Dates below refer to the original U.S. broadcasts on CBS, unless otherwise indicated. This distinction matters because Canadian broadcasts, advance recaps and episodes delayed by news coverage sometimes carry different dates.

Verification note: CBS’s official press archive confirms the season’s opening date. I could corroborate the closing date through episode catalogues, but could not retrieve a surviving CBS or official YouTube page explicitly identifying the finale. Likewise, the cast below is an extensive reconstruction of identifiable roles, including children and minor characters; I cannot certify it as an exhaustive transcription of every episode’s closing credits.

1. Season dates

	Date	Episode
Season premiere	September 3, 2019	#11,764
Season finale	September 18, 2020	#11,950
Original episodes	187	Excluding classic-episode rebroadcasts

CBS’s August 27, 2019 announcement explicitly states that the show enters its 47th season on Tuesday, September 3. Some databases incorrectly include September 2 in Season 47; CBS’s announcement establishes the correct opening boundary. paramountpressexpress.com

The September 18, 2020 episode is listed as Season 47, Episode 187 in the streaming catalogue and as the finale in episode guides. This end date is corroborated, but does not meet your requested CBS/official YouTube sourcing standard. primevideo.com

The season was interrupted by the COVID production shutdown. Original episodes ran out in April 2020; CBS officially announced their return for August 10, 2020. Historical episodes broadcast during the interruption belong to their original seasons and are excluded here. soapoperanetwork.com

2. Characters and actors

Characters are alphabetized by the surname used in this list. Lauren Fenmore Baldwin is filed under Baldwin; Christine Blair Williams under Williams. Characters without an established surname follow separately.

Characters with surnames

Character and performer	Notes
Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson	Recurring appearances.
Billy Abbott portrayed by Jason Thompson
Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton	Also known as Jill Atkinson.
John Abbott portrayed by Jonathan Stoddard	Younger John in visions/home-movie material.
Johnny Abbott portrayed by Holden and Ryan Hare	Child.
Katie Abbott portrayed by Sienna Mercuri	Child; also called Katie Newman.
Kyle Abbott portrayed by Michael Mealor
Traci Abbott portrayed by Beth Maitland
Cane Ashby portrayed by Daniel Goddard	Final appearance in this run: November 28, 2019.
Colin Atkinson portrayed by Tristan Rogers	Brief return.
Fenmore “Fen” Baldwin portrayed by Zach Tinker	Holiday visit.
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian Jules Le Blanc
Simon Black portrayed by Jeffrey Vincent Parise	Chelsea’s threatening creditor.
Dr. Cheryl Blakely portrayed by Lisa Kaminir	Sharon’s breast-cancer specialist.
Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV portrayed by Donny Boaz	Returns with a new actor.
Dr. Clay portrayed by Sandra Thigpen	Billy’s therapist.
Mariah Copeland portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Elena Dawson portrayed by Brytni Sarpy
Tammy Diamond portrayed by Gillian Iliana White	Politician involved in Nick’s campaign storyline.
Bella Fisher portrayed by Martie Marie Blair	Child.
Kevin Fisher portrayed by Greg Rikaart
Dr. Fletcher portrayed by Assaf Cohen	Consults with Sharon.
Suzanne Fuller portrayed by Kelly Coffield Park	Pharmacist who helps Adam alter Victor’s medication.
Devon Hamilton portrayed by Bryton James
Zoe Hardisty portrayed by Anna Grace Barlow	Grand Phoenix opening storyline.
Nate Hastings portrayed by Sean Dominic
Reed Hellstrom portrayed by Tristan Lake Leabu	Brief visit to Victoria.
Julia Martin portrayed by Meg Bennett	Victor’s first wife, also known as Julia Newman.
Dina Mergeron portrayed by Marla Adams and Cathy Marks	Adams as present-day Dina; Marks as younger Dina in home-movie material.
Matt Miller portrayed by Robert Parucha	Victor’s brother.
Chloe Mitchell portrayed by Elizabeth Hendrickson
A.J. Montalvo portrayed by Marcus DeAnda	Appears in the historical storyline/flashbacks.
Alyssa Montalvo portrayed by María DiDomenico	Adam’s childhood friend, now a journalist.
Amy Nelson portrayed by Caroline Clements	Authenticates the disputed will documents.
Abby Newman portrayed by Melissa Ordway
Adam Newman portrayed by Mark Grossman and Dane West	Grossman as adult Adam; West as young Adam in flashbacks.
Cassie Newman portrayed by Camryn Grimes	Appears to Sharon in a vision.
Christian Newman portrayed by Alex Wilson	Child.
Connor Newman portrayed by Judah Mackey	Child.
Faith Newman portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind	Child/young teenager.
Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman portrayed by Robert Adamson	Visits during the season.
Sharon Newman portrayed by Sharon Case
Summer Newman portrayed by Hunter King
Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman portrayed by Amelia Heinle
Tessa Porter portrayed by Cait Fairbanks
Adrian Rosales portrayed by Jay Montalvo	Returns in October 2019.
Lola Rosales portrayed by Sasha Calle	Also known as Lola Abbott during her marriage.
Rey Rosales portrayed by Jordi Vilasuso
Judge Sanders portrayed by Joseph C. Phillips
Amanda Sinclair portrayed by Mishael Morgan	Introduced this season.
Phyllis Summers portrayed by Michelle Stafford
Riza Thomson portrayed by Tina Casciani	Adam’s Las Vegas contact.
Doris Tillington portrayed by Mary-Margaret Lewis	Provides information about Dina’s past.
Ripley Turner portrayed by Christian Keyes	Amanda’s abusive former fiancé.
Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder
Eric Vanderway portrayed by Jon Briddell	Theo’s deceased father, appearing in a vision.
Theo Vanderway portrayed by Tyler Johnson
Tanner Watts portrayed by Chase Coleman	Singer and Tessa’s former husband.
Christine Blair Williams portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Paul Williams portrayed by Doug Davidson
Hope Wilson portrayed by Maggie Gwin	Younger Hope in newly filmed flashbacks.
Lily Winters portrayed by Christel Khalil	Visits, then returns for the Chancellor Communications storyline.

The principal cast is supported by CBS’s contemporary cast announcement; children, guest performers and historical portrayals require supplementary casting records. Johnny was still played by the Hare twins, and Bella by Martie Marie Blair. paramountpressexpress.com

Characters without an established surname

Character and performer	Notes
Elyce portrayed by Virginia Louise Smith	Sharon’s nurse; sometimes indexed as Elyse.
George portrayed by Joseph Whipp	Caretaker associated with Hope’s Kansas farm.
Indio portrayed by Jules Aurora	Social-media influencer.
Jared portrayed by Michael Maclane	Young patient helped by the clinic team.
Kendra portrayed by Marie Oldenbourg	Jabot employee who assists Theo.
Leann portrayed by Christina Wildes	Meets Theo concerning Jabot business.
Lindsay portrayed by Kirby Bliss Blanton	Society bartender involved with Mariah.
Sasha portrayed by Elissa Kapneck	Joy’s mother.
Tallulah portrayed by Briana Cuoco	Social-media influencer.
Virginia portrayed by Hanna Lee Sakakibara	Las Vegas waitress who helps Phyllis plant a listening device.
Zack portrayed by Christian Barber	Private investigator.

These supporting roles are documented in minor-character histories, contemporary casting reports and episode credits. Fandom

Unresolved performer credits: baby Joy, Traci’s masseur Shea, and the Christmas Santa figure appear in the available story records, but I could not establish reliable performer names. I have therefore not invented credits for them. Sam Ashby also appears in period cast-maintenance lists, but I could not verify a new Season 47 appearance by the Loo twins. Fandom

3. Principal storylines

Storyline	Main developments
Adam targets Victor; Victor stages his death	Adam arranges for Victor’s experimental medication to be altered. Victor and his allies use a staged death to expose him, creating further divisions within the Newman family.
Billy’s psychological crisis	Billy’s unresolved grief over Delia and hatred of Adam fuel dangerous behaviour and memory gaps. Chloe and Kevin intervene. His later friendship with Amanda deepens the breakdown of his relationship with Victoria.
The Grand Phoenix	Abby and Chelsea open the hotel, but Zoe drugs drinks at the launch. Later, Simon Black’s demands on Chelsea lead to a hostage crisis. Phyllis manoeuvres to obtain control of the hotel.
Devon’s inheritance is stolen	Amanda arrives with a challenge to Katherine Chancellor’s will. Devon relinquishes his inheritance after documents appear to name Cane as the beneficiary. Colin’s fraud is subsequently exposed.
Theo’s Abbott connection	Jack and Traci’s family research reveals that Dina and Stuart Brooks had a son, Eric Vanderway—making Theo Dina’s grandson. Theo’s rivalry with Kyle intensifies at Jabot.

These autumn stories are reflected in CBS’s season-launch description, episode summaries and the supporting characters’ documented roles. paramountpressexpress.com

Storyline	Main developments
Sharon’s breast cancer	Sharon discovers a lump, undergoes investigations and receives a breast-cancer diagnosis. Treatment affects her and her family throughout the season. Cassie appears to her in a vision.
Kyle, Lola, Summer and Theo	Kyle’s marriage to Lola collapses as he reconnects with Summer. Lola develops a relationship with Theo, further complicating the cousins’ rivalry.
Chelsea and Adam reunite	Connor’s difficulties draw his parents together. Chelsea and Nick separate, while Chelsea recommits to Adam. Nick and Phyllis subsequently rekindle their relationship.
Mariah and Tessa’s separation and reconciliation	Tessa tours with her former husband Tanner. Mariah’s insecurity and loneliness lead her to sleep with Lindsay. Tessa discovers the betrayal; the couple eventually reconcile.
The Newman anniversary gala and Victoria’s stabbing	Newman Enterprises’ 50th anniversary brings Julia, Matt and Noah back to Genoa City. Ripley attacks Victoria after mistaking her for Amanda.
Adam’s childhood trauma	Alyssa’s investigation into her father A.J.’s death leads Adam to believe Victor killed him. The truth is that Adam caused A.J.’s death as a child, with Victor concealing what happened. Sharon helps Adam confront his memories.
Chancellor Communications	Jill brings Billy and Lily together to run the media venture. Billy’s determination to expose Adam becomes a central source of conflict.
Amanda and Hilary’s connection	Amanda’s resemblance to Hilary becomes an identity investigation. DNA results confirm that they were twins in September 2020, unsettling Devon and Elena.

Contemporary recaps, CBS’s August relaunch announcement and Mishael Morgan’s interview support these developments. The Amanda–Hilary confirmation aired on September 15, 2020. SoapHub

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Mateo Rosales	Arturo Rosales and Mia Rosales	Early October 2019, off-screen in Miami. Reported birth weight: 7 lb 10 oz. I could not establish a sufficiently reliable exact U.S. announcement date.

Mateo is mentioned rather than introduced as an on-screen infant. Fandom

Two distinctions are necessary:

• Joy is already born when Nikki and Victor discover her at the ranch in the Christmas episode broadcast December 30, 2019. This is her introduction, not a depicted birth. Celebrating The Soaps
• Miles Fisher, Chloe and Kevin’s son, is born October 5, 2020, after Season 47. Chloe’s pregnancy belongs to this season; Miles’s birth does not. Fandom

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	Date	Classification
Chance Chancellor	Donny Boaz succeeds John Driscoll.	November 8, 2019	Adult-to-adult recast accompanying the character’s return. Not SORAS.
Hope Wilson	Maggie Gwin plays a younger Hope in newly filmed historical scenes; Signy Coleman was the character’s principal previous performer.	August 2020; appearance documented on August 26.	Flashback casting. Not SORAS.
Adam Newman	Dane West plays Adam as a child alongside Mark Grossman’s adult portrayal.	August 2020	Additional childhood portrayal, not replacement of the adult actor. Not SORAS.

Boaz’s debut is confirmed by contemporary casting coverage; the younger Hope and Adam portrayals are documented separately. Soap Opera Digest

I found no child-to-adult SORAS introduced within Season 47. Several changes easily associated with this period actually occurred earlier:

• Connor Newman → Judah Mackey: August 8, 2019, before the season.
• Bella Fisher → Martie Marie Blair: August 2019, before the season.
• Theo Vanderway → Tyler Johnson: June 3, 2019, before the season.

These are also not child-to-adult replacements. Fame10

6. New characters

Character	First appearance or period	Role
Suzanne Fuller	September 5, 2019	Pharmacist recruited by Adam.
Amanda Sinclair	September 19, 2019	Lawyer involved in the disputed Chancellor inheritance.
Amy Nelson	October 2019	Document authenticator connected with the inheritance fraud.
Doris Tillington	October 2019	Dina’s former school acquaintance.
Tammy Diamond	October 28, 2019	Encourages Nick to enter politics.
Simon Black	November 1, 2019	Threatens Chelsea over Calvin’s financial dealings.
Eric Vanderway	November 8, 2019	Theo’s deceased father appears in a vision.
Sasha and Joy	December 30, 2019	Mother and baby assisted by the Newmans.
Tanner Watts	January 3, 2020, U.S. debut	Recording artist and Tessa’s former husband.
Dr. Cheryl Blakely and Dr. Fletcher	January 2020	Members of Sharon’s medical storyline.
Lindsay	Early 2020	Bartender who becomes involved with Mariah.
Ripley Turner	February 2020	Amanda’s abusive former fiancé.
Elyce	February 2020	Sharon’s nurse.
Jared	March 5, 2020	Injured young man helped at the clinic.
Alyssa Montalvo	March 16, 2020	Journalist investigating her father’s death.
Kendra	March 2020	Jabot employee assisting Theo.
A.J. Montalvo	March 2020	Historical character central to Adam’s childhood mystery.
George	August 2020	Kansas farm caretaker.

The exact dates above are supported by contemporary casting reports and recaps. Tanner’s January 2 date found in some histories corresponds to the Canadian broadcast. Ripley was originally announced for February 5, but preemptions affected scheduling; I have retained the month rather than present the announced date as conclusively verified. Daytime Royalty

Zoe, Theo, Adrian, Indio and Tallulah are not new Season 47 characters: their introductions occurred before September 3, 2019. Michael Fairman TV

7. Departures

Character	Date or period	Nature of departure
Zoe Hardisty	September 12, 2019, last documented appearance	Her Grand Phoenix sabotage is exposed.
Adrian Rosales	October 2019	Leaves after another disruptive visit.
Simon Black	November 2019	Arrested following the hostage crisis; later jail scenes follow.
Cane Ashby	November 28, 2019	Daniel Goddard’s final appearance in the role.
Colin Atkinson	November 28, 2019	End of Tristan Rogers’s brief return.
Fenmore Baldwin	January 24, 2020, last documented appearance of this visit	Concludes his holiday return.
Ripley Turner	March 2, 2020, last appearance recorded in contemporary casting notes	Appears in Amanda’s nightmare; his capture concludes the immediate threat.
Reed Hellstrom	March 3, 2020	Brief visit ends.
Tanner Watts	March 2020	His guest storyline concludes.
Lindsay	March 2020	Leaves the immediate storyline following Mariah’s infidelity.

These dates distinguish an actor’s last appearance from a character explicitly leaving town. Brief visitors and supporting characters do not always receive an on-screen farewell. TVmaze

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Return date	Circumstances
John Abbott — Jonathan Stoddard	September 3, 2019	Appears to Jack as a younger version of his father.
Lily Winters — Christel Khalil	October 25, 2019	Visits during Devon’s inheritance crisis.
Adrian Rosales — Jay Montalvo	October 2019	Returns after his August visit.
Chance Chancellor — Donny Boaz	November 8, 2019	Returns to Genoa City, now played by Boaz.
Colin Atkinson — Tristan Rogers	November 22, 2019	Reappears during the inheritance storyline.
Fenmore Baldwin — Zach Tinker	December 27, 2019	Comes home for the holidays.
Cassie Newman — Camryn Grimes	February 7, 2020	Appears to Sharon in a vision.
Riza Thomson — Tina Casciani	February 2020	Returns during Adam and Chance’s Las Vegas story.
Julia Martin — Meg Bennett	February 18, 2020	Attends the Newman Enterprises anniversary gala.
Matt Miller — Robert Parucha	February 18, 2020	Attends the gala; also appears February 19.
Noah Newman — Robert Adamson	February 18, 2020	Returns for the gala and to support Sharon.
Reed Hellstrom — Tristan Lake Leabu	March 3, 2020	Visits Victoria following her stabbing.
Lily Winters — Christel Khalil	March 12, 2020	Returns for the continuing Chancellor Communications story.
Noah Newman — Robert Adamson	September 4, 2020	Returns again during Sharon’s illness.
Hope Wilson — Maggie Gwin	August 2020	Returns through newly filmed flashbacks, with a different performer.

These include short visits and appearances by deceased characters; Cassie, John and Hope are not resurrected. Daytime Royalty

Mishael Morgan’s return should be classified separately: the actress returns, but Amanda is a new character, rather than Hilary returning to life. Talent

9. Weddings

No new completed wedding between principal characters was identified within the September 3, 2019–September 18, 2020 season.

The weddings most easily confused with this period fall outside its boundaries:

Couple	Wedding date	Placement
Kyle Abbott and Lola Rosales	August 16, 2019	Before Season 47.
Abby Newman and Chance Chancellor	December 1, 2020	Season 48.
Sharon Newman and Rey Rosales	December 31, 2020	Season 48; wedding episodes begin December 30.

The marriage history and CBS’s December milestone announcement establish the distinction between the 2019 Kyle–Lola marriage and the two late-2020 weddings. Fandom

10. Deaths

Character	Date or period	Explanation
Jared’s grandfather	March 2020	Dies off-screen in hospital, leaving Jared without his principal support. His death was covered in contemporary reporting published March 13.
A.J. Montalvo	Historical death revealed/explored during 2020	Adam caused his death as a child. Season 47 depicts and investigates an earlier event; A.J. does not die in the present-day timeline.

Jared’s grandfather’s death and the historical circumstances of A.J.’s death are separately documented. Daily Soap Dish

Victor’s apparent death is staged. It should not be counted as a genuine death. Dina’s death occurs October 16, 2020, during Season 48. Season 47

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

No newly produced crossover appearance was identified during the Season 47 date range.

However, B&B rebroadcast historical crossover episodes during June 15–19, 2020, under its “Bold Gets Restless” theme. Those episodes featured Y&R-associated characters including Lauren, Scott, Victor, Katherine, Jack and Ashley. They are 2020 rebroadcasts of earlier crossovers, not new Season 47 events. thetvwatercooler.com

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No newly produced crossover appearance was identified during Season 47.

Sally Spectra’s move from B&B to Y&R occurs in November 2020, after this season. The subsequent crossover story involving Summer, Bill, Wyatt and Flo belongs to January 2021. Contemporary coverage describes those appearances as the shows’ first crossover activity since Eric Forrester’s 2017 visit. tvinsider.com

All dates refer to the original US broadcasts, rather than overseas transmissions or the upload dates of episodes on YouTube.

1. Season dates

	Date
Season premiere	September 17, 2018 — episode #7927
Season finale	September 13, 2019 — episode #8177
Number of episodes	251
Following season begins	September 16, 2019

CBS explicitly announced September 17, 2018, as the premiere of the 32nd season. The programme’s official archive confirms the 251-episode season and identifies September 13, 2019, as the original broadcast date of its final episode. Some third-party databases incorrectly label this period “Season 33”; the numbering used here follows CBS and the official programme archive. paramountpressexpress.com

2. Characters and actors, alphabetically by surname

The following covers the principal cast, recurring characters, children and identified supporting guests. An exhaustive list of every extra and one-episode performer cannot be certified from the available historical credits. Characters without an established surname appear separately.

Names reflect their use during this season: Flo is listed as Fulton, rather than her later surname, Logan.

Character	Credit
Dr. Jordan Armstrong	portrayed by Vincent Irizarry
Julius Avant	portrayed by Obba Babatundé
Maya Avant Forrester	portrayed by Karla Mosley
Vivienne Avant	portrayed by Anna Maria Horsford
Xander Avant	portrayed by Adain Bradley
Lieutenant Bradley Baker	portrayed by Dan Martin
Emma Barber	portrayed by Nia Sioux
Justin Barber	portrayed by Aaron D. Spears
Reese Buckingham	portrayed by Wayne Brady
Zoe Buckingham	portrayed by Kiara Barnes
Paramedic Carlson	portrayed by Brandon Rush
Dr. Chester	portrayed by Drew Rausch
Pamela “Pam” Douglas	portrayed by Alley Mills
Bridget Forrester	portrayed by Ashley Jones
Douglas Forrester	portrayed by Henry Joseph Samiri
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by Thorsten Kaye
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by Matthew Atkinson
Thorne Forrester	portrayed by Ingo Rademacher
Quinn Fuller Forrester	portrayed by Rena Sofer
Florence “Flo” Fulton	portrayed by Katrina Bowden
Shauna Fulton	portrayed by Denise Richards
Taylor Hayes	portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Dr. Lin	portrayed by Jeanne Chin
Brooke Logan Forrester	portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan	portrayed by Jennifer Gareis
Hope Logan Spencer / Forrester	portrayed by Annika Noelle
Katie Logan Forrester	portrayed by Heather Tom
Jake Maclaine	portrayed by Todd McKee
Judge Craig McMullen	portrayed by Joe Lando
Dr. Phillips	portrayed by Robin Givens
Detective Alex Sanchez	portrayed by Jeremy Ray Valdez
Beth Spencer / “Phoebe Forrester”	portrayed by Rosalind Aune, Isabella de Armas, Redford Prindiville, Madeline Valdez and River Davison
Bill Spencer	portrayed by Don Diamont
Kelly Spencer	portrayed by Gabriel Sporman, Zoe Pennington and Chloe Teperman
Liam Spencer	portrayed by Scott Clifton
Will Spencer	portrayed by Finnegan George
Wyatt Spencer	portrayed by Darin Brooks
Sally Spectra	portrayed by Courtney Hope
Mr. Thicke	portrayed by Joey Travolta
Vincent “Vinny” Walker	portrayed by Joe LoCicero
Carter Walton	portrayed by Lawrence Saint-Victor
Charlie Webber	portrayed by Dick Christie

The infant performers listed for Beth and Kelly belong to this period; later child actors should not be retroactively included. Casting reports also confirm Henry Joseph Samiri’s arrival as Douglas and the supporting appearances by Dr. Lin, Mr. Thicke, Jake and Dr. Armstrong. Fandom

Characters without an established surname and additional guests

Character	Credit
Amelia, Steffy’s nanny	portrayed by Nicola Posener
Danny, the Bikini Bar bartender	portrayed by Keith Carlos
Leo, a Forrester buyer	portrayed by Sam Myerson
Pearl, a Forrester model	portrayed by Mariana Vicente
Raine	portrayed by Kelleth Cuthbert
Tiffany, Emma’s friend	portrayed by Maile Brady
The debt collector / thug threatening Reese	portrayed by Guy Nardulli
The bailiff at the custody hearing	portrayed by Brent Pope
The court reporter	portrayed by Cynthia Pola
The delivery man	portrayed by Andrew Liner

These guest credits are documented in contemporary casting reports and episode listings. soaphub.com

Caroline Spencer, previously portrayed by Linsey Godfrey, is central to the season through the announcement of her off-screen death. She should be distinguished from a performer returning for new scenes. Likewise, “Phoebe Forrester” is Beth’s adoptive identity, rather than a second baby character. Michael Fairman TV

3. Main storylines

The custody battle over Will

Katie and Thorne move quickly towards marriage while Katie seeks sole custody of Will. Bill fights to retain his parental rights, with Brooke taking a position that puts her at odds with Katie and Ridge.

Ridge secretly pressures Judge Craig McMullen to favour Katie. When Bill and Justin uncover the interference, the scandal threatens Ridge’s marriage and exposes how far he is prepared to go against Bill. A separate confrontation involving Ridge and Thorne leaves Bill injured after a balcony fall. Soap Opera Spy

Katie and Thorne’s marriage collapses

Their rushed marriage proves short-lived. As Bill makes greater efforts to be present for Will, Thorne questions his place in the family and acknowledges his unresolved grief over Darla and Aly.

He asks for an annulment and returns to Paris. Katie and Bill gradually reconnect, encouraged by those around them. Fandom

Reese steals Hope and Liam’s baby

Hope goes into labour while stranded on Catalina Island during a storm. Reese Buckingham delivers her daughter, then tells Hope and Liam that Beth has died.

In reality, Reese steals the healthy baby to obtain money to settle gambling debts and protect Zoe from threats. He recruits Flo to pose as the birth mother. Taylor helps arrange an adoption for Steffy, who names the child Phoebe, unaware that she is raising Hope and Liam’s daughter. The Bold and the Beautiful

Hope’s grief destroys her marriage to Liam

Believing Beth dead, Hope struggles with grief and becomes convinced that Liam belongs with Steffy, Kelly and the newly adopted Phoebe.

Thomas returns with Douglas following Caroline’s death. Hope forms a powerful attachment to the grieving child, and Thomas exploits that bond to separate her from Liam and persuade her to marry him. He manipulates Douglas, including frightening him with a staged “ghost”, to advance his plans. The Bold and the Beautiful

The secret spreads—and Emma dies

Zoe, Xander, Shauna and Thomas become aware of the truth about Beth at different stages. Fear, loyalty and self-interest keep the secret concealed.

When Emma discovers that Beth is alive, she sets out to tell Hope. Thomas pursues her by car; Emma crashes and dies. He leaves her without helping, then continues to intimidate others who might expose the truth. The Bold and the Beautiful

Douglas helps expose the baby switch

Douglas overhears the truth and repeatedly insists that Phoebe is Beth. His statements push Liam to investigate.

Flo finally confesses, and Liam confronts Thomas. In early August, Hope learns that Beth is alive and reunites with her daughter. Steffy then suffers the devastating loss of the baby she has loved and raised as Phoebe. TVmaze

Flo discovers she is a Logan—and loses Wyatt

Flo reconnects with Wyatt, her former high-school boyfriend. Shauna’s arrival and a DNA investigation establish that Storm Logan is Flo’s father, making her part of the family she has helped deceive.

Wyatt’s relationship with Sally breaks down, and he reunites with Flo. Once her involvement in Beth’s disappearance is exposed, however, their romance collapses and Wyatt moves back towards Sally. Fandom

Thomas’s downfall divides Brooke and Ridge

After the truth emerges, Hope seeks to end her marriage to Thomas. A confrontation at Steffy’s cliff house culminates in Thomas falling over the cliff following Brooke’s intervention. He survives but requires hospital treatment.

Brooke demands accountability; Ridge focuses on protecting his son. Ridge’s decision to support an immunity arrangement for Flo deepens the rupture. The season ends with Ridge drinking at the Bikini Bar and Shauna approaching him. The Bold and the Beautiful

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	SORAS assessment
Thomas Forrester	Matthew Atkinson succeeds Pierson Fodé	March 15, 2019	Adult recast; no SORAS.
Douglas Forrester	Henry Joseph Samiri succeeds earlier infant performers	March 15, 2019	SORAS: Douglas returns as a speaking school-age child, older than his original 2016 birth date would suggest.
Kelly Spencer	Zoe Pennington and Chloe Teperman join the infant casting following Gabriel Sporman	Late 2018, with overlapping infant portrayals into 2019	Infant recasting; no child-to-adult ageing.
Beth Spencer / Phoebe Forrester	Several infants share the role, with Madeline Valdez and River Davison appearing from May 2019	January–May 2019 onwards	Infant casting changes, rather than a substantial SORAS.

Thomas and Douglas make their joint return on March 15. Douglas’s ageing is the season’s principal SORAS; it is a change from infant to young child, not from child to adult. soaphub.com

Will Spencer’s recast with Finnegan George occurred before this season, so it should not be counted as a Season 32 casting change.

5. Births

Baby	Parents	Date	Details
Elizabeth “Beth” Spencer	Hope Logan and Liam Spencer	January 4, 2019, episode #8000	Born during the Catalina Island storm. Reese falsely reports her death and subsequently arranges her adoption by Steffy as Phoebe.

The birth coincides with the programme’s 8,000th episode. Beth is the season’s major birth; Kelly was born during Season 31. The Bold and the Beautiful

6. New characters

Character	Actor	Introduction
Judge Craig McMullen	Joe Lando	September 20, 2018
Tiffany	Maile Brady	October 2018
Leo	Sam Myerson	November 2, 2018
Reese Buckingham	Wayne Brady	November 30, 2018
Beth Spencer	Various infant performers	Born January 4, 2019; introduced in the subsequent adoption storyline as the living baby later named Phoebe
Flo Fulton	Katrina Bowden	January 14, 2019
Mr. Thicke	Joey Travolta	January 31, 2019
Shauna Fulton	Denise Richards	April 4, 2019
Vincent “Vinny” Walker	Joe LoCicero	June 27, 2019
Dr. Jordan Armstrong	Vincent Irizarry	August 26, 2019

Tiffany’s early-October introduction is inconsistently dated in publicity, so the month is preferable to an uncertain exact day. Thomas and Douglas are returning characters, despite their new actors. monstersandcritics.com

7. Departures

Character	Date / period	Circumstances
Thorne Forrester	February 14, 2019, final appearance of Ingo Rademacher’s run	Ends his marriage to Katie and returns to Paris.
Reese Buckingham	March 12, 2019, final appearance	Leaves the active story; his crimes are subsequently exposed.
Caroline Spencer	Death announced March 14–15, 2019	Dies off-screen in New York.
Steffy Forrester	March 2019, temporary absence	Travels to Europe with Kelly and Phoebe; returns in May.
Emma Barber	June 21–24, 2019	Dies following the car pursuit involving Thomas.
Xander Avant	August 2019	Fired after his role in concealing the baby switch is exposed; returns to London.

Zoe is also fired from Forrester Creations, but remains on the series. Maya’s increasingly limited appearances should not be confused with a clearly defined departure scene. TVmaze

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Actor	Date / period	Context
Bridget Forrester	Ashley Jones	September 25, 2018	Attends Katie and Thorne’s wedding.
Donna Logan	Jennifer Gareis	September 25, 2018; more sustained presence from October 29	Returns for family events and becomes more involved in the story.
Jake Maclaine	Todd McKee	November 8, 2018	Appears in connection with Forrester Creations.
Maya Avant Forrester	Karla Mosley	December 21, 2018	Returns from Paris and announces her separation from Rick.
Thomas Forrester	Matthew Atkinson	March 15, 2019	Returns following Caroline’s death.
Douglas Forrester	Henry Joseph Samiri	March 15, 2019	Returns with Thomas and bonds with Hope.
Steffy Forrester	Jacqueline MacInnes Wood	May 23, 2019	Returns from Paris after her temporary absence.

Taylor also makes recurring visits during the season, including appearances around Thomas and Douglas’s March return. Her appearances do not constitute a permanent return to the regular cast. soapcentral.com

9. Marriages

Couple	Date	Outcome
Katie Logan and Thorne Forrester	September 25, 2018	Marry before the custody hearing. The marriage ends through annulment in February 2019.
Hope Logan and Thomas Forrester	July 22, 2019	Their wedding begins in earlier episodes, but they are pronounced husband and wife on July 22. Hope subsequently seeks an annulment after learning the truth about Beth.

Hope and Liam’s August 2018 wedding belongs to Season 31. Pam and Charlie discuss wedding plans during Season 32, but do not complete a wedding ceremony during this period. TV Episode Calendar

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Caroline Spencer	March 14–15, 2019, announcement and immediate aftermath	Dies off-screen from a blood clot. Her death brings Thomas and Douglas back to Los Angeles.
Emma Barber	June 21, 2019, fatal crash; death confirmed in the June 24 episode	Crashes while attempting to tell Hope that Beth is alive, with Thomas pursuing her.

Beth does not die. Her supposed death on January 4 is a deception. Thomas also survives his August cliff fall. Michael Fairman TV

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Crossovers during Season 32
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	None documented between September 17, 2018, and September 13, 2019.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	None documented during the same period.

There are therefore no character crossover dates to list for this season. Retrospective reporting identifies Eric Forrester’s 2017 visit to Y&R as the preceding crossover event before the later revival of exchanges between the soaps. www.tvinsider.com

All dates below refer to the original US broadcasts on CBS, rather than the Canadian broadcasts, which sometimes aired a day earlier.

1. Season dates

	Date
Season premiere	September 3, 2018 — episode #11509
Season finale	September 2, 2019 — episode #11763
Number of episodes	255

CBS’s August 2018 announcement explicitly identifies September 3, 2018, as the beginning of the 46th season. Its announcement for the following year places the Season 47 premiere on September 3, 2019. The episode catalogue identifies September 2 as Season 46’s final episode. paramountpressexpress.com

2. Characters and actors, alphabetically by surname

The list includes the principal cast, recurring characters, children and significant named guests. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every credited day player or flashback performer: the accessible historical cast records are incomplete, and several websites incorrectly mix the season’s cast with later performers.

Characters are listed under the surnames they generally used during this season. For example, Devon appears under Hamilton, and Lily under Ashby.

Character	Credit
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by Jason Thompson
Jack Abbott	portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott	portrayed by Jess Walton
Johnny Abbott	portrayed by Holden and Ryan Hare
Katie Abbott	portrayed by Sienna Mercuri
Kyle Abbott	portrayed by Michael Mealor
Traci Abbott	portrayed by Beth Maitland
Mallory Armstrong	portrayed by Wendy Benson-Landes
Cane Ashby	portrayed by Daniel Goddard
Charlie Ashby	portrayed by Noah Alexander Gerry
Lily Ashby	portrayed by Christel Khalil
Mattie Ashby	portrayed by Lexie Stevenson
Sam Ashby	portrayed by the Loo twins
Fenmore “Fen” Baldwin	portrayed by Zach Tinker
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Gloria Bardwell	portrayed by Judith Chapman
Christine Blair Williams	portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Calvin Boudreau	portrayed by John Burke
Mackenzie Browning	portrayed by Kelly Kruger
Mariah Copeland	portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Hilary Curtis Hamilton	portrayed by Mishael Morgan — memories, visions and archival material
Elena Dawson	portrayed by Brytni Sarpy
Sofia Dupre Winters	portrayed by Julia Pace Mitchell
Bella Fisher	portrayed by Cali May Kinder
Kevin Fisher	portrayed by Greg Rikaart
Ana Hamilton	portrayed by Loren Lott
Devon Hamilton	portrayed by Bryton James
Zoe Hardisty	portrayed by Anna Grace Barlow
Brittany Hodges	portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Nate Hastings	portrayed by Brooks Darnell, then Sean Dominic
J.T. Hellstrom	portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Reed Hellstrom	portrayed by Tristan Lake Leabu
Kerry Johnson / Dominique Carroll	portrayed by Alice Hunter
Anita Lawson	portrayed by Catherine Bach
Chelsea Lawson Newman / Boudreau	portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan
Andrew Lynford	portrayed by Coby Ryan McLaughlin
Dina Mergeron	portrayed by Marla Adams
Leslie Michaelson	portrayed by Angell Conwell
Matt Miller	portrayed by Richard Gleason
Chloe Mitchell	portrayed by Elizabeth Hendrickson
Shauna Nelson	portrayed by Camryn Hamm
Abby Newman	portrayed by Melissa Ordway
Adam Newman	portrayed by Mark Grossman
Christian Newman	portrayed by Jamie and Alister Tobias, then Alex Wilson
Connor Newman	portrayed by Judah Mackey
Faith Newman	portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by Robert Adamson
Sharon Newman	portrayed by Sharon Case
Summer Newman	portrayed by Hunter King
Victor Newman	portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman	portrayed by Amelia Heinle
Tessa Porter	portrayed by Cait Fairbanks
Adrian Rosales	portrayed by Jay Montalvo
Arturo Rosales	portrayed by Jason Canela
Celeste Rosales	portrayed by Eva LaRue
Lola Rosales	portrayed by Sasha Calle
Mia Rosales	portrayed by Noemi Gonzalez
Rey Rosales	portrayed by Jordi Vilasuso
Brandon Rose	portrayed by Mitch Eakins
Judge Sanchez	portrayed by Joseph C. Phillips
Jett Slade	portrayed by Gilbert Glenn Brown
Phyllis Summers	portrayed by Gina Tognoni, then Michelle Stafford
Riza Thomson	portrayed by Tina Casciani
Daryl Tulane	portrayed by Gordon Thomson
Esther Valentine	portrayed by Kate Linder
Paul Williams	portrayed by Doug Davidson
Malcolm Winters	portrayed by Shemar Moore
Moses Winters	portrayed by Dax Randall
Neil Winters	portrayed by Kristoff St. John

Historical casting reports confirm the funeral guests, the returns of Kevin and Chloe, the child recasts and the new supporting characters. Neil’s funeral minister, whose character does not have an established surname, was portrayed by Stan Shaw. soaphub.com

3. Main storylines

The J.T. cover-up finally unravels

Nikki, Victoria, Sharon and Phyllis remain bound together by their concealment of J.T.’s apparent death. Rey’s investigation, anonymous threats and Tessa’s blackmail increase the pressure. Mariah discovers Tessa’s involvement, putting their relationship under considerable strain.

Phyllis eventually obtains immunity by cooperating with the prosecution. Nikki, Victoria and Sharon are convicted, but the case collapses when J.T. is revealed to be alive. He confronts the women at the cabin in March 2019. A subsequent diagnosis identifies a brain tumour that helps explain his altered behaviour. Soap Opera Spy

Sharon and Nick’s wedding falls apart

Sharon discovers that Nick slept with Phyllis and refuses to marry him. Nick and Phyllis subsequently resume their relationship, while Sharon grows closer to Rey.

Rey’s estranged wife, Mia, arrives and complicates their attraction. Later, Sharon’s continuing emotional connection to Adam becomes a major obstacle to her relationship with Rey. monstersandcritics.com

Ashley’s revenge and the battle for Jabot

Jack’s search for his biological father ends with the revelation that Ashley manipulated his DNA results: John Abbott really is his father. Ashley’s actions stem from her resentment over Jack’s treatment of her and his insistence on biological Abbott status at Jabot.

Billy’s gambling relapse also undermines his leadership. Ashley leaves for Paris with her patents, while Phyllis takes control of Jabot. Kerry Johnson becomes the company’s chemist and Jack’s romantic partner, before being exposed as Dominique Carroll, secretly working with Ashley. The resulting business crisis intensifies the Abbott family feud. inquisitr.com

Kyle, Lola and Summer: romance, a transplant and two weddings

Kyle falls in love with Lola, whose ambitions as a chef contrast with his privileged background. Summer remains determined to win him.

After Mia attacks Lola, mistaking her for Abby, Lola requires a liver transplant. Summer is a compatible donor, and Kyle agrees to marry her as part of an arrangement intended to save Lola. The marriage soon fails because he remains in love with Lola.

Kyle and Lola eventually marry in August. Theo Vanderway brings trouble from Kyle’s New York past, including his connection to Zoe Hardisty. Soap Opera Spy

The Rosales family’s secrets

Mia’s affair with Arturo destroys both her marriage to Rey and Arturo’s engagement to Abby. A paternity test establishes that Arturo is the father of Mia’s baby, and the couple leave for Miami.

Celeste later arrives to become involved in Lola’s wedding preparations. Adrian, the siblings’ estranged father, makes an unwelcome appearance at the wedding. Soap Opera Spy

Devon’s grief and the death of Neil

Devon struggles with the loss of Hilary and their unborn child, while Lily serves a prison sentence for the accident that caused their deaths. The consequences fracture the Winters–Ashby family and contribute to Lily and Cane’s separation.

Ana returns and becomes involved in Devon’s music business. Her efforts to help her father, Jett Slade, introduce Devon to Elena Dawson, with whom he begins a relationship.

The family suffers another devastating loss when Neil dies unexpectedly. His funeral brings Malcolm, Sofia, Moses and other loved ones back to Genoa City. Originals for Paramount+

Adam returns from the dead

Victor discovers that Adam survived the explosion and is living in Las Vegas under the name Spider, apparently suffering from amnesia. Sharon helps reconnect him with his former life.

Once back in Genoa City, Adam reignites his conflicts with Nick and Victoria, seeks custody of Christian and tries to recover his relationship with Chelsea and Connor. His return also brings Kevin and Chloe back into the story.

Billy’s unresolved grief over Delia resurfaces, developing into an increasingly dangerous fixation on Adam as the season ends. Michael Fairman TV

Chelsea returns, while new business ventures take shape

Chelsea returns with a new husband, Calvin Boudreau. His sudden death leaves her widowed and eventually draws her closer to Nick again.

Abby opens Society, with Lola as its chef. Later, the development of the Grand Phoenix hotel creates new alliances and rivalries involving Abby, Phyllis and Chelsea. The hotel’s opening and its major ensuing scandal belong to the following season. Season 46

4. Births

No major on-screen birth occurs during Season 46.

The significant pregnancy storyline concerns Mia Rosales. Arturo is confirmed as the father in May 2019, and they leave Genoa City before the baby’s birth. Their son, Mateo, should therefore not be listed as an on-screen birth during this season. Soap Opera Spy

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	First appearance / timing	SORAS?
Ana Hamilton	Loren Lott replaces Jamia Simone Nash	November 28, 2018	Returned as an adult; her ageing is broadly consistent with the years elapsed since her childhood appearances.
Fenmore Baldwin	Zach Tinker replaces Max Ehrich	December 3, 2018	No: Fen was already a young adult.
Nate Hastings	Sean Dominic replaces Brooks Darnell	April 10, 2019	No.
Adam Newman	Mark Grossman succeeds Justin Hartley	May 13, 2019	No: an adult recast accompanying a presumed-dead character’s return.
Theo Vanderway	Tyler Johnson replaces Nic Luken	June 3, 2019	No.
Phyllis Summers	Michelle Stafford resumes the role, replacing Gina Tognoni	June 17, 2019	No.
Christian Newman	Alex Wilson replaces Jamie and Alister Tobias	Summer 2019; the change was documented by August 7	Child recast; no major leap to adolescence.
Connor Newman	Judah Mackey succeeds Gunner and Ryder Gadbois	August 8, 2019	A child recast, rather than a child-to-adult SORAS.

The season’s casting changes are substantial, but there is no major child-to-adult SORAS comparable to the earlier ageing of Charlie and Mattie Ashby. TVmaze

6. New characters

Character	Actor	Introduction
Lola Rosales	Sasha Calle	September 14, 2018
Andrew Lynford	Coby Ryan McLaughlin	September 17, 2018
Kerry Johnson / Dominique Carroll	Alice Hunter	October 31, 2018, US date; some Canadian coverage gives October 30
Mia Rosales	Noemi Gonzalez	November 12, 2018
Elena Dawson	Brytni Sarpy	March 19, 2019
Jett Slade	Gilbert Glenn Brown	March 2019, in Ana and Elena’s introduction storyline
Brandon Rose	Mitch Eakins	April 3, 2019
Riza Thomson	Tina Casciani	May 2019, during the search for Adam
Theo Vanderway	Nic Luken, then Tyler Johnson	May 2019
Mallory Armstrong	Wendy Benson-Landes	June 18, 2019
Celeste Rosales	Eva LaRue	June 26, 2019
Calvin Boudreau	John Burke	July 2, 2019
Judge Sanchez	Joseph C. Phillips	July 22, 2019
Daryl Tulane	Gordon Thomson	July 29, 2019
Zoe Hardisty	Anna Grace Barlow	August 15, 2019
Adrian Rosales	Jay Montalvo	August 16, 2019

Ana, Adam, Chelsea, Kevin and Chloe are returning characters, rather than new characters. Rey and Arturo were introduced in Season 45. Fandom

7. Character departures

Character	Date / period	Circumstances
Ashley Abbott	October 29, 2018	Leaves for Paris with her patents. She returns for guest appearances during the same season.
Shauna Nelson	December 3, 2018	Leaves Devon’s home to rejoin her family.
Fenmore Baldwin	Last appearance in this run: February 11, 2019	His music career takes him away from the regular story. His next appearance is in Season 47.
Neil Winters	Last new appearance: February 6, 2019; death revealed April 23	The character dies following Kristoff St. John’s death.
Kerry Johnson / Dominique Carroll	Late March 2019	Her deception and alliance with Ashley are exposed.
Mia Rosales	May 20, 2019	Leaves for Miami with Arturo.
Arturo Rosales	May 20, 2019	Leaves with Mia, although he returns for Lola’s wedding in August.
Calvin Boudreau	July 5, 2019	Dies suddenly.
Ana Hamilton	July 25, 2019	Leaves to be with her father.

Lily’s reduced presence and prison storyline should be distinguished from a definitive exit: she continues to make appearances. Cane’s eventual departure occurs after Season 46. inquisitr.com

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Date / period	Context
Brittany Hodges	September 2018, with further appearances	Legal assistance connected with the season’s investigations and court cases.
Noah Newman	October 2018	Returns around Nick and Sharon’s planned wedding.
Reed Hellstrom	December 2018, then further appearances	Returns during the J.T. mystery and Nikki’s hit-and-run storyline.
Mackenzie Browning	Late 2018	Appears in connection with J.T.’s disappearance.
Ana Hamilton	November 28, 2018	Returns as an adult, now played by Loren Lott.
Fenmore Baldwin	December 3, 2018	Returns with plans to pursue music.
J.T. Hellstrom	March 2019	Revealed to have survived his supposed murder.
Ashley Abbott	March 29, 2019, followed by additional visits	Returns during the Kerry/Dominique revelation and later family events.
Malcolm Winters	April 25–26, 2019	Returns for Neil’s funeral.
Sofia Dupre Winters	April 25–26, 2019	Returns to mourn Neil.
Moses Winters	April 25, 2019	Returns for his father’s funeral.
Leslie Michaelson	April 25, 2019	Attends Neil’s funeral.
Adam Newman	May 13, 2019	Mark Grossman’s debut as Adam.
Kevin Fisher	June 7, 2019	Returns amid the conflict involving Adam and Chloe.
Chloe Mitchell	June 2019	Resurfaces alive and reunites with Kevin.
Chelsea Lawson	June 28, 2019	Returns after learning Adam is alive.
Connor Newman	August 8, 2019	Returns, now played by Judah Mackey.
Arturo Rosales	August 2019	Returns for Lola and Kyle’s wedding.

Michelle Stafford’s June return is an actor’s return to an existing role, rather than Phyllis returning after a prolonged absence from the series. Originals for Paramount+

9. Marriages and wedding ceremonies

Couple	Date	Outcome
Nick Newman and Sharon Newman	October 2018	Aborted wedding: Sharon refuses to marry Nick after discovering his encounter with Phyllis.
Rey Rosales and Mia Rosales	January 2019	Vow renewal, rather than a first marriage.
Kyle Abbott and Summer Newman	March 15, 2019	Married as part of the arrangement surrounding Summer’s liver donation. They divorce later that year.
Kyle Abbott and Lola Rosales	August 16, 2019	Married; the wedding celebrations continue in the August 19 episode.

Victoria and Billy also reunite and discuss celebrating their commitment, but their 2019 reunion should not be counted as another legal marriage. Chelsea and Calvin arrive already married; their wedding is not shown during the season. monstersandcritics.com

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Neil Winters	April 23, 2019 — death discovered/revealed	Dies off-screen; the storyline identifies a stroke. His funeral and family tributes air on April 25–26.
Calvin Boudreau	July 5, 2019	Chelsea finds him dead in their hotel room; his death is subsequently treated as natural.

J.T., Adam and Chloe are revealed to be alive, so their presumed deaths must not be counted as deaths occurring during Season 46.

Hilary’s death and the loss of her unborn baby occurred in Season 45, although their aftermath dominates much of this season. Fandom

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Crossovers during Season 46
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	None documented between September 3, 2018, and September 2, 2019.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	None documented during the same period.

There are therefore no crossover broadcast dates to list for this season. Retrospective coverage of the January 2021 crossover identifies Eric Forrester’s 2017 visit to Genoa City as the previous crossover event.

Sally Spectra’s move to Y&R occurs on November 3, 2020, well after Season 46. Actors who worked on both soaps in different roles do not constitute character crossovers. tvinsider.com

All dates below refer to the original US broadcasts. The season numbering follows the show’s official archive and YouTube channel.

1. Official season dates

	Date	Episode
Season premiere	September 18, 2017	#7,674 — S31 E1
Season finale	September 14, 2018	#7,926 — S31 E253
Total	253 episodes

The official YouTube uploads explicitly identify both episodes as belonging to Season 31 and provide their original broadcast dates. The show’s official streaming archive independently confirms the 253-episode total. Some third-party databases incorrectly label this period “Season 32.” YouTube

2. Characters and actors

The list below includes the principal cast, recurring characters, children and identified named guests. Characters are alphabetized by surname, using maiden names where this avoids confusion; characters without an established surname appear separately.

Scope: this is a researched character list, but I cannot certify every minor speaking role or unnamed day player without checking all 253 closing-credit sequences.

Character	Actor
Julius Avant	portrayed by Obba Babatundé
Maya Avant Forrester	portrayed by Karla Mosley
Nicole Avant Dominguez	portrayed by Reign Edwards
Vivienne Avant	portrayed by Anna Maria Horsford
Xander Avant	portrayed by Adain Bradley
Lieutenant Bradley Baker	portrayed by Dan Martin
Emma Barber	portrayed by Nia Sioux
Justin Barber	portrayed by Aaron D. Spears
Zoe Buckingham	portrayed by Kiara Barnes
Dr. Campbell	portrayed by Tina Huang
Sheila Carter	portrayed by Kimberlin Brown
Pamela “Pam” Douglas	portrayed by Alley Mills
Saul Feinberg II	portrayed by Alex Wyse
Bridget Forrester	portrayed by Ashley Jones
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Ivy Forrester	portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer
Rick Forrester	portrayed by Jacob Young
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by Thorsten Kaye
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr.	portrayed by Anthony Turpel
Stephanie Forrester	portrayed by Susan Flannery — voice only
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by Pierson Fodé
Thorne Forrester	portrayed by Ingo Rademacher
Quinn Fuller Forrester	portrayed by Rena Sofer
Taylor Hayes	portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Brooke Logan	portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan	portrayed by Jennifer Gareis
Hope Logan	portrayed by Annika Noelle
Katie Logan	portrayed by Heather Tom
Jarrett Maxwell	portrayed by Andrew Collins
Alison Montgomery	portrayed by Theodora Greece
Dr. Phillips	portrayed by Robin Givens
Detective Alex Sanchez	portrayed by Jeremy Ray Valdez
Coco Spectra	portrayed by Courtney Grosbeck
Sally Spectra	portrayed by Courtney Hope
Shirley Spectra	portrayed by Patrika Darbo
Bill Spencer Jr.	portrayed by Don Diamont
Caroline Spencer II	portrayed by Linsey Godfrey
Kelly Spencer	portrayed by Gabriel Sporman; additional newborn performers include William Gueringer and Wilder Stimson
Liam Spencer	portrayed by Scott Clifton
Will Spencer	portrayed by Zane Achor, then Finnegan George
Wyatt Spencer	portrayed by Darin Brooks
Carter Walton	portrayed by Lawrence Saint-Victor
Charlie Webber	portrayed by Dick Christie

Historical appearance records support the main and recurring cast. Separate casting reports establish the doctors, Will’s recast, Kelly’s newborn performers and Stephanie’s voice appearance. Soap Opera Network Community

Characters credited without an established surname:

Character	Actor
Danny, Bikini Bar bartender	portrayed by Keith Carlos
Darlita	portrayed by Danube Hermosillo
Emmy	portrayed by Sheryl Underwood
Ken, IT specialist	portrayed by Danny Woodburn
Mateo, Forrester estate employee	portrayed by Francisco San Martín
Othello	portrayed by Othello Clark
Simon	portrayed by Achileas Andreas

These guest roles are documented in contemporary casting coverage and appearance records. TVmaze

Children who should not automatically be added: Lizzy Forrester’s documented last appearance was September 6, 2017, before this season began. Douglas remains relevant to Thomas and Caroline’s story, but I did not establish a new on-screen appearance within these season boundaries. TVmaze

3. Main storylines

Bill and Liam’s war over Spectra Fashions

The season opens with Liam using evidence of Bill’s involvement in the Spectra fire to challenge his father’s control of Spencer Publications. Liam’s determination to help Sally intensifies the conflict.

Bill’s skyscraper project subsequently leads to the demolition of the Spectra building while Liam and Sally are inside. Believing they may die, they kiss. Their survival leaves Liam facing the consequences of that moment with Steffy. The official season synopsis identifies the father–son conflict over arson as a central storyline. Plex

Steffy sleeps with Bill

Liam’s admission that he kissed Sally devastates Steffy. She turns to Bill, and they sleep together.

Steffy later discovers she is pregnant and secretly arranges a paternity test. The result identifies Liam as the father, but Liam’s discovery of the test exposes her night with Bill and shatters their marriage. The betrayal also destroys what remains of Liam’s trust in his father. The Bold and the Beautiful

Hope returns and the triangle resumes

Hope returns from Europe in January 2018 and rebuilds her place at Forrester Creations, relaunching Hope for the Future. She supports Liam during his separation from Steffy, and their relationship becomes romantic again.

Bill stages misleading evidence suggesting that his involvement with Steffy is continuing. Wyatt initially passes the misinformation to Liam, then reveals the manipulation as Liam prepares to marry Hope. Their first wedding attempt is halted. IBTimes

Who shot Bill?

After alienating relatives, employees and former partners, Bill is shot in March 2018. The investigation produces numerous suspects, including Ridge.

Liam begins to fear that he was responsible. The eventual revelation is that Taylor shot Bill, believing he had harmed Steffy. Bill’s decision to conceal Taylor’s responsibility gives him further leverage over Steffy. The Bold and the Beautiful

Kelly’s birth, Hope’s pregnancy and Steffy’s choice

Steffy gives birth to Kelly in June. The baby’s arrival brings her and Liam closer, but Hope’s subsequent pregnancy makes their relationships more complicated.

After further heartbreak, Steffy briefly considers marrying Bill. She ultimately rejects that arrangement and chooses independence, motherhood and her position at Forrester Creations. Hope and Liam marry in August, with Steffy attending. inquisitr.com

Brooke and Ridge reunite

Brooke’s disillusionment with Bill opens the way for another reconciliation with Ridge. Thorne returns from Paris and initially presents a romantic alternative, but Brooke chooses Ridge.

Their February wedding reunites the family. However, their support for their respective daughters repeatedly creates friction: Brooke champions Hope, while Ridge defends Steffy. The Bold and the Beautiful

Wyatt, Katie and Thorne

Wyatt and Katie continue their secret relationship, then face Bill’s hostility when he discovers it. Their romance eventually ends.

Katie grows closer to Thorne, who supports her concerns about Bill’s inconsistent involvement in Will’s life. By the finale, Katie is pursuing sole custody and Thorne proposes marriage. The Bold and the Beautiful

Sally’s second start

Thomas’s return briefly revives Sally’s hopes for their future. After learning that Caroline’s supposed terminal illness was a deception, he reconnects with Sally and they leave together.

Sally later returns alone after the relationship fails. She bonds with Wyatt and begins rebuilding her career, eventually working within the Forrester fashion world. soapcentral.com

Sheila’s campaign against Quinn

Sheila continues trying to reclaim a place in Eric’s life. She recruits Mateo to seduce Quinn and undermine the marriage, but the scheme fails.

Her story gradually recedes, and her final appearance in this run occurs in March 2018. wiki.autismit.com

Emma, Xander and Zoe

Forrester’s younger generation expands with intern Emma Barber and Xander Avant. Their developing romance is disrupted by Xander’s former girlfriend, Zoe Buckingham.

Zoe’s arrival connects with threatening online messages and creates personal and professional tension. She subsequently gains work as a Forrester model, keeping her close to Xander and Emma. soaphub.com

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	SORAS?
Thorne Forrester	Ingo Rademacher replaces Winsor Harmon.	November 27, 2017	No — adult-to-adult recast.
Hope Logan	Annika Noelle replaces Kim Matula.	January 8, 2018	No — Hope was already an adult.
Will Spencer	Finnegan George replaces Zane Achor.	August 15, 2018	Yes, a modest childhood age-up, rather than a child-to-adult transformation.

Contemporary reports confirm all three debut dates and specifically describe Will as having been aged for the recast. Michael Fairman TV

No major child-to-adult SORAS is established during this season. Thomas’s recasting with Matthew Atkinson and Douglas’s older-child recasting with Henry Joseph Samiri occur in 2019, during Season 32. en.wikipedia.org

5. Births

Child	Parents	Date	Details
Kelly Spencer	Steffy Forrester and Liam Spencer	June 4, 2018 — episode #7,852	Born following Steffy’s fall and premature labour. Named after Liam’s late mother, Kelly Hopkins.

The birth takes place on June 4; the following episode develops Steffy and Liam’s first moments with their daughter. Gabriel Sporman plays Kelly during this season, with additional newborn performers credited around the delivery. IMDbPro

Hope is pregnant by the end of Season 31, but Beth’s birth belongs to January 2019, in Season 32.

6. New characters

Character	Actor	First appearance
Mateo	Francisco San Martín	October 2, 2017
Ken	Danny Woodburn	October 19, 2017
Simon	Achileas Andreas	December 12, 2017
Dr. Phillips	Robin Givens	February 2018
Detective Alex Sanchez	Jeremy Ray Valdez	March 8, 2018
Emma Barber	Nia Sioux	May 14, 2018
Kelly Spencer	Gabriel Sporman and additional newborn performers	June 4, 2018
Xander Avant	Adain Bradley	June 12, 2018
Danny	Keith Carlos	June 15, 2018
Zoe Buckingham	Kiara Barnes	July 9, 2018

These dates distinguish entirely new characters from returning characters played by new actors, such as Hope and Thorne. wiki.autismit.com

Reese Buckingham, Tiffany and Judge Craig McMullen arrive after this season’s September 14 endpoint.

7. Departures

Character	Last appearance or departure period	Details
Nicole Avant Dominguez	January 18, 2018	Reign Edwards’s final appearance; Nicole’s life and work become centred in Paris.
Darlita	January 24, 2018	Final documented appearance as the Spectra supporting cast is phased out.
Ivy Forrester	February 9, 2018	Ashleigh Brewer’s original run ends.
Coco Spectra	February 9, 2018	Disappears from the active canvas.
R.J. Forrester	February 2018	Anthony Turpel’s run ends; no major farewell storyline.
Shirley Spectra	March 5, 2018	Leaves the active story; her November guest return belongs to Season 32.
Saul Feinberg II	March 5, 2018	Final appearance.
Caroline Spencer II	March 19, 2018	Linsey Godfrey’s final appearance as Caroline.
Sheila Carter	March 23, 2018	Final appearance in her 2017–2018 run.
Thomas Forrester	April 5, 2018	Pierson Fodé’s guest return ends.
Sally Spectra	April 5, 2018 — temporary exit	Leaves with Thomas, then returns in June.
Rick Forrester	May 29, 2018	Jacob Young’s final appearance; Rick subsequently lives in Paris.

These are on-screen exits or final appearances, which can differ from the dates actors disappear from the contract credits. en.wikipedia.org

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Actor	Return date
Thorne Forrester	Ingo Rademacher	November 27, 2017, returning from Paris with a new actor.
Donna Logan	Jennifer Gareis	December 22, 2017, for the family Christmas gathering; further appearances follow.
Hope Logan	Annika Noelle	January 8, 2018, returning from Europe with a new actor.
Stephanie Forrester	Susan Flannery	February 9, 2018 — voice only, heard by Brooke during the wedding celebrations.
Thomas Forrester	Pierson Fodé	March 9, 2018, for a short return ending April 5.
Taylor Hayes	Hunter Tylo	April 12, 2018, in a surprise episode-ending reveal.
Sally Spectra	Courtney Hope	June 15, 2018, after her temporary absence.
Bridget Forrester	Ashley Jones	August 20–22, 2018, for Hope and Liam’s wedding.

Stephanie’s contribution is a newly recorded voice cameo, not a resurrection. Sheila’s original comeback began on June 9, 2017, during Season 30; Season 31 continues that existing run. The Bold and the Beautiful

9. Weddings and attempted weddings

Couple	Date	Outcome
Brooke Logan and Ridge Forrester	February 8, 2018	Marry at the Forrester estate; reception continues on February 9.
Hope Logan and Liam Spencer	May 24–28, 2018	Wedding attempt halted after Wyatt reveals Bill’s deception.
Hope Logan and Liam Spencer	August 21, 2018	Marry, with Carter officiating; reception continues on August 22.

The official archive establishes Brooke and Ridge’s ceremony and the interrupted May wedding. Contemporary wedding photographs confirm Hope and Liam’s completed August 21 marriage. The Bold and the Beautiful

Katie and Thorne become engaged in the September 14 finale. Their September 2018 wedding occurs in Season 32. The Bold and the Beautiful

10. Deaths

No principal human character dies during Season 31.

Several events can cause confusion:

• Bill survives the shooting.
• Liam and Sally survive the Spectra demolition.
• Caroline’s supposed terminal illness is a deception; her actual off-screen death is announced in 2019.
• Stephanie remains deceased despite her February voice cameo. The Bold and the Beautiful

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Dates relevant to Season 31	Classification
Sheila Carter	Kimberlin Brown	Her ongoing B&B run continues through March 23, 2018. It originally began June 9, 2017.	A continuing appearance by a character originally introduced on Y&R, rather than a new crossover visit beginning this season.

Sheila is the significant shared-universe character present during this season. Her return began before Season 31, and she does not simultaneously appear in new Y&R episodes during this period. tvline.com

No new crossover visit by another active Y&R character was established between September 18, 2017, and September 14, 2018.

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No confirmed B&B-character crossover into Y&R was established within these season dates.

All dates below refer to the original US broadcasts. Canadian broadcasts sometimes aired a day earlier, which explains some discrepancies in contemporary recaps.

1. Season dates

	Date	Episode
First episode	September 1, 2017	#11,254
Last episode	August 31, 2018	#11,508
Number of episodes	255

These boundaries are recorded in the season episode guides. However, I could not independently confirm both endpoints in an accessible CBS archive or on the official YouTube channel. They should therefore be treated as corroborated episode-guide dates, rather than dates directly verified against the official sources you requested. CBS’s press archive does explicitly identify the March 2018 anniversary material as Season 45. TheTVDB.com

2. Characters and actors

The following list covers the principal cast, recurring characters, children and significant returning guests, alphabetized by the surname used here. Married names and alternative surnames appear in parentheses.

Completeness note: I cannot certify this as an exhaustive list of every credited speaking part across all 255 episodes. In particular, minor day players and every performer used in historical flashbacks would require checking the individual closing credits.

Character	Actor
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by Jason Thompson
Jack Abbott	portrayed by Peter Bergman
Johnny Abbott	portrayed by Holden and Ryan Hare
Katie Abbott	portrayed by Sienna Mercuri
Kyle Abbott	portrayed by Michael Mealor
Traci Abbott	portrayed by Beth Maitland
Cane Ashby	portrayed by Daniel Goddard
Charlie Ashby	portrayed by Noah Alexander Gerry
Lily Ashby (née Winters)	portrayed by Christel Khalil
Mattie Ashby	portrayed by Lexie Stevenson
Sam Ashby	portrayed by Jake and Ryan Loo
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Gloria Bardwell	portrayed by Judith Chapman
Graham Bloodworth	portrayed by Max Shippee
Chris Brooks	portrayed by Trish Stewart
Leslie Brooks	portrayed by Janice Lynde
Lorie Brooks	portrayed by Jaime Lyn Bauer
Mackenzie Browning Hellstrom	portrayed by Kelly Kruger
Simone Burch	portrayed by Shanica Knowles
Mariah Copeland	portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Hilary Curtis	portrayed by Mishael Morgan
Farrah Dubose	portrayed by Erika Girardi
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Kevin Fisher	portrayed by Greg Rikaart
Jill Foster Abbott	portrayed by Jess Walton
Scott Grainger	portrayed by Daniel Hall
Raul Guittierez	portrayed by David Scott Lago
Devon Hamilton	portrayed by Bryton James
Helen Hamilton	portrayed by Sitara Hewitt
Nate Hastings	portrayed by Brooks Darnell
J.T. Hellstrom	portrayed by Thad Luckinbill
Reed Hellstrom	portrayed by Tristan Lake Leabu
Juliet Helton	portrayed by Laur Allen
Benjamin Hochman	portrayed by Ben Hermes
Brittany Hodges	portrayed by Lauren Woodland
Chelsea Lawson Newman	portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan
Dina Mergeron	portrayed by Marla Adams
Shauna Nelson	portrayed by Camryn Hamm
Abby Newman	portrayed by Melissa Ordway
Christian Newman	portrayed by Jude and Ozzy McGuigen
Connor Newman	portrayed by Gunner and Ryder Gadbois
Faith Newman	portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind
Julia Newman	portrayed by Meg Bennett
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by Robert Adamson
Summer Newman	portrayed by Hunter King
Victor Newman	portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman	portrayed by Amelia Heinle
Crystal Porter	portrayed by Morgan Obenreder
Tessa Porter	portrayed by Cait Fairbanks
Arturo Rosales	portrayed by Jason Canela
Rey Rosales	portrayed by Jordi Vilasuso
Ravi Shapur	portrayed by Abhi Sinha
Zack Stinnett	portrayed by Ryan Ashton
Phyllis Summers	portrayed by Gina Tognoni
Esther Valentine	portrayed by Kate Linder
Jordan Wilde	portrayed by Darnell Kirkwood
Christine Williams (née Blair)	portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Paul Williams	portrayed by Doug Davidson
Neil Winters	portrayed by Kristoff St. John
Alice Johnson	portrayed by Tamara Clatterbuck

The cast is cross-checked against historical cast listings, contemporary appearance records and CBS publicity photographs. The latter directly confirm several anniversary returnees. The children’s casting is also supported by contemporary coverage. Soap Opera Network Community

A casting distinction: Bayley Corman’s temporary portrayal of Summer belongs to October 2018, in Season 46, so Hunter King is the Summer listed for this season.

3. Main storylines

Dina’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and Graham’s manipulation

Dina’s increasingly troubling behaviour forces Jack, Ashley and Traci to confront her declining health. Her Alzheimer’s diagnosis becomes a central family storyline, combining the practical demands of care with unresolved resentment over her earlier abandonment of her children.

Graham’s apparently devoted companionship conceals an ulterior motive. His connection to Ashley’s biological father, Brent Davis, helps explain his hostility towards the Abbotts. His attempts to control Dina culminate in a fatal confrontation in January 2018. en.wikipedia.org

Jack’s disputed paternity and the battle for Jabot

Dina’s recollections raise the possibility that John Abbott was not Jack’s biological father. The apparent revelation destabilizes Jack’s identity and his position at Jabot, where his insistence on blood-family leadership has already damaged his relationship with Ashley.

Kyle’s return adds another ambitious participant to the corporate struggle. Billy eventually takes the chief executive position, while Jack searches for evidence about his parentage. The full explanation of the manipulated paternity evidence comes in Season 46. soapcentral.com

Zack’s trafficking operation

Abby believes that Zack’s dating application, DesignDate, represents both a promising business opportunity and the beginning of a romance. The business is actually connected to a sex-trafficking operation.

Sharon’s efforts to help Crystal, Tessa’s younger sister, bring her into the investigation. Alice Johnson’s involvement reconnects the plot with Sharon’s past. Scott and Abby’s dangerous encounter with Zack ends when Crystal shoots him. Soap Opera Digest

Scott, Sharon and Abby

Scott’s relationship with Sharon unravels after he sleeps with Abby. The secrecy surrounding their involvement prolongs the damage, particularly when Sharon discovers the betrayal. Scott ultimately leaves Genoa City in January 2018. Entertainment

Cane and Lily’s fractured marriage

Cane’s involvement with Juliet and her pregnancy have left his marriage in crisis. Lily pursues a divorce, while their children struggle with the family’s instability.

Juliet’s death following an emergency delivery leaves Cane raising their premature son, Sam. Lily gradually reconnects with Cane and accepts Sam into their family; the couple renew their vows in February 2018. IBTimes

Chelsea’s fraud and Christian’s paternity

Phyllis investigates suspicious activity surrounding Chelsea’s business. As Chelsea’s deception becomes harder to conceal, her relationship with Nick collapses.

Chelsea leaves town with Connor. Nick subsequently learns that Adam, rather than Nick, was believed to be Christian’s biological father. The revelation fuels another bitter conflict with Victor over the child. inquisitr.com

J.T.’s abuse of Victoria and the cover-up

J.T. returns in December 2017 and resumes his relationship with Victoria. His behaviour becomes controlling and violent. He also attacks Victor, leaving him seriously injured.

In April, Nikki strikes J.T. with a fireplace poker while protecting Victoria. Believing him dead, Nikki, Victoria, Sharon and Phyllis conceal the body. Their shared secret becomes a continuing source of fear and conflict.

J.T.’s “death” is only apparent: his survival is revealed in 2019. soapoperadigest.com

Nick’s rebellion against Victor

The conflict over Christian pushes Nick towards a more aggressive approach to his father. He impersonates J.T. to frighten Victor and undermine Newman Enterprises, before establishing his own company, Dark Horse.

Nick also reunites with Sharon, although his renewed involvement with Phyllis threatens that reconciliation. soapoperanews.net

Devon and Hilary’s reunion and tragedy

Devon and Hilary rebuild their relationship and plan a family. Hilary’s support for teenager Shauna Nelson reveals a more compassionate side of her character.

A car accident involving Lily leaves Hilary critically injured and causes the loss of her pregnancy. Devon and Hilary remarry in hospital on July 26, 2018; she dies the following day. Devon’s grief fractures his relationship with Lily as her responsibility for the crash becomes clear. Soap Opera Spy

Mariah and Tessa

Mariah’s feelings for Tessa complicate her relationship with Devon, while Tessa’s involvement with Noah also comes under strain. Tessa’s use of Mariah’s private writing for a song damages their trust.

Despite these conflicts, their attraction develops into a romantic relationship during 2018. en.wikipedia.org

Summer’s return and Billy’s gambling

Summer returns with a more provocative attitude and pursues Billy, her mother’s partner. Meanwhile, Billy’s gambling relapse threatens his relationship with Phyllis and his leadership at Jabot.

Arturo’s relationship with Nikki, followed by his romance with Abby, introduces another source of Newman family tension. His brother Rey arrives near the season’s end. Soap Opera Spy

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Sam Ashby	Cane Ashby and Juliet Helton	November 2017. Born prematurely by emergency Caesarean section; Juliet dies from complications.

The precise birth date needs qualification: character histories variously give November 8 or November 10, while contemporary US coverage places the emergency delivery storyline on November 9. I would therefore retain November 2017 rather than present one disputed day as certain. Les personnages| Soap-Passion

Hilary’s pregnancy ends after the July 2018 accident; it does not result in a live birth. en.wikipedia.org

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	First appearance in the role
Kyle Abbott	Michael Mealor succeeds Lachlan Buchanan.	March 29, 2018
Nate Hastings	Brooks Darnell succeeds Walter Fauntleroy, who briefly played Nate in 2011.	July 3, 2018

Neither is a child-to-adult SORAS: Kyle and Nate had already been portrayed as adults before these recasts. CBS confirms Mealor joined in March 2018; contemporary casting coverage supplies the exact debut dates. syndication.cbs.com

The conspicuous teenage SORAS of Charlie and Mattie Ashby, and the older recasting of Reed Hellstrom, occurred earlier in 2017, during Season 44. Their teenage actors continue through Season 45. Soap Opera Digest

6. New characters

Character	Actor	Introduction
Sam Ashby	Jake and Ryan Loo	November 2017 birth storyline; subsequently shown as an infant.
Simone Burch	Shanica Knowles	Early 2018. A singer associated with Devon’s music business and a potential romantic interest.
Arturo Rosales	Jason Canela	February 2, 2018. A contractor involved with Nick’s housing project, initially romantically linked to Nikki.
Helen Hamilton	Sitara Hewitt	February 2018; appearance documented on February 13.
Shauna Nelson	Camryn Hamm	March 2, 2018. A teenager whom Hilary mentors and supports.
Rey Rosales	Jordi Vilasuso	August 17, 2018. Arturo’s older brother, whose arrival connects with the J.T. investigation.

The dates above distinguish character introductions from later changes to an actor’s contract status. For example, Arturo appeared months before Jason Canela became a contract cast member. Les personnages| Soap-Passion

Lola Rosales, Mia Rosales, Kerry Johnson and the recast Ana Hamilton belong to Season 46, beginning in September 2018 or later. Soap Opera Network Community

7. Departures

Character	Date or period	Circumstances
Juliet Helton	November 2017	Dies following the emergency delivery of Sam.
Zack Stinnett	November 17, 2017	Shot by Crystal during the trafficking storyline’s climax.
Crystal Porter	November 2017	Leaves after shooting Zack.
Scott Grainger	January 17, 2018	Leaves following the collapse of his relationship with Sharon.
Graham Bloodworth	January 18, 2018 death storyline	Dies after the confrontation with Dina.
Jordan Wilde	February 5, 2018	Final appearance in his run.
Chelsea Lawson Newman	February 26, 2018	Flees Genoa City with Connor after her fraud is exposed.
Connor Newman	February 2018	Leaves with Chelsea.
Reed Hellstrom	April 2018	Leaves for boarding school amid the fallout from J.T.’s disappearance.
Hilary Curtis	July 27, 2018	Dies from injuries sustained in the car accident.

These include both story exits and the end of an actor’s run; they do not imply that every character received a formal farewell scene. IBTimes

J.T. requires separate treatment: he disappears after the April attack and burial, but subsequent appearances and the later survival reveal make “permanent departure through death” inaccurate.

Ashley’s departure for Paris occurs in October 2018, in Season 46, rather than Season 45. soaphub.com

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Actor	Return
Kevin Fisher	Greg Rikaart	Returns for guest appearances during the season following his earlier departure.
J.T. Hellstrom	Thad Luckinbill	December 12, 2017, his major return after several years away.
Mackenzie Browning Hellstrom	Kelly Kruger	March 2018, during the anniversary period and the J.T./Victoria storyline.
Brittany Hodges	Lauren Woodland	March 2018, initially for the anniversary reunion; later involved as a lawyer.
Raul Guittierez	David Scott Lago	March 2018, for the anniversary reunion.
Chris Brooks	Trish Stewart	March 2018, for the 45th-anniversary celebrations.
Leslie Brooks	Janice Lynde	March 2018, for the anniversary celebrations.
Lorie Brooks	Jaime Lyn Bauer	March 2018, for the anniversary celebrations.
Julia Newman	Meg Bennett	March 2018, for the anniversary celebrations.
Kyle Abbott	Michael Mealor	March 29, 2018, with a new actor.
Summer Newman	Hunter King	June 4, 2018.
Nate Hastings	Brooks Darnell	July 3, 2018, with a new actor.

CBS’s anniversary photographs confirm the returning performers, although the archive’s photo dates do not consistently establish each character’s first broadcast appearance. For that reason, the anniversary returns are given by month where an exact day is not securely established. Photos

Two boundary distinctions: Alice Johnson’s return began in August 2017, and Dina’s in May 2017. Both continue into this season, but their initial returns belong to Season 44. Michael Fairman TV

9. Weddings and vow renewals

Couple	Date	Event
Victor and Nikki Newman	December 28, 2017	Vow renewal.
Cane and Lily Ashby	February 14, 2018	Vow renewal following their reconciliation.
Devon Hamilton and Hilary Curtis	July 26, 2018	Remarry in Hilary’s hospital room.

The first two are vow renewals, rather than new marriages. CBS’s official publicity explicitly confirms Devon and Hilary’s July 26 wedding. Series Schedule

Nick and Sharon’s planned wedding reaches its dramatic conclusion in October 2018, during Season 46.

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Juliet Helton	November 2017	Fatal complications surrounding Sam’s premature delivery.
Zack Stinnett	November 17, 2017	Shot by Crystal while threatening Abby and Scott.
Graham Bloodworth	January 18, 2018	Fatally injured by the toxic substance involved in his plan against Dina; life support is withdrawn.
Hilary Curtis	July 27, 2018	Dies from injuries sustained in the car accident involving Lily.

The pregnancy Hilary loses after the accident is a separate loss within the same storyline. IBTimes

Apparent death — J.T. Hellstrom: Nikki strikes him on April 13, 2018, and the women subsequently bury him, believing him dead. His survival is revealed in 2019, so he should not be counted among the season’s confirmed deaths. soaphub.com

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Sheila Carter — portrayed by Kimberlin Brown

Sheila’s returning B&B storyline overlaps this entire period until March 2018. Her return began in June 2017, before the start of Y&R Season 45.

This is best classified as a continuing B&B run by a character originally introduced on Y&R, rather than a new crossover visit launched during Season 45. The retrieved crossover histories establish the overlapping run, but do not securely establish its precise final episode date. Fandom

I found no confirmed new visit by an active Y&R character to B&B between September 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018.

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

I found no confirmed B&B-character visit to Y&R within these season boundaries.

Eric Forrester’s 2017 Y&R appearance belongs to the earlier part of that year, outside this season’s September 2017–August 2018 window. Also, Kelly Kruger’s return as Mackenzie is not a crossover involving her B&B character, Eva: those are separate roles. Fandom

All dates below refer to original U.S. broadcasts, unless otherwise stated.

1. Season dates

Boundary	U.S. broadcast date	Episode
Season premiere	September 19, 2016	#7,422 — S30 E1
Season finale	September 15, 2017	#7,673 — S30 E252
Following season begins	September 18, 2017	#7,674

Total: 252 episodes.

The soap’s official YouTube channel explicitly identifies episode #7,422 as a Season 30 episode originally broadcast on September 19, 2016. Its official streaming archive identifies #7,673, dated September 15, 2017, as S30 E252. YouTube

Archive discrepancy: some early episodes in the official streaming catalogue carry incorrect dates: it labels #7,422 September 15 rather than September 19. I have followed the official YouTube date and corroborating broadcast listings for the beginning of the season. The Bold and the Beautiful

2. Characters and actors

Characters are alphabetized by surname. Maya and Nicole are listed under Avant, Quinn under Fuller, and Zende under Dominguez.

The roster includes the principal characters, recurring family members, children and identifiable storyline guests. I could not independently verify every minor day player or every infant performer’s exact episode dates, so it should not be treated as a certified transcription of all 252 closing-credit sequences.

Character	Actor or actors
Julius Avant	portrayed by Obba Babatundé
Maya Avant Forrester	portrayed by Karla Mosley
Nicole Avant Dominguez	portrayed by Reign Edwards
Vivienne Avant	portrayed by Anna Maria Horsford
Lieutenant Bradley Baker	portrayed by Dan Martin
Justin Barber	portrayed by Aaron D. Spears
Sheila Carter	portrayed by Kimberlin Brown
Dr. Caspary	portrayed by Jacqueline Hahn
Tony Dominguez	portrayed by Paulo Benedeti
Zende Forrester Dominguez	portrayed by Rome Flynn
Pamela “Pam” Douglas	portrayed by Alley Mills
Dr. Faulk	portrayed by Jun Kim
Saul Feinberg II	portrayed by Alex Wyse
Douglas Forrester	portrayed by Abigail and Brielle Rivera, followed by Jackson and Leighton Rapo
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Felicia Forrester	portrayed by Lesli Kay
Ivy Forrester	portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer
Kristen Forrester	portrayed by Tracy Melchior
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Forrester	portrayed by Gianna and Isabella Garcia during the documented 2017 appearances; additional infant performers appear in 2016 casting records
Rick Forrester	portrayed by Jacob Young
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by Thorsten Kaye
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr.	portrayed by Anthony Turpel
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by Pierson Fodé
Thorne Forrester	portrayed by Winsor Harmon
Quinn Fuller Forrester	portrayed by Rena Sofer
C.J. Garrison	portrayed by Mick Cain
Brooke Logan	portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan	portrayed by Jennifer Gareis
Katie Logan	portrayed by Heather Tom
Jake Maclaine	portrayed by Todd McKee
Jarrett Maxwell	portrayed by Andrew Collins
Alison Montgomery	portrayed by Theodora Greece
Reverend Murphy	portrayed by Perez Hilton
Deacon Sharpe	portrayed by Sean Kanan
Coco Spectra	portrayed by Courtney Grosbeck
Sally Spectra, the younger	portrayed by Courtney Hope
Shirley Spectra	portrayed by Patrika Darbo
Bill Spencer Jr.	portrayed by Don Diamont
Caroline Spencer	portrayed by Linsey Godfrey
Liam Spencer	portrayed by Scott Clifton
Will Spencer	portrayed by Zane Achor
Wyatt Spencer	portrayed by Darin Brooks
Sasha Thompson	portrayed by Felisha Cooper
Carter Walton	portrayed by Lawrence Saint-Victor
James Warwick	portrayed by Ian Buchanan
Charlie Webber	portrayed by Dick Christie

Characters without an established surname, or credited by function

Character	Actor
Beatrice	portrayed by Marshel Adams
Charlotte	portrayed by Camelia Somers
Darlita	portrayed by Danube Hermosillo
Emmy	portrayed by Sheryl Underwood
Eva	portrayed by Kelly Kruger
French doctor in Monaco	portrayed by Gilles Marini

Contemporary reports and episode records confirm the Spectra ensemble, the returning Forrester relatives, the wedding guests and the summer guest appearances. Michael Fairman TV

For the children, the Rapo twins are specifically documented as Douglas during summer 2017, while Gianna and Isabella Garcia are credited as Lizzy. Will is still played by Zane Achor; Finnegan George does not take over until 2018. TVmaze

3. Main storylines

Eric marries Quinn despite the family boycott

Eric’s determination to marry Quinn divides the Forresters. Ridge organizes opposition, and almost the entire family boycotts the ceremony; Ivy attends.

After confronting his relatives, Eric suffers a medical emergency. The ensuing struggle over his care and power of attorney allows Ridge to try to remove Quinn from Eric’s life. Eric’s recovery ultimately strengthens Quinn’s position in both the family and Forrester Creations. wiki.autismit.com

Ridge and Quinn’s forbidden attraction

Ridge initially sets out to expose Quinn as unworthy of Eric, but their antagonism develops into attraction. They share kisses and conceal their emotional involvement from Eric and Brooke.

Brooke discovers them kissing in Australia and abandons her planned wedding to Ridge. In July, Sheila exposes their secret to Eric, causing another crisis in his marriage. Ridge and Quinn do not consummate a sexual affair during this storyline. IBTimes

Steffy leaves Wyatt and remarries Liam

Steffy’s marriage to Wyatt collapses amid continuing conflict over Quinn. Although Wyatt wants to preserve the relationship, he eventually accepts the divorce.

Steffy reunites with Liam, and they marry in Sydney in March 2017. Wyatt remains in Los Angeles, confronting the loss of his marriage. The Australian episodes form part of the programme’s 30th-anniversary celebration. IMDb

The new Spectra Fashions challenges the Forresters

A younger Sally Spectra arrives to revive her great-aunt’s fashion business, supported by grandmother Shirley, tailor Saul and receptionist Darlita.

Bill wants the Spectra property for his skyscraper and works to undermine the company. Under pressure, Sally and Shirley use a hidden camera worn unknowingly by Coco to obtain Forrester designs. Coco’s internship and romance with R.J. make the betrayal particularly painful. Thomas’s feelings for Sally eventually lead him to support her against his own family. tvinsider.com

Thomas, Sally and Caroline’s supposed terminal illness

Thomas and Sally develop a serious relationship. Caroline’s return with Douglas revives the possibility of Thomas rebuilding their family.

Bill exploits this by claiming that Caroline is terminally ill, encouraging Thomas to return to New York. The deception also serves Bill’s campaign against Spectra by removing Sally’s principal financial supporter. Caroline is not actually dying. Fandom

Nicole and Zende marry, then face a fertility crisis

Nicole and Zende reconcile after his involvement with Sasha and their disagreements over Nicole acting as Rick and Maya’s surrogate again.

After their wedding, Nicole learns that she may have difficulty conceiving. Her distress intensifies her attachment to Lizzy. Julius encourages her to reconsider surrendering parental rights, while Rick and Maya fear losing their daughter. Nicole ultimately allows the adoption to proceed. wiki.autismit.com

Sheila returns and targets Eric’s marriage

Sheila reappears unexpectedly in June, claiming to have changed. When Quinn is targeted by a shooter, suspicion initially falls on Sheila, but Deacon is revealed as responsible.

Sheila then exploits Ridge and Quinn’s secret to gain Eric’s trust. Later, she prolongs her stay at the Forrester estate by pretending to remain injured. Eric recruits James Warwick to assess her, drawing another character from Sheila’s past into the story. tvinsider.com

Katie and Wyatt begin a secret relationship

Katie and Wyatt’s friendship develops into romance during the summer, including the Monte Carlo trip. They conceal the relationship because of the likely reactions of Bill—Katie’s former husband and Wyatt’s father—and Quinn.

Their relationship begins during Season 30, although several major revelations about it occur in the following season. episodate.com

The Spectra fire and Liam’s rebellion

Bill’s campaign escalates into arson: Spectra Fashions burns, and Sally narrowly survives.

Liam discovers his father’s responsibility and uses a recorded confession to force Bill out of the CEO position at Spencer Publications. He then helps Sally recover the Spectra property. By the season finale, Brooke learns about Bill’s actions and his physical confrontation with Liam. soaphub.com

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	Explanation
Douglas Forrester	Infant portrayals → Jackson and Leighton Rapo	July 2017; episode credits document both twins on July 11	Douglas is aged from an infant into a toddler. This is a modest SORAS, rather than a child-to-adult transformation.
Lizzy Forrester	Multiple infant performers → Gianna and Isabella Garcia	2017; exact takeover date not established	Infant recasting, without a major narrative age jump.

Contemporary advance reporting advertised Douglas’s new actors for July 10, whereas episode-specific credits place both twins on July 11, 2017. soapoperanews.net

R.J.’s SORAS falls just before this season. Anthony Turpel debuted on September 14, 2016, replacing Mace Coronel as Brooke and Ridge’s now-teenage son. Turpel is therefore the Season 30 actor, but his debut belongs to the closing days of Season 29. Soap Opera Spy

There is no new adult recast of Thomas, Thorne or Zende within Season 30. Their later replacements belong to subsequent seasons.

5. Births

No continuing character is born during Season 30.

The two babies central to the season’s family stories were born earlier:

Child	Birth date	Season 30 relevance
Douglas Forrester	March 8, 2016	Thomas and Caroline’s son; recast and aged into a toddler in summer 2017.
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Forrester	May 17, 2016	Rick and Maya’s daughter, carried by Nicole; central to the adoption and fertility storyline.

Both births belong to Season 29. Fandom

6. New characters

Character	First appearance	Introduction
Reverend Murphy	September 23, 2016	Minister officiating at Eric and Quinn’s wedding.
Sally Spectra, the younger	January 31, 2017	The original Sally’s grandniece, determined to revive Spectra Fashions.
Shirley Spectra	February 1, 2017	Original Sally’s sister and grandmother of Sally and Coco.
Saul Feinberg II	February 3, 2017	Grandson of the original Spectra tailor, joining the revived company.
Darlita	February 9, 2017	Spectra’s new receptionist.
Coco Spectra	February 24, 2017	Sally’s younger sister, later an intern at Forrester Creations and R.J.’s girlfriend.

The younger Sally is a new character, not a recast of Darlene Conley’s Sally. Similarly, Saul is the original tailor’s grandson, and Darlita is a new receptionist rather than a recast of Darla. tvinsider.com

7. Departures

Character / actor	Date or period	Circumstances
Felicia Forrester — Lesli Kay	September 26, 2016	Her brief return for the Eric–Quinn wedding conflict ends.
Thorne Forrester — Winsor Harmon	September 2016	His brief return ends; this is Harmon’s final run before the role is recast in 2017.
Donna Logan — Jennifer Gareis	October 2016	Her short guest return concludes.
Sasha Thompson — Felisha Cooper	February 2017	Leaves the active story after Nicole and Zende’s wedding. Sources differ between February 15 and 16 for the final appearance.
Deacon Sharpe — Sean Kanan	June 2017	His return ends with his exposure and arrest over the attempts on Quinn’s life.
Zende Dominguez — Rome Flynn	September 8, 2017	Leaves for work at Forrester International in Paris with Nicole.
Thomas Forrester — Pierson Fodé	September 2017	Fodé leaves his regular role as Thomas’s story shifts toward Caroline and Douglas in New York.

Felicia’s final date, Sasha’s differing appearance records and Flynn’s September 8 exit are documented separately. Fodé’s departure was announced in September; one contemporary report gives September 14 but incorrectly calls it a Friday, so that precise final date needs caution. a.osmarks.net

Nicole’s move to Paris does not mean Reign Edwards permanently leaves the series at this point: she continues making appearances afterward. Likewise, Caroline’s movements between Los Angeles and New York are recurring story absences rather than a permanent departure.

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Return date	Context
Thorne Forrester — Winsor Harmon	September 21, 2016	Returns during the family campaign against Eric marrying Quinn.
Felicia Forrester — Lesli Kay	September 22, 2016	Joins the wedding-related family storyline.
Caroline Spencer — Linsey Godfrey	October 2016, then July 10, 2017 after a longer absence	Returns with Douglas, affecting Thomas’s relationships.
Donna Logan — Jennifer Gareis	October 20, 2016	Returns during Brooke’s wedding-related storyline.
C.J. Garrison — Mick Cain	Early 2017	Returns as the owner of the Spectra building, enabling the company’s revival.
Kristen Forrester — Tracy Melchior	February 2017	Returns for adopted son Zende’s wedding.
Tony Dominguez — Paulo Benedeti	February 2017	Returns with Kristen for their son’s wedding.
Sheila Carter — Kimberlin Brown	June 9, 2017	Surprise return after nearly fourteen years away from B&B.
Deacon Sharpe — Sean Kanan	June 2017	Returns during the mystery surrounding Quinn’s shooter.
James Warwick — Ian Buchanan	August 16, 2017	Eric asks him to evaluate Sheila’s mental state.

The principal return dates are supported by contemporary casting announcements and interviews. Michael Fairman TV

9. Weddings

Couple	U.S. broadcast date	Outcome
Eric Forrester and Quinn Fuller	September 26, 2016	Marry at the Forrester mansion despite the family boycott. Reverend Murphy officiates; Ivy attends.
Zende Dominguez and Nicole Avant	February 15, 2017	Marry at the Forrester mansion, with Carter officiating. Preparations begin in the February 14 episode.
Liam Spencer and Steffy Forrester	March 22, 2017	Remarry in Sydney, Australia.
Bill Spencer and Brooke Logan	May 19, 2017	Marry in an intimate ceremony. Wedding celebrations and the honeymoon departure continue on May 22.

Eric and Quinn’s date is confirmed by contemporary reporting; Nicole and Zende’s vows are documented in episode #7,525. CBS’s archive confirms Liam and Steffy’s March 22 wedding, while the official catalogue identifies Brooke and Bill’s ceremony on May 19. tvinsider.com

Cancelled weddings: Brooke and Ridge plan to marry in Australia, but Brooke ends the engagement after discovering his involvement with Quinn. Earlier plans for Brooke to marry Bill also collapse before their successful May ceremony. IBTimes

10. Deaths

No principal continuing character dies during Season 30.

Several dangerous situations should be distinguished from actual deaths:

Character or event	What happens
Eric’s medical emergency	Eric survives and recovers.
Attempts on Quinn’s life	Quinn survives; Deacon is exposed as the shooter.
Caroline’s supposed terminal illness	A deception used by Bill; Caroline is not dying.
Spectra Fashions fire	Sally survives.
Sheila’s injury	She exaggerates or fabricates continuing symptoms to remain close to Eric.

These events drive major stories without producing a principal-character death within the season. wiki.autismit.com

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Character and actor	Date	Story
B&B → Y&R	Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	January 27, 2017	Eric visits Lauren Fenmore in Genoa City while she considers Jack Abbott’s investment in Fenmore’s.
Y&R → B&B	No confirmed crossover appearance located during Season 30.	—	No corresponding visit by an active Y&R character was established for this period.

Eric’s visit is confirmed by contemporary crossover reporting and the Y&R episode synopsis. michaelfairmantv.com

Sheila’s June 9 return is the return of a shared character to B&B, rather than a crossover from a concurrent Y&R storyline. Sally Spectra’s eventual move to Y&R occurs in 2020, outside this season.

All dates below refer to original U.S. broadcasts on CBS, unless otherwise stated. Canadian broadcasts sometimes aired an episode earlier, which explains some one-day discrepancies in contemporary recaps.

1. Season dates

Boundary	Date	Overall episode
First episode under the September-to-September classification	September 1, 2016	#11,000
Last episode under that classification	August 31, 2017	#11,253
Beginning of the following season	September 1, 2017	#11,254

This classification gives 254 original episodes. Some databases display 255 because their listings contain inconsistent or duplicated entries. TheTVDB.com

Official-source limitation: CBS confirms that episode #11,000 aired on September 1, 2016. However, I could not establish both season boundaries from an accessible CBS or official YouTube archive. CBS’s press-photo archive also contains conflicting season labels and dates. Consequently, the boundaries above should be described as the September-to-September episode-guide classification, rather than fully verified official CBS premiere and finale dates. Photos

2. Characters and actors

The roster below includes the principal cast, recurring characters, children and identifiable storyline guests. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every credited day player across all 254 episodes. Characters are alphabetized by surname; characters without an established surname appear separately.

For married characters, I use a familiar, consistent surname: Jill under Abbott, Lauren under Fenmore, Chelsea under Newman and Lily under Winters.

Character	Actor or actors during this period
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by Jason Thompson
Jack Abbott	portrayed by Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott / Atkinson	portrayed by Jess Walton
John Abbott	portrayed by Jerry Douglas; Jonathan Stoddard as the younger John in flashbacks
Johnny Abbott	portrayed by Holden and Ryan Hare
Katie Abbott	portrayed by Sienna Mercuri
Traci Abbott	portrayed by Beth Maitland
Cane Ashby	portrayed by Daniel Goddard
Charlie Ashby	portrayed by Aidan Clark, Brandin Stennis and Noah Alexander Gerry
Mattie Ashby	portrayed by McKenna Roberts and Lexie Stevenson
Colin Atkinson	portrayed by Tristan Rogers
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by Christian LeBlanc
Gloria Bardwell / Fisher	portrayed by Judith Chapman
Christine Blair Williams	portrayed by Lauralee Bell
Graham Bloodworth	portrayed by Max Shippee
Mariah Copeland	portrayed by Camryn Grimes
Travis Crawford	portrayed by Michael Roark
Hilary Curtis Hamilton	portrayed by Mishael Morgan
Alex Dettmer	portrayed by Jessica Nicole Webb
Farrah Dubose	portrayed by Erika Girardi
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Bella Fisher / Mitchell	portrayed by Cali May Kinder
Kevin Fisher	portrayed by Greg Rikaart
Luther Fisk	portrayed by Scott Speiser
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Scott Grainger Jr.	portrayed by Daniel Hall
Devon Hamilton	portrayed by Bryton James
Dr. Harris	portrayed by Ron Melendez
Michelle Hazelton	portrayed by Kelly Frye
Reed Hellstrom	portrayed by Tristan Lake Leabu
Juliet Helton	portrayed by Laur Allen
Benjamin Hochman	portrayed by Ben Hermes
Alice Johnson	portrayed by Tamara Clatterbuck
Dylan McAvoy	portrayed by Steve Burton
Dina Mergeron	portrayed by Marla Adams; Cathy Marks as the younger Dina in flashbacks
Leslie Michaelson	portrayed by Angell Conwell
Chloe Mitchell	portrayed by Elizabeth Hendrickson
Abby Newman	portrayed by Melissa Ordway
Adam Newman	portrayed by Justin Hartley
Chelsea Newman	portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan
Christian Newman / “Sully” McAvoy	portrayed by Jamie and Alister Tobias, followed by Jude and Ozzy McGuigen
Connor Newman	portrayed by Gunner and Ryder Gadbois
Faith Newman	portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by Robert Adamson
Summer Newman	portrayed by Hunter King
Victor Newman	portrayed by Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman	portrayed by Amelia Heinle
Crystal Porter	portrayed by Morgan Obenreder
Tessa Porter	portrayed by Cait Fairbanks
Ben “Stitch” Rayburn	portrayed by Sean Carrigan
Daniel Romalotti Jr.	portrayed by Michael Graziadei
Luca Santori	portrayed by Miles Gaston Villanueva
Ravi Shapur	portrayed by Abhi Sinha
Craig Shields	portrayed by Kristian Kordula
Marisa Sierras	portrayed by Sofia Pernas
Natalie Soderberg	portrayed by Mara McCaffray
Zack Stinnett	portrayed by Ryan Ashton
Barry Strickland	portrayed by Matt Champagne
Phyllis Summers	portrayed by Gina Tognoni
Esther Valentine	portrayed by Kate Linder
Jordan Wilde	portrayed by Darnell Kirkwood
Patty Williams	portrayed by Stacy Haiduk
Paul Williams	portrayed by Doug Davidson
Father Todd Williams	portrayed by Corbin Bernsen
Lucinda Winters	portrayed by Nichelle Nichols
Lily Winters Ashby	portrayed by Christel Khalil
Moses Winters	portrayed by Dax Randall
Neil Winters	portrayed by Kristoff St. John

Characters without an established surname

Character	Actor
Roz, associated with GC Buzz	portrayed by Angela Lin
Zoey, Reed’s girlfriend	portrayed by Annalisa Cochrane

Contemporary casting reports confirm the Ashby recasts, Scott’s new actor, Tessa’s introduction and several of the shorter guest roles. Child-cast records also distinguish the younger Ashby actors from their teenage replacements. soapoperadigest.com

The flashback portrayals of John and Dina are separate from their present-day portrayals; they are not replacements for Jerry Douglas and Marla Adams. soapcentral.com

3. Main storylines

Adam’s apparent death and Chloe’s secret

The season opens with the culmination of Adam’s escape storyline. Chloe incapacitates him before the cabin explosion, leaving Chelsea to believe that her husband has died. Chloe then remains close to Chelsea while concealing her responsibility.

Nick becomes suspicious and investigates. Chelsea initially defends her friend, but discovers Adam’s wedding ring among Chloe’s belongings immediately before Chloe’s wedding to Kevin. The confrontation destroys the ceremony and sends Chloe on the run. Victor’s involvement in Chloe’s release and his subsequent efforts to conceal her whereabouts deepen the Newman family’s divisions. kiwix.thunderforge.net

Christian’s identity is exposed

Patty reveals that the child Sharon and Dylan have been raising as “Sully” is Christian, the son Nick believes he lost with Sage. On November 1, 2016, Sharon admits the truth to Nick and then Dylan.

Nick takes Christian back, devastating Dylan. A further secret remains concealed: Adam is Christian’s biological father, something Victor and Chelsea know but choose not to tell Nick. Michael Fairman TV

Dylan’s undercover assignment and departure

Already grieving the loss of the child he believed was his son, Dylan undertakes a dangerous undercover operation involving Luther Fisk. His work places him in such danger that he must enter witness protection.

He leaves Genoa City and Sharon in January 2017. Sharon subsequently takes control of Crimson Lights and begins rebuilding her life, eventually becoming romantically involved with Scott Grainger. Fandom

The consequences of Billy and Phyllis’s affair

Jack learns that Phyllis has betrayed him with Billy. The revelation fractures both his marriage and his relationship with his brother.

Phyllis and Billy’s attachment continues to affect their lives into 2017, while Billy’s work with Victoria at Brash & Sassy keeps his former marriage emotionally relevant. Jack’s resentment also feeds the business rivalry surrounding Jabot and Brash & Sassy. episodate.com

Fenmore’s financial crisis and Gloria’s return

Lauren struggles to save Fenmore’s. Gloria returns, discovers an opportunity and secretly helps Jack strengthen his negotiating position by undermining alternative investment possibilities.

Jack acquires a substantial stake in Fenmore’s. Gloria’s dealings with him lead to a sexual relationship and a job as his executive assistant. Meanwhile, Lauren faces a personal crisis when Scott is held hostage overseas; his eventual return introduces Daniel Hall’s version of the character. wiki.autismit.com

Jill’s heart attack and Colin’s financial betrayal

Jill discovers that Colin has depleted her personal funds. During the resulting crisis, she suffers a heart attack and must confront the consequences of neglecting her health.

The storyline also revisits Jill’s complicated connection to Katherine Chancellor and tests her marriage to Colin. CBS developed the heart-health story with the American Heart Association. globaltv

Cane, Juliet and the collapse of the Ashby marriage

During a business trip to Tokyo, Cane becomes intoxicated and has a sexual encounter with Juliet. He initially conceals what happened.

After losing her position at Brash & Sassy, Juliet brings a sexual-harassment claim. Her pregnancy and the confirmation that Cane is the father devastate Lily and place the family under increasing strain. The newly teenage Charlie and Mattie become active participants in the fallout. en.wikipedia.org

Dina’s return and Graham’s influence

Dina re-enters her children’s lives, accompanied by Graham Bloodworth. Jack and Ashley struggle with their feelings about their mother’s abandonment and question Graham’s influence over her.

Her business dealings bring her into Neil and Devon’s orbit, while her return gradually restores the Abbott family’s history to the centre of the show. The full consequences of Graham’s agenda unfold beyond this season’s cutoff. newikis.com

Tessa, Mariah and the trafficking investigation

Tessa arrives as an aspiring musician, becomes involved with Noah and develops a close bond with Mariah, who is dating Devon. Mariah and Tessa share their first kiss on August 3, 2017.

Meanwhile, Sharon’s crisis-line work brings her into contact with Crystal, later revealed to be Tessa’s sister. Crystal is trapped in a sex-trafficking operation. Abby’s relationship and business venture with Zack develop alongside this story, and Alice Johnson reappears near the end of August. The trafficking storyline’s resolution belongs to the following season. Michael Fairman TV

4. Births

No major continuing character is born during the September 1, 2016–August 31, 2017 period.

The distinction matters particularly for these children:

Child	Clarification
Christian Newman	Born October 7, 2015. The 2016 storyline reveals his identity; it is not a new birth.
Bella Fisher	Already born before her onscreen introduction in 2016. Her paternity becomes important during this season.
Sam Ashby	Juliet’s pregnancy begins during this season, but Sam’s birth occurs in November 2017, after the cutoff.

Christian’s birth date and Juliet’s later childbirth storyline are documented separately from the events of this season. en.wikipedia.org

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	Type
Charlie Ashby	Aidan Clark → Brandin Stennis	December 22, 2016	Child-to-child recast.
Reed Hellstrom	Max Page → Tristan Lake Leabu	December 29, 2016	SORAS: Reed returns as a teenager with an independent storyline.
Scott Grainger Jr.	Blair Redford → Daniel Hall	March 2017; Hall is documented onscreen by March 6	Adult recast following a long absence, rather than a new child-to-adult SORAS.
Charlie Ashby	Brandin Stennis → Noah Alexander Gerry	May 24, 2017	SORAS: Charlie becomes a teenager.
Mattie Ashby	McKenna Roberts → Lexie Stevenson	May 24, 2017	SORAS: Mattie becomes a teenager.
Christian Newman	Jamie and Alister Tobias → Jude and Ozzy McGuigen	Autumn 2016, generally listed as October	Infant/toddler recast; no major teenage-style age jump.

The December Charlie recast and May teenage debuts have explicit contemporary dates. Reed’s episode record begins on December 29. Scott’s casting was announced in January, but that announcement was not his first broadcast appearance. Les news| Soap-Passion

6. New characters

Character	First appearance or introduction period	Role
Lucinda Winters	September 1, 2016	Neil’s estranged mother finally appears onscreen.
Ravi Shapur	December 12, 2016	Jabot computer engineer who develops feelings for Ashley.
Farrah Dubose	December 15, 2016	Businesswoman appearing in scenes with Ashley.
Alex Dettmer	January 11, 2017	Connected to Luther Fisk and Dylan’s undercover assignment.
Luther Fisk	January 2017	Criminal targeted during Dylan’s final investigation.
Craig Shields	January 18, 2017	A contact of Michael Baldwin.
Zoey	January 24, 2017	Reed’s teenage girlfriend.
Benjamin Hochman	January 2017	Financier involved in the Fenmore’s and later Brash & Sassy stories.
Jordan Wilde	February 10, 2017	Photographer with a professional history with Lily.
Juliet Helton	February 28, 2017	Business consultant whose involvement with Cane transforms the Ashby storyline.
Tessa Porter	March 24, 2017	Aspiring singer who becomes involved with the Newman family and Mariah.
Graham Bloodworth	May 3, 2017	Dina’s companion and confidant.
Zack Stinnett	May 18, 2017	Entrepreneur who becomes Abby’s business partner and boyfriend.
Dr. Harris	May 26, 2017	Chloe’s former psychiatrist, involved in concealing her whereabouts.
Crystal Porter	July 31, 2017	Tessa’s sister, introduced through the trafficking storyline.

These are new onscreen characters, unlike Dina, Reed and Scott, who are returning established characters. Wikipedia

7. Departures

Character / actor	Date or period	Circumstances
Adam Newman — Justin Hartley	September 1, 2016	Hartley’s final appearance; Adam is presumed killed in the cabin explosion.
Daniel Romalotti — Michael Graziadei	September 1, 2016	His brief milestone-episode return concludes.
Lucinda Winters — Nichelle Nichols	September 5, 2016	Guest storyline concludes with Lucinda’s death.
Luca Santori — Miles Gaston Villanueva	September 9, 2016	Leaves the active storyline following his exposure and arrest.
Natalie Soderberg — Mara McCaffray	November 2, 2016	Final appearance in the computer-hacker storyline.
Travis Crawford — Michael Roark	December 6, 2016	Leaves after his relationship with Victoria collapses.
Ben “Stitch” Rayburn — Sean Carrigan	January 18, 2017	Final appearance of this run following the breakdown of his marriage to Abby.
Dylan McAvoy — Steve Burton	January 27, 2017	Enters witness protection.
Marisa Sierras — Sofia Pernas	February 24, 2017	Her run ends; her relationship with Noah is over.
Chloe Mitchell — Elizabeth Hendrickson	April 2017, followed by further appearances through July 18, 2017	Flees after the wedding confrontation; later reunites secretly with Kevin.
Kevin Fisher — Greg Rikaart	July 18, 2017	Leaves with Chloe and Bella to establish a new life in Oregon.
Bella Fisher — Cali May Kinder	Summer 2017	Leaves the Genoa City storyline with her parents.

Kevin’s departure is temporary: later appearances begin after this season’s cutoff. Chloe’s April flight should likewise be distinguished from her final summer appearance. TVmaze

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Date or period	Nature of return
Daniel Romalotti — Michael Graziadei	September 1, 2016	Guest appearance for episode #11,000.
Colin Atkinson — Tristan Rogers	September 1, 2016	Returns for the milestone episode and continues in subsequent stories.
John Abbott — Jerry Douglas	September 2016	Posthumous appearance connected to Jack’s emotional crisis.
Gloria Bardwell — Judith Chapman	December 21, 2016	Returns to her family and becomes involved in Fenmore’s and Jabot.
Reed Hellstrom — Tristan Lake Leabu	December 29, 2016	Returns as Victoria’s teenage son.
Eric Forrester — John McCook	January 27, 2017	Crossover visit involving Lauren and Fenmore’s.
Scott Grainger Jr. — Daniel Hall	March 2017	Returns after more than a decade away, following his captivity overseas.
Father Todd Williams — Corbin Bernsen	April 2017	Returns to officiate at Kevin and Chloe’s attempted wedding.
Dina Mergeron — Marla Adams	May 3, 2017	Major return to the Abbott family storyline.
Alice Johnson — Tamara Clatterbuck	August 29, 2017	Reappears as the trafficking investigation develops.

Chloe and Patty are already part of the continuing story when this season begins; their original 2015–2016 returns should not be counted as new Season 44 arrivals. kiwix.thunderforge.net

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Outcome
Kevin Fisher and Chloe Mitchell	April 6, 2017	Wedding interrupted; no marriage completed. Chelsea confronts Chloe with Adam’s wedding ring, and Chloe flees.

This is the season’s central wedding event. It should not be listed as a successful remarriage. Although some fan biographies describe Kevin and Chloe as married again in 2017, Soap Opera Digest explicitly states that the ceremony was abandoned and that they did not subsequently exchange vows. IBTimes

Victoria and Travis’s engagement also ends without a wedding.

10. Deaths and apparent deaths

Character	Date or period	Status
Lucinda Winters	September 5, 2016	Actual death. Neil’s mother dies shortly after their reconciliation.
Adam Newman	September 1, 2016, cabin-explosion storyline	Presumed death. Adam is believed dead during this season, but the character eventually returns alive in 2019.
Chloe Mitchell	Late May–early June 2017	Faked death. A staged death and memorial conceal her survival; Dr. Harris participates in the deception.

Lucinda is the principal confirmed death within this period. Adam and Chloe must be distinguished from permanently deceased characters. browse.zim.carpocratian.org

Juliet Helton’s death and Zack Stinnett’s death occur in November 2017, outside the season boundary used here. en.wikipedia.org

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Character and actor	U.S. broadcast date	Story
B&B → Y&R	Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	January 27, 2017	Eric reconnects with Lauren while she considers Jack’s investment in Fenmore’s.
Y&R → B&B	No confirmed character crossover located within September 1, 2016–August 31, 2017.	—	No corresponding Genoa City character visit was established for this period.

Eric’s January 27 visit is confirmed by contemporary crossover coverage and the episode synopsis. A CBS press-photo entry carries a conflicting January 12 date; the broadcast reporting supports January 27, 2017. Michael Fairman TV

Sheila Carter’s return to B&B in June 2017 concerns a character shared by both soaps, but it is not a contemporaneous transfer from an active Y&R storyline. Likewise, John McCook’s earlier role as Lance Prentiss on Y&R is separate from his crossover appearance as Eric.

All dates below refer to the original US broadcasts, unless otherwise stated.

1. Season dates and episode numbers

Boundary	US broadcast date	Episode
Season premiere	September 21, 2015	#7,168 — S29 E1
Season finale	September 16, 2016	#7,421 — S29 E254
Following season begins	September 19, 2016	#7,422

Total: 254 episodes.

The programme’s official streaming archive identifies Season 29 as episodes #7,168–#7,421 and confirms the premiere date. However, its later “Original Air Date” metadata contains discrepancies: it dates #7,421 September 8, whereas contemporary broadcast records place it on September 16. CBS’s own press archive confirms that #7,417 aired on September 12, supporting the latter chronology. I have therefore used the official season numbering and contemporary US broadcast dates, while flagging this inconsistency. I could not retrieve official CBS or YouTube pages explicitly confirming both boundaries. The Bold and the Beautiful

2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The following roster covers the principal cast, children and identifiable recurring and guest characters. It is not a certified transcription of every end credit across all 254 episodes: some minor day-player and infant credits remain difficult to verify.

Characters retain their familiar surnames: Maya under Avant, Quinn under Fuller, and Caroline under Spencer. Zende is filed under Dominguez.

Character — actor	Role during the season
Julius Avant portrayed by Obba Babatundé	Maya and Nicole’s father; secretly also Sasha’s father.
Maya Avant Forrester portrayed by Karla Mosley	Builds a family with Rick through Nicole’s surrogacy.
Nicole Avant portrayed by Reign Edwards	Carries Rick and Maya’s baby while her relationship with Zende deteriorates.
Vivienne Avant portrayed by Anna Maria Horsford	Faces the revelation of Julius’s infidelity and hidden daughter.
Lieutenant Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin	Recurring police role.
Justin Barber portrayed by Aaron D. Spears	Bill’s lawyer and trusted associate.
Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Rome Flynn	Aspiring photographer caught between Nicole and Sasha.
Pamela “Pam” Douglas portrayed by Alley Mills	Forrester employee and family member.
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Ashley Jones	Returns briefly in February 2016.
Douglas Forrester portrayed by Abigail and Brielle Rivera; Gloria and Rocco Donatelli	Infant son of Caroline and Thomas, initially presented as Ridge’s son.
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	Reclaims authority at Forrester and begins a relationship with Quinn.
Elizabeth Nicole “Lizzy” Forrester portrayed by Dylan Robinson and Ellie Izabella Guillen-Cota	Rick and Maya’s daughter, carried by Nicole. See the infant-credit note below.
Ivy Forrester portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer	Her conflicts with Steffy contribute to the breakdown of several relationships.
Rick Forrester portrayed by Jacob Young	Becomes Lizzy’s father and continues challenging Ridge’s authority.
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Thorsten Kaye	Conceals Douglas’s paternity and later opposes Eric’s relationship with Quinn.
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. portrayed by Anthony Turpel	Returns as a teenager during the final week.
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood	Loses contact with Liam, marries Wyatt and clashes with Quinn.
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Pierson Fodé	Discovers that Douglas is his son.
Quinn Fuller portrayed by Rena Sofer	Holds amnesiac Liam captive, then becomes involved with Eric.
Enrique “Kiké” Hernández portrayed by himself	Guest appearance connected to Maya’s performance at Dodger Stadium.
Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang	Her feelings for Bill reopen her conflict with Katie.
Hope Logan portrayed by Kim Matula	One-episode guest appearance in March 2016.
Katie Logan Spencer portrayed by Heather Tom	Struggles with drinking, distrust and the collapse of her marriage.
Jake Maclaine portrayed by Todd McKee	Recurring Forrester production role.
Dr. March portrayed by Kate Orsini	Medical role associated with the fertility storyline.
Jarrett Maxwell portrayed by Andrew Collins	Fashion journalist.
Alison Montgomery portrayed by Theodora Greece	Bill’s assistant.
Reverend Rydale portrayed by Chaz Bono	Officiates Steffy and Wyatt’s wedding; later returns in another storyline.
Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan	Becomes involved in Quinn’s deception and survives her attempt to kill him.
Bill Spencer Jr. portrayed by Don Diamont	His relationship with Brooke destroys his renewed marriage to Katie.
Caroline Spencer Forrester portrayed by Linsey Godfrey	Gives birth to Douglas and confronts the consequences of concealing his father’s identity.
Liam Spencer portrayed by Scott Clifton	Suffers amnesia and is manipulated by Quinn into believing they are married.
Will Spencer portrayed by Zane Achor	Bill and Katie’s young son.
Wyatt Spencer portrayed by Darin Brooks	Marries Steffy while Liam is missing.
Sasha Thompson portrayed by Felisha Cooper	Nicole’s childhood friend, later revealed as her half-sister.
Carter Walton portrayed by Lawrence Saint-Victor	Forrester’s legal adviser.
Charlie Webber portrayed by Dick Christie	Forrester security employee and Pam’s partner.
Dr. Wolin portrayed by Mark Damon Espinoza	Knows about Ridge’s infertility and attempts to blackmail him.

The principal casting, supporting roles and children’s credits are documented in cast and episode records. Douglas’s 2016 credits include both the Rivera twins and the Donatelli infants. CBS Wiki

Characters without an established surname

Character — actor	Identification
Charlotte portrayed by Camelia Somers	Forrester intern briefly involved with Thomas.
Emmy portrayed by Sheryl Underwood	Clerk consulted about the validity of Wyatt and Steffy’s marriage.
Eva portrayed by Kelly Kruger	Forrester’s international publicist.
Howard portrayed by Orson Bean	Liam’s fellow passenger on his return flight from Australia.
Joanne portrayed by Christina Carlisi	Birth-support professional involved in Caroline’s delivery.
Saz portrayed by Jai Rodriguez	Photographer working on a Forrester lingerie shoot.

Infant-credit limitation: broader 2016 records also associate Kyes Bazart, Isabella Djale, Jaliyah Wilson and Janiyah Wilson with Lizzy. I could not establish each child’s first appearance relative to September 16, so I would not assign all those credits confidently to Season 29. These are infant casting changes, not SORAS. Fandom

3. Principal storylines

Ridge and Caroline conceal Douglas’s paternity

The season opens immediately after Ridge and Caroline’s wedding. Ridge learns that his vasectomy reversal has not restored his fertility, while Caroline discovers she is pregnant following her encounter with Thomas.

Caroline tells Ridge the truth, but they decide to raise the baby as Ridge’s child. Ridge sends Thomas to Paris, keeping him away from the pregnancy. After Douglas’s birth, Dr. Wolin threatens to expose Ridge’s infertility. Katie’s investigation eventually forces the truth into the open, allowing Thomas to claim his place as Douglas’s father. The Bold and the Beautiful

Quinn holds Liam captive — the “Adam and Eve” storyline

Following injuries and increasing disorientation, Liam loses his memory. Quinn takes him to her cabin and tells him that his name is Adam, hers is Eve, and they are husband and wife.

She intercepts communications and fabricates evidence that Liam has willingly abandoned Steffy. Their supposed marriage develops into a sexual relationship, while Quinn becomes emotionally attached to the man she is deceiving. Deacon discovers the situation and becomes involved; when he threatens her plans, Quinn pushes him from a cliff.

Wyatt eventually discovers Liam at the cabin. Liam’s memories return sufficiently for him to recognise his brother and seek out Steffy. IMDb

Steffy marries Wyatt while Liam is missing

Believing Liam has rejected her, Steffy grows closer to Wyatt and accepts his proposal. They marry on the beach while Liam remains captive.

His return leaves Steffy torn between her feelings for Liam and her commitment to Wyatt. Quinn’s involvement in their marriage becomes an increasingly destructive issue, particularly once she begins dating Eric. Fandom

Nicole’s surrogacy threatens her relationship with Zende

Rick and Maya ask Nicole to carry their child. She agrees, but Zende struggles with the implications for their relationship and ultimately breaks up with her.

Sasha pursues Zende and becomes his lover. Nicole gives birth to Lizzy, and the emotional circumstances of the delivery help bring her and Zende back together. Sasha subsequently claims she is pregnant in an attempt to retain him, but the deception is exposed. The Bold and the Beautiful

Sasha is revealed as Julius’s daughter

Sasha initially arrives as Nicole’s childhood friend. Julius’s determination to send her away conceals a family secret: she is his daughter from an affair with Lucy Thompson.

The revelation makes Sasha Maya and Nicole’s half-sister and exposes Julius’s longstanding betrayal of Vivienne. It also gives a different meaning to Sasha’s resentment of Nicole’s apparently secure family life. newikis.com

Katie’s drinking and Bill’s renewed affair with Brooke

Brooke’s confession that she still loves Bill revives Katie’s fears about their past betrayal. Katie begins drinking heavily and hiding her alcohol consumption.

Bill and Brooke eventually resume their affair, confirming the betrayal Katie feared. The resulting marital breakdown involves their son Will, financial negotiations and Bill’s Forrester shares. By the closing weeks, Brooke’s proposed marriage to Bill has become entangled with Ridge’s plans to regain control of Forrester. The Bold and the Beautiful

Eric and Quinn’s relationship divides the Forresters

Eric and Quinn begin a secret relationship. During the Monte Carlo storyline, Steffy discovers them together and demands that Eric end it.

Eric refuses to let his family dictate his private life. His support for Quinn creates a widening division within Forrester Creations and intensifies Steffy’s conflict with Wyatt. The season ends with the family trying to stop the relationship; Eric and Quinn’s wedding belongs to Season 30. The Bold and the Beautiful

R.J. returns and challenges Brooke’s wedding plans

R.J. returns from boarding school as a teenager. He strongly opposes Brooke marrying Bill and wants his parents together. His arrival adds another obstacle to a marriage already entangled with the battle over Forrester Creations. Michael Fairman TV

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	Date	Classification
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr.	Previously Mace Coronel; returns played by Anthony Turpel	September 14, 2016	SORAS: child character returns as a teenager.
Douglas Forrester	Multiple infant performers	From March 2016	Infant casting rotation; not SORAS.
Lizzy Forrester	Multiple infant performers	From May 2016	Infant casting rotation; not SORAS.

Contemporary casting coverage explicitly announced R.J.’s return as a teenager and Turpel’s September 14 debut. Coronel had already stopped appearing before this season; this is a recast following an absence, rather than an immediate handover. Soap Opera Digest

Thomas’s recast with Pierson Fodé and Zende’s return with Rome Flynn occurred in summer 2015, during Season 28. Both actors continue in Season 29; their introductions should not be counted again here.

5. Births

Child	US broadcast date	Details
Douglas Forrester	March 8, 2016 — #7,285	Caroline gives birth at the Forrester estate. Thomas is the biological father, although Ridge initially claims paternity.
Elizabeth Nicole “Lizzy” Forrester	May 17, 2016 — #7,333	Nicole gives birth to the child she has carried for Rick and Maya. Rick and Nicole are the biological parents; Rick and Maya raise her.

The contemporary episode records establish March 8 and May 17. The official archive’s episode numbers agree, but its displayed dates for these episodes are earlier, another example of the metadata discrepancy noted above. IMDb

Sasha’s claimed pregnancy does not result in a birth: it is a deception.

6. New characters

Character	First appearance	Introduction
Dr. Wolin	September 21, 2015	Ridge’s fertility specialist.
Sasha Thompson	December 14, 2015	Arrives as Nicole’s friend; later revealed as Julius’s daughter.
Howard	January 8, 2016	Liam’s fellow airline passenger; also appears January 11.
Douglas Forrester	March 8, 2016	Born onscreen.
Reverend Rydale	March 31, 2016	Introduced for Wyatt and Steffy’s wedding.
Lizzy Forrester	May 17, 2016	Born onscreen.
Saz	June 2016	Photographer involved in a lingerie shoot.
Emmy	June 13, 2016	Helps investigate whether Wyatt’s marriage is legally valid.

Kiké Hernández appears as himself on September 12, 2016, rather than playing a newly created fictional character. CBS confirms both the date and episode #7,417. Photos

7. Departures

This season contains several temporary exits and completed guest appearances, rather than a wholesale departure of the principal cast.

Character / actor	Date or period	Nature of departure
Ivy Forrester — Ashleigh Brewer	January 2016	Returns to Australia after the conflict with Steffy. Appears again later in the season.
Bridget Forrester — Ashley Jones	February 19, 2016	Her February guest stint ends.
Hope Logan — Kim Matula	March 16, 2016	One-episode return concludes; this is Matula’s final original appearance as Hope.
Dr. Wolin — Mark Damon Espinoza	April 18, 2016	Dies after being struck by a vehicle.
Caroline Spencer — Linsey Godfrey	Summer 2016	A temporary absence follows the breakdown of her marriage; she returns in the following season.

Ivy’s departure is followed by a March visit and a more substantial return in August. Bridget’s February run and Hope’s one-day appearance are documented separately from permanent character exits. inquisitr.com

Deacon does not die after Quinn pushes him from the cliff. His appearances become intermittent, but the incident should not be treated as a definitive character departure.

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Date or period	Details
Bridget Forrester — Ashley Jones	February 16–19, 2016	Visits Brooke and discusses the family’s current difficulties.
Ivy Forrester — Ashleigh Brewer	March 15, 2016	Briefly returns from Australia, helping expose how little anyone knows about Liam’s whereabouts.
Hope Logan — Kim Matula	March 16, 2016	One-episode guest return.
Eva — Kelly Kruger	July 27–August 4, 2016	Returns for the international/Monte Carlo episodes.
Ivy Forrester — Ashleigh Brewer	August 31, 2016	Returns after a longer absence and becomes involved in Quinn’s plans.
R.J. Forrester — Anthony Turpel	September 14, 2016	Returns as a teenager, combining a character return with a recast and SORAS.

Returns outside this season: Thorne returns on September 21, 2016, Felicia on September 22, and Donna on October 20. These belong to Season 30 and should not be included in Season 29’s active cast. soapoperadigest.com

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Details
Steffy Forrester and Wyatt Spencer	April 1, 2016 — #7,301	Marry on the beach in Malibu, with Reverend Rydale officiating. Wedding preparations and the beginning of the ceremony appear on March 31.

The April 1 date is supported by contemporary wedding coverage and the production photograph’s original US airdate. Résumé et réactions| Soap-Passion

Other marriages require a boundary distinction:

• Ridge and Caroline’s wedding takes place in September 2015 before the September 21 premiere. Season 29 begins with them already married.
• Rick and Maya’s wedding occurs in August 2015, during Season 28.
• Eric and Quinn’s wedding occurs in late September 2016, during Season 30.
• Brooke and Bill’s proposed wedding does not take place within Season 29. The Bold and the Beautiful

10. Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Dr. Wolin	April 18, 2016	Struck by a vehicle while attempting to blackmail Ridge over his infertility and Douglas’s paternity.

His final appearance is listed on April 18, and subsequent episodes explicitly discuss his death. TVmaze

There is no principal regular-character death during this season. In particular:

• Deacon survives Quinn’s attempt to kill him.
• Liam survives his injuries and captivity.
• Ivy survives her accidents.
• Aly’s death occurred in July 2015, during Season 28.
• Caroline is alive throughout this season; her death occurs years later. Fandom

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Character crossovers during Season 29
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	No character crossover identified during September 21, 2015–September 16, 2016.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	No character crossover identified during the same period.

The available crossover chronology lists activity in 2014 and then again from 2017, with no character crossover recorded for this season. theboldandthebeautiful.fandom.com

Sheryl Underwood’s appearance is not a character crossover. She plays Emmy in B&B, having previously appeared in Y&R as a justice of the peace. Similarly, Deacon’s established history in both soaps does not mean he makes a new Y&R crossover during this season. Soap Opera Digest

All dates below refer to the original US broadcasts on CBS, unless otherwise indicated.

A sourcing limitation: I found official CBS material identifying episodes from this period as Season 43, but no accessible CBS or official YouTube archive explicitly establishing both season boundaries. The dates below therefore follow the September-to-September episode classification used by the episode guides; they should not be presented as independently verified official CBS premiere and finale dates.

1. Season dates

Boundary	US broadcast date	Overall episode number
First episode	September 1, 2015	#10,744
Last episode	August 31, 2016	#10,999
Beginning of the following season	September 1, 2016	#11,000

This classification gives Season 43 256 original episodes. CBS’s press photography confirms the Season 43 designation for autumn 2015, while CBS separately confirms that episode #11,000 aired on September 1, 2016. TheTVDB.com

2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by character surname

The roster below covers the principal characters, recurring roles, children and identifiable supporting characters. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive end-credit list of every day player across all 256 episodes. Children’s credits and brief appearances are particularly uneven in the surviving records.

Characters are filed under their familiar surnames: Chelsea under Lawson, Phyllis under Summers, and Lily under Winters, for example.

Character — actor	Notes
Ashley Abbott portrayed by Eileen Davidson	Central to Jabot, the medical research project and the Ashley–Stitch–Abby triangle.
Billy Abbott portrayed by Burgess Jenkins; subsequently Jason Thompson	The season’s principal adult recast.
Delia Abbott portrayed by Sophie Pollono	Deceased character appearing in visions or imagined encounters.
Jack Abbott portrayed by Peter Bergman	Faces the consequences of Victor’s impersonation scheme and his wife’s growing attachment to Billy.
Jill Abbott portrayed by Jess Walton	Also known as Jill Atkinson; becomes involved in Billy’s personal life and Brash & Sassy.
John Abbott portrayed by Jerry Douglas	Spiritual or imagined appearances.
Johnny Abbott portrayed by Holden and Ryan Hare	Billy and Victoria’s son; Chelsea’s biological son.
Katherine “Katie” Abbott portrayed by Reese and Kennedy Staib; subsequently Sienna Mercuri	Billy and Victoria’s daughter.
Kyle Abbott portrayed by Lachlan Buchanan	Appears during the earlier part of the season.
Traci Abbott portrayed by Beth Maitland	Recurring Abbott family appearances.
Sandra Allen / Dr. Sandy Anderson portrayed by Elizabeth Bogush	The psychiatrist behind the Christian/Sully deception; filed under her original surname.
Marco Annicelli portrayed by Peter Bergman	Jack’s double; principally relevant through the continuing aftermath and retrospective material.
Cane Ashby portrayed by Daniel Goddard	Becomes a suspect in Hilary’s disappearance and struggles to repair his marriage.
Charlie Ashby portrayed by Aidan Clark	Cane and Lily’s son.
Matilda “Mattie” Ashby portrayed by McKenna Roberts	Cane and Lily’s daughter.
Colin Atkinson portrayed by Tristan Rogers	Recurring involvement in the Ashby, Chancellor and Abbott stories.
Michael Baldwin portrayed by Christian LeBlanc	Represents characters caught in the season’s criminal investigations.
Constance Bingham portrayed by Sally Kellerman	Returns in a vision; her death becomes central to the case against Adam.
Christine Blair Williams portrayed by Lauralee Bell	District attorney and Paul’s wife.
Bethany Bryant portrayed by Chrishell Stause	Becomes involved with Billy and the concealment of his affair.
Joe Clark portrayed by Scott Elrod	Lily’s lover and Cane’s adversary.
Mariah Copeland portrayed by Camryn Grimes	Involved with Kevin and drawn into Sharon’s secret.
Travis Crawford portrayed by Michael Roark	Victoria’s new romantic interest.
Hilary Curtis Hamilton portrayed by Mishael Morgan	Her disappearance, recovery and ambitions drive several major stories.
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman	Michael’s wife and a continuing business and family presence.
Kevin Fisher portrayed by Greg Rikaart	Central to the computer-related stories and the Mariah–Natalie–Chloe relationships.
Meredith Gates portrayed by Alicia Coppola	Victor’s prison doctor.
Devon Hamilton portrayed by Bryton James	Searches for Hilary and faces the revelation of Neil’s actions.
Anita Lawson portrayed by Catherine Bach	Chelsea’s mother; recurring appearances.
Chelsea Lawson Newman portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan	Supports Adam through his exposure, prosecution and imprisonment.
Dylan McAvoy portrayed by Steve Burton	Marries Sharon and raises “Sully,” unaware of the child’s identity.
Leslie Michaelson portrayed by Angell Conwell	Recurring legal role.
Bella Mitchell portrayed by Cali May Kinder	Chloe’s young daughter, introduced to viewers during her return.
Chloe Mitchell portrayed by Elizabeth Hendrickson	Returns repeatedly; remains consumed by Delia’s death.
Elise Moxley portrayed by Jensen Buchanan	Judge with a past connection to Victor.
Simon Neville portrayed by Michael E. Knight	Treats Hilary and develops an experimental medical treatment.
Abby Newman portrayed by Melissa Ordway	Marries Stitch and faces a devastating pregnancy loss.
Adam Newman portrayed by Justin Hartley	His identity is exposed; later framed for Constance’s murder.
Christian Newman / Sullivan “Sully” McAvoy portrayed by Jamie and Alister Tobias	The same baby under two identities.
Connor Newman portrayed by Gunner and Ryder Gadbois	Adam and Chelsea’s son.
Faith Newman portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind	Nick and Sharon’s daughter.
Nicholas “Nick” Newman portrayed by Joshua Morrow	Believes Christian has died, then loses Sage.
Nikki Newman portrayed by Melody Thomas Scott	Torn between Victor and the rest of her family.
Noah Newman portrayed by Robert Adamson	Involved with Marisa and responsible for accidentally running over Billy.
Sharon Newman McAvoy portrayed by Sharon Case	Initially deceived about Sully, then conceals his true identity.
Summer Newman portrayed by Hunter King	Becomes romantically involved with Luca.
Victor Newman portrayed by Eric Braeden	Faces prosecution, imprisonment and a family rebellion.
Emma Randall portrayed by Alice Greczyn	Gwen’s sister and a hospital employee.
Gwen Randall portrayed by Nadine Nicole	Helps Neil conceal and treat Hilary.
Benjamin “Stitch” Rayburn portrayed by Sean Carrigan	Marries Abby; struggles with his son Max’s behaviour.
Max Rayburn portrayed by Jared Breeze	Stitch’s son, introduced onscreen in January 2016.
Daniel Romalotti Jr. portrayed by Michael Graziadei	Returns near the end of the season.
Luca Santori portrayed by Miles Gaston Villanueva	Marisa’s estranged husband; later Summer’s fiancé.
David Sherman portrayed by Robert Gant	Supporting legal role.
Marisa Sierras portrayed by Sofia Pernas	Noah’s girlfriend and Luca’s estranged wife.
Natalie Soderberg portrayed by Mara McCaffray	Computer specialist behind Pass Key.
Nurse Stephens portrayed by Jill Lover	Accomplice in Christian’s abduction.
Phyllis Summers Abbott portrayed by Gina Tognoni	Pursues revenge against Victor and begins an affair with Billy.
Shawn Taylor portrayed by Devon Martinez	Pregnant woman considering letting Nick and Sage adopt her baby.
Esther Valentine portrayed by Kate Linder	Chloe’s mother and Bella’s grandmother.
Ian Ward portrayed by Ray Wise	Adam’s dangerous partner in the Paragon scheme.
Sage Warner Newman portrayed by Kelly Sullivan	Christian’s mother and Nick’s wife.
Patty Williams portrayed by Stacy Haiduk	Returns at Fairview and becomes a crucial witness to the baby deception.
Paul Williams portrayed by Doug Davidson	Investigates the season’s crimes.
Lily Winters Ashby portrayed by Christel Khalil	Her affair with Joe threatens her marriage.
Neil Winters portrayed by Kristoff St. John	Secretly holds the injured Hilary while trying to save her.

The casting records support the season’s new recurring roles, while the child credits identify the Gadbois twins as Connor and Cali May Kinder as the first Bella. Nurse Stephens is credited to Jill Lover. CBS Wiki

3. Principal storylines

Adam’s identity is exposed — and the Paragon attack escalates

Adam’s life as Gabriel Bingham unravels. Chelsea must confront the truth about her husband, while Billy demands accountability for Delia’s death. Meanwhile, Adam’s alliance with Ian Ward produces the Paragon computer attack against Newman Enterprises. The scheme becomes increasingly uncontrollable and reignites the Newman–Abbott corporate war. Rotten Tomatoes

The conflict culminates in the Halloween gala fire at Newman Towers, beginning on October 30, 2015. Guests become trapped, enemies must cooperate, and Adam risks himself to save others. Ashley and Stitch’s closeness during the crisis complicates his relationship with Abby. Photos

Christian is stolen and becomes “Sully”

Sage gives birth prematurely to Christian, whom Nick believes is his biological son. Dr. Anderson arranges for the baby to be stolen and his death fabricated. At Fairview, she drugs Sharon and persuades her that she is still pregnant following her earlier miscarriage. Christian is then presented to Sharon as her newborn son.

Sharon and Dylan name him Sullivan “Sully” McAvoy. Dr. Anderson is subsequently exposed as Sandra Allen, a woman seeking revenge against Nick over their teenage past. Patty kills her before the deception can be fully uncovered. en.wikipedia.org

In April 2016, Sharon learns that Sully is Christian. Sage discovers the truth as well, but dies following a car accident before she can tell Nick. Sharon continues raising the baby with Dylan and confides in Mariah. Nick does not regain Christian during this season; that revelation comes in November 2016. soapoperadigest.com

Hilary’s disappearance exposes Neil’s betrayal

Devon’s search for his missing wife dominates the opening months. Neil has been secretly keeping the injured, unconscious Hilary while attempting to obtain treatment for her. Gwen helps him, and Dr. Simon Neville becomes involved in her recovery.

Hilary’s awakening brings memory problems and renewed emotional confusion involving Neil and Devon. The treatment subsequently develops into a research venture involving Neville, Ashley and members of the Winters family. Fandom

Billy’s accident, recovery and affair with Phyllis

Billy’s gambling and self-destructive behaviour culminate in a severe beating and an accident: Noah unknowingly runs him over. His family gathers at his hospital bedside as his survival becomes uncertain. Jason Thompson assumes the role during this storyline. soapoperanetwork.com

After recovering, Billy grows closer to Phyllis through their shared anger at Victor. Their relationship becomes a sexual affair in May 2016. Jill discovers their involvement and pressures Phyllis to recommit to Jack. The full exposure to Jack falls in September, after this season’s cutoff. Résumé et réactions| Soap-Passion

Abby and Stitch’s marriage is devastated by Max

Abby and Stitch marry, but their new household is unsettled by Max, who blames Abby for his mother’s death. When Abby becomes pregnant, Max deliberately rigs a tripwire on a staircase. Her resulting fall causes a miscarriage.

The investigation exposes Max’s actions, and his medical condition becomes part of the explanation for his increasingly disturbing behaviour. The loss places enormous pressure on Abby and Stitch’s marriage. Wikipedia

Luca moves from Marisa to Summer

Luca arrives seeking Marisa and uses information about their daughter, Ava, to exert pressure on her. His involvement with the Newman business creates further conflict with Noah and Victor.

He later becomes involved with Summer and seeks a stronger position within Newman Enterprises. Their engagement disintegrates when his deception concerning the company’s oil operations is exposed. Luca is arrested on August 29, 2016, although his final appearance comes the following month. Fandom

Pass Key and the struggle for business control

Natalie’s computer-security project becomes the focus of a business struggle involving Kevin, Billy, Phyllis and Victor. Personal loyalties and commercial ambitions collide, while Kevin’s relationships with Natalie and Mariah become increasingly complicated. Wikipedia

Victor’s imprisonment and Adam’s new ordeal

The consequences of Victor’s crimes, particularly the Marco impersonation scheme, lead to his imprisonment. He develops a relationship with prison doctor Meredith Gates.

Later, fabricated evidence implicates Adam in Constance Bingham’s death. Chloe’s concealed involvement and Victor’s manipulations drive the closing storyline. By August 31, Adam and Chelsea are trying to escape together with Connor. The cabin explosion occurs on September 1, outside the boundaries used here. Fandom

4. Births

Child	Date or period	Details
Christian Andrew Newman	October 7, 2015	Born prematurely to Sage; Adam is his biological father, although Nick believes he is the father. Adam assists with the delivery.
David, Shawn Taylor’s son	Late March–early April 2016	Nick and Sage hope to adopt him, but Shawn decides to keep her baby. The precise delivery date is not securely established in the sources consulted.

Christian’s birth date is recorded as October 7. His later presentation as “Sully” is not a second birth. en.wikipedia.org

Bella Mitchell is introduced during Chloe’s 2016 return, but she was born offscreen before her introduction. She should therefore be listed as a newly introduced child, rather than an onscreen birth in Season 43. Soap Opera Digest

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	Date	Nature of change
Billy Abbott	Burgess Jenkins → Jason Thompson	Jenkins last appears January 5, 2016; contemporary reporting places Thompson’s first appearance on January 13, 2016	Adult recast; not SORAS.
Katie Abbott	Reese and Kennedy Staib → Sienna Mercuri	2016, with July identified in available appearance records	Child recast; no child-to-adult transformation.

There is a January 13/14 discrepancy in published accounts of Thompson’s debut. The contemporary Soap Opera Network report explicitly describes his introduction in the January 13 episode; later anniversary coverage gives January 14. CBS confirms January 2016 without specifying the day. soapoperanetwork.com

For Katie, the replacement of the Staib twins by Mercuri is established, but I could not verify the exact first broadcast day from an official archive. soapoperadigest.com

No major child-to-teen or child-to-adult SORAS is securely documented within this season. In particular:

• Dax Randall’s debut as Moses Winters is November 22, 2016, in the following season.
• Brandin Stennis’s replacement of Aidan Clark as Charlie Ashby comes in December 2016.
• The teenage versions of Charlie and Mattie arrive in 2017. Michael Fairman TV

6. New characters

Character	First appearance	Introduction
Emma Randall	September 9, 2015	Gwen’s sister.
Luca Santori	September 16, 2015	Marisa’s estranged husband.
Dr. Sandy Anderson / Sandra Allen	September 18, 2015	Sharon’s psychiatrist at Fairview.
Christian Newman	October 7, 2015	Sage’s newborn son.
Dr. Simon Neville	October 15, 2015	Doctor recruited to treat Hilary.
Judge Elise Moxley	November 13, 2015	Judge with a past connection to Victor.
Max Rayburn	January 6, 2016	Stitch’s previously mentioned son makes his onscreen debut.
Natalie Soderberg	January 15, 2016	Computer specialist connected to Kevin.
Shawn Taylor	March 1, 2016	Prospective birth mother for Nick and Sage’s adoption.
Dr. Meredith Gates	April 13, 2016	Physician at Victor’s prison.
Travis Crawford	April 29, 2016	Bar owner who meets Victoria.
Bethany Bryant	May 25, 2016	Waitress who becomes involved with Billy.
Bella Mitchell	July 2016	Chloe’s daughter is introduced during her return.

These dates are supported by casting reports and character appearance records. Natalie’s records contain an occasional January 16 reference, but the episode-based date is January 15. soapoperadigest.com

7. Departures

Character / actor	Last appearance or period	Details
Emma Randall — Alice Greczyn	December 2, 2015	Recurring role ends.
Joe Clark — Scott Elrod	December 11, 2015	His scheme against Cane is exposed; his story ends with arrest and extradition.
Gwen Randall — Nadine Nicole	December 23, 2015	Disappears from the active story following the Hilary/Neville storyline.
Billy Abbott — Burgess Jenkins	January 5, 2016	Actor leaves; the character continues with Thompson.
Dr. Anderson — Elizabeth Bogush	February 2016, as a living character	Murdered; subsequent appearances must be distinguished from her death.
Elise Moxley — Jensen Buchanan	March 15, 2016	Recurring run ends.
Kyle Abbott — Lachlan Buchanan	April 26, 2016	Leaves the active cast.
Sage Newman — Kelly Sullivan	April 29, 2016, as a living character	Dies; later visions or retrospective appearances follow.
Max Rayburn — Jared Breeze	May 17, 2016	Leaves the onscreen story as his treatment becomes central.
Meredith Gates — Alicia Coppola	July 11, 2016	Prison-doctor storyline ends.
Simon Neville — Michael E. Knight	July 27, 2016	Leaves the medical research storyline.
Bethany Bryant — Chrishell Stause	August 17, 2016	Leaves after her involvement in Billy and Phyllis’s deception.

Two departures belong to Season 44 under this cutoff: Justin Hartley’s last appearance as Adam is September 1, 2016; Miles Gaston Villanueva’s last appearance as Luca is September 9, 2016. Sofia Pernas’s move to recurring status in March 2016 is a contractual change, rather than Marisa’s final departure. TV Source Magazine

8. Returns of former characters

Character	Date or period	Nature of return
Patty Williams — Stacy Haiduk	September 2015	Reappears at Fairview and becomes involved in Sharon’s storyline.
Chloe Mitchell — Elizabeth Hendrickson	October 2015	Returns around the anniversary of Delia’s death and targets Adam.
Chloe Mitchell — Elizabeth Hendrickson	July 2016	Returns to the continuing story; her apparent recovery conceals her vendetta. Appearance records place her onscreen by July 14.
Constance Bingham — Sally Kellerman	May 2, 2016	Appears in Adam’s vision; she has not returned to life.
Daniel Romalotti Jr. — Michael Graziadei	August 25, 2016	Returns during Summer and Luca’s engagement storyline; meets Mariah.

John Abbott and Delia Abbott’s appearances are likewise spiritual or imagined encounters. Traci, Jill, Anita and other established recurring characters make visits, which should be distinguished from a sustained return after a formal exit.

9. Weddings

Couple	Date or period	Details
Sharon Newman and Dylan McAvoy	December 2015	Marry in a small, improvised ceremony officiated by Paul, dressed as Santa. I could not securely verify the exact US broadcast day.
Abby Newman and Ben “Stitch” Rayburn	December 30–31, 2015	Their New Year’s wedding unfolds across these episodes, with Ashley’s collapse interrupting proceedings.

The contemporary December report confirms Sharon and Dylan’s wedding, while the episode guide identifies December 30 as the gathering for Abby and Stitch’s ceremony. tvbanter.net

Summer and Luca do not marry: their engagement ends when Luca’s deception is exposed and he is arrested. Nick and Sage’s wedding, and Devon and Hilary’s wedding, took place in August 2015, before this season begins. Soap Central

10. Deaths and pregnancy losses

Character / event	Date or period	Circumstances
Jenna Kieran, Max’s mother	Death reported in January 2016	Dies offscreen in a car accident associated with New Year’s Eve; the news brings Max into Stitch and Abby’s household.
Dr. Sandy Anderson / Sandra Allen	February 8, 2016	Stabbed by Patty Williams.
Abby and Stitch’s unborn baby	April 2016	Abby miscarries after Max deliberately causes her staircase fall.
Sage Warner Newman	April 29, 2016	Dies from injuries sustained in a car accident after discovering Christian is alive.

The following should not be counted as deaths during Season 43:

• Christian: his reported death is fabricated.
• Billy: survives his injuries.
• Hilary: survives her disappearance and coma.
• Constance: already dead before this season; the investigation revisits her death.
• Adam: his apparent death in the cabin explosion airs on September 1, 2016, in the next season. en.wikipedia.org

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Crossovers during September 1, 2015–August 31, 2016
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	No character crossover identified in the records consulted.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	No character crossover identified in the records consulted.

The available crossover chronology identifies activity in 2014, then again from 2017, without listing a crossover in this season’s period. This supports reporting none found, rather than inventing crossover dates. Fandom

For clarity, Gloria’s B&B appearance aired on November 20, 2014, outside Season 43. Actors appearing in both soaps as different characters also do not constitute character crossovers. en.wikipedia-on-ipfs.org.ipns.s402.de

Season 28 runs from September 22, 2014, to September 18, 2015, comprising 253 episodes: #6915–#7167. The show’s official archive identifies the premiere as S28 E1, while its verified YouTube channel identifies episode #7167 as S28 E253 and gives its original broadcast date. The Bold and the Beautiful

All dates below refer to original US broadcasts.

1. Season dates and numbering

	US broadcast date	Episode
Season premiere	September 22, 2014	#6915 — S28 E1
Season finale	September 18, 2015	#7167 — S28 E253
Number of episodes		253

Numbering clarification: some third-party databases label this run “Season 29.” This guide follows the show’s own numbering. The official finale is available on The Bold and the Beautiful’s verified YouTube channel. TheTVDB.com

2. Characters and actors

The roster below includes principal and recurring characters, the child role identified during this period, and named guest characters. It is not a certified transcription of every episode’s end credits, so minor one-episode roles and background performers may be missing.

Characters are alphabetized by the surname displayed. Characters without an established surname appear separately.

Characters with surnames

Character		Actor
Julius Avant	portrayed by	Obba Babatundé
Maya Avant / Forrester	portrayed by	Karla Mosley
Nicole Avant	portrayed by	Reign Edwards
Vivienne Avant	portrayed by	Anna Maria Horsford
Lieutenant Bradley Baker	portrayed by	Dan Martin
Justin Barber	portrayed by	Aaron D. Spears
Gloria Bardwell — Y&R crossover	portrayed by	Judith Chapman
Dr. Caspary	portrayed by	Jacqueline Hahn
Zende Dominguez / Forrester Dominguez	portrayed by	Rome Flynn
Pamela “Pam” Douglas	portrayed by	Alley Mills
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester	portrayed by	Ashlyn Pearce
Bridget Forrester	portrayed by	Ashley Jones
Darla Einstein Forrester — visions of a deceased character	portrayed by	Schae Harrison
Eric Forrester	portrayed by	John McCook
Ivy Forrester	portrayed by	Ashleigh Brewer
John Forrester	portrayed by	Fred Willard
Rick Forrester	portrayed by	Jacob Young
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by	Thorsten Kaye
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by	Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by	Pierson Fodé
Thorne Forrester	portrayed by	Winsor Harmon
Quinn Fuller / Sharpe	portrayed by	Rena Sofer
Oliver Jones	portrayed by	Zack Conroy
Brooke Logan	portrayed by	Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan	portrayed by	Jennifer Gareis
Hope Logan / Spencer	portrayed by	Kim Matula
Katie Logan / Spencer	portrayed by	Heather Tom
Jarrett Maxwell	portrayed by	Andrew Collins
Agent McCaffrey	portrayed by	Vincent Duvall
Dr. Meade	portrayed by	Jon Hensley
Alison Montgomery	portrayed by	Theodora Greece
Deacon Sharpe	portrayed by	Sean Kanan
Bill Spencer Jr.	portrayed by	Don Diamont
Caroline Spencer / Forrester	portrayed by	Linsey Godfrey
Liam Spencer	portrayed by	Scott Clifton
Will Spencer — child	portrayed by	Zane Achor
Wyatt Spencer	portrayed by	Darin Brooks
Carter Walton	portrayed by	Lawrence Saint-Victor
Charlie Webber	portrayed by	Dick Christie

The cast and role mappings are supported by cast records and contemporary reports documenting the season’s arrivals, returns and departures. CBS Wiki

Named guest characters without established surnames

Character		Actor
Diane — Alcoholics Anonymous group leader	portrayed by	Jill Whelan
Eva — Forrester’s international publicist	portrayed by	Kelly Kruger
Karlie — fashion model	portrayed by	Carmen Carrera
Lars — Amsterdam public relations executive	portrayed by	Ferry Doedens
Nick — Maya’s friend and wedding officiant	portrayed by	Scott Turner Schofield
Othello — DJ and Forrester music associate	portrayed by	Othello R. Clark
Sonja — fashion model	portrayed by	Isis King
Zach — party guest and later Forrester employee	portrayed by	Zach Rance

Karlie and Sonja appear during the California Freedom fashion show, whose episodes aired July 15–17, 2015. Wikipedia

Big Brother guest appearances

The October 30–31, 2014 Halloween episodes feature guests from Big Brother, including Amber Borzotra, Brendon Villegas, Caleb Reynolds, Cody Calafiore, Devin Shepherd, Donny Thompson, Elissa Slater, Hayden Voss, Jeff Schroeder, Jordan Lloyd, Nicole Franzel, Rachel Reilly and Zach Rance. These are cameo appearances, distinct from the continuing soap cast. Big Brother Network

3. Main plots

Hope’s pregnancy, miscarriage and departure

Hope remains married to Wyatt despite learning more about Quinn’s interference in Paris. Her pregnancy makes Quinn increasingly determined to remain involved in their lives, although Hope wants her kept away.

After another confrontation with Quinn, Hope falls down the stairs at Brooke’s house and loses the baby. Grieving and unable to continue her marriage, she leaves Los Angeles for Italy. The departure ends Kim Matula’s regular run as Hope. The Bold and the Beautiful

Caroline and Ridge’s creative partnership destroys her marriage to Rick

Ridge’s difficulty drawing brings him into a close working partnership with Caroline. Their collaboration develops into an attraction, and Maya exposes their kisses.

Rick turns to Maya and becomes increasingly vindictive toward Caroline, Ridge and the staff at Forrester Creations. His conduct includes intimidation, humiliating Aly and firing warning shots at Ridge and Caroline. The Bold and the Beautiful

Rick’s reign at Forrester—and the campaign to remove him

Rick secures the CEO position and behaves as though his authority is unassailable. His relationship with Maya becomes both personal and public: they occupy the Forrester mansion, and Maya’s portrait replaces Stephanie’s.

Liam, Ridge and Steffy work toward a change in control. The resulting corporate struggle eventually removes Rick from the CEO position and restores power to his rivals. soapcentral.com

Maya’s transgender identity becomes the season’s defining revelation

Nicole’s arrival threatens Maya’s relationship with Rick because she knows that Maya is transgender. The audience learns this on March 18, 2015.

The secret spreads, and Bill’s publications expose Maya’s history. Rick ultimately affirms his love for her. The story then shifts toward Maya’s relationship with her parents, particularly Julius’s rejection and Vivienne’s growing willingness to support her. Soap Opera Digest

Rick and Maya marry despite Julius’s hostility

Rick and Maya’s wedding becomes a confrontation over acceptance. Maya overhears Julius expressing his opposition, then challenges him rather than allowing his prejudice to dominate the occasion. Vivienne supports her, Julius leaves, and the wedding proceeds with Nick officiating. Soap Opera Digest

Steffy, Liam and Ivy

Steffy returns and wants to reunite with Liam, who is involved with Ivy. Ivy’s apparent immigration difficulties lead to a marriage of convenience with Liam, but the marriage does not resolve the romantic triangle.

Liam’s attachment to Steffy eventually draws him away from Ivy, while Wyatt becomes increasingly close to Ivy. soapcentral.com

Aly’s deterioration and death

Aly becomes increasingly hostile toward Steffy and the direction of the company’s fashion campaigns. Her resentment is intertwined with Darla’s death: she sees disturbing visions of her mother and transfers her anger toward Taylor onto Taylor’s daughter.

During a roadside confrontation, Aly attacks Steffy. Steffy strikes her while defending herself, and Aly falls, suffers a fatal head injury and dies. Ivy records part of the encounter and subsequently uses the footage against Steffy. Soap Opera Digest

Brooke’s drinking and Deacon’s relationship with Quinn

Brooke returns from Milan to find that several relationships have moved on without her. Her loneliness contributes to a drinking problem, and she attends Alcoholics Anonymous, where Deacon also participates.

Deacon nevertheless remains committed to Quinn. Brooke attempts to stop their wedding, bringing Hope into the ceremony through a video call, but the couple marry. Wikipedia

Thomas returns, complicating Ridge and Caroline’s relationship

Thomas returns from Paris and becomes involved in the tensions surrounding Ridge and Caroline. After Ridge briefly ends their relationship, Caroline takes medication and drinks; Thomas has sex with her while she is impaired. Her inability to remember the encounter becomes central to the ensuing story.

Ridge and Caroline reconcile and exchange wedding vows. Meanwhile, Ridge’s undisclosed vasectomy creates the foundation for the paternity storyline that continues into the next season. realtytoday.com

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Casting change	First US appearance	Classification
Zende Forrester Dominguez	Rome Flynn takes over from Daniel E. Smith, who played Zende as a child.	June 29, 2015	Child-to-adult recast. This is the relevant change under your definition of SORAS, although the long absence also allows substantial natural aging.
Thomas Forrester	Pierson Fodé succeeds Adam Gregory.	July 27, 2015	Adult-to-adult recast, rather than a new child-to-adult SORAS.

Zende returns as a Forrester intern and develops a relationship with Nicole. Thomas had already been portrayed as an adult for years before Fodé’s arrival. tvinsider.com

Will Spencer remains played by Zane Achor. No child-to-adult recast of Will occurs during this season. en.wikipedia.org

5. Births

No principal character gives birth during Season 28.

The pregnancy that ends during the season is Hope and Wyatt’s:

Event	Date	Details
Hope falls down the stairs	December 8, 2014	The fall follows a confrontation with Quinn.
Hope’s miscarriage is confirmed	December 9, 2014	Hope and Wyatt lose their unborn child.

The official episode archive distinguishes the fall from the subsequent confirmation of the miscarriage. The Bold and the Beautiful

Douglas Forrester and Lizzy Forrester are born in 2016, outside this season.

6. New characters

Character	First US appearance	Introduction
John Forrester	October 2, 2014	Eric’s brother and Ivy’s father makes his first on-screen appearance, having previously been mentioned.
Zach	October 30, 2014	Introduced at the Halloween party; later works at Forrester.
Lars	November 7, 2014	Forrester’s Amsterdam public relations associate.
Nicole Avant	January 16, 2015	Maya’s younger sister arrives, bringing knowledge of Maya’s past.
Diane	March 11, 2015	Leads the AA meeting attended by Brooke and Deacon.
Nick	May 8, 2015	Maya’s friend and mentor; later officiates her wedding.
Agent McCaffrey	June 9, 2015	Investigates Ivy’s immigration status.
Vivienne Avant	July 3, 2015	Maya and Nicole’s mother arrives.
Julius Avant	July 9, 2015	Their father arrives, initially rejecting Maya’s identity.
Karlie and Sonja	July 2015 fashion-show episodes	Models appearing in the California Freedom presentation.

John’s debut is a new on-screen introduction, not a recast. Zende and Thomas belong under returning characters. Wikipedia

Sasha Thompson and Charlotte belong to the following season, rather than this one. Charlotte’s debut is placed in late September 2015 by the sources consulted. Soap Opera Digest

7. Departures

Character	Date or period	Circumstances
Brooke Logan	October 3, 2014	Leaves for Milan temporarily; returns during the same season.
Hope Logan	December 12, 2014	Leaves for Italy following her miscarriage. This ends Matula’s regular run.
John Forrester	June 29, 2015	Fred Willard’s final appearance as John.
Aly Forrester	July 23, 2015 — death	Dies after the roadside confrontation with Steffy. Subsequent appearances should be distinguished from her death date.
Oliver Jones	July 27, 2015	Zack Conroy’s final appearance; Oliver disappears from the continuing story without a major farewell plot.

Brooke’s departure is temporary, and Hope subsequently makes a brief video-call return. The Bold and the Beautiful

Darla’s visions also cease during the Aly storyline. This is the end of a guest run, not a second death: Darla died in 2006. Soap Opera Digest

8. Returns of established characters

Character	Date	Details
Steffy Forrester	January 30, 2015	Jacqueline MacInnes Wood returns for an initial recurring stint.
Hope Logan	April 17 and 20, 2015	Kim Matula appears through a video call during Deacon and Quinn’s wedding storyline.
Steffy Forrester	May 26, 2015	Returns as a contract character, becoming central to the corporate and romantic plots.
Zende Forrester Dominguez	June 29, 2015	Returns as an adult, now played by Rome Flynn.
Thomas Forrester	July 27, 2015	Returns with Pierson Fodé taking over the role.
Bridget Forrester	August 7–10, 2015	Ashley Jones returns for appearances surrounding Rick and Maya’s wedding preparations.

Brooke also returns from her temporary stay in Milan during early 2015. Thorne makes recurring visits, including appearances connected with Aly’s death. soapcentral.com

9. Weddings

Couple	US broadcast date	Details
Bill Spencer and Katie Logan	February 18, 2015	Remarry, with Brooke struggling emotionally during the surrounding episodes.
Deacon Sharpe and Quinn Fuller	April 20, 2015	Marry despite Brooke’s interruption and Hope’s opposition.
Liam Spencer and Ivy Forrester	June 16, 2015	Enter a marriage of convenience intended to prevent Ivy’s deportation; the marriage is subsequently annulled.
Rick Forrester and Maya Avant	August 12, 2015	Marry at the Forrester mansion, with Nick officiating.
Ridge Forrester and Caroline Spencer	September 14–15, 2015	Exchange vows in a private seaside ceremony.

The Ridge–Caroline event is presented as their wedding, although the private exchange of vows should be distinguished from the administrative requirements for a legally registered marriage. IMDb

Hope and Wyatt’s wedding took place in August 2014, before Season 28 begins.

10. Deaths

Alexandria “Aly” Forrester

• Death date: July 23, 2015.
• Actress: Ashlyn Pearce.
• Circumstances: Aly attacks Steffy during a roadside confrontation. Steffy defends herself with a tire iron; Aly falls and suffers a fatal head injury.
• Consequences: Thorne mourns his daughter, while Ivy’s recording of the incident fuels her conflict with Steffy.

Aly’s death is the season’s major present-day character death. Fandom

Hope and Wyatt’s unborn child

Their baby is lost through miscarriage, confirmed on December 9, 2014. This is a pregnancy loss, rather than the death of an independently established on-screen character. The Bold and the Beautiful

Darla does not die during Season 28. Schae Harrison’s appearances depict visions of a character who died in 2006. Soap Opera Digest

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character		Actor	B&B broadcast date	Story
Gloria Bardwell	portrayed by	Judith Chapman	November 20, 2014	Attends the Forrester Creations fashion show and reconnects with Eric, whom she previously met in Genoa City. Their encounter includes business talk and flirtation.

Contemporary reports explicitly identify this as a crossover and confirm the November 20 broadcast date. michaelfairmantv.com

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No on-screen B&B-to-Y&R character crossover was identified during September 22, 2014–September 18, 2015.

Rick and Caroline’s Y&R visit occurred in April 2014, before this season. References to Forrester during Devon and Hilary’s 2015 wedding preparations are shared-universe references, rather than appearances by B&B characters. en.wikipedia.org