September 2007–August 2008
Following your requested September-to-September division, this guide covers September 1, 2007–August 31, 2008. All dates refer to original US broadcasts.
Season-boundary note: The show’s official archive starts Season 21 on September 24, 2007. Your chronological division also includes the earlier September episodes, which the official archive assigns to Season 20. The Bold and the Beautiful
Episode count
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First original episode within your period | September 4, 2007 — #5138 |
| Last original episode within your period | August 29, 2008 — #5388 |
| Number of original episodes | 251 |
| Calculation | 5388 − 5138 + 1 |
This counts original episodes, excluding repeats and preemptions. IMDb
Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname
The roster below covers the principal cast, recurring characters, children and identifiable supporting roles. The available historical records do not allow me to certify an exhaustive list of every minor guest character across all 251 episodes. Uncertain child-casting transitions are marked.
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott | portrayed by Eileen Davidson |
| Charlie Baker | portrayed by Mykel Shannon Jenkins |
| Lieutenant Bradley Baker | portrayed by Dan Martin |
| Dr. Caspary | portrayed by Jacqueline Hahn |
| Dominick “Dino” Damiano | portrayed by Eric and Jacob Steinberger, then Andrew and Jacob Scotto; exact transition date uncertain |
| Ann Douglas | portrayed by Betty White |
| Pamela “Pam” Douglas | portrayed by Alley Mills |
| Alexandria “Aly” Forrester | portrayed by Harley Graham |
| Bridget Forrester | portrayed by Ashley Jones |
| Eric Forrester | portrayed by John McCook |
| Felicia Forrester | portrayed by Lesli Kay |
| Kristen Forrester | portrayed by Tracy Melchior |
| Phoebe Forrester | portrayed by MacKenzie Mauzy |
| Rick Forrester | portrayed by Kyle Lowder |
| Ridge Forresterster | portrayed by Ronn Moss |
| Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. | portrayed by Ridge Perkett |
| Steffy Forrester | portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood |
| Stephanie Forrester | portrayed by Susan Flannery |
| Thomas Forrester | portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell |
| Thorne Forrester | portrayed by Winsor Harmon |
| Clarke Garrison | portrayed by Daniel McVicar |
| Taylor Hayes / Taylor Marone | portrayed by Hunter Tylo |
| Owen Knight | portrayed by Brandon Beemer |
| Beth Logan | portrayed by Robin Riker |
| Brooke Logan | portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang |
| Donna Logan / Donna Forrester | portrayed by Jennifer Gareis |
| Hope Logan | portrayed by Rachel and Amanda Pace |
| Katie Logan | portrayed by Heather Tom |
| Stephen Logan | portrayed by Patrick Duffy |
| Stephen “Storm” Logan Jr. | portrayed by William deVry |
| Jake Maclaine | portrayed by Todd McKee |
| Jack Marone | portrayed by Cameron and McKenzie Carr, then Edward and Jake Nigbor |
| Jacqueline “Jackie” Marone | portrayed by Lesley-Anne Down |
| Nick Marone | portrayed by Jack Wagner |
| Jarrett Maxwell | portrayed by Andrew Collins |
| Abby Newman / Abby Carlton | portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes |
| Dr. Seifert | portrayed by Wolf Muser |
| Marcus Walton — later Marcus Forrester | portrayed by Texas Battle |
| James Warwick | portrayed by Ian Buchanan |
Name correction: Ridge’s surname is Forrester.
Historical cast and child-actor references support the roster, with the qualifications noted above. Wikipedia
Main plots
Brooke’s recovery and Stephanie’s responsibility
The season opens with the aftermath of Brooke’s sexual assault by Andy Johnson. Brooke struggles with trauma, while Ridge supports her recovery. Stephanie’s actions before the assault become a major source of conflict: Brooke and her family confront her over having enabled Andy to gain access to Brooke.
Ridge becomes engaged to Ashley but ultimately chooses Brooke. Stephanie’s involvement in Brooke’s ordeal also contributes to the breakdown of her marriage to Eric. The Bold and the Beautiful
Jack’s birth and the embryo mix-up
Taylor gives birth to Nick’s son, Jack, on October 15, 2007. When the baby develops a serious medical condition, tests reveal that Brooke is his biological mother, because her egg was mistakenly used during Taylor’s fertility treatment.
Brooke helps save Jack through a bone-marrow donation. Taylor struggles with the discovery and with bonding with the baby; Brooke’s attachment to Jack creates further conflict among Brooke, Taylor, Nick and Ridge. The Bold and the Beautiful
Taylor and Nick separate
Taylor’s distress over Jack’s biological parentage intensifies. Her drinking and emotional instability lead to concerns about the baby’s care. Nick seeks James Warwick’s help, but his marriage to Taylor breaks down. Taylor subsequently becomes involved with Rick, a relationship that provokes strong reactions from Brooke and Phoebe. The Bold and the Beautiful
Who shot Stephanie?
Stephanie is shot at Forrester Creations on November 21, 2007. Several members of the Logan family fall under suspicion, and Stephen is arrested after evidence is found in his hotel room.
Storm eventually admits that he shot Stephanie and framed his father. Stephanie uses this knowledge to pressure Donna into abandoning Eric, offering to help protect Storm and clear Stephen. The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric, Donna and Stephanie
Eric pursues a relationship with Donna despite Stephanie’s opposition and the objections of his children. Stephanie attempts to break them apart through pressure and blackmail.
Eric and Stephanie divorce, and Eric marries Donna in May 2008. The marriage shifts the family balance and deepens the hostility between Donna and several Forresters. The Bold and the Beautiful
Storm’s death and Katie’s heart transplant
Katie is accidentally shot during a confrontation involving Storm and Ashley. Her condition becomes critical, and she needs a heart transplant.
On April 28, 2008, Storm dies by suicide, intending for his heart to save Katie. Katie receives the transplant but struggles with grief, anger and survivor’s guilt. Her body subsequently shows signs of rejecting the organ, creating another medical crisis. The Bold and the Beautiful
Katie, Nick and Bridget
Nick supports Katie during her illness and takes her to Catalina Island. Believing that she may be dying, Katie becomes intimate with him. Bridget’s experimental treatment helps Katie recover.
Nick then remarries Bridget, but Katie discovers that she is pregnant with his child. This sets up the next major crisis in their relationships. The Bold and the Beautiful
Donna’s secret son
Marcus arrives and asks Donna whether she is his biological mother. Donna admits that she gave him up for adoption when she was young.
She tries to bring him into her life while fearing the reaction of Eric and his children. Steffy befriends Marcus, and their relationship develops as the truth about his parentage emerges. The Bold and the Beautiful
Beth Logan returns
Beth’s absence during Storm’s death and Katie’s medical crisis raises questions. Nick travels to Paris and encourages her to reconnect with her daughters. Her return exposes difficulties that go beyond a simple family estrangement. daytimedial.blogspot.com
Owen, Eric’s poisoning and Pam’s escalation
Owen arrives in Los Angeles and becomes involved with Donna. When Eric falls into a coma, suspicion surrounds Owen, but Pam’s actions become central to the poisoning storyline.
Pam’s hostility toward Donna escalates into physical danger, while Owen becomes her protector. Eric’s recovery and the consequences for Donna’s marriage continue into September, beyond this guide’s cutoff. Fandom
Recasts and SORAS
| Character | Change | Date | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steffy Forrester | Alex Hoover → Jacqueline MacInnes Wood | June 4, 2008 | Return with an older actress and a young-adult presentation. Steffy had already undergone earlier aging, so this is not her first SORAS. |
| Beth Logan | Nancy Burnett → Robin Riker | June 18, 2008 | Adult character recast on her return. |
| Jack Marone | Cameron and McKenzie Carr → Edward and Jake Nigbor | May 2008, according to historical child-cast records | Infant recast; no adult SORAS. |
| Dominick “Dino” Damiano | Eric and Jacob Steinberger → Andrew and Jacob Scotto | 2008, exact date uncertain | Child recast; no major aging established. |
Steffy’s casting also changes the presentation of the twins: Steffy and Phoebe are treated as fraternal rather than identical twins. en.wikipedia.org
Two important changes happened before this season’s September boundary:
- Rick: Kyle Lowder had already replaced Justin Torkildsen earlier in 2007.
- Katie: Heather Tom had taken over the role in late August 2007.
They are therefore the established actors at the beginning of this guide, rather than recasts occurring within it. Wikipedia
Births
| Child | Date | Parents and circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hamilton Marone | October 15, 2007 — #5166 | Biological son of Nick Marone and Brooke Logan, carried and delivered by Taylor Hayes following the fertility-clinic mix-up. |
Jack’s medical crisis and biological parentage are revealed in the episodes immediately following his birth. The Bold and the Beautiful
Katie’s pregnancy is not a birth within this period. Its consequences continue in subsequent episodes. en-academic.com
New characters
| Character | First appearance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Marone | October 15, 2007 | Newborn son at the centre of the fertility-clinic mix-up. |
| Charlie Baker | November 21, 2007 | Detective introduced during Stephanie’s shooting investigation. |
| Marcus Walton | May 16, 2008 | Donna’s previously unknown son, played by Texas Battle. |
| Owen Knight | July 2, 2008 | New arrival played by Brandon Beemer; becomes involved with Donna. |
Beth and Steffy are returning characters, rather than new characters. The Bold and the Beautiful
Departures
| Character / actor | Date | Nature of departure |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Logan / William deVry | April 28, 2008 | Character dies; later memorial material follows. |
| Phoebe Forrester / MacKenzie Mauzy | July 2008 — contract-status change | Mauzy moves to recurring status because of theatre commitments. This is not yet Phoebe’s final exit. |
| Ashley Abbott / Eileen Davidson | No permanent departure within this window | Her move back to Y&R takes place after the August cutoff. |
The records reviewed do not establish another major permanent character exit within this September-to-August period. Reduced appearances by recurring characters should not automatically be classified as departures. The Bold and the Beautiful
Returns of former characters
| Character | Return date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Maclaine — portrayed by Todd McKee | November 14, 2007 | Returns after a long absence, working as a lighting technician for the Forresters. |
| James Warwick — portrayed by Ian Buchanan | January 28, 2008 | Returns at Nick’s request to help Taylor. |
| Steffy Forrester — portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood | June 4, 2008 | Returns after being absent since 2006; joins the Forrester workplace and Marcus’s storyline. |
| Beth Logan — portrayed by Robin Riker | June 18, 2008 | Returns after years away, initially through the Paris storyline. |
Date qualification: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s debut is consistently recorded as June 4; the official archive’s summary explicitly describing Steffy’s return appears on the June 5 episode. These refer to adjacent episodes in the same return sequence. en-academic.com
Marriages
| Couple | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Forrester and Donna Logan | May 9, 2008 — #5308 | Wedding preparations and celebrations unfold over the preceding episodes; May 9 is the episode explicitly recording the marriage. |
| Nick Marone and Bridget Forrester | July 14, 2008 | Their second marriage, following Nick’s separation from Taylor. |
Rick and Taylor become engaged, but do not marry within this period. Ridge and Brooke’s engagements likewise should not be counted as completed marriages here. The Bold and the Beautiful
Deaths
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen “Storm” Logan Jr. | April 28, 2008 — #5299 | Dies by suicide after Katie is critically injured; his heart is transplanted into her in the following episode. |
Phoebe does not die during this guide’s period. Her fatal storyline occurs in December 2008, so it belongs in the following September-to-September entry. Stephanie survives her shooting, Katie survives her medical crises, and Eric’s coma is not a death. The Bold and the Beautiful
Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Y&R characters appearing in B&B
| Character | Dates / period | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott — portrayed by Eileen Davidson | Ongoing throughout the 2007–2008 period | Her B&B residency began in March 2007, before this guide. She works at Forrester Creations and becomes involved with Ridge, Rick and Storm. |
| Abby Newman / Abby Carlton — portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes | Guest appearances associated with Ashley’s 2007 Los Angeles storyline | Ashley’s daughter accompanies the crossover storyline. The exact appearance dates within the September-to-August window have not been securely established here. |
The earlier Lauren Fenmore, Traci Abbott and Christine Blair crossover visits occurred in January, March and June 2007, respectively, before this guide’s September boundary. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
| Character | US broadcast dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Forrester — portrayed by John McCook | February 26–28, 2008 crossover sequence | Meets Jack Abbott at Forrester Creations in connection with Restless Style. |
| Felicia Forrester — portrayed by Lesli Kay | March 25–26, 2008 | Visits Genoa City for the Restless Style launch. |
| Felicia Forrester — portrayed by Lesli Kay | Further appearances beginning April 8, 2008, continuing during the spring/summer period | Recurring involvement with the magazine and its founders. |
Ashley and Abby’s return visits to Y&R while associated with B&B
| Characters | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley and Abby | February 26–28, 2008 sequence | Jack and Sharon visit them in Los Angeles. |
| Ashley | March 25–26, 2008 | Attends the magazine launch. |
| Ashley and Abby | June 19–23, 2008 wedding sequence | Attend Victor and Sabrina’s wedding. |
Broadcast distinction: Jack and Sharon’s Los Angeles scenes belong to Y&R. A scene taking place at Forrester Creations does not automatically mean that its characters appeared in a B&B episode. Wikipedia
