This guide uses the March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000 anniversary-season framework. All dates refer to the original American broadcasts on CBS.
Historical episode databases contain inconsistent season labels and incomplete guest credits. The cast below covers the principal characters, recurring roles and identifiable supporting characters; I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every one-episode speaking role.
1. Number of episodes
| Item | Season 27 |
|---|---|
| First broadcast | March 29, 1999 |
| Last broadcast | March 24, 2000 |
| First episode | #6593 |
| Last episode | #6845 |
| Number of episodes | 253 |
The total is calculated inclusively: 6845 − 6593 + 1 = 253. It also matches the anniversary-season catalogue. Some databases misleadingly display only a small selection of surviving or indexed episodes. feuxdelamour.com
2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname
Characters are listed under their familiar surnames, with Jill under Abbott and Tricia under Dennison. Children are included.
| Character | Actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott | portrayed by | Eileen Davidson |
| Billy Abbott | portrayed by | David Tom |
| Jack Abbott | portrayed by | Peter Bergman |
| Jill Foster Abbott | portrayed by | Jess Walton |
| John Abbott | portrayed by | Jerry Douglas |
| Traci Abbott | portrayed by | Beth Maitland |
| Michael Baldwin | portrayed by | Christian LeBlanc |
| Lynne Bassett | portrayed by | Laura Bryan Birn |
| Christine Blair Williams | portrayed by | Lauralee Bell |
| Mackenzie Browning | portrayed by | Ashley Bashioum |
| Ramona Caceres | portrayed by | Gladys Jimenez |
| Brad Carlton | portrayed by | Don Diamont |
| Katherine Chancellor | portrayed by | Jeanne Cooper |
| Phillip Chancellor IV — child | portrayed by | Nicholas Pappone |
| Doris Collins | portrayed by | Karen Hensel |
| Gary Dawson | portrayed by | Ricky Paull Goldin |
| Tomas Del Cerro | portrayed by | Francesco Quinn |
| Chet Delancy | portrayed by | Marc Singer |
| Rafael Delgado | portrayed by | Carlos Bernard |
| Keith Dennison | portrayed by | Granville Van Dusen; David Allen Brooks, temporary replacement |
| Megan Dennison | portrayed by | Ashley Jones |
| Tricia Dennison McNeil | portrayed by | Sabryn Genet |
| Cody Dixon | portrayed by | Brody Hutzler |
| Raul Guittierez | portrayed by | David Lago |
| Nate Hastings Jr. — child | portrayed by | Bryant Jones |
| J. T. Hellstrom | portrayed by | Thad Luckinbill |
| Brittany Hodges | portrayed by | Vanessa Lee Evigan; Lauren Woodland |
| Cole Howard | portrayed by | J. Eddie Peck |
| Diane Jenkins | portrayed by | Alex Donnelley |
| Alice Johnson | portrayed by | Tamara Clatterbuck |
| Mamie Johnson | portrayed by | Veronica Redd |
| Millie Johnson | portrayed by | Ernestine Mercer |
| Marnie Kowalski | portrayed by | Tara Lipinski |
| Leanna Love | portrayed by | Barbara Crampton |
| Ryan McNeil | portrayed by | Scott Reeves |
| Rianna Miner | portrayed by | Rianna Loving |
| Brett Nelson | portrayed by | Greg Lauren |
| Cassie Newman — child | portrayed by | Camryn Grimes |
| Nicholas Newman | portrayed by | Joshua Morrow |
| Nikki Newman | portrayed by | Melody Thomas Scott |
| Noah Newman — child | portrayed by | Hunter Preisendorfer; C. J. Hunter and Nicholas Graziano are also credited in 1999 |
| Sharon Newman | portrayed by | Sharon Case |
| Victor Newman | portrayed by | Eric Braeden |
| Victoria Newman | portrayed by | Heather Tom |
| Charlie Ockwell | portrayed by | Christopher Kriesa |
| Christian Page | portrayed by | Vincent Van Patten |
| Ruth Perkins | portrayed by | Leslie Bevis |
| Brock Reynolds | portrayed by | Beau Kazer |
| Callie Rogers | portrayed by | Siena Goines |
| Gina Roma | portrayed by | Patty Weaver |
| Miguel Rodriguez | portrayed by | Anthony Pena |
| John Silva | portrayed by | John Castellanos |
| Trey Stark | portrayed by | Rodney Van Johnson |
| Nora Thompson | portrayed by | Anita Finlay |
| Grace Turner | portrayed by | Jennifer Gareis |
| Esther Valentine | portrayed by | Kate Linder |
| Larry Warton | portrayed by | David “Shark” Fralick |
| Connie Wayne | portrayed by | Lise Simms |
| Nina Webster | portrayed by | Tricia Cast |
| Carl Williams | portrayed by | Brett Hadley |
| Mary Williams | portrayed by | Carolyn Conwell |
| Paul Williams | portrayed by | Doug Davidson |
| Malcolm Winters | portrayed by | Shemar Moore |
| Neil Winters | portrayed by | Kristoff St. John |
| Olivia Winters | portrayed by | Tonya Lee Williams |
The casting records establish the principal and recurring performers, but do not always provide episode-level boundaries for short appearances. Noah’s overlapping child-actor credits are particularly difficult to assign precisely within the season. Wikipedia
3. Main plots
Victor’s disappearance and the battle for Newman Enterprises
Victor’s plane crash leaves him stranded in New Mexico, where Chet Delancy and Ramona Caceres become central to his survival. Chet grows increasingly dangerous, while Victor and Ramona develop a strong emotional bond. Their escape follows Chet’s fatal fall.
Back in Genoa City, Victor’s absence gives Jack and Brad an opportunity to strengthen their position at Newman Enterprises. Victor’s eventual return renews the corporate conflict and the struggle over Jabot. soapcentral.com
Victor, Nikki, Brad and Ramona
The business conflict is intertwined with romantic tensions. Brad pursues Nikki, while Victor remains drawn to Ramona after his return. Nikki’s jealousy and Brad’s persistence place further pressure on her relationship with Victor.
Ramona subsequently becomes involved in Victor’s business affairs, keeping their connection alive beyond the New Mexico storyline. soapcentral.com
Sharon and Nick fight for Cassie
Alice Johnson’s attempt to regain Cassie dominates one of the season’s major family stories. Christine represents Nick and Sharon, while Alice’s past parenting and Millie’s role in raising Cassie come under scrutiny.
On July 19, 1999, Cassie addresses the court herself. The judge awards Nick and Sharon custody initially as foster parents, with continued supervision, and recommends that they proceed with adoption. Their victory becomes a major Newman family celebration. soapcentral.com
Katherine discovers her granddaughter
Mackenzie, a teenage runaway, becomes close to Katherine. Their connection develops into the revelation that Mac is Brock Reynolds’s daughter and Katherine’s granddaughter.
Katherine tries to give Mac a secure home, while Jill distrusts her and repeatedly clashes with her. Paul helps locate Brock, and his return allows the family to confront Mac’s history and establish their relationship. soapcentral.com
Billy and the new teen group
Billy returns as a teenager, becoming part of a new generation alongside Mackenzie, Raul, J. T., Brittany and Rianna. Billy and Mac develop feelings for each other, but Mac’s relationship with Raul complicates matters.
The group introduces stories about friendship, social status, jealousy and romantic loyalty. Billy’s divided family life also connects the teenage plots to the continuing hostility between Jill and Katherine. en.wikipedia.org
Tricia’s deterioration and Tony’s death
Tricia’s marriage to Ryan becomes increasingly troubled. Her pregnancy and miscarriage contribute to her emotional distress, while her opposition to Megan’s relationship with Tony becomes an obsession.
The conflict culminates when Tricia runs Tony down with her car. Megan marries him in hospital shortly before he dies, leaving her devastated and estranged from her sister. en.wikipedia.org
Ashley, Cole and the beginnings of the sperm-bank storyline
Ashley and Cole’s marriage breaks down, and Cole leaves Genoa City. Ashley’s desire for motherhood becomes increasingly important.
By March 2000, Victor’s stored sperm is part of a developing storyline involving Diane and Ashley. Its consequences continue into the following season. soapcentral.com
Victoria and Gary Dawson
Gary enters Victoria’s professional and personal life as a seemingly shy marketing specialist. His introduction lays the groundwork for the stalking storyline, whose most dramatic developments extend beyond this season’s March 2000 boundary. en.wikipedia.org
Malcolm, Olivia and Callie
Malcolm’s separation from Olivia affects his relationship with Nate. His renewed romance with Callie offers a possible fresh start, but her unresolved marriage to Trey creates further problems.
Callie’s departure brings this phase of Malcolm’s romantic life to an end. soapcentral.com
4. Births
No major on-screen birth was confirmed within March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000.
Tricia’s pregnancy ends in miscarriage. The sperm-bank storyline develops during this period, but the births associated with it occur later. en.wikipedia.org
5. Recasts and SORAS
SORAS means “Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome”: a character is aged faster than the show’s actual chronology.
| Character | Change | Date / clarification |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Abbott | David Tom takes over from the child-actor era, most recently Scotty Leavenworth. Billy becomes approximately 16 despite having been born in 1993. | July 23, 1999, according to the casting history citing the contemporary recap. Some retrospective sources give July 26. |
| Brittany Hodges | Lauren Woodland replaces Vanessa Lee Evigan. | Evigan’s last appearance: February 25, 2000. Woodland’s debut: March 7, 2000. |
| Keith Dennison | David Allen Brooks temporarily replaces Granville Van Dusen. | 1999; exact broadcasts not established. |
| Noah Newman | Several young performers are credited around the 1999 transition. | Precise handover dates remain uncertain; this is not a confirmed child-to-adult SORAS. |
Billy is the season’s principal SORAS. Brittany’s change is a conventional recast. en.wikipedia.org
Two important changes occur just before this season:
- Ashley Abbott: Eileen Davidson returns on March 19, 1999, replacing Shari Shattuck.
- Tony Viscardi: Jay Bontatibus debuts on February 5, 1999, replacing Nick Scotti.
Consequently, Davidson and Bontatibus are the relevant performers throughout Season 27. en.wikipedia.org
6. New characters
| Character | Actor | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Guittierez | David Lago | August 2, 1999 |
| J. T. Hellstrom | Thad Luckinbill | August 27, 1999 |
| Tomas Del Cerro | Francesco Quinn | October 1, 1999 |
| Gary Dawson | Ricky Paull Goldin | October 5, 1999 |
| Brittany Hodges | Vanessa Lee Evigan | December 1, 1999, commonly listed; some older records give December 6 |
| Rianna Miner | Rianna Loving | December 30, 1999 |
| Christian Page | Vincent Van Patten | Early 2000; an exact debut date was not securely established |
These additions expand both the teenage ensemble and the adult romantic stories. en.wikipedia.org
Mackenzie is already present when the season begins: Ashley Bashioum debuts on March 18, 1999, eleven days before the adopted opening date. Wikipedia
7. Departures
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Delancy | June 1, 1999 | Dies during the New Mexico escape sequence. |
| Cole Howard | November 16, 1999 | Leaves following the collapse of his marriage to Ashley; relocates to England. |
| Grace Turner | November 22, 1999 | Jennifer Gareis’s regular run ends; subsequent guest appearances follow. |
| Tony Viscardi | January 19, 2000 | Dies from injuries sustained when Tricia hits him with her car. |
| Callie Rogers | February 17, 2000 | Leaves the story following the breakdown of her relationship with Malcolm. |
For Grace, the date marks the end of her regular stint rather than an irrevocable final appearance. soapcentral.com
8. Returns
| Character | Actor | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Abbott | David Tom | July 1999, now a teenager |
| John Abbott | Jerry Douglas | 1999, resumes a central role in the fight for Jabot |
| Mamie Johnson | Veronica Redd | 1999, present in September recaps |
| Traci Abbott | Beth Maitland | 1999, guest return |
| Brock Reynolds | Beau Kazer | Autumn 1999, for the Mackenzie family storyline |
| Larry Warton | David “Shark” Fralick | December 29, 1999 |
Exact first-return dates could not be securely established for every guest character. en.wikipedia.org
9. Weddings
| Couple | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dennison and Tony Viscardi | January 19, 2000 | They marry in hospital shortly before Tony dies. |
Their planned ceremony becomes a deathbed wedding after Tony’s accident. en.wikipedia.org
10. Deaths
| Character | Date | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Delancy | June 1, 1999 | Fatal fall during Victor and Ramona’s escape |
| Tony Viscardi | January 19, 2000 | Injuries after being struck by Tricia’s car |
These are the principal named-character deaths confirmed for the season. Tricia’s miscarriage is a separate pregnancy-loss storyline. soapcentral.com
11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Y&R characters appearing in B&B
| Character | Actor | Appearance within this season’s dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Fenmore | Tracey E. Bregman | Continues her established B&B run until August 16, 1999 |
Lauren’s presence is the continuation of her move to B&B in 1995, rather than a newly initiated crossover visit during Season 27. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
No new B&B-to-Y&R crossover was confirmed within March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000 in the crossover chronology consulted. Wikipedia
Nearby crossovers outside the season
- Victor Newman — portrayed by Eric Braeden: appears in B&B on January 25–28, 1999, before Season 27 begins.
- Lauren Fenmore — portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman: returns to Y&R on June 15–26, 2000, during the following anniversary season.
- Dr. Tim Reid — portrayed by Aaron Lustig: begins his B&B appearances on February 20, 2001, considerably later.
These dates prevent the broader “1999–2000” label from bringing unrelated crossovers into this season. Wikipedia
Victor won his divorce from Diane by agreeing to award her a seat on the board of Newman Enterprises. To celebrate his freedom, Victor surprised Nikki with a romantic getaway to a tropical isle. During his absence, Jack and Brad moved to seize control of the company. Nick sent a message to Victor suggesting he return home immediately. Thanks to Jack and Brad’s trickery, the Newman jet was unavailable. Victor arranged a commercial flight for Nikki, while he boarded a small plane. But before the plane could reach the nearest airport, it crashed in the New Mexico Mountains. The pilot died and Victor was found unconscious by a stranger named Chet. He helped Victor recover from his wounds. But when Chet learned his patient’s identity, he held him hostage. Chet explained that he was angry at Victor for the devastation he wrought by taking over his dad’s small company. Back in Genoa City, Jack and Brad won enough board votes to be named the new CEOs of Newman Enterprises. Meanwhile, Chet’s girlfriend, Ramona tried to help Victor win his freedom. When Chet discovered Ramona’s betrayal, he held them both hostage. Eventually, Victor and Ramona were able to free themselves. But before they could completely escape from the remote mountain, Chet found them. In a fight, Chet fell to his death. Victor returned to Genoa City and struggled to reclaim his company. When Nikki learned about Ramona, she wondered if Victor’s absence was because of an affair. Jack agreed to step down as CEO, provided Victor return Jabot to the Abbotts. Victor agreed to sell the company back, but retained a promissory note on the company. With Jabot back in the hands of the Abbotts, Jack returned to Genoa City. Mamie also returned. Once Victor had his company back, Nikki announced she wanted another baby. Victor thought Nikki was merely feeling insecure about their marriage and refused. Besides, Victor pointed out, he had a vasectomy. But Nikki countered it could be reversed. Unknown to Victor, Diane –with Brad’s help –obtained a sample of Victor’s little swimmers from a sperm bank. Fed up with the role other women played in Victor’s life, Nikki slept with Brad while on a Christmas getaway.
Fearful of Alice’s interest in Cassie, Sharon filed for legal custody. Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin agreed to represent Alice in the custody battle. He soon won an important victory for Alice when the judge agreed that she could have unsupervised visits with her adopted daughter. To create a picture of domestic blissfulness, Nick moved back home, but slept on the couch. While Al was on the stand testifying for Alice, Chris exposed him as a child molester. Distraught, Alice severed ties with Al. Later, Al contacted Nick, claiming to have info about Millie’s whereabouts and tried to extort money. But when Al accepted the money, he was arrested. Soon after, Michael learned from Grace about her one-night stand with Nick. Later, when Nick was on the stand, Michael questioned him about the indiscretion. Nick’s passionate plea on Sharon’s behalf, helped them to reconcile. During the trial’s final stages, Chris and Paul succeeded in finding Millie, who recommended that Sharon be granted custody. But before the judge made his decision, Alice did an about-face and said that Cassie would be better off with her natural mother. With the trial over, Sharon helped Millie and Alice heal the rift in their relationship.
Nick and Sharon were disheartened to learn that Crimson Lights would be closing. The coffeehouse held special meaning for the couple because it was where they first met, and the setting for Nick’s wedding proposal. They stopped the closing by assuming ownership and management of the establishment. The decision angered Victor, who didn’t want Nick distracted from his work at Newman Enterprises.
Chris and Paul hoped to start a family, but Chris was unable to get pregnant. Drained from Cassie’s court trial, Chris accepted an invitation from Victor to attend an out-of-town, three-month corporate symposium. When Chris returned, she was tormented by a nagging feeling of dissatisfaction with her life.
Thanks to Chris and Paul, Mary was reunited with her missing-husband, Carl. Though Carl still suffered from amnesia, Mary broke up with Charlie. Eventually, Mary accepted that Carl’s memory would never be restored completely. He left town to resume his life with Ruth in Norfolk.
The stress of Callie’s continued presence in Malcolm’s life took its toll. Malcolm and Olivia agreed to divorce. Meanwhile, Malcolm wondered if Neil and Olivia were having an affair. By year’s end, Malcolm proposed to Callie and she accepted. Callie neglected to tell Malcolm that she was already married to her former manager, Trey.
Tricia discarded her birth control pills and got pregnant. The news was upsetting to Ryan, who was temporarily unemployed when Jack and Brad ran Newman Enterprises. Shortly after his job was restored by Victor, Ryan accepted the pregnancy and looked forward to being a dad. But Tricia miscarried and slipped into a depression.
Tony returned to Genoa City and began a relationship with Megan. While they were on a trip, transporting a car for Tony’s boss, Tony and Megan were arrested and charged with vehicle theft. Eventually, the charges were dropped. Tricia, who disapproved of Tony, enlisted Grace’s help in undermining the relationship.
In Spain, Ashley reconnected with her step-brother, Rafael, an art forger. Ashley returned to Genoa City and Cole. Meanwhile, a snoopy Victoria arranged for Rafael to spend time in Genoa City, with the intention of breaking up Ashley and Cole’s marriage. Restless for his life in Spain, Rafael left town. Meanwhile, Cole felt neglected by Ashley because of her all-consuming interest in Jabot. When Ashley finally realized how troubled her marriage was, she suggested to Cole that they have a baby. But Cole nixed it. Instead, he accepted a teaching position at Oxford and made plans to divorce Ashley.
Per a judge’s ruling, Katherine and Jill were awarded joint custody of the Chancellor mansion. Katherine was so rankled by Jill’s constant games that she disappeared. Eventually, Katherine re-surfaced at a homeless shelter, where she became acquainted with a teenage runaway, MacKenzie. Before long, Katherine made the startling discovery that the girl was her granddaughter. Katherine returned home, and brought Mac with her. With Paul’s help, Katherine tried to locate her estranged-son, Brock, who was doing missionary work in India. When Brock returned home, Katherine introduced him to his daughter.
Jill was thrilled when Billy returned for a visit. But Billy resented his mother because she spent little time with him as a boy. When John returned to Genoa City, he tried to improve relations between mother and son. Unknown to Jill and John, Billy was developing a reliance on alcohol. When Billy’s best friend, Raul, expressed interest in Mac, Billy suddenly saw her appeal.
When Brett suggested that he and Nina live together, she felt the relationship wasn’t going anywhere for her and ended it. After Nina finished her novel, she developed a friendship with a successful author, Tomas. When Jack ended his affair with Phyllis, she returned to New York City. Later, Jack slept with Leanna Love. Hurt by Michael’s betrayal, and Tony’s lack of romantic interest in her, Grace left town. 
