Cast Members

(veteran actors who have been on the show for 25 years and more in bold)

-John McCook as Eric Forrester

-Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan

-Susan Flannery as Stephanie Douglas

-Ron Moss as Ridge Forrester

-Clayton Norcross as Thorne Forrester

-Teri Ann Linn as Kristen Forrester

-Daniel McVicar as Clarke Garrison

-Jim Storm as William “Bill’ Spencer

-Joanna Johnson as Caroline Spencer

-Judith Baldwin as Beth Logan

-Nancy Burnett as Beth Logan (2nd Beth)

-Lesley Woods as Helen Logan

-Ethan Wayne as Storm Logan

-Carrie Mitchum as Donna Logan

-Nancy Sloan as Katie Logan

-Lauren Koslow as Margo MacLaine Linley

 

-Next year : 1988

Recording sessions : 1978

ARRANGERS Tom Tom 84; Claire Fisher; Greg Phillinganes; Jerry Hey.
RECORDING LOCATION Recorded at Cherokee Recording Studios, Total Experience, Helders/Flimways, Record Plant and Dawnbreakers, Los Angeles, California.

Label : Epic CBS Records

Release date : December 17, 1978

Peak on Billboard 200 : 11

ORIGINAL TRACK LISTING

Blame It on the Boogie
Push Me Away
Things I Do for You
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
Destiny
Bless His Soul
All Night Dancin
That’s What You Get (For Being Polite)

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

*Worked by MJ during his lifetime. Covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Shake A Body (demo version of Shake Your Body) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set)

Be A Pepper : In December 1978, The Jacksons signed a contract with Dr Pepper. They recorded “Be A Pepper”, a one minute version of “Blame It On The Boogie” with lyrics about the Dr Pepper drink. The song was used for radio and TV commercials in 1979 and eventually released on 1995 (25 Years of Dr Pepper Music).

OUTTAKES FROM THE ALBUM RECORDING SESSIONS

OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ERA

Concerts

Destiny Tour 1979-1980

Previous era : « The Wiz »  (1978)

Next era : « Off The Wall » (1979)

Original track listing 

Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Rock with You
Working Day and Night
Get on the Floor
Off the Wall
Girlfriend
She’s Out of My Life
I Can’t Help It
It’s the Falling in Love
Burn This Disco Out

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

*Worked by MJ during his lifetime. Covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough (demo) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio with Randy & Janet & released in 2001 (Off The Wall Special Edition).

Working Day & Night (demo) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio with Randy & Janet & released in 2001 (Off The Wall Special Edition).

She’s Out Of My Life (demo) : Recorded in 1978 & release posthumously in 2009 (This Is It).

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 1) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 2) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 3) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

Working Day & Night (Uncut Session) : With unreleased ad-libs. Leaked in 2018 but remains unreleased.

Girlfriend (demo) : Recorded on 1978. Full demo leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.

Rock With You (Rod Temperton Guide Vocal Demo without Michael’s voice) : Recorded in 1978/1979. Full demo leaked in 2019 but remains unreleased.

I Can’t Help It (demo) : Recorded in 1978 & played in 2013/2014 during fan conventions “In Studio With Michael”. Full demo leaked online in 2015. Remains unreleased.

It’s The Falling In Love (demo) : Recorded in 1978/1979. Full demo leaked  in 2020 but remains unreleased.

Get On The Floor (demo) : Recorded in 1978 and contains unreleased deleted verse from the album version. Full demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.

OUTTAKES FROM THE ALBUM RECORDING SESSIONS

OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ERA

No tour.

Previous era : « Destiny » (1978)

Next era : Triumph (1980)

Season 33 is dominated by Cassie Newman’s death, the collapse of Nick and Sharon’s marriage, Sheila Carter’s return, and the consequences of Tom Fisher’s arrival in Genoa City.

All dates below refer to original U.S. broadcasts. Where the surviving records disagree, I have marked the uncertainty.

Season dates and episode count

Item	Season 33
First episode	March 28, 2005
Last episode	March 24, 2006
Episode count	253 episodes, as listed in season catalogues
Opening production number	#8100

The opening date and number appear in episode guides; the 253-episode count is also listed by JustWatch. Some databases contain only a small, incomplete selection of this season’s episodes, so their shorter lists should not be treated as the season’s actual total. Next Episode

Characters and actors, alphabetically by surname

The following combines the principal cast with identified recurring characters, children and crossover guests. I cannot certify it as a complete episode-credit inventory: some minor guest roles and their performers remain undocumented in the accessible records.

Characters are listed under the surnames they used during this period; Abby therefore appears under Carlton, and Brittany under Hodges Marsino.

Character	Performer
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Gloria Abbott	portrayed by Judith Chapman
Jack Abbott	portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott	portrayed by Jess Walton
John Abbott	portrayed by Jerry Douglas
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
William “Will” Bardwell	portrayed by Ted Shackelford
Christine Blair	portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Mackenzie Browning	portrayed by Rachel Kimsey
Abby Carlton	portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes
Brad Carlton	portrayed by Don Diamont
Colleen Carlton	portrayed by Adrianne León
Sheila Carter	portrayed by Kimberlin Brown
Katherine Chancellor	portrayed by Jeanne Cooper
Doris Collins	portrayed by Karen Hensel
Lauren Fenmore	portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Kevin Fisher	portrayed by Greg Rikaart
Tom Fisher	portrayed by Roscoe Born
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Scott “Scotty” Grainger Jr.	portrayed by Blair Redford
Devon Hamilton	portrayed by Bryton James, then professionally credited as Bryton
Yolanda Hamilton	portrayed by Chene’ Lawson
J.T. Hellstrom	portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Gitta Hendrickson	portrayed by Gabriella Bern
Brittany Hodges Marsino	portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Sierra Hoffman	portrayed by Asia Ray Smith
Joanna Manning	portrayed by Susan Seaforth Hayes
Bobby Marsino	portrayed by John Enos III
Joshua Marsino	portrayed by Alyssa, Brandon and Jaden Morgan; additional character records also credit Hope and Faith Dever
Cassie Newman	portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by Blake Woodruff, Chase Ellison and Hunter Allan
Sharon Newman	portrayed by Sharon Case
Victor Newman	portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman	portrayed by Amelia Heinle
Angelo Razzano	portrayed by Angelo Tiffe
Glenn Richards	portrayed by Brendan Burns
Miguel Rodriguez	portrayed by Anthony Peña
Gina Roma	portrayed by Patty Weaver
Daniel Romalotti Jr.	portrayed by Michael Graziadei
Ali Spencer	portrayed by Agina Alvarez
Phyllis Summers Abbott	portrayed by Michelle Stafford
Vinny Trabuco	portrayed by Joe Maruzzo
Esther Valentine	portrayed by Kate Linder
Paul Williams	portrayed by Doug Davidson
Drucilla Winters	portrayed by Victoria Rowell
Lily Winters	portrayed by Christel Khalil, then Davetta Sherwood
Malcolm Winters	portrayed by Shemar Moore
Neil Winters	portrayed by Kristoff St. John

The principal cast is supported by CBS’s August 2005 press sheet. Recurring performers and cast changes are supplemented by historical cast lists and contemporary appearance records. The infant credits for Joshua are less consistently documented than the adult roles. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Additional minor characters include Luca, Sam and Detective Hawkins; I could not reliably identify their actors from the available records. Characters without a documented surname cannot be placed meaningfully in the surname-based list. Fandom

Main plots

• Cassie’s accident and death. Cassie attends a party and attempts to drive an intoxicated Daniel home. The resulting accident leaves her critically injured. She dies on May 24, 2005, devastating Nick, Sharon and Noah. Daniel initially bears the blame for the crash, and the circumstances of Cassie’s driving become central to clearing him. en.wikipedia.org
• Daniel and Lily against their families. Lily stands by Daniel despite her parents’ opposition. Their flight from Genoa City and the legal consequences intensify the conflict between the Winters family and Phyllis. By August, Lily has faced juvenile proceedings and continues to insist that Daniel does not deserve to be imprisoned. soapoperadigest.com
• Nick and Phyllis’s affair. Grief places an immense strain on Nick and Sharon’s marriage. Nick becomes involved with Phyllis, who is still connected to Jack, creating the central romantic rupture of the period. Their hotel encounters are underway by January 2006. Soap Opera Digest
• Sheila targets Lauren again. Sheila secretly befriends Lauren’s adult son Scott in Toronto. Her return threatens Lauren’s relationship with Michael and culminates in the honeymoon attack, Lauren’s presumed death and her captivity with Sheila. Tom becomes involved in the scheme, while Michael and Paul search for Lauren. soapoperadigest.com
• “Terrible Tom” and the Abbott family. Kevin’s abusive father resurfaces and tries to exploit both Kevin and Michael. His presence exposes Gloria’s concealed past, including the problem with her divorce. John eventually shoots Tom; Ashley initially takes responsibility, and the investigation ultimately leads to John’s imprisonment. en.wikipedia.org
• Bobby, Brittany and the mob. To protect Brittany and their unborn child, Bobby and J.T. pretend that J.T. is the baby’s father. Mackenzie is excluded from the deception, damaging her trust in J.T. Nikki’s investigation gets her kidnapped. Brittany gives birth prematurely, Bobby enters witness protection, and his subsequent death leaves her raising Joshua alone. Fandom
• Devon and Yolanda. Devon reconnects with his biological mother, whose drug dependence and homelessness complicate their relationship. Yolanda receives help, but her behaviour creates further tension within the Winters household before she leaves Genoa City. en.wikipedia.org
• Lily’s paternity secret. The knowledge that Malcolm is Lily’s biological father continues to threaten the Winters family’s stability. The storyline develops across 2005–2006, with different family members learning the truth at different stages. en.wikipedia.org

Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Joshua Marsino	Brittany Hodges Marsino and Bobby Marsino	August 2, 2005, according to character appearance records. Born prematurely at the Newman ranch, with Mackenzie assisting the delivery.

Contemporary recaps confirm that Joshua has been born by the first week of August. The precise August 2 date comes from character records rather than a fully recovered episode-credit listing. Fandom

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	SORAS?
Tom Fisher	Jonathan Fraser’s earlier portrayal is replaced by Roscoe Born	April 7, 2005	No: an adult recast. Fraser appeared in 2004.
Noah Newman	Blake Woodruff → Chase Ellison	Ellison debuts May 11, 2005; Woodruff’s last listed appearance is April 27	No child-to-adult change.
Noah Newman	Chase Ellison → Hunter Allan	Allan debuts September 28, 2005; Ellison last appears September 20	No: Noah remains a child.
Scott Grainger Jr.	Returns as an adult, played by Blair Redford, after earlier child portrayals	July 22, 2005	Yes: the season’s clearest child-to-adult SORAS.
Colleen Carlton	Lyndsy Fonseca → Adrianne León	January 18, 2006	Primarily a recast; Colleen had already been portrayed as a teenager.
Lily Winters	Christel Khalil → Davetta Sherwood	February 2006	No: Lily’s major childhood-to-teenage SORAS occurred in 2002.

The exact February debut day for Sherwood is not securely established here. Her arrival is confirmed by contemporary coverage published on February 24, 2006. en.wikipedia.org

New characters

Character	Introduction
Yolanda Hamilton — portrayed by Chene’ Lawson	June 30, 2005; Devon’s biological mother.
Joshua Marsino — portrayed by infant performers listed above	August 2005; Brittany and Bobby’s son.
William “Will” Bardwell — portrayed by Ted Shackelford	February 2, 2006; the district attorney involved in John Abbott’s case.
Ali Spencer — portrayed by Agina Alvarez	2005; Cassie’s friend, connected to the party storyline.
Vinny Trabuco — portrayed by Joe Maruzzo	2005; a mob figure threatening Bobby and Brittany.

Tom’s 2005 arrival belongs under returns/recasts, since the character had already appeared in 2004. en.wikipedia.org

Departures

Character	Date	Departure
Cassie Newman	May 24, 2005	Dies; Camryn Grimes subsequently makes occasional appearances as Cassie.
Bobby Marsino	August 10, 2005	John Enos III’s last regular appearance; Bobby enters witness protection and is later reported dead.
Malcolm Winters	September 1, 2005	Shemar Moore ends this return stint.
Lily Winters / Christel Khalil	September 2005	Khalil leaves; Lily subsequently returns with Davetta Sherwood in the role.
Brittany Hodges Marsino	November 2, 2005	Leaves Genoa City with Joshua.
Joshua Marsino	November 2005	Leaves with Brittany.
Sheila Carter / Kimberlin Brown	January 11, 2006	Brown’s last listed appearance in this stint.
Tom Fisher / Roscoe Born	January 13, 2006	Last listed appearance; distinguish this from the disputed date of Tom’s death.
Scott Grainger Jr.	January 2006	Blair Redford’s appearances end; Scott’s return to Toronto is subsequently explained.
Yolanda Hamilton	January 24, 2006	Leaves Genoa City.

These dates combine contemporary appearance counts, actor histories and character records. en.wikipedia.org

Returns of former characters

Character	Date	Details
Tom Fisher — portrayed by Roscoe Born	April 7, 2005	Returns with a new actor and becomes a major antagonist.
Scott Grainger Jr. — portrayed by Blair Redford	July 22, 2005	Reintroduced as Lauren’s adult son.
Sheila Carter — portrayed by Kimberlin Brown	August 5, 2005	Revealed in Scott’s Toronto apartment.
Joanna Manning — portrayed by Susan Seaforth Hayes	December 2005	Returns for Lauren and Michael’s wedding.
Colleen Carlton — portrayed by Adrianne León	January 18, 2006	Returns to Genoa City with a new performer.
Lily Winters — portrayed by Davetta Sherwood	February 2006	Returns following her absence.
Cassie Newman — portrayed by Camryn Grimes	From June 7, 2005	Posthumous appearances; Cassie is not resurrected.

Weddings

Couple	Date	Details
John Abbott and Gloria Fisher	2005; exact broadcast date not securely verified	Remarry after the legal problem surrounding Gloria’s marriage to Tom is addressed.
Michael Baldwin and Lauren Fenmore	December 9, 2005	Marry at the Colonnade Room, with Eric Forrester among the guests.

Michael and Lauren’s wedding date is particularly well documented, including in retrospective interviews about the ceremony. en.wikipedia.org

Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Cassie Newman	May 24, 2005	Dies from injuries sustained in the car accident.
Bobby Marsino	2005; exact date not securely verified	Reported killed in a hit-and-run while in witness protection.
Tom Fisher	During the winter 2005–2006 storyline; exact date disputed	Fatally shot by John Abbott.

Tom’s date requires caution: several fan records give January 27, 2006, while other records give January 13 or place the fatal events earlier. Contemporary January 23-week recaps already describe him as dead, so January 27 should not be presented as an established death date. en.wikipedia.org

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	U.S. broadcast dates	Storyline
Katherine Chancellor — portrayed by Jeanne Cooper	October 31–November 1, 2005	Meets Massimo Marone and Stephanie Forrester. Her involvement in the Stephanie Douglas Trust helps establish Stephanie’s ownership claim over Forrester Creations.

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

Character	U.S. broadcast dates	Storyline
Eric Forrester — portrayed by John McCook	August 11, 2005	Warns Michael Baldwin about Sheila Carter.
Eric Forrester — portrayed by John McCook	December 9–12, 2005	Visits Genoa City for Michael and Lauren’s wedding.

These are the dated crossover appearances identified within the season window. Wikipedia

Shared-character continuity: Sheila’s August 2005 return brings a character with a substantial B&B history back to Y&R, although she originated in Genoa City. Joanna Manning also belongs to both shows’ continuity; her December Y&R appearance is documented, but I have not established exact dates for any corresponding B&B appearances during this season. Fandom

It was the crash heard around Genoa City! Cassie was quickly transcending from little girl to a young woman. Sharon was keeping an eye on her and getting progressively more worried. When Cassie wanted to attend a party, Sharon hesitated but Nick encouraged her to let Cassie go. Daniel was at the party and, when Lily ignored him, he drank more than he could handle and passed out in the backseat of a car. Cassie’s crush on the older Daniel led her to get into the driver’s seat without a license and low and behold, she crashed, leaving Daniel with no memory of the accident.

As Cassie lay in the hospital in critical condition, Daniel stood blamed for everything. Cassie escaped from the hospital to tell Daniel it wasn’t his fault, but this spiked her fever and, in a powerful Y&R; moment, Cassie said her good-byes to Victor, Nikki, Victoria, Noah, Nick and Sharon and the moniter flat lined and Cassie died with Nick and Sharon in the room.

Determined more that ever to put Daniel behind bars, Nick would stop at nothing. Daniel and Lily decided to run away together to California where they were ultimately caught and leaving Daniel to face trial for the murder of Cassie. Under the full proof investigating powers of Paul and Christine, it was discovered that Cassie was the driver and Daniel was set free, but not without first leaving a powerful impact on all of Genoa City.

With Nick pre-occupied with Cassie’s death, Victoria took over Newman enterprises, and in a surprise move, hired Brad Carlton. Brad and Sharon became quite close as well when Nick became distant and Sharon enjoyed spending time with not only Brad, but became close to Abby, giving Ashley reason to worry.

Sharon earned her spot of Newman Enterprises’s Beauty of Nature line spokes model. When on the rode to promote the products, Brad and Sharon ended up in a kiss that Sharon soon regretted, vowing to work on her marriage.

Meanwhile, Phyllis and Nick had been forming a bond of their own. After first bonding at Michael’s bachelor party, Nick asked Phyllis to work on Newman’s Web site before the Web cast of the new line. When the Web cast failed, it was first presumed that Phyllis had corrupted the site, but, much to the chagrin of Jack, she actually had not. This further improved relations with Nick and Phyllis. As the holidays rolled around, Phyllis and Daniel made amends with the Newmans by bringing by pie on Thanksgiving, further strengthening Phyllis and Nick’s friendship. Finally, when Brad and Sharon were away on business, Nick and Phyllis made love! Vowing to keep it a secret, Nick did not tell Sharon despite her confession that she kissed Brad.

All the while, Brad had been romancing Victoria, a move that didn’t sit very well with her family. After making love to her, however, he confessed to Sharon that he was in love with her! When Sharon neglected to return the sentiment favoring to work on her marriage instead, Brad proposed to Victoria on New Year’s Eve!

With Jack and Phyllis already at odds with business, Phyllis and Nikki proposed an idea for a spa to Victor, who, as a Christmas gift for Nikki, agreed to fund it. When Jack denied the venture to fall under Chancellor Industries, Nikki and Phyllis took it to Jill who gave it the green light under Jabot. This move infuriated Jack who threatened to sue Victor if he moved forward.

The Winters worried endlessly about Lily and her deep love for Daniel. Dru was specifically obsessed with keeping the two teens apart and, as a result, she neglected Devon. Devon sought out his birth mother only to find her doing crack in the park and realizing he better stay away from her for good. With Neil’s help, Devon’s mother Yolanda got the treatment she needed and soon moved in with the Winters. Meanwhile, Lily was sent to boarding school, but she and Daniel managed to secretly communicate through www.studypals.net, the school’s message boards.

With Brittany betrothed to Bobby, things heated up for J.T. and Mac. Mac made the ultimate decision to sleep with J.T. While known as a player in the past, he truly did love her, but circumstances tour them apart. Bobby was in big trouble with the mob. In order to save he and Brittany’s unborn child, they pretended to break up and that J.T. was the father. J.T. always willing to help Brittany, went along with the plan even lying to Mac. This broke her heart and left many unanswered questions. In a strange twist of irony, Mac ended up delivering Brittany’s baby when she went into labor at the loft and J.T. finally told her the truth, but it was too late to gain back Mac’s trust.

Meanwhile, in order to save his wife and baby (and to protect the likes of Nikki who was kidnapped by Vinny until Victor saved her with the help of Paul), Bobby left Genoa City to head into protective custody hoping that Brittany and their son Joshua would join him once Joshua, who was born two months early, could leave the hospital.

For safety reasons, Brittany moved into the Chancellor mansion. J.T. was also staying their and Mac eventually forgave him and their romance was back on. At first, Jill was annoyed everyone was staying in her home, including the newborn Joshua. She soon found herself very attached however. Once the news surfaced that Bobby had been killed and Brittany made a last ditch effort for J.T. by kissing him, but was denied, Brittany decided to leave Genoa City with Joshua.

With J.T. and Mac reunited completely and now sans Brittany, Kevin’s crush on Mac was definitely unrequited. However, the two decided to go into business together and bought Crimson Lights from Nick and Sharon.

Michael decided to roll the dice and proposed to Lauren after transforming the GCAC dining room into a Vegas type celebration complete with Elvis. Lauren said yes and wedding plans, with the help of Gloria, were under way.

Michael got increasingly curious about Lauren’s son Scotty and, much to the chagrin of Lauren, went to find him. Involving her son left Lauren nervous as it might have meant the re-surfacing of Sheila who kidnapped Scotty when he was a baby. Low and behold, Lauren’s worries were warranted and Sheila returned to town causing panic and intrigue throughout Genoa City.

Gloria was in a heap of trouble of her own. Her ex-husband, Terrible Tom, a.k.a. Kevin’s abusive father, returned to town, and, since they never officially divorced, he blackmailed Gloria so that John would not find out.

With their mutual hatred of Lauren and Michael respectively, Sheila and Tom decided to team up. First Ashley and Michael got the upper hand when scheming against Tom. Ashley pretended to be interested in Tom, but really the duo set him up landing him in jail. This move only added fuel to his fire.

Sheila was prancing around town disguised as both Jennifer and Brenda. Scott believed Brenda to be his innocent tutor who was helping him write a novel. When he showed her a necklace he wanted to present to his mother, she stole it and laced it with poison first. While Michael was at his bachelor party, Sheila cornered a delusional Lauren on her roof encouraging her to jump. Michael got to her in time and Lauren spent some time in the hospital, opting to postpone their wedding. The big day did occur however without a stitch! Things got rocky, however, on Lauren and Michael’s honeymoon cruise. While Michael was snorkeling, Tom and Sheila managed to get on board and kidnap Lauren, then blowing up the ship. Tom turned on Sheila and locked her and Lauren up in a bomb shelter. Seeing the explosion left Michael believing his new bride was dead.

Feeling the walls caving in on himself, Tom made a last ditch effort to have Gloria meet him in an alley. Furious, John overheard the conversation and left the house. Seeing this, Ashley panicked yelling for Gloria to call the police after she chased after him. When she arrived she found Tom shot and picked up the gun just as police arrived, leaving her accused of the crime. As Michael tried to get information from Tom as he lay in the hospital about Lauren, Tom flatlined.

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. 

All dates below refer to the original U.S. broadcasts. This guide uses the anniversary-based season running from March 26, 2003, through March 25, 2004. Events later in 2004 belong to season 32.

1. Episode count

Item	Season 31
First episode	March 26, 2003 — #7595
Last episode	March 25, 2004 — #7847
Number of episodes	253, calculated from the continuous episode-number range

A database discrepancy: TheTVDB currently lists 208 entries, but its list contains substantial gaps. The 253 figure comes from the inclusive calculation 7847 − 7595 + 1, rather than that incomplete entry count. TheTVDB.com

2. Characters and actors, alphabetically by surname

The following covers the principal and recurring characters I could establish for this period, including children and several supporting roles. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every one-episode guest or minor speaking role: surviving online credits are incomplete, and some records give only calendar-year appearances.

Characters use their familiar names from this period; Abby is therefore listed as Carlton, rather than under her later surname Newman.

Character portrayed by actor	Notes
Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott portrayed by Ryan Brown	Leaves in June 2003.
Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman
John Abbott portrayed by Jerry Douglas
Kyle Abbott portrayed by Cooper and Oliver Guynes	Child role; their credited run extends into 2003.
Traci Abbott Connolly portrayed by Beth Maitland	Recurring appearances.
Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Frank Barritt portrayed by Phil Dozois	Cassie’s biological father.
Lynne Bassett portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn	Paul’s assistant.
Isabella Braña Williams portrayed by Eva Longoria	Leaves in August 2003.
Mackenzie Browning portrayed by Kelly Kruger	Leaves in June 2003.
Abby Carlton portrayed by Rachel and Amanda Pace, then Darcy Rose Byrnes	Child recast during 2003.
Brad Carlton portrayed by Don Diamont
Colleen Carlton portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca
Wesley Carter portrayed by Ben Watkins	Psychiatrist; exits in January 2004.
Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper
Christine Blair Williams portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Cody Dixon portrayed by Brody Hutzler	Crimson Lights employee.
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Kevin Fisher portrayed by Greg Rikaart	Introduced in July 2003.
Jill Foster Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton
Liz Foster portrayed by Julianna McCarthy	Involved in Jill’s adoption storyline.
Raul Guittierez portrayed by David Lago
J.T. Hellstrom portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Arthur Hendricks portrayed by David Hedison	Introduced in January 2004.
Anita Hodges portrayed by Mitzi Kapture	Brittany’s mother.
Brittany Hodges portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Frederick Hodges portrayed by John Martin	Brittany’s father.
Sierra Hoffman portrayed by Asia Ray Smith	Lily and Colleen’s friend.
Diane Jenkins portrayed by Susan Walters
Mamie Johnson portrayed by Veronica Redd	Recurring family role.
Cameron Kirsten portrayed by Linden Ashby	Introduced in November 2003.
Vanessa Lerner portrayed by Dawn Stern	Introduced in October 2003.
Bobby Marsino portrayed by John Enos III	Introduced in June 2003.
Albert Miller portrayed by George Kennedy	Victor’s estranged father.
Matt Miller portrayed by Robert Parucha	Victor’s brother.
Cassie Newman portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman portrayed by McKay Giller	Child role.
Sharon Newman portrayed by Sharon Case
Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman portrayed by Heather Tom	Final appearance: December 17, 2003.
Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder
Damon Porter portrayed by Keith Hamilton Cobb	Introduced in May 2003.
Charlotte Ramsey portrayed by Elizabeth Harrower	Central to Jill’s maternity investigation.
Angelo Razzano portrayed by Angelo Tiffe	Connected to Bobby’s club.
Brock Reynolds portrayed by Beau Kazer	Recurring family role.
Glenn Richards portrayed by Brendan Burns	District attorney.
Miguel Rodriguez portrayed by Anthony Peña	Newman household employee.
Gina Roma portrayed by Patty Weaver
Danny Romalotti portrayed by Michael Damian	Returns during 2003.
Mitchell Sherman portrayed by William Wintersole	Attorney; guest appearances credited in 2003.
Shiloh portrayed by Julie Pinson	Introduced in February 2004; no surname established.
John Silva portrayed by John Castellanos	Attorney.
Daniel Tanaka portrayed by George Takei	Guest role associated with Neil and Drucilla’s wedding.
Grace Turner portrayed by Jennifer Gareis	Returns in January 2004.
Larry Warton portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick
Hank Weber portrayed by Sherman Augustus	Police detective.
Mary Williams portrayed by Carolyn Conwell	Paul’s mother.
Paul Williams portrayed by Doug Davidson
Ricky Williams portrayed by unidentified infant actors	Paul and Isabella’s son.
Todd Williams portrayed by Corbin Bernsen	Paul’s brother, a priest.
Drucilla Winters portrayed by Victoria Rowell
Lily Winters portrayed by Christel Khalil
Neil Winters portrayed by Kristoff St. John
Olivia Winters portrayed by Tonya Lee Williams

Cast records support the principal and recurring credits above; individual child-role histories identify McKay Giller as Noah and the Guynes twins as Kyle. Ricky’s early portrayers remain unidentified in the available character history. IMDb

Season-boundary cautions: Diego Guittierez’s last appearance was February 17, 2003, before this season. Nate Hastings’s childhood run is likewise recorded as ending in February 2003. Snapper and Greg Foster’s anniversary-era returns began before March 26; I could not establish a subsequent season-31 appearance confidently enough to include them. en.wikipedia.org

3. Main plots

Jill’s search for her birth mother destroys Billy and Mackenzie’s marriage.
After learning she was adopted, Jill investigates her origins. Charlotte Ramsey initially appears to provide the answer, but the investigation instead identifies Katherine as Jill’s biological mother. This makes Billy and Mackenzie apparent first cousins. They learn the devastating news immediately after their wedding, end the marriage and leave Genoa City. Katherine suffers a stroke, leaving Jill facing an uneasy new relationship with her longtime enemy. The maternity revelation is what the characters believe in 2003; it is overturned years later. Jackson Dynasty

Victor’s corporate tactics divide the Newman family.
Newman’s Safra line competes against Jabot’s Tuvia. Victor uses Michael Baldwin to arrange payments securing favorable retail placement. Nick discovers evidence and reports his father, deepening their estrangement. Victoria leaves town, disillusioned by the family conflict. Early in 2004, Victor pleads guilty, while the consequences of his actions continue to affect both companies. Jackson Dynasty

Ashley loses her baby and experiences a psychological breakdown.
Ashley’s pregnancy with Brad ends tragically following a car accident. Their son, Robert, is stillborn. Ashley struggles to accept his death and behaves as though he is alive. Her condition also brings Victor back into her emotional world, while Abby’s true paternity remains a closely guarded secret. Jackson Dynasty

Isabella frames Christine for murder.
Michael’s confession exposes his earlier conspiracy with Isabella. When Paul and Christine reconnect, Isabella stages her own disappearance and plants evidence suggesting Christine killed her. She subsequently attacks Christine in the bathtub. Paul and Michael intervene, and Isabella is taken into psychiatric care. Fandom

Kevin Fisher terrorizes Lily and Colleen.
Lily meets Kevin online and becomes involved with him. He sexually exploits her and transmits an STI. When Colleen challenges him, Kevin traps her in Gina’s restaurant and sets it on fire; J.T. rescues her. Kevin is revealed to be Michael’s half-brother. Early in 2004, he is also suspected of involvement in Brittany’s electrocution, although that accusation is false. Fandom

Brittany’s work at Bobby’s club changes her relationships.
Bobby hires Brittany as a singer, and she subsequently begins stripping. Her work creates conflict with Raul and her parents, while Bobby becomes increasingly protective of her. An electrocution at the club leaves Brittany with facial injuries and intensifies the investigation into the people connected with the business. Wikipedia

Jack and Phyllis struggle with competing loyalties.
Phyllis’s employment at Newman Enterprises places her on the opposite side of the corporate battle from Jack. Diane remains a source of tension. Damon becomes closer to Phyllis, while Vanessa’s discovery of an orchid with potential cosmetic applications creates another contest between Newman and Jabot. TheTVDB.com

Neil and Drucilla reunite and remarry.
Their renewed relationship culminates in a wedding in Japan. Lily’s experience with Kevin places considerable strain on the family, while the wedding trip intersects with the orchid storyline. paramountpressexpress.com

Cameron Kirsten threatens Sharon.
Cameron arrives in Genoa City after previously assaulting Sharon during her absence from home. He threatens to expose their encounter and attacks her again on New Year’s Eve. Sharon strikes him with a champagne bottle, believes she has killed him and attempts to conceal what happened. Grace’s return complicates matters further. The storyline’s resolution occurs in season 32. Wikipedia

J.T. receives a chance at a music career.
Colleen arranges a performance attended by music promoter Shiloh. Shiloh offers J.T. a professional opportunity, setting up tensions between his ambitions and his relationship with Colleen. Fandom

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Robert Bradley Carlton	Ashley Abbott and Brad Carlton	September 2003, following Ashley’s car accident. Robert is stillborn. Some character chronologies give September 9, 2003, but I could not independently confirm that exact broadcast date.

No other major on-screen birth was established for this season. Ricky Williams was born in May 2002, during an earlier season. Wikibin

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Timing
Abby Carlton	Rachel and Amanda Pace are followed by Darcy Rose Byrnes.	2003; recurring-role chronologies place Byrnes’s arrival in September.
Noah Newman	Remains played by McKay Giller.	No season-31 recast established.
Lily Winters	Remains played by Christel Khalil.	Her introduction as a teenager occurred in 2002, before this season.
Victoria Newman	Heather Tom leaves; the character remains absent.	December 17, 2003. Her replacement arrives much later.

Abby’s change advances her portrayal from a very young child to an older child. There is no established child-to-adult SORAS recast during season 31. Daniel Romalotti’s teenage return belongs to season 32. Fandom

6. New characters

Character	Actor	First appearance
Charlotte Ramsey	Elizabeth Harrower	Spring 2003; exact debut unconfirmed.
Damon Porter	Keith Hamilton Cobb	May 23, 2003
Bobby Marsino	John Enos III	June 9, 2003
Kevin Fisher	Greg Rikaart	July 11, 2003
Albert Miller	George Kennedy	2003; Victor’s previously discussed father appears on screen.
Vanessa Lerner	Dawn Stern	October 29, 2003
Cameron Kirsten	Linden Ashby	November 21, 2003
Daniel Tanaka	George Takei	December 2003, associated with the Japanese wedding.
Arthur Hendricks	David Hedison	January 20, 2004
Shiloh	Julie Pinson	February 16, 2004

Sierra Hoffman is already present when season 31 begins: her debut was February 14, 2003. Gloria Fisher’s debut is April 6, 2004, outside this season. Wikipedia

7. Departures

Character	Date	Circumstances
Billy Abbott	June 2003	Leaves following the revelation that he and Mackenzie are apparently cousins. Ryan Brown exits.
Mackenzie Browning	June 2003	Leaves following the collapse of her marriage. Kelly Kruger exits.
Isabella Braña Williams	August 15, 2003	Taken into psychiatric care after attacking Christine. Eva Longoria exits.
Victoria Newman	December 17, 2003	Leaves Genoa City amid the Newman family conflict. Heather Tom’s final episode.
Wesley Carter	January 20, 2004	Ben Watkins’s final recorded appearance.
Ricky Williams	2003, exact date unconfirmed	Leaves the active storyline and is raised by Isabella’s parents.

Vanessa remains within the season: her final appearance is March 31, 2004, just after season 32 begins. Colleen and Raul’s departures later in 2004 also belong to season 32. en.wikipedia.org

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Actor	Timing and significance
Frank Barritt	Phil Dozois	Returns in 2003; recurring-role records place the return in September. His presence raises questions for Cassie about her biological father.
Danny Romalotti	Michael Damian	Returns in 2003, reconnecting with Christine and supporting Gina after the restaurant fire.
Matt Miller	Robert Parucha	Returns in 2003, connected with the story of Victor’s estranged father.
Grace Turner	Jennifer Gareis	January 30, 2004; reveals her connection with Cameron Kirsten.

Malcolm Winters’s return later in 2004 is a season-32 event. Fandom

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Outcome
Billy Abbott and Mackenzie Browning	June 2003	They marry before learning they are apparently first cousins. The marriage is annulled. The exact ceremony airdate remains unconfirmed here.
Neil Winters and Drucilla Winters	December 23, 2003	Remarry in a Japanese-themed ceremony on the Ryukyu Islands.

CBS’s contemporary announcement explicitly identifies December 23, 2003, as the original broadcast date of Neil and Drucilla’s wedding episode. Bobby and Brittany’s wedding, and John and Gloria’s marriage, take place later, in season 32. en.wikipedia.org

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Robert Bradley Carlton	September 2003	Ashley and Brad’s son is stillborn following Ashley’s accident.

Two apparent deaths require separate treatment:

• Isabella is alive: she stages her disappearance to frame Christine.
• Cameron is alive: Sharon believes she has killed him, but his apparent death is part of the continuing storyline.

Frank Barritt is ultimately murdered in the Cameron storyline, but I could not establish a sufficiently reliable death date to assign that event definitively to season 31. Jackson Dynasty

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Date	Appearance
Joanna Manning	Susan Seaforth Hayes	May 15, 2003	Lauren’s mother appears in her capacity as a senior Fenmore’s employee. This falls within the season-31 date window, although Joanna is not appearing in Y&R during this season.

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No crossover appearance was established for March 26, 2003–March 25, 2004.

A crossover just outside the window: Lauren Fenmore, portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman, appears in B&B on May 17–20, 2004, during Y&R season 32. Massimo questions her about Jackie’s claim that they went drinking together; Lauren supports Jackie’s cover story. That appearance should therefore be kept out of the season-31 crossover list. Wikipedia

Victor takes a blow to the head during a plan to capture the thugs who beat up Raul. Victor takes some pain pills and kisses Sharon when she needs comfort. Nick sees Sharon and Victor kissing through the window. Victor takes the blame for the kiss in hopes of saving his son’s marriage, claiming drugs and alcohol were involved. Angrily Nick confronts Sharon about the situation. Unable to cope, Sharon sends Nick a letter explaining that she has left town and is uncertain when she will return.

Despondent over Sharon’s departure, Cassie falls into an icy pond. Cassie is rescued but Dr. Walker diagnosis her catatonic condition as permanent. Nikki returns from business and rushes to the hospital where Nick tells her about Sharon and Victor’s kiss. Victor to confesses to Nikki it was Sharon who initiated the kiss which Nikki later reveals to Nick. Eventually, Cassie awakens from her coma. When Sharon returns, a hurt and angry Cassie claims to hate her mother and vows to never forgive her for leaving. Sharon makes headway with Nick when she proclaims her love for him and the children. Victoria breaks up with Diego who decides to continue his life as a drifter.

Brad tells Nikki everything about Ashley and the artificial insemination, causing Nikki much distress. Brad seeks comfort from Olivia and they sleep together. Ashley collapses and is rushed to the hospital. Olivia tells Ashley she is pregnant and Brad and Ashley reconcile over the news. Olivia apologizes to Ashley for her transgression with Brad and asks for her friendship back. Dr. Reese warns a pregnant Ashley to avoid stress because her blood pressure is too high.

Ashley is angry at Victor for not telling her about his plan to over-bid for Satine, the cosmetics company Jabot was also interested in acquiring. Dru uses her own dirty tricks by stealing ex-Satine chemist, Damon Porter’s business card from Neil’s office. Jabot hires Porter before Newman Enterprise’s gets the chance. Still angry with his father, Nick meets with Jack and offers his services to Jabot. “Satine” is changed to “Safra” to boost potential sales. Victor, on the sly, employs Michael Baldwin to bribe retailers into giving Safra prime retail space. Safra beats Tuvia in the launch and Jack is certain Victor manipulated sales and Nick believes Michael had something to do with it. Michael reveals to Phyllis he was in on Victor’s bribery scheme.

With the help of Paul and Andy, Phyllis and Jack are able to get the evidence they need to indict Diane and obtain custody of Kyle. Diane decides to give up custody of Kyle to avoid arson charges. Jack and Phyllis’ marriage endures many hurdles, including acclimating to having a small child in the home. When Diane learns of Jabot’s extreme financial problems, she offers Jack a loan. After Phyllis refuses to quit Newman Enterprises, Jack takes Diane up on her offer. Diane rubs the loan in Phyllis’ face as well as the new office Jack gave her. Phyllis accuses Jack of trying to punish her for not quitting Newman Enterprises by hiring Diane.

Meanwhile, a pregnant Ashley had left town to rest. When she discovered Tuvia’s poor sales she realized Victor must be behind it and she sped home to get answers. Ashley then had a terrible car accident and paramedics rushed her to the hospital where Brad and Jack blamed Victor for her accident. Olivia informed Brad that their baby boy, nearly full term, did not survive the crash. A bereaved Brad had to tell Ashley their baby died and Ashley grieved terribly. Olivia later tells Ashley she will be unable to have any more children. Unbeknownst to Brad, a delusional Ashley continued to believe baby, Robert, was alive.

Nikki and Brad agree to keep Abby’s paternity a secret from Victor and don’t realize Sharon’s overheard their conversation. Sharon is excited to host the Genoa City Arts Gala and warns Nikki to be on her best behavior for the gala or else. Nikki worries Sharon might reveal the truth about Abby to Victor. On the night of the Gala, Ashley arrives in her pajamas carrying the blanket she made for Robert and tries to show Victor “her baby.” Brad gently confronts Ashley, telling her there is no baby after which she has a mental breakdown. Ashley begins to have romantic fantasies about Victor while under psychiatric care and lapses into a catatonic state roused only by the word, “Victor.”

Nick uncovers evidence linking his father and Michael Baldwin in the bribery scheme and turns the information over to the D.A. Meanwhile, Victor discovers his estranged father, Albert Miller is still alive. Tortured by memories of a painful childhood spent in an orphanage, Victor agrees to see Albert on the coaxing of his family. Nick reluctantly accompanies him on his journey. Victor says his piece to an embittered and unrepentant Albert, and the two part ways forever. Nick tells Nikki and Jack that he turned Michael and Victor in to the authorities. A furious Nikki confronts Victor about his unethical business ways. Victor renounces Nick as his son. Although deeply moved, Victoria refuses her father’s offer to run the company, saying she is heartbroken about what has happened to her family. Victoria leaves town soon after. A deal with the D.A.’s office keeps Michael from going to jail but Victor is arrested. Victor agrees to accept bail and returns home to his overjoyed family on Christmas Eve.

Christine poses as Kelly Simmons, an employee of the Wisconsin parole board. She questions Isabella. Paul confesses to Isabella that he had sex with Christine and Isabella is furious. Michael figures out that Paul forced himself on Christine. Christine and Paul apologize for hurting one another and decide to part ways. Paul recommits himself to Isabella and to their son, Ricky. Michael proposes to Chris. She accepts but Michael’s conscience forces him to reveal his and Isabella’s entire scheme. Christine walks out on him and finds Paul on a beach in California where they make love. Isabella vows to fight for Paul who demands a divorce. Mary, unable to cope with all the drama begins drinking. Isabella calls Michael claiming someone is breaking into her home. When he arrives, he finds a pool of blood on the floor and no Isabella. At Lake Michigan, Christine wakes up in her car disoriented with scratch marks on her arms and bloodstains on her hands. When she returns home and can’t remember anything Paul insists she go to the doctor. Chris meets with Wesley who suggests she may have suffered a “Fugue State.” Michael confesses that he disposed of blood in the woods where she woke up. Detective Weber gathers enough evidence against Chris and is about to arrest her but she asks for one night to get her affairs in order. Chris drinks some wine, gets into a warm bath and is terrified to find Isabella holding a butcher knife over her head. Isabella boasts about how she framed Chris for her murder as Chris starts to drift into unconsciousness from the sedative Isabella slipped into her wine. Isabella pushes Chris’s head underwater — drowning her. Paul and Michael arrive just in time to intervene. Chris is revived and a hysterical Isabella is taken away, vowing revenge.

Paul calls his brother Todd, a priest, and confesses he worries he raped Christine. Although Christine insists it wasn’t rape, she agrees there are many things about their relationship that need to be worked out. Christine rejects Paul’s wedding proposal, but does accept the new Assistant District Attorney position. Lauren re-enters Paul’s romantic life when she cheers him up with a steamy kiss. Danny returns to Genoa City and shows up at Christine’s door. Phyllis discovers Danny is in town and wants to know all she can about their son, Daniel, who’s been at boarding school in Switzerland for many years. Danny is circumspect, leaving Phyllis depressed and frustrated.

Billy decides to attend Genoa City University. Billy, Raul, Brittany and Mac move in together after Lauren offers them jobs at Fenmore’s Boutique. Brittany emails Raul stating she needs time alone and is leaving town. Later, Brittany instant messages Raul claiming she might be pregnant. Several weeks pass, Brittany returns, and it’s revealed she isn’t pregnant. Raul is disappointed at the news. Billy and Mac decide to get married with Katherine’s support.

Jill finds out from her ailing mother, Liz Foster, that she was adopted. Jill is set on finding her birth mother and is happily surprised when Snapper and Greg arrive to offer support. Greg and Skipper breath a sigh of relief after Liz’s surgery is a success. Frederick assists Jill in finding her birth mother and arranges a meeting between the two. Jill is surprised to learn that her mother, Charlotte, is an alcoholic. John discovers, through conversations with Kay, that Charlotte can’t be Jill’s birth mother because she is sterile from an a botched abortion years ago. John tells an unbelieving Jill that Charlotte is a fraud. Charlotte goes to Katherine and they discuss how Charlotte had helped Katherine so many years ago when Katherine gave birth to a child she didn’t want. Slowly, Charlotte reveals that the baby she gave away was not her own, but was Kay’sBnd that baby was Jill. Kay suffers a massive stroke. Liz and John tell Jill that Kay is her birth mother but Jill refuses to believe it. They realize that Mac and Billy are first cousins and the wedding must be stopped but they are too late to stop the ceremony. Just before the marriage is consummated, Jill tells Billy he and Mac are first cousins. The truth is too much for a heart broken Billy and Mac to bear and so they each leave town. Jill is reluctant to take care of an ailing Kay. Michael advises her to have Kay declared mentally incompetent. Kay doubts Jill’s devoted daughter charade. Jill decides to put Kay in a nursing home and is stunned when Kay reveals she can speak and begs her not to send her away. Kay hopes they can forge a mother-daughter relationship. To demonstrate Katherine’s commitment, she agrees to let Jill renovate the mansion. Kay isn’t happy with Jill’s decorating ideas or her Jill’s drinking habits. Kay accuses Jill of have a drinking problem, but Jill is in denial.

While working at Fenmore’s, Brittany meets Bobby Marsino. She sings for him and he asks her to come to his club for a possible job opportunity. Brittany is shocked to find it is a strip joint. She convinces Bobby to give her a job as a singer, not a stripper, but soon, when she sees how much money the other dancers are making, she decides to begin stripping. One night, Raul catches Brittany’s act and is dismayed. Brittany refuses to quite her job and she and Raul break up. Frederick takes some out of town business associates to Marsino’s to unwind. Brittany is later mortified to learn her father has also seen her strip. Raul, determined to get Brittany to stop stripping agrees to help the Hodges in their plan to shut down Marsino’s. Bobby is furious when he discovers Raul and J.T. are the under-age drinkers responsible for closing down his club. After saving Raul during a diabetic attack, Brittany tells Bobby she is quitting for Raul’s sake. But Raul tells her not to quit for fear she will end up resenting him. Bobby and Brittany attend the Gala together.

Colleen believes she is ready to have sex with J.T. and tries to seduce him but J.T. feels they should wait. Frederick, busy helping Jill find her birth mother, has been ignoring Anita. Anita goes to J.T. for help in locating Brittany. After assuming Jill and Frederick have slept together J.T. comforts Anita and they sleep together. Colleen learns that Anita and J.T. were intimate and her heart is broken. Unable to trust him, she breaks things off. Sierra and Lily want to cheer her up so they all get tattoos and piercings. One night, Colleen overhears J.T. singing a song he wrote for her about how much he loves her and they decide to get back together.

Dru and Neil move in together for the sake of their daughter despite Wesley’s reservations. A romantic evening turns into a sexual encounter, and Dru and Neil are reunited. Wes turns to Olivia for comfort and she eventually accepts his marriage proposal. Drucilla is hired by Jabot to be their new African-American spokes model.

Lily encounters Kevin (a.k.a. “Fisherman”) in an online chat room and decides to meet him. Not only a college student, Kevin is also Bobby Marsino’s bookkeeper. Things quickly heat up between the new couple and Kevin won’t let her slow things down. Dru and Neil aren’t happy with their daughter dating someone so much older. Colleen and J.T. barge in on Lily and Kevin’s next date. Kevin, in an act of revenge, trashes J.T.’s loft and confronts Colleen menacingly in the park. Kevin seduces Lily and she sleeps with him. Lily reveals to her mother that she had sex with Kevin and Neil files a restraining order. Enraged with Colleen, Kevin tricks her into going to Gina’s alone after business hours and locks her in a walk-in refrigerator. Then he sets the restaurant ablaze. Unable to find his daughter, Brad becomes worried. At the site, firemen do their best to arrest the fire but Gina’s is a total loss. J.T., figuring out Colleen might have been at the restaurant, doesn’t give up the search, and pulls her from the cindered wreckage. Lily discovers Kevin gave her a sexually transmitted disease and decides to press charges. Kevin approaches the one guy he thinks can help him: his brother, who turns out to be none other than Michael Baldwin but he refuses to help. Kevin is forced to take a blood test but it comes up negative for the STD. (He had taken an antibiotic to rid it from his system.) J.T. is convinced Kevin is guilty as sin. Paul, after discussing J.T.’s theories, offers J.T. a job working as his apprentice.

A friendship between Damon and Phyllis begins to get hot when Damon happily fills in for Jack when he stands Phyllis up for dinner. Brad can see Damon is starting to have feelings for this redhead even though his mission was to get info from her that Jabot could use against the competition. Meanwhile, Damon and Victoria begin seeing each other much to Victor’s dismay. Vanessa Lerner, an old colleague of Damon, comes to town and shares her breakthrough discovery that will revolutionize the cosmetic industry. Damon and Dru tell Jack about Vanessa’s findings and Damon plans a trip to the Ryukyu Islands, off the coast of Japan, to find the rare Neofinitia orchid from which this product will be made. Dru wants in on the action: she moves her wedding to Neil to Japan. Damon, Vanessa, Phyllis and Jack attend the wedding Jack is still angry with Phyllis for keeping her knowledge of the bribery a secret. Damon and Vanessa set off to find the orchid. Lily struggles to find the perfect wedding present for her parents on their special day and decides to make Dru a bouquet. Damon and Vanessa react when they see the prized orchid in Dru’s bridal bouquet. Phyllis catches the bouquet after the ceremony and realizes she might have something very special in her possession. When Phyllis agrees to give Jack the orchid to save their marriage, they reconcile on New Years Eve.

Sharon and Cassie come face to face with Cassie’s biological father, Frank. Cassie is very curious about Frank’s relationship with her mother, but Sharon deflects. Sharon’s problems continue when she sees Cameron Kirsten, a man with whom she had a drunken, one-night stand when she had left Nick earlier this year. Cameron had beaten her terribly after the encounter. Cameron threatens to tell Nick all about their one-night stand unless Sharon lets him have his way with her again. Michael advises Sharon to go to the police, but she refuses fearing Nick will leave her after discovering her infidelity. In a vein attempt to get Cameron to leave her alone, once and for all, she agrees to meet him in his hotel room on New Year’s Eve where he attacks her. 

This guide uses the anniversary-based season running from March 26, 2002, through March 25, 2003. Dates refer to the original US broadcasts.

Historical episode databases are incomplete and sometimes contradictory. Below, uncertain dates and casting details are identified rather than presented as confirmed facts.

1. Number of episodes

Item	Details
First episode	March 26, 2002 — episode #7345
Last episode	March 25, 2003 — episode #7594
Episode count from continuous numbering	250 episodes, calculated as 7594 − 7345 + 1
Database discrepancy	Some catalogues list 249 episodes; TheTVDB currently contains only 38 individual entries for this season

250 is the reconstructed count for the stated episode range, rather than a separately verified CBS season total. The catalogue totals should therefore be treated cautiously. TheTVDB.com

2. Characters and actors

Characters are alphabetized by surname, using their familiar names during this period. Abby is listed as Carlton, the surname she used before Victor’s paternity became public.

Scope: This is an extensive roster of the principal, recurring and returning named characters, including children. The available records do not establish an exhaustive list of every one-episode guest, medical professional or background role.

A–C

• Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson.
• Billy Abbott portrayed by David Tom, then Ryan Brown.
• Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman.
• Jill Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton.
• John Abbott portrayed by Jerry Douglas.
• Kyle Abbott portrayed by Cooper and Oliver Guynes during the documented June 2002–2003 run. Earlier infant casting is discussed below.
• Traci Abbott portrayed by Beth Maitland.
• Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian LeBlanc.
• Lynne Bassett portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn.
• Christine Blair portrayed by Lauralee Bell.
• Isabella Braña Williams portrayed by Eva Longoria.
• Sean Bridges portrayed by David Lee Russek.
• Lorie Brooks portrayed by Jaime Lyn Bauer.
• Amanda Browning portrayed by Denice Duff.
• Mackenzie Browning portrayed by Kelly Kruger.
• Ramona Caceres portrayed by Gladys Jimenez.
• Abby Carlton portrayed by Madison and Morgan Reinherz.
• Brad Carlton portrayed by Don Diamont.
• Colleen Carlton portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca.
• Wesley “Wes” Carter portrayed by Ben Watkins.
• Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper.
• Doris Collins portrayed by Karen Hensel.
• Greg Foster portrayed by James Houghton.
• Liz Foster portrayed by Julianna McCarthy.
• William “Snapper” Foster Jr. portrayed by William Gray Espy.
• Adela Guittierez portrayed by Yolanda Lloyd Delgado.
• Diego Guittierez portrayed by Diego Serrano, then Greg Vaughan.
• Raul Guittierez portrayed by David Lago.
• Vicente / Vincente Guittierez portrayed by Del Zamora.
• Nate Hastings portrayed by Bryant Jones.
• J.T. Hellstrom portrayed by Thad Luckinbill.
• Anita Hodges portrayed by Mitzi Kapture.
• Brittany Hodges portrayed by Lauren Woodland.
• Frederick Hodges portrayed by John H. Martin.
• Sierra Hoffman portrayed by Asia Ray Smith.
• Maxwell “Max” Hollister portrayed by Sam Behrens.
• Ralph Hunnicutt portrayed by Daniel Quinn.
• Diane Jenkins portrayed by Susan Walters.
• Mamie Johnson portrayed by Veronica Redd.
• Danielle Jorgenson portrayed by Ashleigh Olden.
• Leanna Love portrayed by Barbara Crampton.
• Victor Adam Newman Jr., later known as Adam, portrayed by Hayden Tank.
• Cassie Newman portrayed by Camryn Grimes.
• Julia Newman portrayed by Meg Bennett.
• Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow.
• Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott.
• Noah Newman portrayed by McKay Giller.
• Sharon Newman portrayed by Sharon Case.
• Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden.
• Victoria Newman portrayed by Heather Tom.
• Alex Perez portrayed by Alexia Robinson.
• Brock Reynolds portrayed by Beau Kazer.
• Andy Richards portrayed by Steven Ford.
• Miguel Rodriguez portrayed by Anthony Peña.
• Danny Romalotti portrayed by Michael Damian.
• Gina Romalotti portrayed by Patty Weaver.
• Serena portrayed by Gretchen Palmer — no established surname.
• Phyllis Summers Abbott portrayed by Michelle Stafford.
• Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder.
• Dr. Reese Walker portrayed by Kim Strauss.
• Larry Warton portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick.
• Detective Hank Weber portrayed by Sherman Augustus.
• Mary Williams portrayed by Carolyn Conwell.
• Ricardo “Ricky” Williams portrayed by unidentified infant actors.
• Cliff Wilson portrayed by David Cowgill.
• Hope Wilson, née Adams, portrayed by Signy Coleman.
• Drucilla Winters portrayed by Victoria Rowell.
• Neil Winters portrayed by Kristoff St. John.
• Olivia Winters portrayed by Tonya Lee Williams.

Child-role records confirm Hayden Tank’s 2002 appearance and McKay Giller’s run as Noah. Ricky’s original infant performers are not identified in the character’s documented casting history. en-academic.com

3. Main plots

Victor and Nikki reunite

Victor revisits former relationships while considering another marriage to Nikki. Max Hollister and Leanna Love exploit those encounters to undermine the reunion. Lorie Brooks also becomes involved, but eventually withdraws her opposition. Victor and Nikki remarry on September 5, 2002. Jackson Dynasty

Ashley’s breast cancer and Abby’s paternity secret

Ashley undergoes treatment for breast cancer. Fearing she may die, she records a message revealing that Victor is Abby’s biological father. Olivia discovers the secret, while her growing feelings for Brad complicate her friendship with Ashley. Drucilla obtains a copy of the recording. Jackson Dynasty

Diane, Phyllis and the battle over Kyle

Diane’s presence in the Abbott household threatens Jack and Phyllis’s marriage. A pool-house fire leads to Phyllis being accused of arson. The investigation eventually exposes Diane’s manipulation, and Jack’s struggle to obtain custody of Kyle continues into early 2003. Jackson Dynasty

Sharon, Nick, Diego and Victoria

Sharon sleeps with Diego, who subsequently develops a relationship with Victoria. The revelation fractures the Newman family. Victor tries to pay Diego to leave, but Diego is attacked and robbed. His pursuit of revenge contributes to his breakup with Victoria and departure. Wikipedia

In early 2003, Nick sees Sharon kissing Victor. Sharon leaves Genoa City, and Cassie falls through the ice on a pond. Her hospitalization deepens the family crisis. Jackson Dynasty

Neil’s alcoholism and Drucilla’s return

Following Malcolm’s presumed death, Neil’s drinking becomes increasingly destructive. Drucilla returns with a teenage Lily, and their presence helps push him toward recovery. Dru’s boyfriend, Wesley Carter, arrives from Paris, complicating the former spouses’ renewed closeness. Jackson Dynasty

Mackenzie’s abusive stepfather returns

Ralph Hunnicutt stalks Mac and coerces Amanda into stealing from the Chancellor mansion. Billy and Larry become involved in protecting Mac and Katherine. The storyline ends with Amanda and Ralph leaving town. en.wikipedia.org

The younger couples

Colleen falls for J.T., provoking opposition from her family. Brittany and Raul become a couple, but a car accident seriously injures Raul. Their relationship also faces parental disapproval and financial pressure. Jackson Dynasty

Paul, Isabella, Christine and Michael

Isabella gives birth to Paul’s son, Ricky, and marries Paul. Christine grows closer to Michael, but unresolved feelings between Christine and Paul remain central. A disturbing sexual encounter between the former spouses leads Christine to leave town; she later returns under the identity Kelly Simmons to investigate Isabella. Jackson Dynasty

Jill learns she was adopted

Liz’s health crisis brings the Foster family back into the story. Jill learns that she was adopted and begins searching for her biological parents, with Frederick Hodges assisting her. The revelation identifying Katherine as her supposed birth mother comes later, in Season 31. chron.com

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date	Details
Ricardo “Ricky” Williams	Paul Williams and Isabella Braña	May 10, 2002	Born onscreen; portrayed by unidentified infants

This is the principal confirmed birth within the season. Ricky’s adult recast occurs in 2011. Wikipedia

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	Date	SORAS?
Ralph Hunnicutt	Angelo Tiffe → Daniel Quinn	April 18, 2002	No; an adult-role recast
Diego Guittierez	Diego Serrano → Greg Vaughan	Serrano last appears April 26; Vaughan debuts April 30, 2002	No
Lily Winters	Earlier child portrayal by Brooke Marie Bridges → Christel Khalil	August 15, 2002	Yes: Lily returns as a teenager
Billy Abbott	David Tom → Ryan Brown	Tom’s last appearance: August 15; Brown’s debut: December 26, 2002	No; Billy was already a young adult
Kyle Abbott	Cooper and Oliver Guynes assume the child role	June 2002, according to historical casting records	No major age jump documented

These are the significant confirmed changes. Lily is the season’s major SORAS case. en.wikipedia.org

Two qualifications:

• Mackenzie’s recast predates this season: Kelly Kruger debuted on February 19, 2002, replacing Ashley Bashioum. en.wikipedia.org
• Kyle’s early credits mention several infant twins, but their individual appearance dates are insufficiently documented to assign every performer to this precise season. Abby’s 2003 recasts likewise require more precise episode evidence before placing them before the March cutoff. wikipedia.cthon.io

6. New characters

Character	Actor	First appearance
Anita Hodges	Mitzi Kapture	August 14, 2002
Frederick Hodges	John H. Martin	August 14, 2002
Wesley Carter	Ben Watkins	August 26, 2002
Hank Weber	Sherman Augustus	2002; exact debut unconfirmed
Sierra Hoffman	Asia Ray Smith	February 14, 2003
Ricky Williams	Unidentified infants	May 10, 2002, through his birth

These introductions are documented in the character histories. Wikipedia

Adela and Vicente Guittierez, played by Yolanda Lloyd Delgado and Del Zamora, also join the supporting cast in 2002, although their exact debut dates remain unconfirmed. tvrage.com

Max Hollister is already present when the season begins: his debut was March 6, 2002, during Season 29. Wikipedia

7. Departures

Character	Date	Details
Alex Perez	May 9, 2002	Leaves following Malcolm’s presumed death and the aftermath of the Kenya storyline
Sean Bridges	July 1, 2002	David Lee Russek’s final appearance
Amanda Browning	July 5, 2002	Leaves after the Ralph storyline
Ralph Hunnicutt	July 5, 2002	Daniel Quinn’s final appearance
Billy Abbott	August 15, 2002	Temporary absence following David Tom’s exit
Max Hollister	August 27, 2002	His campaign against Victor ends
Diego Guittierez	February 17, 2003	Leaves after his relationship with Victoria breaks down

The departures of Alex, Sean, Amanda and Ralph are documented in the historical character records; Billy returns before the season ends. WikiZero

Nate Hastings also disappears from the active cast around this period, but sources disagree about whether Bryant Jones’s run ends in 2002 or 2003. An exact final broadcast date is not established. zinio.com

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Actor	Return
Drucilla Winters	Victoria Rowell	August 2002
Lily Winters	Christel Khalil	August 15, 2002, now a teenager
Lorie Brooks	Jaime Lyn Bauer	2002, for the Victor–Nikki–Max storyline
Julia Newman	Meg Bennett	2002, during Victor’s visits to former partners
Ramona Caceres	Gladys Jimenez	2002, during the same storyline
Hope Wilson	Signy Coleman	2002, during Victor’s Kansas visit
Victor Adam Newman Jr.	Hayden Tank	2002, as a child
Andy Richards	Steven Ford	2002–2003, assisting Paul
Danny Romalotti	Michael Damian	December 11, 2002, brief appearance
Billy Abbott	Ryan Brown	December 26, 2002
Liz Foster	Julianna McCarthy	Early 2003
Greg Foster	James Houghton	February 2003
Snapper Foster	William Gray Espy	Late February–early March 2003

These include brief guest returns as well as sustained returns. en.wikipedia.org

A date discrepancy remains for Greg: Soap Central lists February 11–12, 2003, whereas another character history gives February 28. The month is secure; the precise return date is not. soapcentral.com

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Details
Paul Williams and Isabella Braña	June 4, 2002	Marry after Ricky’s birth
Victor Newman and Nikki Newman	September 5, 2002	Remarry at the Colonnade Room

Both marriages fall within Season 30. Billy and Mackenzie’s wedding and Neil and Drucilla’s Japanese wedding belong to Season 31. soapcentral.com

10. Deaths

No major established character death has been confirmed within this season’s March 26, 2002–March 25, 2003 boundaries.

Several nearby events should be kept separate:

• Malcolm’s presumed death: February 14, 2002, in Season 29. Its consequences dominate Neil’s Season 30 storyline. Malcolm is later revealed to be alive. en.wikipedia.org
• Cassie’s near-drowning: early 2003; she survives. en.wikipedia.org
• Robert Carlton’s stillbirth: later in 2003, in Season 31. Jackson Dynasty

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	B&B broadcast date	Episode
Lauren Fenmore	Tracey E. Bregman	July 5, 2002	#3834

Lauren makes a brief guest appearance on The Bold and the Beautiful during the period covered by Y&R Season 30. Two independent character records identify this date. Soapsworld.de

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No B&B-to-Y&R character appearance has been confirmed for this precise season. Historical crossover cast records place Eric Forrester, Sheila Carter, Deacon Sharpe and Amber Moore’s Y&R appearances outside these dates. Wikipedia

Sheila’s 2002 return to B&B is a return on that programme; it does not establish an appearance in Y&R Season 30.

Mac and Billy broke up, and Billy started dating Danielle on the rebound. As if things weren’t bad enough for Mac, she sensed someone was stalking her, and suspected her abusive stepfather, Ralph. Mac’s instincts were on the money: Ralph was in town, and he blackmailed Amanda into helping him steal some of Jill’s jewels. The plan backfired; Jill had Amanda arrested for theft, and Ralph discovered via an appraisal that Jill’s bracelet wasn’t as valuable as he thought. Ralph then forced Amanda (who got out on bail) to make it possible for him to steal a more valuable necklace belonging to Kay. On the night of the high school prom, Mac returned to the Chancellor estate and was surprised by Ralph. Fortunately, Billy arrived and struck Ralph down. Believing he killed Ralph, Billy and Mac fled. When Ralph came to, he kidnapped Kay and held her hostage in his motel room. Later, disguised as a police officer, Ralph was able to ascertain from Raul, Billy and Mac’s whereabouts (the hideaway by the lake). Meanwhile, Amanda and Larry found Kay captive at the motel room, and Kay warned them that Ralph was after Mac. Larry tracked Ralph (who had by now knocked Billy unconscious) to the lake, where he tussled with him. Ralph disappeared after hearing the police coming. Back in town, Amanda agreed to leave Genoa City lest she be prosecuted for theft. Some good came out of the ordeal, though: Billy and Mac reconnected, and Jill (who was no longer seeing Sean) formed a bond with Larry.

Phyllis suffered severe side effects from her fertility drugs, and had no choice but to discontinue the treatment. When Nikki learned of Phyllis’s diagnosis, she confirmed to Jack that he was the biological father of Diane’s son, Kyle. Diane and Phyllis soon learned the truth and, later, a custody battle ensued. Much to Jack’s disappointment, Diane retained full custody of Kyle. Diane moved into the Abbotts’ pool house so Jack could have access to Kyle. The arrangement, however, led to some nasty confrontations between Diane and Phyllis. At one point, Diane tried to fake an accident in the driveway in order to blame Phyllis. Unfortunately, Diane was really hurt when Phyllis accidentally ran over her leg; on the plus side for Diane, she was able to extend her stay at the Abbotts. One night, while Kyle was with Phyllis and Jack, a fire broke out in the poolhouse, and Diane barely escaped the inferno. After a police investigation, Phyllis was arrested for starting the blaze. Phyllis and Jack were convinced that Diane set Phyllis up, and set out to prove Phyllis’s innocence. (The plan called for Phyllis and Jack to pretend to break up so Jack could romance Diane and get her to confess.) Despite Jack’s best efforts, though, things looked pretty bleak till the proverbial eleventh hour, when Paul and Lynne arrived at Phyllis’s trial with new evidence that cleared Phyllis.

Victor decided he needed to go on a soul-searching journey before formally asking Nikki to be his wife once more. As a result, Victor made contact with his former wives and lovers including Julia, Ramona, Ashley and Hope. Unbeknownst to Victor, however, his ex-wife Lenna joined forces with Max Hollister, who was seeking revenge against Victor. Leanna arranged for Victor’s meetings to be taped, and the footage was aired on her television show. Max, who was wooing Nikki, was with her at the Lodge when the show was broadcast. Nikki decided there was no chance of a reunion with Victor. Later, when Victor returned to Genoa City, Nikki confronted him. Victor told Nikki he visited his exes looking for insight to make his next marriage last. Then Victor proposed to Nikki, who promised him an answer in two weeks (she needed time to herself in order to think things through). Fourteen days later, Nikki told Victor she would marry him. Meanwhile, Max, along with his estranged wife, Lorie Brooks (who had once been engaged to Victor), tried to break up Victor and Nikki, but nothing came of it. Lorie apologized to Victor, and wished him well before leaving town. Victor and Nikki had a lovely wedding ceremony and reception. (Leanna crashed the nuptials, but Nick and Victoria tossed her out undetected.) On their wedding night, Victor gave Nikki a beautiful photo album documenting their many years together.

Colleen formed a friendship with J.T. (she tutored him in English literature), which soon turned into love (on Colleen’s part, anyway). At first, J.T. didn’t take Colleen’s crush seriously, but he eventually realized that he had strong feelings for her. Due to their age difference and J.T.’s past behavior, Colleen’s elders forbade her to date J.T. This didn’t stop the young couple, who met on the sly. Traci decided she wanted Colleen to move back to New York, which prompted Colleen to flee. She met with J.T., and suggested they run away together (J.T. talked her out of it). Traci called the police, and J.T. was arrested for statutory rape. Traci told J.T. she would drop the charges if J.T. could convince Colleen to return to New York with Traci. Reluctantly, J.T. lied to Colleen, telling her he didn’t love her. Heartbroken, Colleen left for the airport with Traci. J.T. regretted his actions. He went to the airport, found Colleen, and told her the truth. The kids snuck out of the airport, and went to Brad and Ashley’s place. Traci tracked her daughter down, and insisted they go to New York. Eventually, Brad (Colleen’s dad) convinced Traci to let Colleen stay in Genoa City. Colleen was relieved, although as punishment she had to agree not to see J.T. for two weeks. During this time period Colleen turned 16, but was sad that J.T. couldn’t be with her on her birthday. J.T. surprised Colleen, though, by serenading her beneath her bedroom window.

Victoria was supposed to supervise a photo shoot in Kenya for Brash & Sassy, but due to illness Neil took her place. This did not sit well with Malcolm, the photographer, who had brought Alex with him. (Malcolm was starting to wonder what was up between Alex, his fiancee, and Neil.) Later, a recovered Victoria joined the others in Africa. Neil confronted Alex about her feelings for him, unaware Malcolm was within earshot. Malcolm overheard Alex tell Neil she did have strong feelings for him, but Malcolm walked away before he could hear Alex explain to Neil that she was committed to Malcolm. Malcolm fought with Neil, after which he went to a remote location for the photo shoot, ignoring warnings that it was unsafe to travel. The group later received a call from Isaac, Malcolm’s tour guide: Malcolm perished in a terrible accident. (His body wasn’t recovered.) Back in Genoa City, Nate eulogized Malcolm at a memorial service, calling his dad a hero. Alex moved away, and Neil, who had already been drinking heavily since Ryan’s death, hit the bottle even harder. It wasn’t long before he made a complete transformation from Neil the Yuppie to Neil the Skid Row bum. Neil started spending time with Serena, a sympathetic barmaid. Dru and Lily arrived in town, and learned from Olivia about Neil’s drinking. Dru got on Neil’s case, and he finally entered rehab. Meanwhile, Lily summoned Wes, Dru’s boyfriend, to Genoa City from Paris. Lily was desperate to return to Europe, but Dru realized it would help Neil’s recovery if he was able to spend time with his daughter. Deciding that she had no future with Neil, Serena visited him one last time to say good-bye. Wes proposed to Dru, and later accused Neil of still loving Dru.

Sharon continued to blame Nick for their baby’s death, and the couple separated. Sharon found a sympathetic ear in Diego (Raul’s brother), who advised Sharon to try to straighten things out with Nick. Sharon did try, but her and Nick’s attempts to reconcile failed. At one point, Sharon mistakenly believed Nick slept with Grace, a former flame. A miserable Sharon found comfort in Diego’s arms. Shortly thereafter, Nick and Sharon resolved their differences, and Diego told Sharon it would cause major fallout if she told Nick about her and Diego’s one-night stand. One day, after observing an interaction between Diego and Victoria at the coffeehouse, Nick suggested to Sharon that Victoria might have a crush on Diego. Sharon wasn’t pleased by this, and her confusion led her to finally tell Nick about her indiscretion with Diego. A furious Nick responded by punching out Diego and telling Victoria that her new boyfriend had an affair with Sharon. (Nick refused to believe that Sharon and Diego only slept together once.) Shortly thereafter, Grace came back to town, and Nick had sex with her (which he immediately regretted). Meanwhile, Victoria softened toward Diego once she heard his side of the story, and they reconciled. A reticent Sharon told Victor about Diego, and Victor gave Diego money to leave town. Diego decided he didn’t want the cash, and was on his way to return the dough when he was beaten unconscious by a couple of thugs who stole the money. Victoria (who briefly thought Diego abandoned her) found Diego in the hospital, and denounced Victor once she learned that he tried to pay Diego to end his relationship with her. Sharon and Nick did their best to make Christmas happy for Cassie and Noah, but once the holidays were over Sharon realized she had to get on with her life, and told Victor she was going to file for a divorce. Victor then ordered Nick to fix his marriage.

Raul and Brittany began dating. One night, after dining with Brittany’s snobby parents, Frederick and Anita, Brittany got drunk and cracked up her car, severely injuring Raul in the process. Raul was temporarily paralyzed, but just as he was starting to wriggle his toes again, he gave Brittany the boot. Never one to give up, Brittany convinced Raul that she truly loved him, and the young couple moved in together. Although they were on a tight budget (Brittany’s folks cut her off), they were very happy until their room at the boarding house was burglarized. Much to Raul and Brittany’s surprise, Frederick and Anita, along with Raul’s parents, Adela and Vincente, arrived on Christmas Eve with food and gifts. The two families shared a pleasant meal.

Isabella became pregnant with Paul’s child (whom she initially tried to pass off as Michael’s). Paul had mixed feelings when he learned about the baby, especially since it was around this time that Chris returned to Genoa City. Paul had a few encounters with Chris — they kissed a couple of times — but in the end Paul married Isabella shortly after she gave birth to their son, Ricky. Hoping that Chris and Paul would reunite, Mary was stunned when she learned about Paul and Isabella’s marriage. Meanwhile, Chris and Michael start to bond. Although Paul tried to be polite whenever he encountered Michael and Chris in public, we wasn’t happy when Michael escorted Chris to the Newman nuptials. Chris and Paul argued (privately) at the reception, and wound up in an emotional kiss. Shortly thereafter, Chris and Michael became intimate. Chris was dumbfounded to receive an invitation to Ricky’s baptism, but decided to attend. Meanwhile, Michael told Isabella that he and Chris were an item, and Isabella purposely hinted about Michael and Chris’s intimacy to Paul. This prompted Paul to ask Chris point blank if she was sleeping with Michael. Appalled, Chris told Paul to mind his own business. Michael proposed to Chris, and she accepted. She went to the baptism, but when Michael showed up, Paul tossed him out, but not before Michael announced his and Chris’s engagement. Paul later confronted Chris at their old condo — Why did she kiss him at Victor’s wedding? — and things began to heat up between the former couple. Paul initiated sex and what happened next was anyone’s guess — was it an act of rape, or consensual? Afterward, Chris left town, and refused to tell Michael or Paul where she went.

Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy, and feared that her cancer was driving a wedge between herself and Brad. Unsure of what the future held, Ashley recorded a video in which she revealed that Victor was Abby’s biological father. Ashley later instructed Olivia what to do with the tape should Ashley die. A lonely Brad visited Olivia, and they came close to having sex (they didn’t). Afterward, Olivia watched the tape. She then confronted Ashley, and threatened to tell Brad. Later, Ashley overheard Olivia tell Dru that she had fallen in love with Brad. Ashley told Olivia that she was on to her, and demanded that Olivia turn over the videotape. Ashley got the tape back, unaware that Dru made a copy. Ashley attempted to tell Brad the truth, but was interrupted by Colleen and J.T. (the night they fled the airport). Ashley promised Olivia (who was on her case) that she would tell Brad before the new year.

This guide uses March 26, 2001–March 22, 2002, the season division associated with the 247-episode listing. All dates refer to the original US broadcasts.

1. Episode count and broadcast dates

Item	Details
Number of episodes	247
First episode	#7097 — March 26, 2001
Last episode	#7343 — March 22, 2002

The episode count and final date are supported by the full-season listings. TheTVDB uses a different boundary, including #7344, March 25, 2002, in Season 29; its page also contains only a partial episode list. Consequently, its displayed total should not be treated as the season’s actual episode count. episodes streaming online

2. Characters and actors, alphabetically by character surname

The following is the documented principal and recurring roster, including children and temporary replacements. Historical records do not reliably identify every one-episode doctor, police officer, extra or infant performer, so I cannot certify an exhaustive list of every credited appearance.

Characters are listed under the surnames they used during this period where practical: Abby Carlton, for example, rather than her later surname Newman.

Character	Performer
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by David Tom
Jack Abbott	portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott	portrayed by Jess Walton
John Abbott	portrayed by Jerry Douglas
Traci Abbott	portrayed by Beth Maitland
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Lynne Bassett	portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn
Christine Blair Williams	portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Isabella Braña	portrayed by Eva Longoria
Sean Bridges	portrayed by Christopher Douglas, then David Lee Russek
Amanda Browning	portrayed by Denice Duff
Mackenzie Browning	portrayed by Ashley Bashioum, Nicole Tarantini temporarily, then Kelly Kruger
Abby Carlton	portrayed by Madison and Morgan Reinherz
Brad Carlton	portrayed by Don Diamont
Colleen Carlton	portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca
Katherine Chancellor	portrayed by Jeanne Cooper
Matt Clark / Carter Mills	portrayed by Rick Hearst
Doris Collins	portrayed by Karen Hensel
Steve Connelly	portrayed by Greg Wrangler
Keith Dennison	portrayed by Granville Van Dusen
Tricia Dennison McNeil	portrayed by Sabryn Genet
Cody Dixon	portrayed by Brody Hutzler
Lauren Fenmore	portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Diego Guittierez	portrayed by Diego Serrano
Raul Guittierez	portrayed by David Lago
Nate Hastings	portrayed by Bryant Jones
Olivia Hastings	portrayed by Tonya Lee Williams
J.T. Hellstrom	portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Brittany Hodges	portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Maxwell “Max” Hollister	portrayed by Sam Behrens
Ralph Hunnicutt	portrayed by Angelo Tiffe
Bunny Hutchinson	portrayed by Shell Danielson
Diane Jenkins	portrayed by Susan Walters
Kyle Jenkins, later Kyle Abbott	portrayed by Connor and Garret Sullivan, and Marissa and Madison Poer
Mamie Johnson	portrayed by Veronica Redd
Danielle Jorgenson	portrayed by Ashleigh Olden
Esther Valentine	portrayed by Kate Linder
Ryan McNeil	portrayed by Scott Reeves
Rianna Miner	portrayed by Alexis Thorpe
Cassie Newman	portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Julia Newman Martin	portrayed by Meg Bennett
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by Blake Michael Bryan and McKay Giller
Victor Newman	portrayed by Eric Braeden
Miguel Rodriguez	portrayed by Anthony Pena
Alex Perez	portrayed by Alexia Robinson
Glenn Richards	portrayed by Brendan Burns
Gina Roma	portrayed by Patty Weaver
John Silva	portrayed by John Castellanos
Phyllis Summers	portrayed by Michelle Stafford
Victoria Newman	portrayed by Heather Tom
Larry Warton	portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick
Mary Williams	portrayed by Carolyn Conwell
Paul Williams	portrayed by Doug Davidson
Malcolm Winters	portrayed by Shemar Moore
Neil Winters	portrayed by Kristoff St. John

Cast mappings are drawn from the historical character and performer lists and CBS’s cast biographies. Child-actor records sometimes disagree about the precise handover dates, particularly for Kyle. Wikipedia

Celebrity appearance: Lionel Richie — portrayed by himself. Sean arranges for Richie to serenade Jill during their romance. The published production photograph identifies episode #7233; its August 30, 2001 date is a taping date, not a confirmed broadcast date. Soap Opera Digest

3. Main plots

Matt Clark’s revenge against Nick and Sharon

Working under the identity of Carter Mills, Matt continues his campaign against the Newmans. Nick faces drug charges, while Sharon is placed in danger. Victor interrupts Matt’s assault attempt at an isolated cabin. Matt escapes with Tricia, but their car crashes. Hospitalized and gravely injured, Matt removes his own breathing tube and places it in Nick’s hand, attempting to frame him for murder. These events unfold in May 2001. chron.com

Tricia’s deterioration and Ryan’s death

After Matt’s death, Tricia experiences hallucinations of him. Her obsession with Ryan and hostility toward Victoria intensify. She also drugs Victor and falsely accuses him of rape. When Ryan and Victoria prepare to remarry, Tricia replaces Victoria at the altar and produces a gun. Ryan is fatally wounded while protecting Victoria, dying on November 27, 2001. Tricia is subsequently institutionalized. chron.com

Nick and Sharon lose their daughter

Matt’s suggestion that he might have fathered Sharon’s unborn child creates a painful conflict between Sharon and Nick. Sharon delivers a premature daughter who dies. Testing establishes that Nick was the father, but their grief and recriminations seriously damage the marriage. Contemporary summaries place the loss in late October 2001. chron.com

Jack and Phyllis become husband and wife

Their romance develops alongside the continuing business tensions between Jabot and Newman Enterprises. Jack and Phyllis marry on December 24, 2001. Their hopes of having a child become a major concern as fertility difficulties emerge. Diane’s return introduces another complication: her young son’s paternity will become central to Jack’s life. soapcentral.com

Billy, Mackenzie, Brittany and the Glow by Jabot teenagers

Brittany’s deception about having slept with Billy unravels, allowing Billy and Mackenzie to reconnect. Their relationship remains vulnerable to jealousy, interference and disagreements. The Glow by Jabot website also exposes Mackenzie’s whereabouts, bringing her estranged mother, Amanda, back into her life. Jackson Dynasty

Raul’s diabetes

Raul develops alarming symptoms, including thirst and vision problems, before becoming seriously ill. His diagnosis of type 1 diabetes introduces a continuing storyline about insulin, managing the condition and maintaining independence. His relationship with Rianna becomes entangled with her history with J.T. chron.com

Colleen returns as a teenager

Traci returns with Colleen while experiencing problems in her marriage to Steve. Colleen’s renewed relationship with Brad creates tension within Brad and Ashley’s household. After difficulties in New York, Colleen returns to Genoa City and becomes part of the younger characters’ stories. soapcentral.com

Paul, Christine, Isabella and Michael

Paul’s marriage to Christine deteriorates while she works abroad. Isabella becomes increasingly involved in his life, having initially been enlisted by Michael to drive the couple apart. Isabella becomes pregnant and initially attributes the pregnancy to Michael. Paul ultimately learns that he is the father. The birth and Paul’s marriage to Isabella occur in Season 30. Fandom

Malcolm, Alex and Neil: the Kenya tragedy

Malcolm’s engagement to Alex is threatened by her feelings for Neil. During a photographic assignment in Kenya, Malcolm overhears part of their conversation and believes Alex has betrayed him. After an argument with Neil, Malcolm leaves for a dangerous location and disappears in an accident. He is presumed dead, deepening Neil’s guilt and drinking problems. Jackson Dynasty

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date and outcome
Unnamed Newman daughter	Nick Newman and Sharon Newman	Late October 2001: born prematurely and dies. Exact broadcast day remains unconfirmed here.

Contemporary coverage describes a premature birth followed by the baby’s death; some later character biographies instead call it a stillbirth. chron.com

Two births should not be assigned to this season:

• Kyle Jenkins/Abbott: born in January 2001, before Season 29.
• Ricky Williams: born on May 10, 2002, during Season 30. TheTVDB.com

5. Recasts and SORAS

SORAS means Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome: a character becomes substantially older than the elapsed story time would normally allow.

Character	Change	Date
Colleen Carlton	Returns as a teenager, portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca, replacing her earlier child portrayals. This is the season’s major SORAS.	May 30, 2001
Sean Bridges	David Lee Russek replaces Christopher Douglas.	August 6, 2001
Mackenzie Browning	Nicole Tarantini temporarily replaces Ashley Bashioum during illness.	2001; exact

Y&R / B&B Crossovers — Season 29
Period covered: March 26, 2001–March 22, 2002.

Direction	Characters and crossover dates
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	No confirmed appearances identified within this season’s dates. Lauren Fenmore’s next documented B&B appearance falls in July 2002, outside this period.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	No confirmed appearances identified within this season’s dates. The available crossover histories do not establish a visit by a B&B character during this interval.

The historical crossover lists support this finding, although they are not complete episode-by-episode credit records. Fandom

Lauren Fenmore: an important date distinction

• August 24, 2001 — Y&R: Lauren Fenmore — portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman returns on a recurring basis. This is her return to her original series following her earlier B&B tenure. en.wikipedia.org
• July 5, 2002 — B&B, episode #3834: Lauren makes a crossover appearance involving Spectra and the Forresters’ dispute over fashion buyers. This belongs in the Y&R Season 30 guide, because it occurs after Season 29 ends.

Billy realized that staying pals with Mac while dating Brittany was doing Mac more harm than good. Although Billy told Mac he would start tutoring at the shelter again, he abruptly changed his mind, much to Mac’s disappointment. One day in the coffee shop while Mac was on duty, Billy made a point of giving Brittany the opal ring in front of Mac. Mac was devastated; this was, after all, the ring Billy had once given her. Later, to fuel Billy’s jealousy, Mac pretended to be interested in J.T. (who was in on the ruse). Meanwhile, Billy began an e-mail correspondence with “CleanQueen,” unaware he was venting about his girl troubles to Mac. J.T. found a Glow By Jabot videotape from the previous summer and learned that Brittany lied about having sex with Billy. At Mac’s request, Raul watched the tape and revealed the shocking news. Mac was all set to tell Billy the truth, but Brittany, who got wind of the situation, destroyed the tape. Brittany also discovered CleanQueen’s identity and blabbed to Billy. Billy blasted Mac for not coming clean with him, as it were. Mac and Brittany got into a confrontation, and Mac told Brittany she was going to show Billy the pool house tape. Brittany boasted that the tape was toast, but Mac called her bluff by claiming she had a copy. The trick worked and Brittany ran to Billy to confess that they never had sex in the pool house. Billy felt betrayed by her lie and promptly ended their relationship. Billy and Mac later reconciled, and Brittany sought revenge by digging up dirt from Mac’s past and posting information about Mac (who agreed to be on camera for the second season of Glow by Jabot) on the show’s Web site. This led to Amanda, Mac’s estranged mother, to learn of Mac’s whereabouts. Amanda showed up at the Chancellor Estate, and she and Mac had an awkward reunion.

Raul had a persistent cold that would not go away. He complained of being thirsty all the time, his eyes bothered him, and was consuming a lot of sweets. Billy and Rianna consulted a medical Web site and deduced that Raul was diabetic. Meanwhile, at the pool house, Raul hyperventilated and passed out. He was rushed to the hospital and slipped into a coma. Raul’s friends and family kept vigil, and the young man recovered. Olivia informed Raul that he had Type-one diabetes, and would have to make some lifestyle changes. It wasn’t long before Raul took his condition in stride, and ignored onlookers at the coffeehouse as he gave himself an insulin shot. But when Raul saw Rianna and J.T. together at the Glow by Jabot boutique (he had recently learned that Rianna and J.T. had once been intimate), Raul accidentally overdosed himself and fell into insulin shock. Raul was hospitalized, but he made a full recovery.

Diane gave birth to a boy whom she named Christian Victor Newman. Victor insisted on a paternity test, which proved that he was not the infant’s father. Victor told Diane to leave town lest he brought legal action against her. Diane was convinced that Nikki switched the sperm samples and confronted her about the truth. Diane and her baby moved to Italy, and Nikki (with Victoria’s encouragement) confessed to Victor that she had indeed switched the samples. Victor berated Nikki, noting that her actions resulted in the creation of an unwanted child. A guilt-ridden Nikki did some investigating and discovered that Jack was the biological father. Nikki secretly traveled to Italy to apologize to Diane for her role in the sperm switch.

An unsuspecting Sharon invited beloved employee Carter (aka Matt) to her house for dinner. Carter slipped a Mickey into Sharon’s margarita, and she passed out. Carter was just about to rape her but was scared off when Nick came home. When club kid Jordan was hospitalized from the tainted ecstasy he purchased from Matt, Matt snuck into the hospital and disconnected Jordan’s ventilator, killing him, lest Jordan fingered Matt. Thanks to all the evidence Matt and Warton planted, Nick was arrested and thrown in jail. While Nick stewed in jail — Warton was locked up, too, having been double crossed by Matt — Matt lured Sharon to an isolated cabin. Warton revealed Matt’s true identity, and the cavalry — Victor — arrived at the cabin before Matt could rape Sharon. Matt escaped and jumped into Tricia’s car (suspecting that Carter was up to no good, Tricia, who was Carter’s paramour, had followed him to the cabin), but Tricia crashed the car, sending both of them to the hospital. Tricia signed a deposition stating that Matt was responsible for Jordan’s death, and Nick was freed. As he lay dying, Matt demanded to see Nick. Once they were alone, Matt suggested to Nick that Matt had raped Sharon the night of the dinner party. Then Matt yanked out his ventilator tube, placing it in Nick’s hand. Matt croaked, and Nick’s goose was cooked (a police officer walked in and assumed Nick sent Matt to his final resting place). Nick was tossed back into jail, but Warton (with help from an unwitting Cassie) convinced the authorities that Matt was demented enough to frame Nick for murder by committing suicide. Nick was released (as was Warton — who decided to go straight — at a later time).

The Newmans’ troubles were far from over. Tricia (who agreed to divorce Ryan) convinced everyone that she was sane as long as she took her medication. When her father, Keith, was hospitalized with a stroke and became comatose, Tricia reacted quickly. Knowing that the Newmans would want her back in the mental hospital now that Keith was incapacitated and couldn’t watch over her (Tricia’s sister, Megan, was also unavailable), Tricia gave Victor an unusual proposition: She would move into the penthouse with him, where he could keep an eye on her himself. Victor accepted (and promptly reactivated the video surveillance system that was last used on Diane), much to his family’s shock. Tricia conferred with Matt’s ghost (a figment of her imagination) on a daily basis, and plotted against Victor and Victoria (who was set to remarry Ryan). When Victor spurned Tricia’s advances, she drugged his tea, had sex with him, and then claimed rape. Naturally, Victor didn’t remember a thing, but DNA proved he had sex with Tricia. Fortunately, Victor did remember drinking the tea, and urged the district attorney to test the DNA sample for drugs. Meanwhile, Tricia told everyone she was leaving town and then checked into a nearby hotel. Victoria and Ryan’s wedding day arrived, and Tricia slipped into the church unnoticed. She knocked Victoria unconscious with a candlestick and disguised herself as the bride. At the altar, Ryan was horrified when Tricia lifted her veil and revealed herself to the stunned guests. Tricia pulled out a gun and fired at Victoria (who entered the chapel after coming to), but Ryan jumped up and took the bullet instead. Ryan underwent surgery, but he died shortly afterwards. Tricia (who admitted that Victor didn’t rape her) was committed to a psychiatric hospital where doctors watched her strange behavior as she bid farewell to Matt.

Sharon discovered she was pregnant. Remembering Matt’s cruel implication that the child may have been conceived during an act of rape (which was a complete falsehood), Nick felt that he and Sharon should give the baby up for adoption after it’s birth. Sharon was appalled; even if the child wasn’t Nick’s she was still it’s mother. The couple argued, Sharon fell, and she delivered a premature girl who didn’t survive. A post-mortem paternity test concluded that the child was indeed Nick’s. A heartbroken Sharon kept the news to herself, but she eventually told Nick. By then, however, the couple’s marriage was headed toward a downward spiral.

Ashley gave Brad her consent to adopt Abby. But the cozy little threesome was interrupted when Traci came to town with her and Brad’s teen-age daughter, Colleen. Traci admitted that she and her husband, Steve, were having marital problems. Everyone decided it was in Colleen’s best interests to stay in Genoa City while Traci returned to New York to salvage her marriage. Ashley found herself uncomfortable with Brad and Colleen’s budding relationship. Later, when Traci announced that she and Steve had reconciled, Colleen (who by now was part of the Glow By Jabot crowd) didn’t want to leave town. She ran away and wound up at the shelter, where Amanda (who was living there at the time) convinced Colleen to return to her family. Colleen went back to New York, but started acting out by smoking pot with her friends. John persuaded Traci to let Colleen live with him, and wasn’t long before Colleen was once again in Genoa City.

Paul was all set to visit Christine in Hong Kong when his trip was waylaid by a beautiful damsel in distress named Isabella. Unbeknownst to Paul, however, Isabella had been hired by Michael to permanently break up the Williamses’ marriage (Michael desired Chris for himself). Claiming that she was in mortal danger of her imprisoned (yet still influential) husband, Paul went so far as to inviting Isabella to stay under his roof. Meanwhile, Chris (who was by now living in Australia) made a return trip home and caught Paul and Isabella in flagrante. Chris filed for divorce and although Paul was saddened, he professed his love for Isabella. Paul became confused, though, when Chris suggested she wanted to reconcile. This led to an argument between Paul and Isabella, the latter of whom was later in a car accident. Paul visited Isabella at the hospital, and she informed him that she was leaving town. After Paul left, Dr. Walker told Isabella that she was pregnant. Isabella sought comfort in Michael’s arms, and they made love. Paul and Chris never did reconcile, and Chris left town. Isabella announced that she was pregnant — with Michael’s child.

Disapproving of Malcolm’s lifestyle, Olivia reduced his visitation rights with Nate. Malcolm confronted Olivia about the situation, and was stunned when she cut Malcolm off from Nate completely. Neil, Mamie and Ashley tried to make Olivia reconsider, but to no avail. A sympathetic Mamie arranged for Nate and Malcolm to “accidentally” bump into each other on several occasions, but Olivia went ballistic when she found out what was going on. Olivia and Malcolm went to court where the judge (after hearing Nate’s heartfelt testimony) awarded Malcolm reasonable visitation rights. Meanwhile, Malcolm and Alex became engaged. Alex discovered that Neil had very strong feelings for her and decided she could no longer continue a professional relationship with him. Instead of accepting Neil’s lucrative job offer at Newman Enterprises, Alex joined Michael and Chris’ law firm. This didn’t sit well with Malcolm, and their relationship began to suffer. Meanwhile, Neil reconnected with Olivia and they made love. After Ryan’s death, however, Neil sank into a deep depression and started to drink heavily. In a vulnerable moment, Neil told Malcolm that he had feelings for Alex. Malcolm was upset, but reasoned that Neil’s feelings were unreciprocated. The truth of the matter was that Alex was in denial about her attraction to Neil.

Phyllis went after Jack like gangbusters, but got cold field when he started talking marriage and children. Phyllis new how much Jack wanted to raise a child (he hadn’t met his son Keemo until the latter was already an adult), but parenthood was a touchy subject for Phyllis, as it reminded her that she had been deemed unfit to rear her own child, Danny, by a court of law. Phyllis finally accepted Jack’s proposal, and they made plans to throw an engagement party. But during the preparations Phyllis began to experience sharp abdominal pains and was eventually hospitalized. Phyllis underwent surgery for a tubular pregnancy; she recovered but was told she couldn’t bear children. Phyllis wanted to call off the engagement, but Jack refused, insisting that he loved regardless of her inability to have kids. At the engagement party, Phyllis was all set to officially end their relationship, but a moving speech by Jack in front of the guests overwhelmed her. Once again Phyllis accepted Jack’s proposal, and they wed in a lovely ceremony Dec. 26.

Nina and Phillip moved to Los Angeles when she was tapped to write a screenplay. Unfortunately, her relationship with Tomas did not survive the transition…Jill started dating Jabot web master Sean, but was a little troubled by their difference in ages. Although Sean insisted that he was sincere in his emotions, it proved necessary for him to woo Jill back more than once. 

This guide uses the U.S. season dates March 27, 2000–March 23, 2001. Dates below refer to U.S. broadcasts.

Episode count: 252 episodes is the total listed by season catalogs. However, the documented episode-number range, #6846–#7096, contains 251 numbered episodes. The historical listings disagree, so 252 should be treated as the catalog total rather than a fully reconciled count. Moviefone

Characters and actors

The list below covers the principal cast, children, and identifiable recurring and guest characters. Historical records do not provide a dependable, complete episode-by-episode guest roster; uncertain infant credits and appearances dated only “2000” are identified separately.

Characters are alphabetized by surname, using their familiar names during this period. In particular, Abby appears under Carlton, and Tricia under Dennison.

Character — portrayed by actor
Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott portrayed by David Tom
Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton
John Abbott portrayed by Jerry Douglas
Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Lynne Bassett portrayed by Laura Bryan Birn
Christine Blair Williams portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Sean Bridges portrayed by Christopher Douglas
Mackenzie Browning portrayed by Ashley Bashioum
Abby Carlton, later Abby Newman, portrayed by Madison and Morgan Reinherz
Brad Carlton portrayed by Don Diamont
Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper
Phillip Chancellor IV, later known as Chance, portrayed by Penn Badgley
Matt Clark, using the identity Carter Mills, portrayed by Russell Lawrence and Rick Hearst
Doris Collins portrayed by Karen Hensel
Gary Dawson portrayed by Ricky Paull Goldin
Tomas Del Cerro portrayed by Francesco Quinn
Keith Dennison portrayed by Granville Van Dusen
Megan Dennison Viscardi portrayed by Ashley Jones
Tricia Dennison McNeil portrayed by Sabryn Genet

These credits are supported by the historical cast registers and individual character histories. Wikipedia

Character — portrayed by actor
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Sid Garber portrayed by David Richards
Raul Guittierez portrayed by David Lago
Nate Hastings Jr. portrayed by Bryant Jones
J.T. Hellstrom portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Brittany Hodges portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Bunny Hutchinson portrayed by Shell Danielson
Diane Jenkins portrayed by Alex Donnelley
Alice Johnson portrayed by Tamara Clatterbuck and, temporarily, Tiffany Salerno
Mamie Johnson portrayed by Veronica Redd
Leanna Love portrayed by Barbara Crampton
Ryan McNeil portrayed by Scott Reeves
Rianna Miner portrayed by Rianna Loving and Alexis Thorpe
Cassie Newman portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman portrayed by Hunter Preisendorfer and Blake Michael Bryan
Sharon Newman portrayed by Sharon Case
Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman portrayed by Heather Tom

The registers document both Rianna performers and Alice’s temporary replacement. Noah’s historical casting records identify the two child performers, but do not consistently give their handover dates. Wikipedia

Character — portrayed by actor
Christian Page portrayed by Vincent Van Patten
Alex Perez portrayed by Alexia Robinson
Brock Reynolds portrayed by Beau Kazer
Miguel Rodriguez portrayed by Anthony Pena
Gina Roma portrayed by Patty Weaver
John Silva portrayed by John Castellanos
Phyllis Summers portrayed by Michelle Stafford
Grace Turner portrayed by Jennifer Gareis*
Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder
Dr. Reese Walker portrayed by Kim Strauss
Larry Warton portrayed by David “Shark” Fralick
Nina Webster portrayed by Tricia Cast
Mary Williams portrayed by Carolyn Conwell
Paul Williams portrayed by Doug Davidson
Hope Wilson Adams portrayed by Signy Coleman*
Drucilla Winters portrayed by Victoria Rowell and, temporarily, Kent Masters King
Lily Winters portrayed by Brooke Marie Bridges
Malcolm Winters portrayed by Shemar Moore
Neil Winters portrayed by Kristoff St. John

Grace and Hope have documented guest appearances in 2000, but I could not securely establish every appearance’s position within the March-to-March season. Wikipedia

Additional characters requiring qualification:

Character — portrayed by actor	Qualification
Isabella Braña portrayed by Eva Longoria	Debuted March 8, 2001, within this season.
Marissa Barton portrayed by Marissa Arena	Diane’s assistant; historical credits cover this period.
Chantal Lebasque portrayed by Chantal Abbey	Michael’s secretary; records date her introduction to 2000 without a secure first broadcast date.
Christian Victor Newman, later Kyle Abbott, portrayed by infant performers whose Season 28 credits remain unverified	Later casting histories name Connor and Garret Sullivan and Madison and Marissa Poer, but do not reliably identify the babies used at his January 2001 birth.
Jordan portrayed by an actor I could not reliably identify	A minor character central to the drug-dealing storyline.

Isabella’s debut is firmly documented. Kyle’s infant credits require particular caution: the Sullivan twins’ individually documented appearances fall in December 2001, after this season. en.wikipedia.org

Main plots

• Ashley, Brad and Abby: Ashley conceives a child using Victor’s stored sperm while concealing the biological father’s identity. Brad commits to Ashley and agrees to raise her baby. Abby’s birth interrupts their wedding plans, and Ashley and Brad subsequently marry. en.wikipedia.org
• Diane’s pregnancy and the sperm switch: Diane believes she has conceived Victor’s child. Nikki’s interference with the stored samples means otherwise. Diane gives birth to Christian Victor Newman, but the DNA results exclude Victor as the father. The child’s eventual identity as Jack’s son, Kyle, belongs to the continuing storyline. WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
• Billy, Mackenzie and Brittany: Billy and Mackenzie’s relationship develops amid Jill’s opposition and the Glow by Jabot internet campaign. Brittany drugs Billy and stages a compromising scene to convince Mackenzie that they have slept together. The deception breaks Billy and Mackenzie apart. Raul and Rianna’s romance develops alongside this triangle. simkl.com
• Victoria’s stalker: Gary Dawson presents himself as a protector while secretly stalking Victoria. He abducts her, and Paul rescues her. The aftermath leaves Victoria traumatized and contributes to her renewed closeness with Ryan. Jackson Dynasty
• Tricia’s deterioration: Tricia struggles with guilt over Tony’s death, Megan’s rejection and her collapsing marriage to Ryan. Matt Clark, masquerading as Carter Mills, exploits her instability. Ryan becomes increasingly drawn back to Victoria. soapcentral.com
• Matt’s revenge against Nick and Sharon: Matt returns under a new identity and infiltrates Crimson Lights. His scheme involves drugs, manipulation of Larry Warton and an attempt to frame Nick. He also targets Sharon. The death of Jordan, a drug customer, intensifies the criminal storyline. soapcentral.com
• Phyllis returns: Phyllis comes back to Genoa City, becomes involved in Jabot’s internet campaign and renews her connections with Michael and Jack. Her developing relationship with Jack becomes a significant romantic storyline. Jackson Dynasty
• The Winters family: Olivia’s aplastic anemia brings Drucilla home and leads to a bone-marrow donation. Olivia and Malcolm clash over Nate, while Neil becomes increasingly involved in Olivia’s life. Alex Perez’s arrival introduces another source of tension between Neil and Malcolm. Wikipedia
• Paul and Christine’s marriage: Their disagreements over children and Christine’s career widen. Christine’s professional relationship with Michael and her Hong Kong assignment contribute to their separation. Isabella arrives near the season’s end, setting up the next stage of Paul’s story. Soap Central
• Nina’s writing career: Nina’s growing success unsettles Tomas. A Hollywood opportunity draws her toward Los Angeles, and their relationship ends as she leaves Genoa City. Soap Central

Births

Child	Date	Details
Abby Carlton, later Abby Newman	November 13, 2000	Ashley’s daughter; Victor is her biological father, while Brad initially raises her as his own.
Christian Victor Newman, later Kyle Abbott	January 8, 2001	Diane’s son. She initially believes Victor is his father; Jack is his biological father.

Abby’s birth occurs on Ashley and Brad’s planned wedding day. Kyle’s debut and birth are recorded as January 8. soapoperadigest.com

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	Type
Matt Clark / Carter Mills	Russell Lawrence → Rick Hearst	Hearst debuted October 30, 2000	Adult recast.
Rianna Miner	Rianna Loving → Alexis Thorpe	Loving’s final appearance: October 5, 2000; Thorpe’s debut: October 12, 2000	Recast of an existing teenage character.
Drucilla Winters	Kent Masters King temporarily substituted for Victoria Rowell	2000; precise broadcasts unverified	Temporary replacement.
Alice Johnson	Tiffany Salerno temporarily substituted for Tamara Clatterbuck	2000; precise broadcasts unverified	Temporary replacement.
Noah Newman	Hunter Preisendorfer → Blake Michael Bryan	2000; precise handover disputed	Child-to-child recast.
Phillip Chancellor IV	Penn Badgley took over the role	2000; precise first appearance unverified	Aging/recasting into an older child or young teenager.

No verified child-to-adult SORAS occurred during this season. Billy Abbott’s major aging and David Tom’s arrival occurred in 1999, before Season 28. Phillip’s change should not be described as a child being replaced by an adult. tvrage.com

New characters

Character	First appearance during the season
Abby Carlton	November 13, 2000
Alex Perez	November 29, 2000
Christian Victor Newman / Kyle Abbott	January 8, 2001
Bunny Hutchinson	February 2001; exact debut unverified
Isabella Braña	March 8, 2001
Sean Bridges	March 20, 2001
Jordan	Appears in the early-2001 drug storyline; exact debut unverified
Chantal Lebasque	Introduction recorded in 2000; placement within this season remains uncertain

Matt’s Carter Mills identity represents the return of an existing character. Wikipedia

Departures

Character	Date	Circumstances
Megan Dennison Viscardi	May 2000	Leaves for Boston after the revelations involving Tricia and Tony.
Gary Dawson	August 29, 2000 — last appearance	His stalking storyline ends with psychiatric institutionalization.
Drucilla Winters	Late summer 2000	Returns to her life abroad; sources differ on her final broadcast date.
Lily Winters	2000	Leaves with Drucilla; exact final episode unverified.
Alice Johnson	October 26, 2000 — end of this run	Ends her recurring appearances.
Nina Webster	January 31, 2001	Leaves for Los Angeles to pursue the adaptation of her writing.
Tomas Del Cerro	January 31, 2001	His relationship with Nina ends and he leaves the storyline.
Diane Jenkins	February 2001	Leaves following the discovery that Victor is not her baby’s father.

Phillip is associated with Nina’s move, but Penn Badgley’s final appearance should not automatically be assigned Nina’s departure date. Drucilla’s CBS biography places the end of Victoria Rowell’s 2000 return in August. Wikipedia

Returns of former characters

Character	Date	Details
Phyllis Summers	July 13, 2000	Michelle Stafford returns to the role.
Matt Clark	July 2000	Returns as Carter Mills, initially portrayed by Russell Lawrence.
Lauren Fenmore	June 15–26, 2000, and November 10–24, 2000	Tracey E. Bregman makes guest returns.
Grace Turner	2000	Jennifer Gareis makes guest appearances; exact dates within the season remain unverified.
Hope Wilson Adams	2000	Signy Coleman makes guest appearances; exact dates remain unverified.

Drucilla’s return began in February 2000, before the season’s opening, although her return storyline continues into Season 28. wiki.thechonk.zone

Marriages

Couple	Date	Details
Ashley Abbott and Brad Carlton	November 2000	Their planned November 13 ceremony is interrupted by Abby’s birth. They subsequently marry during the hospital storyline.

I could verify the month and sequence, but not a sufficiently consistent exact date for the completed ceremony. soapoperadigest.com

Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Jordan	Week of February 19–23, 2001	Hospitalized after taking contaminated drugs, he dies after Matt/Carter interferes with his life support.

I found no other confirmed character death within this season’s dates. Tony Viscardi’s death occurred before Season 28; Matt Clark’s and Ryan McNeil’s deaths occurred afterward. Soap Central

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character — portrayed by actor	B&B dates	Connection
Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig	February 20–May 11, 2001	The former Y&R psychiatrist appears in B&B’s Morgan DeWitt storyline.

Only the portion beginning February 20 and continuing through March 23, 2001 overlaps Y&R Season 28. The remainder of his B&B run falls during Y&R Season 29. en.wikipedia.org

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No verified B&B-originating character crossover falls within this season’s dates.

Lauren Fenmore’s June and November 2000 Y&R visits are relevant to the shared continuity because she had been a regular B&B character. However, Lauren originated on Y&R, so these are best classified as Y&R homecomings by a shared character, rather than visits by a B&B-originating character. wiki.thechonk.zone

Megan’s wedding day ended in tragedy when Tricia hit Tony on his motorcycle while backing out of the driveway. A makeshift ceremony took place at the hospital but Tony died in Megan’s arms shortly after the vows were exchanged. Ryan suggested that Tricia go to therapy for her trauma and intimacy issues. Meanwhile, Sharon suspected that Tricia killed Tony and urged the police to reopen the case. When Tricia finally confessed that she was part of a conspiracy with Grace, Megan left Genoa City and moved to Boston. Tricia’s mental state started to spiral downward and Ryan decided to separate. He denied Tricia’s sexual advances and turned to Victoria for support. Feeling rejected, Tricia joined forces with Matt and vowed revenge on Victoria.

The police arrested Warton while the real stalker [Gary] continued to write “greatest fan” letters to Victoria. With Warton and Ross out of the way, Gary and Victoria grew closer. By the time she realized he was the stalker, however, it was too late; he kidnapped her and took her to Nick’s old tree house where he held her captive. Paul managed to save her in time and Gary was brought to justice. Although she was not physically harmed, Victoria remained emotionally disturbed by the ordeal. She visited Gary at the correctional facility where she, in turn, attacked him!

In New Mexico, Ramona prepared a farewell dinner for Victor. After making passionate love, Victor confessed that he wanted to save his marriage with Nikki. Ramona arrived to profess her love to Victor but she returned to Mexico after learning that he was sharing the penthouse with Diane. After returning from her Italian vacation with Brad, Nikki was still confused about her feelings for Victor. She confronted Diane and the two women entered a fierce competition over Victor and his sperm sample. Later, Diane consulted a fertility specialist and was successfully impregnated with “Victor’s” sperm. When Victor learned of Diane’s pregnancy, he was livid and moved out of the penthouse. Diane traveled to Kansas where Hope assured her that Victor would be committed to his child. Nikki and Victor rekindled their romance but he broke it off when he learned that she invested $35 Million in Jabot!

Meanwhile, Brad tried to resign from Newman Enterprises and he and Nikki entertained the idea of working for Jabot. Victor had secretly purchased Jabot’s remaining loan, however, and refused to grant Jack an extension when the time expired for the payment. When Brad paid off half the loan, Victor threatened legal action to enforce his non-compete clause. Victor tried to end his career but Ashley used her influence on Victor to convince him not to go after Brad.

After Jack was tested for testicular cancer [negative], he made a sperm deposit. When he discovered that Ashley was pregnant, Jack flew to Paris to confront Christian. Meanwhile, Ashley informed Victor that she was pregnant. Brad volunteered to be Ashley’s Lamaze partner and their relationship grew deeper. She accepted his marriage proposal despite her lingering feelings for Victor. Moments before the wedding, Ashley went into labor at home and Victor drove her to the hospital. Brad arrived moments after the baby was born and exchanged wedding vows with Ashley. Brad wanted to legally adopt the baby, later to be named Abby, but Ashley feared that doing so would reveal the biological father.

Phyllis made a surprise return to Genoa City and Jack offered her a job as the website producer. She tried to balance her feelings for both Michael and Jack and was thrilled when Jack asked her out for dinner. In the end, she accepted a job offer for the Brash & Sassy campaign!

Billy distanced himself from his friends and began hanging out with J.T. He used Mac’s birthday party as an excuse to go to J.T.’s house where he drank until he passed out in the snow. Raul used CPR to resuscitate Billy and he was rushed to the hospital where he went into full cardiac arrest. Friends and family gathered to show their support and he eventually made a full recovery. Billy and Mac shared their first kiss but agreed to keep their feelings a secret. Billy continued his relationship with Brittany and Mac remained close to Raul. When Billy and Mac were crowed prom king and queen, things became increasingly complicated. Although Brittany was hired as Jabot’s new Glow Girl, Billy and Mac were featured in the advertisement because of their prom “royalty” status. Both Brittany and Jill were upset with the situation. Jill tried to dig up dirt from Mac’s past and was frustrated when her birth certificate confirmed that Brock was her biological father. Unable to continue the lie, Mac finally broke up with Raul who punched Billy in the face after discovering the truth. Meanwhile, Brittany discovered that Billy and Mac were dating and plotted her revenge. She devastated Mac by telling her that she had been sleeping with Billy all summer. Billy tried to tell Mac the truth but she refused to listen to him. She returned the opal ring and Billy struggled to keep his emotions under control. Billy returned to his relationship with Brittany and the couple nearly had intercourse before being interrupted by Jack. The Glow by Jabot house was reinstated for a New Year’s Eve party. Although she still had feelings for Billy, Mac was unable to confront him in person. When Jack offered her a job running the New Year’s Eve webcast, however, she accepted to spite Jill.

Tomas and Nina grew closer together and eventually consummated their love. She began to publicly refer to him as her boyfriend and was delighted when he shaved off his mustache. Tomas encouraged Nina with her writing and offered to edit her material. As Nina’s writing improved, Tomas developed a “writer’s block” and turned to the bottle for relief. Hugh recommended Nina’s novel and it was chosen for publication. Furthermore, a big time movie producer showed interest in her story. Later, Tomas surprised Nina in Taos with a wedding proposal and she eventually accepted.

Olivia told Neil that she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. When she heard that little Nate witnessed Malcolm’s attack, Olivia called Michael to revoke Malcolm’s visitation rights. Callie finally confessed that she was married to Trey and she pleaded with Olivia not to punish Malcolm and Nate for her mistakes. Malcolm was devastated by Callie’s dishonesty and the wedding was called off.

Olivia, Malcolm and Neil were shocked when Drucilla returned to Genoa. When Lily contracted chickenpox, Neil invited Dru and her daughter to stay at his house. Dru and Neil rekindled their passion but she ran back to Paris after a disagreement. Malcolm traveled to France, however, and convinced her to return to Genoa City. Meanwhile, Olivia’s health declined and Dru volunteered to donate her bone marrow. Olivia began chemotherapy and Dru ultimately gave Neil her permission to pursue her sister. Dru reconnected with Malcolm and a kiss lead to a night of lovemaking. He helped her put together a new portfolio and, in turn, Sid offered her a new contract. She traveled to Paris after a miscommunication with Malcolm; he went after her but she refused to return. Olivia questioned Malcolm’s commitment to Nate and threatened to reduce his visitation rights.

Michael persuaded Chris to become a partner in his firm and she accepted, despite Paul’s disappointment. Mary pressed Paul to have a baby with Christine and he consulted a fertility clinic. Paul was delighted when her pregnancy test came up positive but a doctor later confirmed that the test was in error. Paul and Chris began to communicate their feelings with one another and their marriage took a turn for the worse.

Nick and Sharon signed a lease for a new coffeehouse and prepared to legally adopt Cassie. As a result, Victor cut Nick’s responsibilities at Newman Enterprises and he almost resigned. Nick and Sharon were relieved when Cassie’s test results confirmed that she did not have tuberculosis. Meanwhile, Matt Clark returned to Genoa City disguised as “Carter” and got a job at the coffeehouse. He joined forces with Warton and together they planned to frame Nick for dealing drugs.

This guide uses the March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000 anniversary-season framework. All dates refer to the original American broadcasts on CBS.

Historical episode databases contain inconsistent season labels and incomplete guest credits. The cast below covers the principal characters, recurring roles and identifiable supporting characters; I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every one-episode speaking role.

1. Number of episodes

Item	Season 27
First broadcast	March 29, 1999
Last broadcast	March 24, 2000
First episode	#6593
Last episode	#6845
Number of episodes	253

The total is calculated inclusively: 6845 − 6593 + 1 = 253. It also matches the anniversary-season catalogue. Some databases misleadingly display only a small selection of surviving or indexed episodes. feuxdelamour.com

2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

Characters are listed under their familiar surnames, with Jill under Abbott and Tricia under Dennison. Children are included.

Character		Actor
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by	Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by	David Tom
Jack Abbott	portrayed by	Peter Bergman
Jill Foster Abbott	portrayed by	Jess Walton
John Abbott	portrayed by	Jerry Douglas
Traci Abbott	portrayed by	Beth Maitland
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by	Christian LeBlanc
Lynne Bassett	portrayed by	Laura Bryan Birn
Christine Blair Williams	portrayed by	Lauralee Bell
Mackenzie Browning	portrayed by	Ashley Bashioum
Ramona Caceres	portrayed by	Gladys Jimenez
Brad Carlton	portrayed by	Don Diamont
Katherine Chancellor	portrayed by	Jeanne Cooper
Phillip Chancellor IV — child	portrayed by	Nicholas Pappone
Doris Collins	portrayed by	Karen Hensel
Gary Dawson	portrayed by	Ricky Paull Goldin
Tomas Del Cerro	portrayed by	Francesco Quinn
Chet Delancy	portrayed by	Marc Singer
Rafael Delgado	portrayed by	Carlos Bernard
Keith Dennison	portrayed by	Granville Van Dusen; David Allen Brooks, temporary replacement
Megan Dennison	portrayed by	Ashley Jones
Tricia Dennison McNeil	portrayed by	Sabryn Genet
Cody Dixon	portrayed by	Brody Hutzler
Raul Guittierez	portrayed by	David Lago
Nate Hastings Jr. — child	portrayed by	Bryant Jones
J. T. Hellstrom	portrayed by	Thad Luckinbill
Brittany Hodges	portrayed by	Vanessa Lee Evigan; Lauren Woodland
Cole Howard	portrayed by	J. Eddie Peck
Diane Jenkins	portrayed by	Alex Donnelley
Alice Johnson	portrayed by	Tamara Clatterbuck
Mamie Johnson	portrayed by	Veronica Redd
Millie Johnson	portrayed by	Ernestine Mercer
Marnie Kowalski	portrayed by	Tara Lipinski
Leanna Love	portrayed by	Barbara Crampton
Ryan McNeil	portrayed by	Scott Reeves
Rianna Miner	portrayed by	Rianna Loving
Brett Nelson	portrayed by	Greg Lauren
Cassie Newman — child	portrayed by	Camryn Grimes
Nicholas Newman	portrayed by	Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by	Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman — child	portrayed by	Hunter Preisendorfer; C. J. Hunter and Nicholas Graziano are also credited in 1999
Sharon Newman	portrayed by	Sharon Case
Victor Newman	portrayed by	Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman	portrayed by	Heather Tom
Charlie Ockwell	portrayed by	Christopher Kriesa
Christian Page	portrayed by	Vincent Van Patten
Ruth Perkins	portrayed by	Leslie Bevis
Brock Reynolds	portrayed by	Beau Kazer
Callie Rogers	portrayed by	Siena Goines
Gina Roma	portrayed by	Patty Weaver
Miguel Rodriguez	portrayed by	Anthony Pena
John Silva	portrayed by	John Castellanos
Trey Stark	portrayed by	Rodney Van Johnson
Nora Thompson	portrayed by	Anita Finlay
Grace Turner	portrayed by	Jennifer Gareis
Esther Valentine	portrayed by	Kate Linder
Larry Warton	portrayed by	David “Shark” Fralick
Connie Wayne	portrayed by	Lise Simms
Nina Webster	portrayed by	Tricia Cast
Carl Williams	portrayed by	Brett Hadley
Mary Williams	portrayed by	Carolyn Conwell
Paul Williams	portrayed by	Doug Davidson
Malcolm Winters	portrayed by	Shemar Moore
Neil Winters	portrayed by	Kristoff St. John
Olivia Winters	portrayed by	Tonya Lee Williams

The casting records establish the principal and recurring performers, but do not always provide episode-level boundaries for short appearances. Noah’s overlapping child-actor credits are particularly difficult to assign precisely within the season. Wikipedia

3. Main plots

Victor’s disappearance and the battle for Newman Enterprises

Victor’s plane crash leaves him stranded in New Mexico, where Chet Delancy and Ramona Caceres become central to his survival. Chet grows increasingly dangerous, while Victor and Ramona develop a strong emotional bond. Their escape follows Chet’s fatal fall.

Back in Genoa City, Victor’s absence gives Jack and Brad an opportunity to strengthen their position at Newman Enterprises. Victor’s eventual return renews the corporate conflict and the struggle over Jabot. soapcentral.com

Victor, Nikki, Brad and Ramona

The business conflict is intertwined with romantic tensions. Brad pursues Nikki, while Victor remains drawn to Ramona after his return. Nikki’s jealousy and Brad’s persistence place further pressure on her relationship with Victor.

Ramona subsequently becomes involved in Victor’s business affairs, keeping their connection alive beyond the New Mexico storyline. soapcentral.com

Sharon and Nick fight for Cassie

Alice Johnson’s attempt to regain Cassie dominates one of the season’s major family stories. Christine represents Nick and Sharon, while Alice’s past parenting and Millie’s role in raising Cassie come under scrutiny.

On July 19, 1999, Cassie addresses the court herself. The judge awards Nick and Sharon custody initially as foster parents, with continued supervision, and recommends that they proceed with adoption. Their victory becomes a major Newman family celebration. soapcentral.com

Katherine discovers her granddaughter

Mackenzie, a teenage runaway, becomes close to Katherine. Their connection develops into the revelation that Mac is Brock Reynolds’s daughter and Katherine’s granddaughter.

Katherine tries to give Mac a secure home, while Jill distrusts her and repeatedly clashes with her. Paul helps locate Brock, and his return allows the family to confront Mac’s history and establish their relationship. soapcentral.com

Billy and the new teen group

Billy returns as a teenager, becoming part of a new generation alongside Mackenzie, Raul, J. T., Brittany and Rianna. Billy and Mac develop feelings for each other, but Mac’s relationship with Raul complicates matters.

The group introduces stories about friendship, social status, jealousy and romantic loyalty. Billy’s divided family life also connects the teenage plots to the continuing hostility between Jill and Katherine. en.wikipedia.org

Tricia’s deterioration and Tony’s death

Tricia’s marriage to Ryan becomes increasingly troubled. Her pregnancy and miscarriage contribute to her emotional distress, while her opposition to Megan’s relationship with Tony becomes an obsession.

The conflict culminates when Tricia runs Tony down with her car. Megan marries him in hospital shortly before he dies, leaving her devastated and estranged from her sister. en.wikipedia.org

Ashley, Cole and the beginnings of the sperm-bank storyline

Ashley and Cole’s marriage breaks down, and Cole leaves Genoa City. Ashley’s desire for motherhood becomes increasingly important.

By March 2000, Victor’s stored sperm is part of a developing storyline involving Diane and Ashley. Its consequences continue into the following season. soapcentral.com

Victoria and Gary Dawson

Gary enters Victoria’s professional and personal life as a seemingly shy marketing specialist. His introduction lays the groundwork for the stalking storyline, whose most dramatic developments extend beyond this season’s March 2000 boundary. en.wikipedia.org

Malcolm, Olivia and Callie

Malcolm’s separation from Olivia affects his relationship with Nate. His renewed romance with Callie offers a possible fresh start, but her unresolved marriage to Trey creates further problems.

Callie’s departure brings this phase of Malcolm’s romantic life to an end. soapcentral.com

4. Births

No major on-screen birth was confirmed within March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000.

Tricia’s pregnancy ends in miscarriage. The sperm-bank storyline develops during this period, but the births associated with it occur later. en.wikipedia.org

5. Recasts and SORAS

SORAS means “Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome”: a character is aged faster than the show’s actual chronology.

Character	Change	Date / clarification
Billy Abbott	David Tom takes over from the child-actor era, most recently Scotty Leavenworth. Billy becomes approximately 16 despite having been born in 1993.	July 23, 1999, according to the casting history citing the contemporary recap. Some retrospective sources give July 26.
Brittany Hodges	Lauren Woodland replaces Vanessa Lee Evigan.	Evigan’s last appearance: February 25, 2000. Woodland’s debut: March 7, 2000.
Keith Dennison	David Allen Brooks temporarily replaces Granville Van Dusen.	1999; exact broadcasts not established.
Noah Newman	Several young performers are credited around the 1999 transition.	Precise handover dates remain uncertain; this is not a confirmed child-to-adult SORAS.

Billy is the season’s principal SORAS. Brittany’s change is a conventional recast. en.wikipedia.org

Two important changes occur just before this season:

• Ashley Abbott: Eileen Davidson returns on March 19, 1999, replacing Shari Shattuck.
• Tony Viscardi: Jay Bontatibus debuts on February 5, 1999, replacing Nick Scotti.

Consequently, Davidson and Bontatibus are the relevant performers throughout Season 27. en.wikipedia.org

6. New characters

Character	Actor	First appearance
Raul Guittierez	David Lago	August 2, 1999
J. T. Hellstrom	Thad Luckinbill	August 27, 1999
Tomas Del Cerro	Francesco Quinn	October 1, 1999
Gary Dawson	Ricky Paull Goldin	October 5, 1999
Brittany Hodges	Vanessa Lee Evigan	December 1, 1999, commonly listed; some older records give December 6
Rianna Miner	Rianna Loving	December 30, 1999
Christian Page	Vincent Van Patten	Early 2000; an exact debut date was not securely established

These additions expand both the teenage ensemble and the adult romantic stories. en.wikipedia.org

Mackenzie is already present when the season begins: Ashley Bashioum debuts on March 18, 1999, eleven days before the adopted opening date. Wikipedia

7. Departures

Character	Date	Circumstances
Chet Delancy	June 1, 1999	Dies during the New Mexico escape sequence.
Cole Howard	November 16, 1999	Leaves following the collapse of his marriage to Ashley; relocates to England.
Grace Turner	November 22, 1999	Jennifer Gareis’s regular run ends; subsequent guest appearances follow.
Tony Viscardi	January 19, 2000	Dies from injuries sustained when Tricia hits him with her car.
Callie Rogers	February 17, 2000	Leaves the story following the breakdown of her relationship with Malcolm.

For Grace, the date marks the end of her regular stint rather than an irrevocable final appearance. soapcentral.com

8. Returns

Character	Actor	Return
Billy Abbott	David Tom	July 1999, now a teenager
John Abbott	Jerry Douglas	1999, resumes a central role in the fight for Jabot
Mamie Johnson	Veronica Redd	1999, present in September recaps
Traci Abbott	Beth Maitland	1999, guest return
Brock Reynolds	Beau Kazer	Autumn 1999, for the Mackenzie family storyline
Larry Warton	David “Shark” Fralick	December 29, 1999

Exact first-return dates could not be securely established for every guest character. en.wikipedia.org

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Outcome
Megan Dennison and Tony Viscardi	January 19, 2000	They marry in hospital shortly before Tony dies.

Their planned ceremony becomes a deathbed wedding after Tony’s accident. en.wikipedia.org

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Cause
Chet Delancy	June 1, 1999	Fatal fall during Victor and Ramona’s escape
Tony Viscardi	January 19, 2000	Injuries after being struck by Tricia’s car

These are the principal named-character deaths confirmed for the season. Tricia’s miscarriage is a separate pregnancy-loss storyline. soapcentral.com

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Appearance within this season’s dates
Lauren Fenmore	Tracey E. Bregman	Continues her established B&B run until August 16, 1999

Lauren’s presence is the continuation of her move to B&B in 1995, rather than a newly initiated crossover visit during Season 27. en.wikipedia.org

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No new B&B-to-Y&R crossover was confirmed within March 29, 1999–March 24, 2000 in the crossover chronology consulted. Wikipedia

Nearby crossovers outside the season

• Victor Newman — portrayed by Eric Braeden: appears in B&B on January 25–28, 1999, before Season 27 begins.
• Lauren Fenmore — portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman: returns to Y&R on June 15–26, 2000, during the following anniversary season.
• Dr. Tim Reid — portrayed by Aaron Lustig: begins his B&B appearances on February 20, 2001, considerably later.

These dates prevent the broader “1999–2000” label from bringing unrelated crossovers into this season. Wikipedia

Victor won his divorce from Diane by agreeing to award her a seat on the board of Newman Enterprises. To celebrate his freedom, Victor surprised Nikki with a romantic getaway to a tropical isle. During his absence, Jack and Brad moved to seize control of the company. Nick sent a message to Victor suggesting he return home immediately. Thanks to Jack and Brad’s trickery, the Newman jet was unavailable. Victor arranged a commercial flight for Nikki, while he boarded a small plane. But before the plane could reach the nearest airport, it crashed in the New Mexico Mountains. The pilot died and Victor was found unconscious by a stranger named Chet. He helped Victor recover from his wounds. But when Chet learned his patient’s identity, he held him hostage. Chet explained that he was angry at Victor for the devastation he wrought by taking over his dad’s small company. Back in Genoa City, Jack and Brad won enough board votes to be named the new CEOs of Newman Enterprises. Meanwhile, Chet’s girlfriend, Ramona tried to help Victor win his freedom. When Chet discovered Ramona’s betrayal, he held them both hostage. Eventually, Victor and Ramona were able to free themselves. But before they could completely escape from the remote mountain, Chet found them. In a fight, Chet fell to his death. Victor returned to Genoa City and struggled to reclaim his company. When Nikki learned about Ramona, she wondered if Victor’s absence was because of an affair. Jack agreed to step down as CEO, provided Victor return Jabot to the Abbotts. Victor agreed to sell the company back, but retained a promissory note on the company. With Jabot back in the hands of the Abbotts, Jack returned to Genoa City. Mamie also returned. Once Victor had his company back, Nikki announced she wanted another baby. Victor thought Nikki was merely feeling insecure about their marriage and refused. Besides, Victor pointed out, he had a vasectomy. But Nikki countered it could be reversed. Unknown to Victor, Diane –with Brad’s help –obtained a sample of Victor’s little swimmers from a sperm bank. Fed up with the role other women played in Victor’s life, Nikki slept with Brad while on a Christmas getaway.

Fearful of Alice’s interest in Cassie, Sharon filed for legal custody. Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin agreed to represent Alice in the custody battle. He soon won an important victory for Alice when the judge agreed that she could have unsupervised visits with her adopted daughter. To create a picture of domestic blissfulness, Nick moved back home, but slept on the couch. While Al was on the stand testifying for Alice, Chris exposed him as a child molester. Distraught, Alice severed ties with Al. Later, Al contacted Nick, claiming to have info about Millie’s whereabouts and tried to extort money. But when Al accepted the money, he was arrested. Soon after, Michael learned from Grace about her one-night stand with Nick. Later, when Nick was on the stand, Michael questioned him about the indiscretion. Nick’s passionate plea on Sharon’s behalf, helped them to reconcile. During the trial’s final stages, Chris and Paul succeeded in finding Millie, who recommended that Sharon be granted custody. But before the judge made his decision, Alice did an about-face and said that Cassie would be better off with her natural mother. With the trial over, Sharon helped Millie and Alice heal the rift in their relationship.

Nick and Sharon were disheartened to learn that Crimson Lights would be closing. The coffeehouse held special meaning for the couple because it was where they first met, and the setting for Nick’s wedding proposal. They stopped the closing by assuming ownership and management of the establishment. The decision angered Victor, who didn’t want Nick distracted from his work at Newman Enterprises.

Chris and Paul hoped to start a family, but Chris was unable to get pregnant. Drained from Cassie’s court trial, Chris accepted an invitation from Victor to attend an out-of-town, three-month corporate symposium. When Chris returned, she was tormented by a nagging feeling of dissatisfaction with her life.

Thanks to Chris and Paul, Mary was reunited with her missing-husband, Carl. Though Carl still suffered from amnesia, Mary broke up with Charlie. Eventually, Mary accepted that Carl’s memory would never be restored completely. He left town to resume his life with Ruth in Norfolk.

The stress of Callie’s continued presence in Malcolm’s life took its toll. Malcolm and Olivia agreed to divorce. Meanwhile, Malcolm wondered if Neil and Olivia were having an affair. By year’s end, Malcolm proposed to Callie and she accepted. Callie neglected to tell Malcolm that she was already married to her former manager, Trey.

Tricia discarded her birth control pills and got pregnant. The news was upsetting to Ryan, who was temporarily unemployed when Jack and Brad ran Newman Enterprises. Shortly after his job was restored by Victor, Ryan accepted the pregnancy and looked forward to being a dad. But Tricia miscarried and slipped into a depression.

Tony returned to Genoa City and began a relationship with Megan. While they were on a trip, transporting a car for Tony’s boss, Tony and Megan were arrested and charged with vehicle theft. Eventually, the charges were dropped. Tricia, who disapproved of Tony, enlisted Grace’s help in undermining the relationship.

In Spain, Ashley reconnected with her step-brother, Rafael, an art forger. Ashley returned to Genoa City and Cole. Meanwhile, a snoopy Victoria arranged for Rafael to spend time in Genoa City, with the intention of breaking up Ashley and Cole’s marriage. Restless for his life in Spain, Rafael left town. Meanwhile, Cole felt neglected by Ashley because of her all-consuming interest in Jabot. When Ashley finally realized how troubled her marriage was, she suggested to Cole that they have a baby. But Cole nixed it. Instead, he accepted a teaching position at Oxford and made plans to divorce Ashley.

Per a judge’s ruling, Katherine and Jill were awarded joint custody of the Chancellor mansion. Katherine was so rankled by Jill’s constant games that she disappeared. Eventually, Katherine re-surfaced at a homeless shelter, where she became acquainted with a teenage runaway, MacKenzie. Before long, Katherine made the startling discovery that the girl was her granddaughter. Katherine returned home, and brought Mac with her. With Paul’s help, Katherine tried to locate her estranged-son, Brock, who was doing missionary work in India. When Brock returned home, Katherine introduced him to his daughter.

Jill was thrilled when Billy returned for a visit. But Billy resented his mother because she spent little time with him as a boy. When John returned to Genoa City, he tried to improve relations between mother and son. Unknown to Jill and John, Billy was developing a reliance on alcohol. When Billy’s best friend, Raul, expressed interest in Mac, Billy suddenly saw her appeal.

When Brett suggested that he and Nina live together, she felt the relationship wasn’t going anywhere for her and ended it. After Nina finished her novel, she developed a friendship with a successful author, Tomas. When Jack ended his affair with Phyllis, she returned to New York City. Later, Jack slept with Leanna Love. Hurt by Michael’s betrayal, and Tony’s lack of romantic interest in her, Grace left town.