Season dates
The show’s official streaming archive identifies the following boundaries:
| Original US broadcast | |
|---|---|
| First episode | September 19, 2011 — Episode #6156, S25 E1 |
| Last episode | September 21, 2012 — Episode #6412, S25 E257 |
| Total | 257 episodes |
These dates come from the programme’s own archive at boldandbeautiful.com. I could not retrieve equivalent historical season listings from CBS or the official YouTube channel, so I have used this primary source. Some third-party databases label these episodes differently. The Bold and the Beautiful
All dates below refer to original US broadcasts, rather than international transmissions.
Characters and cast — alphabetical by surname
The roster covers the principal cast, recurring characters and identifiable supporting roles. Children are addressed immediately below. An exhaustive list of every unnamed extra or one-episode performer could not be verified.
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Bradley Baker | portrayed by Dan Martin |
| Detective Charlie Baker | portrayed by Mykel Shannon Jenkins |
| Justin Barber | portrayed by Aaron D. Spears |
| Dr. Stacy Barton | portrayed by Hillary B. Smith |
| Dr. Caspary | portrayed by Jacqueline Hahn |
| Pamela “Pam” Douglas | portrayed by Alley Mills |
| Father Fontana | portrayed by Luca Calvani |
| Bridget Forrester | portrayed by Ashley Jones |
| Eric Forrester | portrayed by John McCook |
| Felicia Forrester | portrayed by Lesli Kay |
| Marcus Forrester | portrayed by Texas Battle |
| Rick Forrester | portrayed by Jacob Young |
| Ridge Forrester | portrayed by Ronn Moss |
| Stephanie Forrester | portrayed by Susan Flannery |
| Steffy Forrester | portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood |
| Thomas Forrester | portrayed by Adam Gregory |
| Thorne Forrester | portrayed by Winsor Harmon |
| Taylor Hayes | portrayed by Hunter Tylo |
| Oliver Jones | portrayed by Zack Conroy |
| Owen Knight | portrayed by Brandon Beemer |
| Dayzee Leigh | portrayed by Kristolyn Lloyd |
| Brooke Logan | portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang |
| Donna Logan | portrayed by Jennifer Gareis |
| Hope Logan | portrayed by Kim Matula |
| Katie Logan Spencer | portrayed by Heather Tom |
| Jake Maclaine | portrayed by Todd McKee |
| Jackie Marone | portrayed by Lesley-Anne Down |
| Nick Marone | portrayed by Jack Wagner |
| Jarrett Maxwell | portrayed by Andrew Collins |
| Dr. Meade | portrayed by Jon Hensley |
| Alison Montgomery | portrayed by Theodora Greece |
| Dr. Ramon Montgomery | portrayed by A Martinez |
| Amber Moore | portrayed by Adrienne Frantz |
| Gladys Pope | portrayed by Phyllis Diller |
| Deacon Sharpe | portrayed by Sean Kanan |
| Bill Spencer | portrayed by Don Diamont |
| Caroline Spencer | portrayed by Linsey Godfrey |
| Danielle Spencer | portrayed by Crystal Chappell |
| Karen Spencer | portrayed by Joanna Johnson |
| Liam Spencer | portrayed by Scott Clifton |
The cast is cross-checked against contemporary appearance records, casting reports and episode credits. Kyle Lowder is not included as this season’s Rick: Jacob Young resumes the role shortly after the season begins. Soap Opera Network Community
Characters generally credited without a surname:
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Anthony | portrayed by Rodney Saulsberry |
| Beverly | portrayed by Gina Rodriguez |
| Leilani | portrayed by Leilani Sachaé L. Zackery |
| Madison | portrayed by Stephanie Y. Wang |
| Oliver — Aspen supporting character, distinct from Oliver Jones | portrayed by Oliver Sharpe |
| Othello | portrayed by Othello R. Clark |
| Ramona | portrayed by Ramona Bruland |
| Tony | portrayed by Anthony M. Ortega |
These supporting appearances are recorded in the contemporary cast counts. Soap Opera Network Community
Children
| Character | Actor / verification note |
|---|---|
| Ambrosia “Rosie” Forrester | portrayed by Ginger and Tiger Lily Siler; these are the infant performers associated with the role during the 2011–2013 period. |
| Jack Marone | portrayed by Frank and Morgan Gingerich; character histories place his final childhood appearances in December 2011. |
| Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. | portrayed by Jack Horan in casting histories covering this period; I could not establish a reliable list of his appearances within these exact season boundaries. |
| Logan Knight | portrayed by Marcel and Oliver Ballesteros in 2011 records; I could not securely establish whether their appearances fall before or after September 19, so his inclusion as an on-screen Season 25 character remains unconfirmed. |
The distinction matters: a child being mentioned in dialogue, or an actor’s credit spanning “2011–2012,” does not by itself establish an appearance in this particular season. Will Spencer is not yet born when Season 25 ends. en.wikipedia.org
Main storylines
Hope, Liam and Steffy: the Aspen wedding
Hope and Liam’s engagement collapses after she sees him kissing Steffy. Liam quickly proposes to Steffy, with Bill actively encouraging their relationship. In Aspen, Hope tries to reach Liam before the ceremony but becomes trapped in a gondola, watching helplessly as Liam marries Steffy on the mountain. This wedding establishes the central romantic conflict for the season. The Bold and the Beautiful
Cabo, Steffy’s accident and Bill’s medical deception
Thomas pursues Hope and takes her to Cabo, where Liam and Steffy are also staying. The couples’ encounters reignite Hope and Liam’s feelings. After Steffy suffers an ATV accident, Bill manipulates medical information to suggest she has a dangerous blood clot and cannot withstand emotional stress. Katie investigates and discovers the deception, which was intended to keep Liam married to Steffy. The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope’s anxiety, intimacy difficulties and medication
Hope moves in with Liam but struggles with intimacy, public scrutiny and the contradiction between her relationship with a married man and her public image. She consults psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Barton. Amber subsequently supplies her with medication obtained outside proper medical supervision, while Bill exploits the situation in his continuing campaign against Hope. The Bold and the Beautiful
The Italian wedding and Deacon’s return
Bill recruits Hope’s imprisoned father, Deacon Sharpe, to disrupt her wedding. Deacon’s unexpected appearance delays Hope and creates a misunderstanding: Liam believes she has abandoned him and turns toward Steffy. Hope eventually reaches him, and the ceremony proceeds in Italy. However, a recording of Liam and Steffy’s encounter later undermines the couple’s reconciliation. The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope and Liam’s renewed wedding plans collapse
After seeing the video, Hope refuses to complete the paperwork making the Italian ceremony legally binding. Further attempts to start again fail when Liam spends the night before another planned wedding partying with Steffy. Rick encourages Thomas to pursue Hope and uses Othello to support a misleading account of what happened between Liam and Steffy. The Bold and the Beautiful
Pam steals Forrester designs for Jackie M
Feeling neglected and resentful, Pam secretly helps Jackie M obtain Forrester designs. Nick’s attention helps draw her into the scheme. When Jackie M unveils the stolen collection, Beverly is wrongly suspected. Stephanie and Hope subsequently apologize, and Beverly’s circumstances introduce a storyline about young adults leaving the foster-care system. The Bold and the Beautiful
Rick’s return, Amber’s schemes and Caroline’s arrival
Rick returns to Los Angeles and collaborates with Amber, who hopes to rebuild their romantic relationship as well as advance their careers. Brooke brings Caroline Spencer into the company as an alternative design partner. Amber’s manipulation of Caroline’s image and her involvement with Hope’s medication eventually destroy Rick’s trust in her. Caroline becomes involved in the younger generation’s romantic rivalries. The Bold and the Beautiful
Karen and Danielle’s relationship
Karen returns with her daughter Caroline. The introduction of Danielle reveals that Caroline has been raised by two mothers. Karen’s decision to tell Bill about her relationship becomes the programme’s first substantial same-sex relationship storyline. TV Guide
Marcus and Dayzee’s wedding and the Anthony investigation
Marcus and Dayzee prepare to marry, but an investigation into an accident involving Anthony interrupts the celebrations. Marcus faces allegations connected with texting while driving. The couple marry despite the uncertainty, and Marcus is subsequently cleared. The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric and Stephanie reunite; Ridge and Brooke marry again
Eric and Stephanie quietly remarry, followed by a family celebration tied to the show’s 25th anniversary. Later, Ridge and Brooke hold another wedding ceremony before departing on honeymoon. Their departure marks Ronn Moss’s final appearance as Ridge, leaving the next stage of the character’s story to unfold off screen. The Bold and the Beautiful
Katie’s pregnancy
Katie becomes pregnant despite the risks associated with her heart condition. Bill initially reacts with fear for her life. At the season’s end, Katie confronts him over his use of Deacon to sabotage Hope’s wedding, suffers a medical crisis and goes into premature labour. The birth follows in Season 26. The Bold and the Beautiful
Recasts and SORAS
| Date | Character | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2011 | Rick Forrester | Jacob Young resumes the role previously played by Kyle Lowder. Young had originally portrayed Rick from 1997 to 1999. This is an adult recast and returning actor, not SORAS. |
No major child-to-teen or child-to-adult SORAS was verified within Season 25. Caroline arrives as an adult character who has not previously appeared on screen; her introduction is not a recast. Thorsten Kaye’s debut as Ridge occurs in December 2013, outside this season. soapoperanetwork.com
Births
No new birth was verified within September 19, 2011–September 21, 2012.
Katie goes into labour in the season finale, but Will Spencer is born on September 25, 2012, in Season 26. Rosie and Logan Knight were born before Season 25 began. The Bold and the Beautiful
New characters
| First appearance | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| October 2011 | Othello — portrayed by Othello R. Clark | DJ associated with the Aspen storyline; later involved in Rick’s manipulation of Hope. |
| November 30, 2011 | Beverly — portrayed by Gina Rodriguez | Dayzee’s friend and a young woman with experience of the foster-care system. |
| December 5, 2011 | Alison Montgomery — portrayed by Theodora Greece | Bill Spencer’s assistant. |
| March 2012 | Dr. Stacy Barton — portrayed by Hillary B. Smith | Hope’s psychiatrist. Contemporary publicity announced March 8; episode records establish an appearance on March 9. |
| March 28, 2012 | Caroline Spencer — portrayed by Linsey Godfrey | Karen’s daughter and the namesake of her late aunt Caroline. |
| May 2, 2012 | Dr. Meade — portrayed by Jon Hensley | Introduced as a doctor examining Steffy. |
| May 17, 2012 | Danielle Spencer — portrayed by Crystal Chappell | Karen’s partner and Caroline’s other mother. |
| June 2012 | Father Fontana — portrayed by Luca Calvani | Priest involved in Hope and Liam’s Italian wedding. |
These dates distinguish first broadcasts from casting announcements and filming dates. Wikipedia
Departures
| Date or period | Character | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 2011 | Jack Marone | His childhood appearances end; character histories differ slightly on the precise December date. |
| February 2012 | Beverly | Her foster-care and internship storyline ends without a major exit event. |
| February 29, 2012 | Jackie Marone | Lesley-Anne Down’s run concludes as the Jackie M story is phased out. |
| February 29, 2012 | Nick Marone | Jack Wagner leaves the regular canvas. |
| February 29, 2012 | Owen Knight | Brandon Beemer’s run concludes. |
| May 17, 2012 | Amber Moore | Her final B&B appearance follows the collapse of her relationship with Rick. |
| September 14, 2012 | Ridge Forrester | Ronn Moss’s final episode, following Ridge and Brooke’s wedding and departure on honeymoon. |
The February 29 departures are corroborated by contemporary appearance records. Susan Flannery’s departure as Stephanie takes place in November 2012, during Season 26. Fandom
Returns of established characters
| Date or period | Character | Details |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2011 | Rick Forrester — portrayed by Jacob Young | Rick returns to the canvas, with his original adult actor resuming the role. |
| During the season | Bridget Forrester — portrayed by Ashley Jones | Makes limited appearances rather than returning to a sustained central storyline. |
| December 2011 and March 2012 | Felicia Forrester — portrayed by Lesli Kay | Brief family visits. |
| March 2012 | Gladys Pope — portrayed by Phyllis Diller | Returns during Eric and Stephanie’s remarriage storyline. |
| March 28, 2012 | Karen Spencer — portrayed by Joanna Johnson | Returns alongside Caroline; further appearances develop her relationship with Danielle. |
| May 24, 2012 | Deacon Sharpe — portrayed by Sean Kanan | Returns when Bill visits him in prison and recruits him for the wedding sabotage. |
| September 18, 2012 | Deacon Sharpe — portrayed by Sean Kanan | Reappears after the Italian storyline and confronts Bill over his interference. |
Kristen Forrester and Tony Dominguez’s late-2012 family visits belong to the subsequent season. TV Guide
Weddings and marriages
| Original US airdate | Couple | Status and circumstances |
|---|---|---|
| October 11–12, 2011 | Liam Spencer and Steffy Forrester | Mountaintop wedding in Aspen, while Hope is prevented from reaching them. |
| March 9, 2012 | Eric Forrester and Stephanie Forrester | Quietly remarry. Their larger family anniversary celebration airs on March 26. |
| June 26, 2012 | Liam Spencer and Hope Logan | Wedding ceremony in Italy. The marriage is not subsequently legalized, after Hope refuses to complete the paperwork. |
| July 23, 2012 | Marcus Forrester and Dayzee Leigh | Marry at the Forrester mansion despite the investigation involving Anthony. |
| September 13, 2012 | Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan | Exchange vows at the Forrester home; the reception and honeymoon departure continue on September 14. |
The distinction between a ceremony and a legally completed marriage is particularly important for Hope and Liam’s Italian wedding. The Bold and the Beautiful
Other unsuccessful wedding plans include Hope and Liam’s February 2012 attempt, blocked by Steffy’s refusal to sign annulment papers, and their August 2012 plans, which collapse after Liam’s night out with Steffy. The Bold and the Beautiful
Deaths
No principal character has a confirmed new death within these season boundaries.
In particular, Stephanie Forrester’s death occurs in November 2012, during Season 26. It should not be included in Season 25 simply because it happens in the same calendar year as the Italian wedding and Ridge’s departure. Anthony survives the accident central to Marcus’s storyline. kiwix.drnathanhutchins.com
Y&R / B&B Crossovers
| Direction | Character | Dates and significance |
|---|---|---|
| Y&R → B&B: return of a B&B-origin character | Deacon Sharpe — portrayed by Sean Kanan | Returns to B&B on May 24, 2012, following his Y&R storyline involving Nikki Newman and the Diane investigation. Bill recruits him from prison in Wisconsin to sabotage Hope and Liam’s wedding. |
| Further B&B appearances | Deacon Sharpe — portrayed by Sean Kanan | Appears through the Italian wedding storyline in June, then returns again on September 18, 2012, within Season 25. |
| B&B → Y&R: ongoing residence | Deacon Sharpe — portrayed by Sean Kanan | Continues his pre-existing Y&R run during late 2011 and January 2012. This is the continuation of his 2009 transfer, rather than a newly initiated Season 25 guest crossover. |
| Y&R-origin characters visiting B&B | — | No new guest crossover by a Y&R-origin character was verified within September 19, 2011–September 21, 2012. |
| Other B&B characters visiting Y&R | — | No additional new guest crossover was verified within these boundaries. |
Amber Moore’s presence in B&B is a continuation of her July 2010 return, not a new crossover this season. Rick and Caroline’s joint Y&R appearance occurs in April 2014, while Olivia Winters’s visit for Donna and Justin’s wedding occurs in February 2011, before Season 25. The Bold and the Beautiful
