All dates below refer to the original U.S. CBS broadcasts. The season boundaries follow the historical episode-guide numbering used by TheTVDB.
1. Season dates and number of episodes
| Item | Season 32 |
|---|---|
| First episode | March 26, 2004 — #7848 |
| Last episode | March 25, 2005 — #8099 |
| Number of episodes | 252 |
The episode-number range gives the same total: 8099 − 7848 + 1 = 252 episodes. TheTVDB.com
2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname
The list below covers the principal cast, children and identifiable recurring or guest characters. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every credited one-episode role: the available historical cast indexes sometimes combine actors from different periods.
Characters are filed under the surnames they used during this period—for example, Gloria under Fisher, and Devon under Hamilton.
| Character | Portrayer |
|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott | portrayed by Eileen Davidson |
| Jack Abbott | portrayed by Peter Bergman |
| Jill Abbott | portrayed by Jess Walton |
| John Abbott | portrayed by Jerry Douglas |
| Kyle Abbott — child | portrayed by Seth Stern, also listed as Seth Sturm in some indexes |
| Michael Baldwin | portrayed by Christian LeBlanc |
| Frank Barritt | portrayed by Phil Dozois |
| Harrison Bartlett | portrayed by Kin Shriner |
| Lynne Bassett | portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn |
| Christine “Cricket” Blair | portrayed by Lauralee Bell |
| Mackenzie Browning | portrayed by Ashley Bashioum |
| Brad Carlton | portrayed by Don Diamont |
| Colleen Carlton | portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca |
| Wesley Carter | portrayed by Ben Watkins |
| Katherine Chancellor | portrayed by Jeanne Cooper |
| Phillip Chancellor III — vision | portrayed by Thom Bierdz |
| Lauren Fenmore | portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman |
| Gloria Fisher, subsequently Abbott | portrayed by Joan Van Ark, then Judith Chapman |
| Kevin Fisher | portrayed by Greg Rikaart |
| Tom Fisher — flashbacks | portrayed by Jonathan Fraser |
| Liz Foster | portrayed by Julianna McCarthy |
| Raul Guittierez | portrayed by David Lago |
| Devon Hamilton | portrayed by Bryton James, then credited as Bryton |
| Elliot Hampton | portrayed by Michael Nouri |
| J.T. Hellstrom | portrayed by Thad Luckinbill |
| Arthur Hendricks | portrayed by David Hedison |
| Anita Hodges | portrayed by Mitzi Kapture |
| Brittany Hodges, subsequently Marsino | portrayed by Lauren Woodland |
| Frederick Hodges | portrayed by John H. Martin |
| Dominic Hughes | portrayed by Kevin Alejandro |
These entries are supported by CBS’s contemporary cast biographies and historical character and actor indexes. The indexes disagree on the spelling of Kyle’s young actor’s surname. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
| Character | Portrayer |
|---|---|
| Sierra Hoffman | portrayed by Asia Ray Smith |
| Grace Turner Johnson | portrayed by Jennifer Gareis |
| Diane Jenkins | portrayed by Susan Walters |
| Cameron Kirsten | portrayed by Linden Ashby |
| Vanessa Lerner | portrayed by Dawn Stern |
| Adrienne Markham | portrayed by Lisa Canning |
| Bobby Marsino | portrayed by John Enos III |
| Abby Newman, also known as Abby Carlton — child | portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes |
| Cassie Newman — child/young teenager | portrayed by Camryn Grimes |
| Nicholas “Nick” Newman | portrayed by Joshua Morrow |
| Nikki Newman | portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott |
| Noah Newman — child | portrayed by McKay Giller, then Blake Woodruff |
| Sharon Newman | portrayed by Sharon Case |
| Victor Newman | portrayed by Eric Braeden |
| Damon Porter | portrayed by Keith Hamilton Cobb |
| Elias Porter — apparition/flashbacks | portrayed by Darrell Vanterpool |
| Brock Reynolds | portrayed by Beau Kazer |
| Glenn Richards | portrayed by Brendan Burns |
| Miguel Rodriguez | portrayed by Anthony Peña |
| Gina Roma | portrayed by Patty Weaver |
| Daniel Romalotti | portrayed by Cam Gigandet, then Michael Graziadei |
| Danny Romalotti | portrayed by Michael Damian |
| Rex Sterling — vision | portrayed by Quinn Redeker |
| Phyllis Summers | portrayed by Michelle Stafford |
| Esther Valentine | portrayed by Kate Linder |
| Fuzzy Walsh | portrayed by Dylan Kenin |
| Larry Warton | portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick |
| Detective Hank Weber | portrayed by Sherman Augustus |
| Mary Williams | portrayed by Carolyn Conwell |
| Paul Williams | portrayed by Doug Davidson |
| Todd Williams | portrayed by Corbin Bernsen |
| Drucilla Winters | portrayed by Victoria Rowell |
| Lily Winters | portrayed by Christel Khalil |
| Malcolm Winters | portrayed by Shemar Moore |
| Olivia Winters | portrayed by Tonya Lee Williams |
The children’s casting requires particular care: Hunter Allan is not yet Noah during Season 32. Blake Woodruff succeeds McKay Giller during this period. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Additional supporting characters include:
- Lorena Davis portrayed by Davenia McFadden — Devon’s social worker.
- Alex portrayed by Nick Chastain — the young man involved in Kevin and Daniel’s scheme against Lily; no established surname.
- Shiloh portrayed by Julie Pinson — the music-industry representative involved in J.T.’s career; no established surname. wiki.arcsnet.dev
3. Main plots
Sharon, Cameron Kirsten and the body in the sewer
Sharon’s belief that she killed Cameron develops into a campaign of intimidation. Cameron is alive, while the body connected to the cover-up is identified as Frank Barritt, Cassie’s biological father. Grace’s involvement complicates the situation. Nick ultimately helps Sharon confront Cameron and end his hold over her. Jackson Dynasty
Abby’s paternity and Ashley’s marriage
Ashley prepares to tell Victor that he is Abby’s biological father. The revelation threatens Brad’s place in Abby’s life and destabilizes his marriage to Ashley. By November, Brad and Ashley are discussing their divorce, although Brad remains committed to Abby. Rotten Tomatoes
Victor, Jabot and the recreation center
Victor’s punishment for corporate wrongdoing leads him to work on a recreation center for disadvantaged young people. He encounters Devon, whose difficult circumstances introduce a major new family storyline. Meanwhile, Victor uses Jabot’s financial difficulties to exert pressure on Jack. Jackson Dynasty
Devon and the Winters family
Devon’s arrival brings foster care and family responsibility into the Winters household. Drucilla wants to help him, while Neil initially worries about the effect on Lily and their family. Social worker Lorena Davis attempts to arrange support for Devon. wiki.arcsnet.dev
Kevin’s rehabilitation—and another dangerous scheme
Kevin struggles to escape his reputation following his crimes against Lily and Colleen. He and Daniel arrange an incident intended to make him appear heroic: Alex drugs Lily, but the scheme escalates into an attempted sexual assault. Kevin rescues her, then faces the consequences of having helped create the danger. Mackenzie pushes him to acknowledge his responsibility. soapcentral.com
Gloria, John, Michael and Kevin
Gloria arrives in Genoa City and becomes involved with John Abbott while concealing that Michael and Kevin are her sons. Their relationship culminates in a surprise marriage. Michael’s romance with Lauren also complicates his relationship with Kevin, who has feelings for her. Soap Opera Digest
Phyllis, Damon and Dominic Hughes
Damon’s grief over his murdered son resurfaces when the killer, Dominic Hughes, is released. A violent confrontation leaves Damon shot and Dominic wounded by Damon’s sword. Both survive. Dominic’s accusations subsequently place Damon and Phyllis in legal jeopardy, until his account is discredited. Fandom
Brittany, Bobby, Raul and J.T.
Brittany chooses Bobby, while Raul eventually leaves Genoa City. J.T. realizes his own feelings for Brittany but cannot prevent the marriage. Separately, Nikki’s memories of accidentally killing Joshua Cassen as a child connect her to Bobby, Joshua’s younger brother. Jackson Dynasty
Katherine, Jill, Arthur and Elliot
Katherine’s alcoholism and renewed relationship with Arthur affect her fragile bond with Jill. Elliot Hampton’s involvement at Chancellor Industries brings romance and financial deception. Arthur’s stepson Harrison introduces allegations about Arthur’s past, further dividing Katherine and Jill. Jackson Dynasty
Malcolm’s return and Lily’s paternity
Malcolm returns after his presumed death, reopening tensions with Neil and Drucilla. His return revives the question of whether he fathered Lily. The resulting paternity investigation becomes a major secret within the family; March 1, 2005 includes Lily confronting Drucilla and Malcolm after finding the test paperwork. en.wikipedia.org
4. Births
No major continuing-character birth was verified within the Season 32 dates.
Brittany’s pregnancy belongs to this period, but Joshua Marsino’s birth occurs later in 2005, outside this season. en.wikipedia.org
5. Recasts and SORAS
| Character | Change | Date and explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Romalotti | Cam Gigandet → Michael Graziadei | Gigandet’s last episode: May 6, 2004. Graziadei’s debut: May 10, 2004. |
| Gloria Fisher | Joan Van Ark → Judith Chapman | Van Ark’s last episode: January 7, 2005. Chapman’s debut: January 17, 2005. |
| Noah Newman | McKay Giller → Blake Woodruff | Woodruff’s debut is listed as December 24, 2004. A child-to-child recast accompanied by some aging. |
| Kyle Abbott | New child portrayal | Seth Stern/Sturm appears in 2004; an exact first broadcast date could not be established reliably. |
Daniel’s major child-to-teen SORAS begins on March 10, 2004, shortly before Season 32. The subsequent Gigandet-to-Graziadei change occurs within Season 32 but is a recast of an already teenage character. wiki.chogus.org
Two frequently confused changes belong to Season 33:
- Rachel Kimsey as Mackenzie Browning: debut March 28, 2005, following Ashley Bashioum’s last appearance on March 10.
- Amelia Heinle as Victoria Newman: the 2005 return occurs after the Season 32 cutoff. wikipedia.nlaha.com
6. New characters
| Character | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Gloria Fisher | April 6, 2004, portrayed by Joan Van Ark. |
| Devon Hamilton | June 1, 2004, portrayed by Bryton James. |
| Harrison Bartlett | September 7, 2004, portrayed by Kin Shriner. |
| Dominic Hughes | October 14, 2004, portrayed by Kevin Alejandro. |
| Elliot Hampton | 2004, portrayed by Michael Nouri; exact debut not securely verified. |
| Alex | 2004, portrayed by Nick Chastain. |
| Lorena Davis | Introduced through Devon’s 2004 storyline, portrayed by Davenia McFadden. |
| Adrienne Markham | Appears during this period, portrayed by Lisa Canning, as Damon’s former wife. |
Arthur Hendricks and Shiloh are already present when Season 32 begins: their introductions fall in January and February 2004, respectively. Fandom
7. Departures
| Character | Departure |
|---|---|
| Shiloh | May 14, 2004 — Julie Pinson’s final appearance. |
| Colleen Carlton | May 17, 2004 — leaves for New York; subsequently returns during the same season. |
| Raul Guittierez | August 13, 2004 — leaves following the end of his relationship with Brittany. |
| Arthur Hendricks | November 29, 2004 — David Hedison’s final appearance. |
| Dominic Hughes | January 25, 2005 — final appearance listed for Kevin Alejandro. |
| Colleen Carlton | February 9, 2005 — the end of Lyndsy Fonseca’s return stint. |
| Mackenzie Browning | March 10, 2005 — Ashley Bashioum exits the role; the character is recast in Season 33. |
Cameron Kirsten’s storyline also concludes during 2004. Exact final dates for several supporting roles—including Elliot, Harrison and Vanessa—remain insufficiently verified. en.wikipedia.org
8. Returns of former characters
| Character | Return |
|---|---|
| Mackenzie Browning | April 20, 2004 — Ashley Bashioum returns to the role. |
| Malcolm Winters | November 1, 2004 — Shemar Moore returns. |
| Colleen Carlton | December 24, 2004 — Lyndsy Fonseca returns for a limited stint. |
Phillip Chancellor III and Rex Sterling also appear in Katherine’s vision storyline. These are vision appearances, rather than ordinary returns to Genoa City. wikipedia.nlaha.com
9. Weddings
| Couple | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Brittany Hodges and Bobby Marsino | November 1, 2004 | Married at the Chancellor estate. Frederick attends and gives Brittany away. |
| John Abbott and Gloria Fisher | November 2004 | Marry during their trip abroad. Their marriage is announced in the November 18, 2004 episode; that is the announcement date, rather than a verified ceremony date. |
Michael and Lauren’s wedding takes place later in 2005, in Season 33. soapcentral.com
10. Deaths
- Frank Barritt: killed by Cameron Kirsten in 2004. His body becomes central to Sharon’s storyline. An exact death broadcast date was not securely verified; contemporary July recaps document the identification of his remains. wiki.bitter.house
- Joshua Cassen: his childhood death is explored through Nikki’s recovered memories. This is a historical death revealed in the storyline, not a present-day Season 32 death. en.wikipedia.org
- Elias Porter: already deceased before the current storyline; his death informs Damon’s confrontation with Dominic. Fandom
Cassie does not die in Season 32. Her death airs on May 24, 2005, in Season 33. Dominic Hughes survives his confrontation with Damon. en.wikipedia.org
11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Y&R characters appearing in B&B
| Character | Actor | Original B&B dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Fenmore | Tracey E. Bregman | May 17–20, 2004 |
Lauren’s guest return to The Bold and the Beautiful falls within the Season 32 period. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
No B&B-origin character crossover was verified between March 26, 2004 and March 25, 2005.
Eric Forrester’s visit for Michael and Lauren’s wedding occurs later in 2005, in Season 33. Amber Moore’s arrival in Genoa City occurs in 2006, also outside this season. en.wikipedia.org
Sharon started the year off with a bang by hitting Cameron with a champagne bottle and presuming him dead. Traumatized by the events she went to great lengths with the help of both Nikki and Larry to cover her tracks and hide his body. Low and behold it turned out he had faked his mortality and came back to haunt Sharon. He eventually admitted that he wasn’t going to ever leave her be and insisted he marry her and leave Genoa City forever. As they boarded a jet, Nick was able to sneak on and battled Cameron. All three jumped out of the plane with parachutes and the younger Newmans brought Cameron to justice and finally restored their marriage to solid ground.
For corporate espionage, Victor was court ordered to perform community service and he negotiated with the Judge. Victor proceeded to renovate and opened an inner city recreation center for young people. Victor ended up mentoring Devon, a young man who had a troubled upbringing. Victor asserted his power over Jack by offering to pay off Jabot’s debts on the condition they oust Jack as CEO. Jack was headed further into a downward spiral when he and Phyllis called it quits. A good man doesn’t stay down for long and Jack soon found himself living the playboy life. His free wheeling ways eventually landed him in an affair with Jill, much to the disgrace of Ashley.
J.T. pursued his rock star dreams and headed out to the West Coast, as Shiloh arranged a deal with a Los Angeles record company. When he realized the toll it was taking on his relationship with Colleen, he decided it’s not for him. In turn, Colleen decided that college life was calling and she broke off their romance opting to pursue education back in New York.
When J.T. found a mysterious ruby earring at the inner city recreation center, Nikki was forced to re-live the tragedy of her accidentally shooting a little boy at her 5th birthday party. Victor’s obsession with business left him unavailable to fill her emotional needs and Nikki sought comfort in an unlikely person, strip club owner and mobster, Bobby Marsino. He enlisted her help with the club and the two were soon running it together. When Sharon followed Nikki to work one night, the two exchanged words, but overall it made Sharon realize she longed for more than just staying at home now that the kids were older.
Raul was determined to get back at Brittany for her devotion to Bobby, going so far as pretending to have a girlfriend. When he realized his affections were a lost cause, he decided to go off to college.
Things continued to get serious between Brittany and Bobby and he proposed marriage. It was bad timing for J.T. who realized his true feelings for Brittany. She seemed to return the sentiments, but then went through with the wedding, having J.T. has her best man.
When Jill’s birth father Arthur returned to town, romance with he and Kay quickly heated up, but not without suspicion. Alcoholism hit Kay very hard again, but she battled her demons after a visit in a dream from Rex and Phillip and through the help and support of Arthur and Jill. Kay also embraced her mother/daughter relationship and let Jill keep a watchful eye on Chancellor Industries. Jill quickly realized CEO Elliot Hampton was up to no good, but his seductive ways blind-sided her. After a quick proposal, Jill broke off the engagement when she came to her senses when evidence of embezzlement surfaced along with his dishonest business practices. Elliot fled the country trying to avoid felony charges.
Arthur’s stepson, Harrison, came to town claiming Arthur had poisoned his mother, prompting Jill to suspect Arthur was only after Kay’s money. Arthur got wind of the accusations and left town reigniting the long standing bickering between Jill and Kay.
Phyllis’s world was rocked when her son Daniel returned to Genoa City, but wanted nothing to do with her. Meanwhile, Phyllis gave romance a “go” with Damon. His mysterious past rose to the surface as it turned out he once had a son who was murdered and the killer was up for parole. Unable to stay out of it, Phyllis confronted the murderer. When he followed her to Damon’s apartment a battle ensued resulting in Damon killing him.
After deciding to all work in the same office, Paul and Chris defended Damon and Michael defended Phyllis. This put both parties in a compromising position when Paul and Chris had to hide jail transcripts that would free Phyllis but incriminate Damon. Phyllis went to great lengths, including disguising herself as a man, and eventually she cleared their names.
Michael and Kevin’s worlds were rocked when their mother, Gloria, left Detroit and came to town and decided to live with them. Kevin was crushed when he found out his declared love of his life, Lauren, was actually heavily involved with his step-brother, Michael.
In an effort to repair Kevin’s reputation, Daniel and Kevin hired a punk kid to lace Lily’s drink with the roofies at the grand opening at the recreation. center. The plan worked seamlessly at first, but the punk kid tried to rape Lily in the elevator, sending Lily to the hospital. Kevin looked like the hero, but definitely was not guilt free. The punk kid later came back to taunt Daniel and Kevin but Phyllis and Damon scared him off for good.
As Kevin served jail time, he was so badly beaten that he was sent to the hospital where he pretended to be insane to avoid more jail time.
Gloria learned to set her sights on getting rich and romanced one of Genoa City’s most wealthy men: John Abbott. John fell right into her trap, but her feelings soon turned real. To the utter surprise of Ashley, Jack, Michael, and Kevin, John and Gloria return from a cruise holiday married as husband and wife.
Capping off Michael’s year, he refused to acknowledge the holidays. With some clever maneuvering on Chris’s part, Victor demanded Michael come to the ranch. After Michael watched Cassie and Noah hang stockings and wrap presents, Chris and Paul showed up with Kevin. Realizing Chris set everything up, Michael became emotional and caught up in the Christmas spirit.
Dru convinced Neil to take in Devon as their foster son, making her case to Lorena, the social worker. Rocking their world even more, Malcolm shocked everyone with his return, having been presumed dead in Africa for over two years. Olivia came to terms with his return. Neil struggled to mend their differences while Dru struggled to keep past secrets buried – the possibility that Malcolm could indeed be Lily’s paternal father.
