September 2007–August 2008
This guide follows your requested September-to-September division: September 1, 2007–August 31, 2008. Dates refer to original US broadcasts. This is a custom chronological division, since online databases use inconsistent boundaries for “Season 35.”
Episode count
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First original episode | September 4, 2007 — #8720 |
| Last original episode | August 29, 2008 — #8970 |
| Original episodes | 251 |
| Calculation | 8970 − 8720 + 1 |
The total excludes repeats and preemptions. www.episodate.com
Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname
This roster includes the main characters, recurring characters, children and identifiable story guests. It cannot be certified as an exhaustive list of every credited day player across all 251 episodes. Historical records for infants and minor roles are incomplete.
Characters are sorted under their familiar surnames, with married names and aliases indicated where useful.
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott | portrayed by Eileen Davidson |
| Jack Abbott | portrayed by Peter Bergman |
| John Abbott — spirit appearances | portrayed by Jerry Douglas |
| Traci Abbott | portrayed by Beth Maitland |
| Cane Ashby | portrayed by Daniel Goddard |
| Fenmore “Fen” Baldwin | portrayed by Riley and Matthew Esham; Aidan and Andrew Gonzales are also credited during 2008, but their precise takeover date is uncertain |
| Michael Baldwin | portrayed by Christian LeBlanc |
| River Baldwin / Lowell Baldwin | portrayed by Michael Gross |
| Gloria Bardwell | portrayed by Judith Chapman |
| Jeffrey Bardwell | portrayed by Ted Shackelford |
| Brad Carlton | portrayed by Don Diamont |
| Colleen Carlton | portrayed by Tammin Sursok |
| Katherine Chancellor | portrayed by Jeanne Cooper |
| David Chow | portrayed by Vincent Irizarry |
| Doris Collins | portrayed by Karen Hensel |
| Sabrina Costelana / Sabrina Newman | portrayed by Raya Meddine |
| Zara Costelana | portrayed by Kerrie Keane |
| Lauren Fenmore Baldwin | portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman |
| Kevin Fisher | portrayed by Greg Rikaart |
| Eric Forrester | portrayed by John McCook |
| Felicia Forrester | portrayed by Lesli Kay |
| Jill Foster Abbott | portrayed by Jess Walton |
| Ana Hamilton | portrayed by Jamia Simone Nash |
| Devon Hamilton | portrayed by Bryton McClure, now professionally known as Bryton James |
| Tyra Hamilton | portrayed by Eva Marcille |
| Jana Hawkes / Jana Fisher | portrayed by Emily O’Brien |
| J.T. Hellstrom | portrayed by Thad Luckinbill |
| Reed Hellstrom | portrayed by infant twins credited as Asher and Cole |
| Ben Hollander | portrayed by Billy Warlock |
| Ji Min Kim | portrayed by Eric Steinberg |
| Adrian Korbel | portrayed by Eyal Podell |
| Skye Lockhart | portrayed by Laura Stone |
| Carson McDonald | portrayed by Marsh Mokhtari |
| Chloe Mitchell / Kate Valentine | portrayed by Elizabeth Hendrickson |
| Amber Moore | portrayed by Adrienne Frantz |
| Abby Newman / Abby Carlton | portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes |
| Adam Newman / Victor Adam Wilson Jr. | portrayed by Chris Engen |
| Nicholas “Nick” Newman | portrayed by Joshua Morrow |
| Nikki Newman / Nikki Chow | portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott |
| Noah Newman | portrayed by Hunter Allan, then Kevin Schmidt |
| Sharon Newman / Sharon Abbott | portrayed by Sharon Case |
| Summer Newman | portrayed by Elara and Rhea Kerwin, then Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio |
| Victor Newman | portrayed by Eric Braeden |
| Walter Palin | portrayed by Scott Hoxby |
| Gina Roma | portrayed by Patty Weaver |
| Danny Romalotti | portrayed by Michael Damian |
| Daniel Romalotti | portrayed by Michael Graziadei |
| April Stevens | portrayed by Rebecca Staab |
| Heather Stevens | portrayed by Vail Bloom |
| Maggie Sullivan | portrayed by Tammy Lauren |
| Karen Taylor | portrayed by Nia Peeples |
| Esther Valentine | portrayed by Kate Linder |
| Gil Wallace | portrayed by Cassius Willis |
| Alistair Wallingford | portrayed by Jerry Douglas |
| Paul Williams | portrayed by Doug Davidson |
| Hope Wilson | portrayed by Signy Coleman |
| Roxanne — no established surname | portrayed by Tatyana Ali |
The infant casting qualifications above reflect gaps in the historical records. en.wikipedia.org
Celebrity appearances include Enrique Iglesias, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Trace Adkins, Kathy Hilton, Katy Perry and Little Richard, appearing as themselves. en-academic.com
Main plots
The Clear Springs disaster
The Clear Springs redevelopment culminates in the major “Out of the Ashes” event, broadcast from October 19–26, 2007. An explosion and building collapse trap several residents. Pregnant Victoria suffers a serious head injury and falls into a coma, creating a prolonged medical crisis for the Newman family and J.T. en-academic.com
Victoria, J.T. and Reed
Victoria’s condition raises difficult decisions about her life and that of her unborn child. Reed is delivered prematurely, and J.T. is established as his father. Victoria eventually awakens, reunites with her baby and marries J.T. on February 8, 2008. theyoungandtherestless.fandom.com
Ji Min’s death and David Chow’s secrets
Ji Min’s death launches a murder investigation that intersects with the struggle over Jabot. Nikki becomes increasingly involved with David Chow, whose gambling addiction, financial problems and concealed past gradually emerge. The investigation connects David with Ji Min’s murder and criminal Walter Palin. theyoungandtherestless.fandom.com
Adult Adam’s arrival
Victor and Hope’s son returns as an adult, initially known as Vic Wilson. Before dying of pancreatic cancer, Hope reveals that Victor is his biological father. Adam joins Newman Enterprises, where resentment over his upbringing and competition with Nick and Victoria shape his relationships. en.wikipedia.org
Restless Style
Nick, Phyllis, Jack and Sharon launch Restless Style, a fashion magazine. The venture brings celebrity guests and Forrester connections into their lives. Disagreements about editorial decisions and ownership strain the partnership. Adrian’s article about Sabrina becomes especially contentious after Jack changes its content. daytimedial.blogspot.com
Victor and Sabrina
Victoria’s friend Sabrina becomes romantically involved with Victor, damaging her friendship with Victoria. Victor and Sabrina marry in June, and Sabrina becomes pregnant. The limousine crash connected to David and Walter ends both her pregnancy and her life. library.squarepolka.com
Lily, Cane and Chloe
Lily and Cane’s relationship develops alongside Lily’s modelling career. Lily becomes pregnant but miscarries. Chloe interferes in their relationship and convinces Cane that he could be the father of her unborn baby. Cane marries Chloe while still loving Lily. Chloe is revealed to be Kate Valentine, Esther’s daughter. www.soapoperanetwork.com
Gloria, Jeffrey and Alistair
Jeffrey uses evidence of Gloria’s involvement in the contaminated face-cream scandal to pressure her into marriage. Their relationship moves through blackmail, divorce and remarriage. Actor Alistair Wallingford, who resembles John Abbott, becomes involved in schemes surrounding Gloria and the Abbott mansion. www.soapoperadigest.com
The Winters family expands
Neil continues his relationship with Karen while Devon’s family connections introduce Tyra and Ana Hamilton. Ana’s singing talent becomes an important part of her introduction. en.wikipedia.org
Michael discovers his father
During Kevin and Jana’s wedding trip, the family encounters River, an ashram guru. He is revealed to be Lowell Baldwin, Michael’s long-absent father. en.wikipedia.org
Victor disappears
After Sabrina’s death, Victor leaves Genoa City. Nikki and Paul search for him in Mexico. His apparent death creates a family crisis, while Adam starts asserting authority at Newman Enterprises. www.soap-passion.com
Births
| Child | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Hellstrom | December 3, 2007, commonly recorded as his birthday | Son of Victoria Newman and J.T. Hellstrom; delivered prematurely while Victoria is in a coma. |
Date qualification: Some historical references describe Reed’s delivery as November 29, 2007, while others give December 3. December 3 is the commonly recorded birthday, but the delivery’s exact broadcast date remains uncertain. en.wikipedia.org
Lily’s and Sabrina’s pregnancies end in losses, with no surviving children born from those pregnancies during this period. www.soapoperanetwork.com
Recasts and SORAS
| Character | Casting change | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Newman | Earlier child portrayals → Chris Engen | February 12, 2008 | Major SORAS: returns as a fully grown adult. |
| Chloe Mitchell / Kate Valentine | Former child character Kate → Elizabeth Hendrickson | February 6, 2008 | Adult reintroduction and recast; initially presented as Chloe. |
| Noah Newman | Hunter Allan → Kevin Schmidt | August 13, 2008 | SORAS from child to teenager. Allan’s final appearance was June 9, 2008. |
| Summer Newman | Elara and Rhea Kerwin → Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio | July 2008; July 22 appears in historical records | Child recast, rather than an adult SORAS. |
| April Stevens | Cindy Eilbacher → Rebecca Staab | January 2008 | Returning adult character recast. |
| Fenmore Baldwin | Esham twins → Gonzales twins | 2008, exact date unconfirmed | Infant recast; the records do not securely establish whether it occurred before the August cutoff. |
Tammin Sursok replaced Adrianne León as Colleen in July 2007, before this guide’s September starting point. jacksondynasty.net
New characters
| Character | First appearance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Costelana | February 28, 2008 | Victoria’s friend and Victor’s future wife. |
| Alistair Wallingford | March 18, 2008 | Actor who resembles John Abbott. |
| Skye Lockhart | April 29, 2008 | Woman from Adam’s past, connected to gambling and David’s storyline. |
| Ana Hamilton | June 25, 2008 | Arrives with Tyra; introduced as a young singer. |
| Tyra Hamilton | June 25, 2008 | Introduced through Devon’s family connections. |
| Gil Wallace | July 25, 2008 | Detective involved in the limousine-crash investigation. |
| River / Lowell Baldwin | August 15, 2008 | Michael’s father, encountered at the Malibu ashram. |
Adam and Chloe are returning characters with new adult portrayals. library.squarepolka.com
Departures
| Character | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ji Min Kim | September 2007 | Found dead on September 4. |
| Carson McDonald | September 13, 2007 | End of his storyline appearances. |
| Hope Wilson | February 2008 | Dies of pancreatic cancer. |
| Maggie Sullivan | February 21, 2008 | Last appearance, without a substantial onscreen farewell. |
| Karen Taylor | May 13, 2008 | Temporary departure; returns June 13. |
| Alistair Wallingford | June 11, 2008 | Leaves the storyline. |
| David Chow | Late July–early August 2008 | Dies following the limousine crash. |
| Sabrina Costelana Newman | August 1, 2008 | Dies from crash injuries; subsequent vision appearances complicate her final-appearance date. |
| Adrian Korbel | August 5, 2008 | Last appearance. |
| Tyra and Ana Hamilton | Late August 2008 | Temporary departure connected with Ana’s schooling. |
Returns of former characters
| Character | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April Stevens | January 10–11, 2008 | Brief return, played by Rebecca Staab. |
| Hope Wilson | February 2008 | Signy Coleman returns for Hope’s terminal-illness storyline. |
| Adam Newman / Vic Wilson | February 12, 2008 | Adult return, played by Chris Engen. |
| Kate Valentine / Chloe Mitchell | February 6, 2008 | Returns under a new identity. |
| Danny Romalotti | March 2008, beginning March 18 in historical appearance records | Returns around the anniversary and Restless Style launch; appears again in May. |
| Ashley Abbott | February, March and June 2008 | Visits while based on B&B. |
| Karen Taylor | June 13, 2008 | Returns following her May departure. |
Danny’s advance return announcement gave March 20, whereas historical appearance records give March 18. fr.wikipedia.org
Marriages
| Couple | US broadcast date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria and Jeffrey Bardwell — first marriage | Early 2008 | Marriage resulting from Jeffrey’s blackmail; ends in divorce that spring. |
| Victoria Newman and J.T. Hellstrom | February 8, 2008 | Wedding at the Newman ranch. |
| Nikki Newman and David Chow | May 2008, around May 14–15 | They travel to Mexico to marry. |
| Victor Newman and Sabrina Costelana | June 20–23, 2008 | Wedding celebrations span successive episodes. |
| Gloria and Jeffrey Bardwell — remarriage | June 30, 2008 | Las Vegas ceremony officiated by Little Richard. |
| Kevin Fisher and Jana Hawkes | August 15–18, 2008 | Malibu ashram ceremony spanning both episodes. |
| Cane Ashby and Chloe Mitchell | Late August 2008, around August 26 | Civil marriage prompted by Chloe’s pregnancy and Cane’s belief that he may be the father. |
The exact date of Gloria and Jeffrey’s first ceremony remains unconfirmed here. www.soapoperadigest.com
Deaths
| Character | Date | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| Ji Min Kim | September 4, 2007 — body discovered | Murdered; the investigation later implicates David Chow. |
| Hope Wilson | February 2008 | Pancreatic cancer. |
| David Chow | Late July–early August 2008 | Fatal injuries from the limousine crash; character references commonly record August 1. |
| Sabrina Costelana Newman | August 1, 2008 | Dies in hospital following the crash. |
| Sabrina and Victor’s unborn child | Late July 2008 | Pregnancy lost after the crash. |
Skye’s apparent death is not a permanent death: she is later revealed to have survived. Victor’s apparent death in August is also false. theyoungandtherestless.fandom.com
Y&R / B&B Crossovers
Scenes set in Los Angeles can still belong to Y&R episodes. Jack and Sharon visiting Forrester Creations therefore does not automatically constitute a guest appearance in B&B.
Y&R-origin characters appearing in B&B
| Character | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Abbott — portrayed by Eileen Davidson | Appears on B&B during 2007–2008 | Ongoing crossover residency begun in March 2007. |
| Abby Carlton / Newman — portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes | Appears during Ashley’s Los Angeles storyline | Accompanies her mother’s crossover storyline. |
A separate B&B guest appearance by Jack or Sharon within this window has not been verified; their February Los Angeles scenes are documented as Y&R material. en.wikipedia.org
B&B characters appearing in Y&R
| Character | Date(s) | Storyline |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Forrester — portrayed by John McCook | February 26–28, 2008 crossover sequence | Meets Jack at Forrester Creations regarding Restless Style. |
| Felicia Forrester — portrayed by Lesli Kay | March 25–26, 2008 | Visits Genoa City for the magazine’s launch. |
| Felicia Forrester — portrayed by Lesli Kay | Further appearances beginning April 8, 2008, during spring and summer | Continues her involvement with the magazine and its founders. |
Ashley and Abby returning to Y&R while based on B&B
| Characters | Date(s) | Storyline |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley and Abby | February 26–28, 2008 sequence | Jack and Sharon visit them in Los Angeles. |
| Ashley | March 25–26, 2008 | Attends the Restless Style launch. |
| Ashley and Abby | June 20, 2008 wedding sequence | Attend Victor and Sabrina’s wedding. |
CBS’s contemporary photograph captions confirm Ashley and Abby’s presence at the June 20 wedding. en.wikipedia.org
