This guide uses the original U.S. broadcast dates. Exact dates are included where they could be verified; otherwise, the month or year is given.
Episode count and season dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of episodes | 247 |
| First episode | #3513 — March 23, 2001 |
| Last episode | #3759 — March 22, 2002 |
These boundaries matter because several major events from later in 2002 belong to Season 16. Plex
Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname
The following is the documented principal and recurring cast, including children and identifiable guest characters. I cannot certify this as an exhaustive list of every named day player: some historical credits give only calendar years, which do not establish whether an appearance falls within this particular season.
Characters retain their familiar names from this period; Kristen and Zende are grouped under Dominguez.
| Character — portrayed by actor | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sofia Alonso portrayed by Sandra Vidal | Model associated with Tony and Spectra |
| Lieutenant Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin | Police investigator |
| Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan | Brooke’s assistant and confidante |
| Connor Davis portrayed by Scott Thompson Baker | Attorney |
| Morgan DeWitt portrayed by Sarah Buxton | Central to the kidnapping storyline |
| Antonio “Tony” Dominguez portrayed by Paulo Benedeti | Spectra designer |
| Eduardo Dominguez portrayed by Erik Estrada | Tony’s father |
| Kristen Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Tracy Melchior | Returns with a new actress |
| Liliana Dominguez portrayed by Rosanna DeSoto | Tony’s mother |
| Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Daniel E. Smith | Child adopted by Kristen and Tony |
| Darla Einstein portrayed by Schae Harrison | Spectra employee |
| Bridget Forrester portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan | Marries Deacon |
| Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook | Forrester family patriarch |
| Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Sophia Schuring, then Brynne McNabb | Child recast |
| Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen | Amber’s husband |
| Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss | Taylor’s husband |
| Steffy Forrester portrayed by Whitney Schuring, then Cameryn McNabb | Child recast |
| Stephanie Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery | Becomes involved with Massimo again |
| Thomas Forrester portrayed by Logan and Skyler Hudson, then Patrick Dorn | Child recast in January 2002 |
| Thorne Forrester portrayed by Winsor Harmon | His marriage to Brooke breaks down |
| Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar | Spectra designer |
| Clarke “C.J.” Garrison Jr. portrayed by Mick Cain | Continues in Amber’s circle |
| Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo | Morgan’s captive; later involved in the Paris scheme |
| Whipple “Whip” Jones III portrayed by Rick Hearst | Claims to father Brooke’s unborn baby |
| Elizabeth “Beth” Logan portrayed by Nancy Burnett | Appears during the Paris storyline |
| Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang | Affair with Deacon and resulting pregnancy |
| Stephen Logan portrayed by Robert Pine | Participates in Massimo’s scheme |
| Giovanni Lorenzano portrayed by Victor Alfieri | Photographer |
| Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo | Major new character |
| Amber Moore portrayed by Adrienne Frantz | Remarries Rick |
| Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig | Y&R crossover character |
| Father Rivera portrayed by Danny Mora | Involved in Tony and Kristen’s wedding |
| Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan | Bridget’s husband and Brooke’s lover |
| Eric “Little Eric” Sharpe portrayed by Brett and Jon Wirta | Becky and Deacon’s young son, raised by Amber |
| Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley | Supports Tony and Kristen |
| Jonathan Young portrayed by Joseph Campanella | Forrester attorney |
The adult cast and supporting roles are documented in historical character and cast records. Wikipedia The child casting is recorded separately in character histories and episode credits. Wikipedia
Character without a documented surname
- Jacques portrayed by Emmanuel Xuereb — appears in the Paris storyline. Fandom
Additional credits requiring season-specific confirmation
Historical records also credit Adam Alexander portrayed by Michael Swan; Earl Banks portrayed by Chip Heller; Walter Bynum portrayed by Mark Ankeny; Jack Hamilton portrayed by Chris Robinson; and Dr. Pierce Peterson portrayed by Paul Satterfield during overlapping years. Their broad credit ranges alone are insufficient to confirm their presence in Season 15. Wikipedia
Donna, Katie and Helen Logan’s January 2001 guest appearances fall before Season 15 and are therefore excluded. en.wikipedia.org
Main plots
- Morgan’s kidnapping of Taylor and Steffy.
The season opens with Taylor still imprisoned by Morgan, aided by Tim Reid. Morgan has made the family believe Steffy is dead. Ridge eventually rescues Taylor and Steffy, but Morgan remains dangerous and attempts to drown Stephanie before being arrested. Steffy survives. Plex - Rick, Amber, Deacon and Bridget.
Rick and Amber struggle over trust, their relationship and Little Eric. Deacon pursues Amber while using Bridget to pressure the Forresters. Rick and Amber remarry, and Deacon marries Bridget in Las Vegas. His original motive is to make Amber leave Rick. The resulting conflict includes Bridget’s serious car accident and Eric’s attempt to run Deacon down. soapcentral.com - The collapse of Brooke and Thorne’s marriage.
Brooke’s continuing attachment to Ridge undermines her marriage to Thorne. Their January 2001 wedding precedes this season; the breakdown of the relationship belongs to its storylines. Soapsworld.de - Tony and Kristen’s romance and HIV storyline.
Kristen falls in love with Spectra designer Tony. After learning that his former girlfriend Ellen died of AIDS, Tony discovers that he is HIV-positive. Fear and Eric’s objections threaten the relationship, but Kristen remains committed. They marry and subsequently adopt Zende after meeting him in Africa. Wikipedia - Massimo, Stephanie and the Paris scheme.
Massimo’s arrival revives his connection with Stephanie. He pays Stephen to pretend to be seriously ill so Brooke will leave Los Angeles for Paris. Taylor participates in the effort to keep Brooke away from Ridge. Brooke’s Paris experiences include Jacques and her dangerous fall at the Eiffel Tower, which she survives. Soap Opera Digest - Brooke’s affair with Deacon and pregnancy.
Brooke sleeps with her daughter’s husband and becomes pregnant. She tries to protect Bridget from the truth. Whip discovers the secret and publicly claims to be the baby’s father, creating the cover story that dominates the end of the season. en.wikipedia.org - The struggle for control of Forrester Creations.
During Brooke’s absence, Ridge tries to reclaim control of the company. Brooke responds by promoting Rick and giving Deacon a powerful position. Massimo secretly encourages Rick’s opposition to Ridge, hoping to draw Ridge away from the family business. Plex
Recasts and SORAS
| Character | Change | Date | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Forrester | Tracy Melchior takes over the role previously played by Teri Ann Linn | June 2001 | Adult-to-adult recast and character return |
| Thomas Forrester | Logan and Skyler Hudson → Patrick Dorn | January 15, 2002 | Child-to-child recast; Thomas is portrayed as an older child |
| Phoebe Forrester | Sophia Schuring → Brynne McNabb | January 2002; exact day unconfirmed | Child-to-child recast |
| Steffy Forrester | Whitney Schuring → Cameryn McNabb | 2002, during the child-cast transition; exact day unconfirmed | Child-to-child recast |
Kristen’s return is documented from June 2001, and Patrick Dorn’s debut has a specific date. Fandom The twins’ casting histories identify their replacement actresses. en.wikipedia.org
No child-to-adult SORAS was confirmed within Season 15. Bridget’s change to Jennifer Finnigan occurred in 2000, before this season.
Births
- No birth of a principal character was confirmed within the season’s broadcast window.
- Brooke’s pregnancy with Hope Logan develops during Season 15, but Hope is born on July 2, 2002, in Season 16.
- Zende’s arrival is an introduction and adoption, not a birth. Fandom
New characters
| Character | First appearance/date | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio “Tony” Dominguez portrayed by Paulo Benedeti | May 29, 2001 | Designer hired by Spectra |
| Sofia Alonso portrayed by Sandra Vidal | Late May/early June 2001; exact day unconfirmed | Tony’s model and former romantic connection |
| Eduardo Dominguez portrayed by Erik Estrada | 2001; exact day unconfirmed | Tony’s father |
| Liliana Dominguez portrayed by Rosanna DeSoto | 2001; exact day unconfirmed | Tony’s mother |
| Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo | August 23, 2001 | Stephanie’s former lover |
| Zende portrayed by Daniel E. Smith | December 11, 2001 | Child Kristen and Tony meet in Africa |
| Whip Jones portrayed by Rick Hearst | February 13, 2002 | Forrester employee who becomes involved in Brooke’s paternity cover-up |
Tony and Sofia’s introductions are documented in contemporary coverage and character histories. Fandom The remaining casting and debut information comes from character records. Wikipedia
Departures
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan DeWitt portrayed by Sarah Buxton | May 2001 | Arrested after the kidnapping and attack on Stephanie |
| Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig | May 11, 2001 | His B&B crossover run ends |
Morgan’s exit concludes her first major storyline; she returns in 2005. Tim’s final B&B date is documented separately. Soap Opera Digest
Returns of former characters
| Character | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen Forrester portrayed by Tracy Melchior | June 2001 | Returns with a new actress and begins the Tony storyline |
| Beth Logan portrayed by Nancy Burnett | September 20, 2001, with further appearances September–October | Appears in the Paris storyline |
| Stephen Logan portrayed by Robert Pine | September–October 2001; exact first day unconfirmed | Returns for Massimo’s scheme involving Brooke |
Kristen’s casting period and Beth’s September return are documented in their histories. Fandom Stephen’s participation is recorded in his retrospective storyline history. Soap Opera Digest
Marriages
| Couple | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Forrester and Amber Moore | May 22, 2001 | Their second wedding; Deacon disrupts the celebrations |
| Deacon Sharpe and Bridget Forrester | May 2001; ceremony occurs before the May 25 episode | Marry in Las Vegas |
| Antonio Dominguez and Kristen Forrester | December 3–4, 2001 | Wedding ceremony and immediate aftermath |
Rick and Amber’s wedding date is explicitly identified by Soap Opera Digest. Soap Opera Digest Bridget and Deacon are already married in the May 25 episode. Ep. #3558 Online Now Tony and Kristen’s wedding spans the December 3–4 episodes. TheTVDB.com
Brooke and Whip’s wedding takes place after this season ends. archytele
Deaths
- Ellen, Tony’s former girlfriend: her death from AIDS is reported off-screen in 2001 and prompts Tony to undergo testing. The exact date of her death is not established.
- Zende’s parents and younger brother: their earlier deaths from AIDS form part of his backstory; they are not deaths occurring on-screen during this season.
- No principal on-screen character death was confirmed within Season 15. Wikipedia
Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Y&R characters appearing in B&B
| Character | Actor | Full B&B crossover run | Portion within B&B Season 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid | Aaron Lustig | February 20–May 11, 2001 | March 23–May 11, 2001 |
Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig is the same character previously seen on The Young and the Restless as Phyllis’s therapist. On B&B, he becomes Morgan’s accomplice in the Taylor/Steffy kidnapping storyline. His crossover starts in Season 14 and continues into Season 15. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
No B&B-to-Y&R guest crossover was confirmed between March 23, 2001 and March 22, 2002. Tim’s next documented Y&R guest appearance is December 11, 2002, outside this window. soapcentral.com
Rick Hearst’s move from Matt Clark on Y&R to Whip Jones on B&B is an actor changing roles, not a character crossover.
Correction to the earlier Y&R Season 29 guide: Tim Reid’s B&B appearances do overlap that season and should have been included in its crossover section.
