctors realize.

January 10
- JR has his sights set on Babe; Erica notices a lot of tension between Aidan and Kendall (Alicia Minshew).

January 11
- Is Kendall's family doomed?

As you work on your New Year's Day hangover, there won't be a new All My Children episode to enjoy. But here's a look at the rest of the week:

• Zach (Thorsten Kaye, pictured) realizes that Kendall put their family in danger. He turns on her.

• Hannah breaks up with Adam.

• JR and Babe celebrate Christmas... a few days later than most.

• Adam makes an offer to JR.

While All My Children will air a rerun on Christmas Day, here are some hints as to new story lines fans can look forward to next week:

• Greenlee's condition takes a bad turn.

• Adam's guilt over all he has done to Tad and Krystal eats away at him, prompting him to go to Tad with the news about Kate.

• Zach (Thorsten Kaye) enjoys a pleasant reunion with Ian.

• When JR finds out about the DVD Adam has been keeping from him, he once again severs all ties with his father.

• Tad (Michael E. Knight, pictured) and Krystal try to adjust to their platonic marriage. It's not easy.

As 2007 comes to a close, no soap opera is undergoing more of a change than All My Children.

Sabine Singh is out. Rebecca Budig is in. Debbi Williams and Darnell Williams are actually on the way back.

What else can you expect in early 2008? Here are a few All My Children spoilers to give you a clue:

• A smooth talking politician comes to town.

• Hannah and Tad grow closer.

• Kendall's revenge gets her more then she bargained for.

• Greenlee (portrayed by Rebecca Budig, pictured!) shows Zach and Kendall how it's done.

• Adam and Krystal (Bobbie Eakes) prove that old habits are hard to break.

• Tad is stunned to learn that Kathy is actually Kate.

• Aidan develops real feelings for Greenlee.

The All My Children rumors are fact: Rebecca Budig is coming back to the role of Greelee.

"We are giving the fans what they’ve been asking for — Rebecca returns as Greenlee and a beloved super-couple have a second chance," ABC Daytime boss Brian Scott Frons said of Budig, along with the returns of Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams.

"Fans can look forward to Greenlee’s storyline developing around her business, her friendships and her love life. Angie and Jesse made an eternal imprint on... viewers, and many fans will not believe he's alive."

When Budig returns to the role she created, Greenlee is stricken down by a mysterious illness. That leads Angie back to Pine Valley Hospital to consult on Greenlee's case as well as that of a "secret patient." From there?

It all leads to what ABC calls "the most shocking reunion of all time: after 20 years, Angie will reunite with Jesse."

Color us excited!!!

On the next few All My Children episodes, here's what goes down...

• Greenlee (Sabine Singh) is angry when Zach refuses to come clean.

• Kendall (Alicia Minshew) informs Aidan that she's made a pact with God to confess everything, as long as Spike is given his hearing back.

• Josh encourages Erica to apologize to Jack.

• Janet and Richie make plans to escape together.

• Amanda (Chrishell Strause) offers to give JR (Jacob Young, pictured) an alibi... for a price.

Coming up, on All My Children...

• Lily is dismayed when she sees Richie and he doesn't remember her.

• Kendall wants to team up with Aidan to find Greenlee (Sabine Singh) and Zach.

• Krystal goes against Tad's wishes and lets Adam see Jenny.

• Ryan and Jonathan (Jeff Branson, pictured) pose as FBI agents in an effort to uncover Richie's plot.

Here are a few detailed spoilers from future All My Children episodes...

Monday, November 26:

• Kendall (Alicia Minshew) wishes she could have Zach with them when her and Erica brought Ian home.
• Babe is defensive of Richie to Annie.

Tuesday, November 27:

• Greenlee and Zach are right where Richie “wants” them.
• Jack makes accusations that Erica was trying to get Greenlee committed.
• Zach’s health worsens.

Wednesday, November 28:

• While delirious, Zach believes Greenlee (Sabine Singh, pictured) is Kendall.
• Annie tries, but just can’t allow herself to poison Richie.

Thursday, November 29

• Babe admits that she’s afraid for Krystal’s future.
• Erica’s actions on “New Beginnings” pleasantly surprise Jack.