This guide uses the U.S. season dates March 27, 2000–March 23, 2001. Dates below refer to U.S. broadcasts.
Episode count: 252 episodes is the total listed by season catalogs. However, the documented episode-number range, #6846–#7096, contains 251 numbered episodes. The historical listings disagree, so 252 should be treated as the catalog total rather than a fully reconciled count. Moviefone
Characters and actors
The list below covers the principal cast, children, and identifiable recurring and guest characters. Historical records do not provide a dependable, complete episode-by-episode guest roster; uncertain infant credits and appearances dated only “2000” are identified separately.
Characters are alphabetized by surname, using their familiar names during this period. In particular, Abby appears under Carlton, and Tricia under Dennison.
| Character — portrayed by actor |
|---|
| Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson |
| Billy Abbott portrayed by David Tom |
| Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman |
| Jill Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton |
| John Abbott portrayed by Jerry Douglas |
| Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian LeBlanc |
| Lynne Bassett portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn |
| Christine Blair Williams portrayed by Lauralee Bell |
| Sean Bridges portrayed by Christopher Douglas |
| Mackenzie Browning portrayed by Ashley Bashioum |
| Abby Carlton, later Abby Newman, portrayed by Madison and Morgan Reinherz |
| Brad Carlton portrayed by Don Diamont |
| Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper |
| Phillip Chancellor IV, later known as Chance, portrayed by Penn Badgley |
| Matt Clark, using the identity Carter Mills, portrayed by Russell Lawrence and Rick Hearst |
| Doris Collins portrayed by Karen Hensel |
| Gary Dawson portrayed by Ricky Paull Goldin |
| Tomas Del Cerro portrayed by Francesco Quinn |
| Keith Dennison portrayed by Granville Van Dusen |
| Megan Dennison Viscardi portrayed by Ashley Jones |
| Tricia Dennison McNeil portrayed by Sabryn Genet |
These credits are supported by the historical cast registers and individual character histories. Wikipedia
| Character — portrayed by actor |
|---|
| Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman |
| Sid Garber portrayed by David Richards |
| Raul Guittierez portrayed by David Lago |
| Nate Hastings Jr. portrayed by Bryant Jones |
| J.T. Hellstrom portrayed by Thad Luckinbill |
| Brittany Hodges portrayed by Lauren Woodland |
| Bunny Hutchinson portrayed by Shell Danielson |
| Diane Jenkins portrayed by Alex Donnelley |
| Alice Johnson portrayed by Tamara Clatterbuck and, temporarily, Tiffany Salerno |
| Mamie Johnson portrayed by Veronica Redd |
| Leanna Love portrayed by Barbara Crampton |
| Ryan McNeil portrayed by Scott Reeves |
| Rianna Miner portrayed by Rianna Loving and Alexis Thorpe |
| Cassie Newman portrayed by Camryn Grimes |
| Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow |
| Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott |
| Noah Newman portrayed by Hunter Preisendorfer and Blake Michael Bryan |
| Sharon Newman portrayed by Sharon Case |
| Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden |
| Victoria Newman portrayed by Heather Tom |
The registers document both Rianna performers and Alice’s temporary replacement. Noah’s historical casting records identify the two child performers, but do not consistently give their handover dates. Wikipedia
| Character — portrayed by actor |
|---|
| Christian Page portrayed by Vincent Van Patten |
| Alex Perez portrayed by Alexia Robinson |
| Brock Reynolds portrayed by Beau Kazer |
| Miguel Rodriguez portrayed by Anthony Pena |
| Gina Roma portrayed by Patty Weaver |
| John Silva portrayed by John Castellanos |
| Phyllis Summers portrayed by Michelle Stafford |
| Grace Turner portrayed by Jennifer Gareis* |
| Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder |
| Dr. Reese Walker portrayed by Kim Strauss |
| Larry Warton portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick |
| Nina Webster portrayed by Tricia Cast |
| Mary Williams portrayed by Carolyn Conwell |
| Paul Williams portrayed by Doug Davidson |
| Hope Wilson Adams portrayed by Signy Coleman* |
| Drucilla Winters portrayed by Victoria Rowell and, temporarily, Kent Masters King |
| Lily Winters portrayed by Brooke Marie Bridges |
| Malcolm Winters portrayed by Shemar Moore |
| Neil Winters portrayed by Kristoff St. John |
Grace and Hope have documented guest appearances in 2000, but I could not securely establish every appearance’s position within the March-to-March season. Wikipedia
Additional characters requiring qualification:
| Character — portrayed by actor | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Isabella Braña portrayed by Eva Longoria | Debuted March 8, 2001, within this season. |
| Marissa Barton portrayed by Marissa Arena | Diane’s assistant; historical credits cover this period. |
| Chantal Lebasque portrayed by Chantal Abbey | Michael’s secretary; records date her introduction to 2000 without a secure first broadcast date. |
| Christian Victor Newman, later Kyle Abbott, portrayed by infant performers whose Season 28 credits remain unverified | Later casting histories name Connor and Garret Sullivan and Madison and Marissa Poer, but do not reliably identify the babies used at his January 2001 birth. |
| Jordan portrayed by an actor I could not reliably identify | A minor character central to the drug-dealing storyline. |
Isabella’s debut is firmly documented. Kyle’s infant credits require particular caution: the Sullivan twins’ individually documented appearances fall in December 2001, after this season. en.wikipedia.org
Main plots
- Ashley, Brad and Abby: Ashley conceives a child using Victor’s stored sperm while concealing the biological father’s identity. Brad commits to Ashley and agrees to raise her baby. Abby’s birth interrupts their wedding plans, and Ashley and Brad subsequently marry. en.wikipedia.org
- Diane’s pregnancy and the sperm switch: Diane believes she has conceived Victor’s child. Nikki’s interference with the stored samples means otherwise. Diane gives birth to Christian Victor Newman, but the DNA results exclude Victor as the father. The child’s eventual identity as Jack’s son, Kyle, belongs to the continuing storyline. WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
- Billy, Mackenzie and Brittany: Billy and Mackenzie’s relationship develops amid Jill’s opposition and the Glow by Jabot internet campaign. Brittany drugs Billy and stages a compromising scene to convince Mackenzie that they have slept together. The deception breaks Billy and Mackenzie apart. Raul and Rianna’s romance develops alongside this triangle. simkl.com
- Victoria’s stalker: Gary Dawson presents himself as a protector while secretly stalking Victoria. He abducts her, and Paul rescues her. The aftermath leaves Victoria traumatized and contributes to her renewed closeness with Ryan. Jackson Dynasty
- Tricia’s deterioration: Tricia struggles with guilt over Tony’s death, Megan’s rejection and her collapsing marriage to Ryan. Matt Clark, masquerading as Carter Mills, exploits her instability. Ryan becomes increasingly drawn back to Victoria. soapcentral.com
- Matt’s revenge against Nick and Sharon: Matt returns under a new identity and infiltrates Crimson Lights. His scheme involves drugs, manipulation of Larry Warton and an attempt to frame Nick. He also targets Sharon. The death of Jordan, a drug customer, intensifies the criminal storyline. soapcentral.com
- Phyllis returns: Phyllis comes back to Genoa City, becomes involved in Jabot’s internet campaign and renews her connections with Michael and Jack. Her developing relationship with Jack becomes a significant romantic storyline. Jackson Dynasty
- The Winters family: Olivia’s aplastic anemia brings Drucilla home and leads to a bone-marrow donation. Olivia and Malcolm clash over Nate, while Neil becomes increasingly involved in Olivia’s life. Alex Perez’s arrival introduces another source of tension between Neil and Malcolm. Wikipedia
- Paul and Christine’s marriage: Their disagreements over children and Christine’s career widen. Christine’s professional relationship with Michael and her Hong Kong assignment contribute to their separation. Isabella arrives near the season’s end, setting up the next stage of Paul’s story. Soap Central
- Nina’s writing career: Nina’s growing success unsettles Tomas. A Hollywood opportunity draws her toward Los Angeles, and their relationship ends as she leaves Genoa City. Soap Central
Births
| Child | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Abby Carlton, later Abby Newman | November 13, 2000 | Ashley’s daughter; Victor is her biological father, while Brad initially raises her as his own. |
| Christian Victor Newman, later Kyle Abbott | January 8, 2001 | Diane’s son. She initially believes Victor is his father; Jack is his biological father. |
Abby’s birth occurs on Ashley and Brad’s planned wedding day. Kyle’s debut and birth are recorded as January 8. soapoperadigest.com
Recasts and SORAS
| Character | Change | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Clark / Carter Mills | Russell Lawrence → Rick Hearst | Hearst debuted October 30, 2000 | Adult recast. |
| Rianna Miner | Rianna Loving → Alexis Thorpe | Loving’s final appearance: October 5, 2000; Thorpe’s debut: October 12, 2000 | Recast of an existing teenage character. |
| Drucilla Winters | Kent Masters King temporarily substituted for Victoria Rowell | 2000; precise broadcasts unverified | Temporary replacement. |
| Alice Johnson | Tiffany Salerno temporarily substituted for Tamara Clatterbuck | 2000; precise broadcasts unverified | Temporary replacement. |
| Noah Newman | Hunter Preisendorfer → Blake Michael Bryan | 2000; precise handover disputed | Child-to-child recast. |
| Phillip Chancellor IV | Penn Badgley took over the role | 2000; precise first appearance unverified | Aging/recasting into an older child or young teenager. |
No verified child-to-adult SORAS occurred during this season. Billy Abbott’s major aging and David Tom’s arrival occurred in 1999, before Season 28. Phillip’s change should not be described as a child being replaced by an adult. tvrage.com
New characters
| Character | First appearance during the season |
|---|---|
| Abby Carlton | November 13, 2000 |
| Alex Perez | November 29, 2000 |
| Christian Victor Newman / Kyle Abbott | January 8, 2001 |
| Bunny Hutchinson | February 2001; exact debut unverified |
| Isabella Braña | March 8, 2001 |
| Sean Bridges | March 20, 2001 |
| Jordan | Appears in the early-2001 drug storyline; exact debut unverified |
| Chantal Lebasque | Introduction recorded in 2000; placement within this season remains uncertain |
Matt’s Carter Mills identity represents the return of an existing character. Wikipedia
Departures
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dennison Viscardi | May 2000 | Leaves for Boston after the revelations involving Tricia and Tony. |
| Gary Dawson | August 29, 2000 — last appearance | His stalking storyline ends with psychiatric institutionalization. |
| Drucilla Winters | Late summer 2000 | Returns to her life abroad; sources differ on her final broadcast date. |
| Lily Winters | 2000 | Leaves with Drucilla; exact final episode unverified. |
| Alice Johnson | October 26, 2000 — end of this run | Ends her recurring appearances. |
| Nina Webster | January 31, 2001 | Leaves for Los Angeles to pursue the adaptation of her writing. |
| Tomas Del Cerro | January 31, 2001 | His relationship with Nina ends and he leaves the storyline. |
| Diane Jenkins | February 2001 | Leaves following the discovery that Victor is not her baby’s father. |
Phillip is associated with Nina’s move, but Penn Badgley’s final appearance should not automatically be assigned Nina’s departure date. Drucilla’s CBS biography places the end of Victoria Rowell’s 2000 return in August. Wikipedia
Returns of former characters
| Character | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Summers | July 13, 2000 | Michelle Stafford returns to the role. |
| Matt Clark | July 2000 | Returns as Carter Mills, initially portrayed by Russell Lawrence. |
| Lauren Fenmore | June 15–26, 2000, and November 10–24, 2000 | Tracey E. Bregman makes guest returns. |
| Grace Turner | 2000 | Jennifer Gareis makes guest appearances; exact dates within the season remain unverified. |
| Hope Wilson Adams | 2000 | Signy Coleman makes guest appearances; exact dates remain unverified. |
Drucilla’s return began in February 2000, before the season’s opening, although her return storyline continues into Season 28. wiki.thechonk.zone
Marriages
| Couple | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott and Brad Carlton | November 2000 | Their planned November 13 ceremony is interrupted by Abby’s birth. They subsequently marry during the hospital storyline. |
I could verify the month and sequence, but not a sufficiently consistent exact date for the completed ceremony. soapoperadigest.com
Deaths
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | Week of February 19–23, 2001 | Hospitalized after taking contaminated drugs, he dies after Matt/Carter interferes with his life support. |
I found no other confirmed character death within this season’s dates. Tony Viscardi’s death occurred before Season 28; Matt Clark’s and Ryan McNeil’s deaths occurred afterward. Soap Central
Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Y&R characters appearing in B&B
| Character — portrayed by actor | B&B dates | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig | February 20–May 11, 2001 | The former Y&R psychiatrist appears in B&B’s Morgan DeWitt storyline. |
Only the portion beginning February 20 and continuing through March 23, 2001 overlaps Y&R Season 28. The remainder of his B&B run falls during Y&R Season 29. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
No verified B&B-originating character crossover falls within this season’s dates.
Lauren Fenmore’s June and November 2000 Y&R visits are relevant to the shared continuity because she had been a regular B&B character. However, Lauren originated on Y&R, so these are best classified as Y&R homecomings by a shared character, rather than visits by a B&B-originating character. wiki.thechonk.zone
Megan’s wedding day ended in tragedy when Tricia hit Tony on his motorcycle while backing out of the driveway. A makeshift ceremony took place at the hospital but Tony died in Megan’s arms shortly after the vows were exchanged. Ryan suggested that Tricia go to therapy for her trauma and intimacy issues. Meanwhile, Sharon suspected that Tricia killed Tony and urged the police to reopen the case. When Tricia finally confessed that she was part of a conspiracy with Grace, Megan left Genoa City and moved to Boston. Tricia’s mental state started to spiral downward and Ryan decided to separate. He denied Tricia’s sexual advances and turned to Victoria for support. Feeling rejected, Tricia joined forces with Matt and vowed revenge on Victoria.
The police arrested Warton while the real stalker [Gary] continued to write “greatest fan” letters to Victoria. With Warton and Ross out of the way, Gary and Victoria grew closer. By the time she realized he was the stalker, however, it was too late; he kidnapped her and took her to Nick’s old tree house where he held her captive. Paul managed to save her in time and Gary was brought to justice. Although she was not physically harmed, Victoria remained emotionally disturbed by the ordeal. She visited Gary at the correctional facility where she, in turn, attacked him!
In New Mexico, Ramona prepared a farewell dinner for Victor. After making passionate love, Victor confessed that he wanted to save his marriage with Nikki. Ramona arrived to profess her love to Victor but she returned to Mexico after learning that he was sharing the penthouse with Diane. After returning from her Italian vacation with Brad, Nikki was still confused about her feelings for Victor. She confronted Diane and the two women entered a fierce competition over Victor and his sperm sample. Later, Diane consulted a fertility specialist and was successfully impregnated with “Victor’s” sperm. When Victor learned of Diane’s pregnancy, he was livid and moved out of the penthouse. Diane traveled to Kansas where Hope assured her that Victor would be committed to his child. Nikki and Victor rekindled their romance but he broke it off when he learned that she invested $35 Million in Jabot!
Meanwhile, Brad tried to resign from Newman Enterprises and he and Nikki entertained the idea of working for Jabot. Victor had secretly purchased Jabot’s remaining loan, however, and refused to grant Jack an extension when the time expired for the payment. When Brad paid off half the loan, Victor threatened legal action to enforce his non-compete clause. Victor tried to end his career but Ashley used her influence on Victor to convince him not to go after Brad.
After Jack was tested for testicular cancer [negative], he made a sperm deposit. When he discovered that Ashley was pregnant, Jack flew to Paris to confront Christian. Meanwhile, Ashley informed Victor that she was pregnant. Brad volunteered to be Ashley’s Lamaze partner and their relationship grew deeper. She accepted his marriage proposal despite her lingering feelings for Victor. Moments before the wedding, Ashley went into labor at home and Victor drove her to the hospital. Brad arrived moments after the baby was born and exchanged wedding vows with Ashley. Brad wanted to legally adopt the baby, later to be named Abby, but Ashley feared that doing so would reveal the biological father.
Phyllis made a surprise return to Genoa City and Jack offered her a job as the website producer. She tried to balance her feelings for both Michael and Jack and was thrilled when Jack asked her out for dinner. In the end, she accepted a job offer for the Brash & Sassy campaign!
Billy distanced himself from his friends and began hanging out with J.T. He used Mac’s birthday party as an excuse to go to J.T.’s house where he drank until he passed out in the snow. Raul used CPR to resuscitate Billy and he was rushed to the hospital where he went into full cardiac arrest. Friends and family gathered to show their support and he eventually made a full recovery. Billy and Mac shared their first kiss but agreed to keep their feelings a secret. Billy continued his relationship with Brittany and Mac remained close to Raul. When Billy and Mac were crowed prom king and queen, things became increasingly complicated. Although Brittany was hired as Jabot’s new Glow Girl, Billy and Mac were featured in the advertisement because of their prom “royalty” status. Both Brittany and Jill were upset with the situation. Jill tried to dig up dirt from Mac’s past and was frustrated when her birth certificate confirmed that Brock was her biological father. Unable to continue the lie, Mac finally broke up with Raul who punched Billy in the face after discovering the truth. Meanwhile, Brittany discovered that Billy and Mac were dating and plotted her revenge. She devastated Mac by telling her that she had been sleeping with Billy all summer. Billy tried to tell Mac the truth but she refused to listen to him. She returned the opal ring and Billy struggled to keep his emotions under control. Billy returned to his relationship with Brittany and the couple nearly had intercourse before being interrupted by Jack. The Glow by Jabot house was reinstated for a New Year’s Eve party. Although she still had feelings for Billy, Mac was unable to confront him in person. When Jack offered her a job running the New Year’s Eve webcast, however, she accepted to spite Jill.
Tomas and Nina grew closer together and eventually consummated their love. She began to publicly refer to him as her boyfriend and was delighted when he shaved off his mustache. Tomas encouraged Nina with her writing and offered to edit her material. As Nina’s writing improved, Tomas developed a “writer’s block” and turned to the bottle for relief. Hugh recommended Nina’s novel and it was chosen for publication. Furthermore, a big time movie producer showed interest in her story. Later, Tomas surprised Nina in Taos with a wedding proposal and she eventually accepted.
Olivia told Neil that she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. When she heard that little Nate witnessed Malcolm’s attack, Olivia called Michael to revoke Malcolm’s visitation rights. Callie finally confessed that she was married to Trey and she pleaded with Olivia not to punish Malcolm and Nate for her mistakes. Malcolm was devastated by Callie’s dishonesty and the wedding was called off.
Olivia, Malcolm and Neil were shocked when Drucilla returned to Genoa. When Lily contracted chickenpox, Neil invited Dru and her daughter to stay at his house. Dru and Neil rekindled their passion but she ran back to Paris after a disagreement. Malcolm traveled to France, however, and convinced her to return to Genoa City. Meanwhile, Olivia’s health declined and Dru volunteered to donate her bone marrow. Olivia began chemotherapy and Dru ultimately gave Neil her permission to pursue her sister. Dru reconnected with Malcolm and a kiss lead to a night of lovemaking. He helped her put together a new portfolio and, in turn, Sid offered her a new contract. She traveled to Paris after a miscommunication with Malcolm; he went after her but she refused to return. Olivia questioned Malcolm’s commitment to Nate and threatened to reduce his visitation rights.
Michael persuaded Chris to become a partner in his firm and she accepted, despite Paul’s disappointment. Mary pressed Paul to have a baby with Christine and he consulted a fertility clinic. Paul was delighted when her pregnancy test came up positive but a doctor later confirmed that the test was in error. Paul and Chris began to communicate their feelings with one another and their marriage took a turn for the worse.
Nick and Sharon signed a lease for a new coffeehouse and prepared to legally adopt Cassie. As a result, Victor cut Nick’s responsibilities at Newman Enterprises and he almost resigned. Nick and Sharon were relieved when Cassie’s test results confirmed that she did not have tuberculosis. Meanwhile, Matt Clark returned to Genoa City disguised as “Carter” and got a job at the coffeehouse. He joined forces with Warton and together they planned to frame Nick for dealing drugs.
