September 1, 2006–August 31, 2007

This overview follows your requested September-to-September division, using original US broadcast dates. Online databases apply inconsistent season labels, so the dates define the scope of this entry.

1. Episode count

Item	September-to-September window
First episode	September 1, 2006 — #8467
Last episode	August 31, 2007 — #8719
Number of original episodes	253

The total is calculated inclusively: 8719 − 8467 + 1 = 253. It excludes reruns and days on which no new episode aired. Résumé et réactions| Soap-Passion

2. Characters and actors

Characters are alphabetized by surname, using their familiar names during this period. Children and returning deceased characters are included.

Scope note: this is a substantial roster of the principal, recurring and identifiable guest characters. The available historical credits do not support calling it an exhaustive list of every named day player across all 253 episodes.

Character		Actor(s) during this period
Ashley Abbott	portrayed by	Eileen Davidson
Billy Abbott	portrayed by	Scott Seymour
Jack Abbott	portrayed by	Peter Bergman
Jill Abbott	portrayed by	Jess Walton
John Abbott	portrayed by	Jerry Douglas — appearances after John’s death
Traci Abbott Connelly	portrayed by	Beth Maitland
Logan Armstrong	portrayed by	Deanna Russo
Cane Ashby	portrayed by	Daniel Goddard
Fenmore “Fen” Baldwin	portrayed by	Amiel and Avital Weiss
Michael Baldwin	portrayed by	Christian LeBlanc
Gloria Bardwell, previously Abbott	portrayed by	Judith Chapman
Jeffrey Bardwell	portrayed by	Ted Shackelford
William Bardwell	portrayed by	Ted Shackelford
Brad Carlton	portrayed by	Don Diamont
Colleen Carlton	portrayed by	Adrianne León, then Tammin Sursok
Sheila Carter	portrayed by	Michelle Stafford — Sheila with Phyllis’s appearance
Katherine Chancellor	portrayed by	Jeanne Cooper
David Chow	portrayed by	Vincent Irizarry
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	portrayed by	Tracey E. Bregman
Kevin Fisher	portrayed by	Greg Rikaart
Devon Hamilton	portrayed by	Bryton McClure, now credited as Bryton James
Jana Hawkes	portrayed by	Emily O’Brien
J.T. Hellstrom	portrayed by	Thad Luckinbill
Ben Hollander	portrayed by	Billy Warlock
Rebecca Kaplan	portrayed by	Millie Perkins, then Lorna Raver
Ji Min Kim	portrayed by	Eric Steinberg
Adrian Korbel	portrayed by	Eyal Podell
Brooke Logan	portrayed by	Katherine Kelly Lang — B&B crossover
Carmen Mesta	portrayed by	Marisa Ramirez
Amber Moore	portrayed by	Adrienne Frantz
Abby Newman, also known as Abby Carlton	portrayed by	Darcy Rose Byrnes
Cassie Newman	portrayed by	Camryn Grimes — posthumous appearances
Nicholas “Nick” Newman	portrayed by	Joshua Morrow
Nikki Newman	portrayed by	Melody Thomas Scott
Noah Newman	portrayed by	Hunter Allan
Sharon Newman, later Abbott	portrayed by	Sharon Case
Summer Newman	portrayed by	Elara and Rhea Kerwin
Victor Newman	portrayed by	Eric Braeden
Victoria Newman Carlton	portrayed by	Amelia Heinle
Evan Owen	portrayed by	Chris Potter
Gina Roma	portrayed by	Patty Weaver
Daniel Romalotti	portrayed by	Michael Graziadei
Heather Stevens	portrayed by	Vail Bloom
Alison Stewart	portrayed by	Marnie Schulenburg — As the World Turns crossover
Emily Stewart	portrayed by	Kelley Menighan Hensley — As the World Turns crossover
Maggie Sullivan	portrayed by	Tammy Lauren
Phyllis Summers Newman	portrayed by	Michelle Stafford
Karen Taylor	portrayed by	Nia Peeples
Esther Valentine	portrayed by	Kate Linder
Ines Vargas	portrayed by	Marisa Ramirez
Paul Williams	portrayed by	Doug Davidson
Drucilla Winters	portrayed by	Victoria Rowell
Lily Winters Romalotti	portrayed by	Davetta Sherwood, then Christel Khalil
Olivia Winters	portrayed by	Tonya Lee Williams

The roster draws on historical cast records, individual episode credits and character histories. Wikipedia

Children’s casting: records disagree about when Matthew and Riley Esham began playing Fenmore: some give 2007, while more detailed actor histories place their appearances in 2008. Their inclusion within this particular window therefore remains unconfirmed. Summer is played by the Kerwin twins; Noah and Abby remain child characters throughout the period. en.wikipedia.org

3. Main plots

Carmen Mesta’s murder and the Winters family

Carmen’s involvement with Neil intensifies her conflict with Drucilla. After Carmen is found murdered in October 2006, suspicion falls on the Winters family, including Devon. David Chow arrives demanding answers about his former fiancée. Marisa Ramirez subsequently appears as Carmen’s lookalike cousin, Ines Vargas. Wikipedia

Jana, the Grugeon Reliquary and Brad’s past

The mystery surrounding Brad’s identity as George Kaplan develops into a search for stolen Jewish artwork. Colleen becomes involved through her professor, Adrian Korbel. Jana’s apparent disappearance conceals her own participation: she kidnaps Colleen and Kevin, and is revealed as Carmen’s killer. Her later brain-tumour diagnosis complicates Kevin’s response to her crimes. Fandom

Colleen, Adrian and J.T.

Colleen falls for Adrian despite her relationship with J.T. Their attraction becomes a sexual relationship during the December ice storm. Brad fiercely opposes the match. As Colleen and J.T. separate, J.T. becomes increasingly close to Victoria, whose marriage to Brad is disintegrating. Wikipedia

Sheila returns with Phyllis’s face

Sheila has undergone surgery to resemble Phyllis. Paul secretly confines her, but she escapes and abducts the real Phyllis, Summer and Fenmore. Lauren confronts the two identical-looking women and shoots the woman presented as Sheila. The February 2007 storyline treats Sheila as dead, although later B&B stories revisit that conclusion. Wikipedia

Drucilla’s disappearance

Phyllis blackmails Sharon over her affair with Brad. During a cliffside photo shoot, their confrontation leads to Sharon and Drucilla falling over the edge. Sharon survives; Drucilla disappears and is presumed dead. Neil, Lily and Devon face the aftermath of losing her. soapoperadigest.com

Nick, Phyllis, Sharon and Jack

Nick and Phyllis marry, and Summer is born during an ice storm, with Jack helping deliver her. Sharon builds a relationship with Jack and marries him in April. Nick is later presumed dead following a plane crash, but survives with help from Logan Armstrong. His memory loss reopens the emotional conflict between his former marriage to Sharon and his life with Phyllis. soapoperadigest.com

Jack’s political ambitions

Jack runs against Nikki for a seat in the Wisconsin State Senate and wins. His concealed involvement in Jabot’s ownership, through Ji Min and House of Kim, threatens his reputation. Nikki’s campaign and business ambitions also bring David Chow and Karen Taylor into her orbit. en.wikipedia.org

Cane’s supposed Chancellor identity and Amber’s deception

Cane arrives as an Australian bartender and becomes involved with Amber. Katherine’s memories of a baby switch lead Jill to believe that Cane is her biological son, Phillip Chancellor III. Amber engineers a supposed marriage to Cane and pursues a place within the Chancellor family. At this point in the story, Cane is accepted as Jill’s son; the later revelation that he is an impostor belongs to 2009. Wikipedia

Lily and Daniel’s marriage deteriorates

Daniel’s pornography use and dishonesty damage his marriage to Lily. Amber’s involvement further strains their relationship. The couple separate as Lily begins moving toward a new chapter, including her developing connection with Cane. en.wikipedia.org

Gloria, William and Jeffrey

Gloria continues dealing with the consequences of the contaminated Jabot face cream. She marries William Bardwell, but he discovers her responsibility for the contamination and suffers a stroke. His death is followed by the arrival of his identical twin, Jeffrey, whose resemblance to William unsettles Gloria. Soap Opera Digest

4. Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Fenmore Michael Baldwin	Michael Baldwin and Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	October 13, 2006.
Summer Ann Newman	Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers	December 19, 2006. Born in a Newman Enterprises elevator during an ice storm; Jack assists with the delivery.

Fenmore’s date is consistently documented. Summer’s historical profiles contain conflicting dates, but the detailed storyline account identifies December 19 as the delivery episode. en.wikipedia.org

Reed Hellstrom is not born during this window: his birth occurs in November 2007.

5. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date / qualification
Lily Winters	Davetta Sherwood → Christel Khalil	Khalil returns November 7, 2006. This is a recast, not a new SORAS.
Rebecca Kaplan	Millie Perkins → Lorna Raver	Raver is documented in the role by September 19, 2006.
Colleen Carlton	Adrianne León → Tammin Sursok	Sursok debuts July 30, 2007. A recast of an already young-adult character.
Heather Stevens	Conci Nelson’s former teenage portrayal → Vail Bloom’s adult portrayal	July 13, 2007, after a long absence. Heather returns as an assistant district attorney.

Khalil’s return is sometimes incorrectly placed in September; CBS’s biography gives November, and other casting histories specify November 7. cbs.com

No child-to-adult SORAS occurs for Noah, Abby, Fenmore or Summer during this period. Heather is the significant return in an older incarnation, although her previous on-screen incarnation was already a teenager.

6. New characters

Character	Actor	First appearance / timing	Introduction
Adrian Korbel	Eyal Podell	September 18, 2006	Colleen’s university professor.
Ji Min Kim	Eric Steinberg	October 2, 2006	House of Kim executive involved in Jabot’s ownership.
Fenmore Baldwin	Infant actors	October 13, 2006	Michael and Lauren’s newborn son.
Maggie Sullivan	Tammy Lauren	October 30, 2006	Detective investigating Carmen’s murder.
Amber Moore	Adrienne Frantz	November 13, 2006	New to Y&R, but an established B&B character.
Summer Newman	Infant actors	December 2006	Nick and Phyllis’s newborn daughter.
David Chow	Vincent Irizarry	January 9, 2007	Carmen’s former fiancé.
Cane Ashby	Daniel Goddard	January 12, 2007	Australian bartender with a mysterious background.
Ines Vargas	Marisa Ramirez	2007	Carmen’s lookalike cousin.
Karen Taylor	Nia Peeples	April 18, 2007	Political adviser who becomes involved with Neil.
Ben Hollander	Billy Warlock	May 7, 2007	Jack’s political adviser.
Evan Owen	Chris Potter	May 2007	A con man associated with Gloria.
Logan Armstrong	Deanna Russo	June 11, 2007	Medical student who finds and helps Nick.
Jeffrey Bardwell	Ted Shackelford	August 8, 2007	William’s identical twin brother.

These dates concern character debuts, rather than casting announcements. Wikipedia

7. Departures

Character / actor	Timing	Nature of departure
Billy Abbott — Scott Seymour	November 2006	Billy leaves Genoa City; Seymour’s brief run ends.
Carmen Mesta — Marisa Ramirez	October 2006, with later appearances	Carmen is murdered; Ramirez later plays Ines Vargas.
Ashley Abbott — Eileen Davidson	January 11, 2007	Ends this Y&R run before moving to B&B.
Sheila Carter — Michelle Stafford	February 9, 2007	Shot by Lauren and presumed dead.
Drucilla Winters — Victoria Rowell	April 2007; last appearance listed as April 6	Disappears after falling from the cliff.
Adrianne León as Colleen	June 2007	Actress departure; Colleen is subsequently recast.
William Bardwell — Ted Shackelford	July 18, 2007	Dies following a stroke; Shackelford returns as Jeffrey.

Ashley’s exit, Drucilla’s final appearance and William’s final date are specifically documented in their histories. en.wikipedia.org

Ji Min remains within the cast at the August 31 cutoff: his death and final appearance occur in September 2007.

8. Returns of established characters

• Heather Stevens — July 13, 2007: returns after an absence dating to 1994, now played by Vail Bloom. en.wikipedia.org
• Olivia Winters — April 2007: returns in connection with Drucilla’s disappearance and the Winters family’s grief.
• Sheila Carter: the established villain reappears in the “Sheila with Phyllis’s face” storyline, played by Michelle Stafford. Wikipedia
• John Abbott: Jerry Douglas continues appearing as John after the character’s August 2006 death. These are spiritual or imagined appearances, not a resurrection.
• Cassie Newman: Camryn Grimes appears posthumously; Cassie remains deceased. en.wikipedia.org

Christel Khalil’s return is an actress return: Lily herself has remained on screen.

9. Weddings and marriages

Couple	Date / timing	Details
Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers	October 24, 2006	Their New Mexico wedding.
Amber Moore and Cane Ashby	Early 2007	A supposed Las Vegas marriage engineered through Amber’s deception; it should not be treated as an ordinary, knowingly contracted wedding.
Gloria and William Bardwell	2007, before William’s July death	Their marriage ends with William’s death.
Jack Abbott and Sharon Newman	April 23, 2007	Sharon marries Jack after her divorce from Nick.
Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers	2007	A further wedding celebration following their 2006 ceremony; the exact broadcast date remains unconfirmed here.

The October 2006 wedding and Jack and Sharon’s April 23 ceremony have dated retrospective coverage. Historical wedding lists also record the other 2007 unions. soapoperadigest.com

10. Deaths and presumed deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Carmen Mesta	October 27, 2006 — body discovered	Murdered by Jana Hawkes.
Sheila Carter	February 9, 2007	Shot by Lauren; presented as dead in this storyline.
Drucilla Winters	April 4, 2007 — cliff fall	Presumed dead; her body is never recovered. Her last appearance is listed as April 6.
Nick Newman	May 2007	Presumed dead after a plane crash, but survives and returns during the same window.
William Bardwell	July 18, 2007	Dies from complications following a stroke.

Drucilla’s fall date and her final appearance date describe different points in the sequence. Wikipedia

John Abbott’s death precedes this window. Ji Min’s death follows it.

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Original B&B dates	Story
Lauren Fenmore Baldwin	Tracey E. Bregman	January 19–22, 2007	Guest appearances.
Ashley Abbott	Eileen Davidson	From March 9, 2007	Joins the Forrester fragrance storyline and becomes romantically involved with Ridge. This develops into an extended B&B run.
Traci Abbott Connelly	Beth Maitland	March 20, 2007	Telephone conversation with Ashley.
Abby Carlton/Newman	Darcy Rose Byrnes	From May 11, 2007	Joins Ashley in Los Angeles.
Christine Blair	Lauralee Bell	June 12–21, 2007	Represents Ridge after his arrest for Shane McGrath’s murder.

Christine belongs in this crossover section even though a B&B appearance alone does not establish a Y&R appearance within the same window. Wikipedia

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

Character	Actor	Original Y&R date	Story
Amber Moore	Adrienne Frantz	November 13, 2006	Arrives in Genoa City and becomes a regular Y&R character.
Brooke Logan	Katherine Kelly Lang	July 5, 2007	Answers Cane’s telephone call and discusses Amber’s history.

Sheila also belongs to the shared Y&R/B&B universe, but her Michelle Stafford storyline is best described as a Y&R return of a shared character, rather than a guest appearance by a current B&B cast member. Wikipedia

Additional crossover: Y&R also features As the World Turns characters Alison Stewart and Emily Stewart in February 2007, connected to Amber and Daniel’s storyline. They are separate from the B&B crossovers. wikipedia2007.classicistranieri.com

Season dates and episode count

	Season 19
First episode	September 19, 2005 — #4641
Last episode	September 15, 2006 — #4894
Number of episodes	254
Following season begins	September 18, 2006 — #4895

The official archive labels these episodes S19 E1 and S19 E254. All dates below refer to original U.S. broadcasts. The Bold and the Beautiful

Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The list covers the principal cast, children and identifiable named guest characters. I could not verify every minor speaking role or assign every infant performer to individual episodes, so it should not be treated as a certified complete end-credit census.

Darla is sorted under Einstein, Brooke under Logan, and Zende under Dominguez.

Character portrayed by actor
Lieutenant Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin
Dr. Caspary portrayed by Jacqueline Hahn
Katherine “Kay” Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper
Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan
Aldo Damiano portrayed by Antonio Sabàto Sr.
Anabella Damiano portrayed by Renée Pietrangelo
Carlo Damiano portrayed by Alberto Brosio
Dante Damiano portrayed by Antonio Sabàto Jr.
Dominick “Dino” Damiano, initially called Dominick Marone, portrayed by Kendal and Kaia Huebner, then Andrew and Jacob Scotto
Filomena Damiano portrayed by Irina Maleeva
Luigi Damiano portrayed by Vito D’Ambrosio
Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Daniel E. Smith
Darla Einstein Forrester portrayed by Schae Harrison
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester portrayed by Kate and Madeline Phillips, Emma and Ava Ashcraft, then Harley Graham
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Ashley Jones
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook
Felicia Forrester portrayed by Lesli Kay
Kristen Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Tracy Melchior
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Addison Hoover, then MacKenzie Mauzy
Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. portrayed by Jacob and Lukas Manos
Stephanie Douglas Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Alex Hoover
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell
Thorne Forrester portrayed by Winsor Harmon
Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar
Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Harry Jackson portrayed by Ben Hogestyn
Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan portrayed by Jennifer Gareis
Hope Logan portrayed by Amanda and Rachel Pace
Stephen Logan portrayed by Patrick Duffy
Jackie Marone portrayed by Lesley-Anne Down
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo
Nick Marone portrayed by Jack Wagner
Jarrett Maxwell portrayed by Andrew Collins
Shane McGrath portrayed by Dax Griffin
Gabriela “Gaby” Moreno portrayed by Shanelle Workman
Dr. Christian Ramirez portrayed by Mario Lopez
Hector Ramirez portrayed by Lorenzo Lamas
Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley
Jonathan Young portrayed by Joseph Campanella

The principal credits are supported by contemporary cast and appearance records; the Damiano family and children require additional character and episode records. www.allocine.fr

Characters without a confirmed surname

Character portrayed by actor
Catherine, the Forrester nanny, portrayed by Shannon Bradley, also credited as Shannon Burke Bradley
Renée, Dominick’s caregiver, portrayed by Elea Oberon

Archive footage: Macy Alexander portrayed by Bobbie Eakes, Saul Feinberg portrayed by Michael Fox, and Dr. James Warwick portrayed by Ian Buchanan appear in flashbacks during this period. These appearances do not constitute present-day returns. boards.soapoperanetwork.com

Unresolved credits: Joanna Manning portrayed by Susan Seaforth Hayes is listed in some sources as appearing in B&B in 2005, but I could not securely place her appearances within these season dates. I also could not establish a credited infant performer for Nicole Marone. en.wikipedia.org

Main plots

1. Nick, Bridget and Brooke’s love triangle

The season begins immediately before Nick and Bridget’s wedding. They marry on September 23, but Nick’s feelings for Brooke continue to undermine their relationship. Stephanie exposes Brooke and Nick’s declarations of love, while Bridget tries to preserve her marriage. The loss of their daughter Nicole in February 2006 becomes a decisive turning point. The Bold and the Beautiful

2. Eric marries Brooke; Stephanie claims Forrester Creations

Eric and Brooke marry in Las Vegas, supposedly to put an end to Brooke’s involvement with Nick and protect Bridget. Their decision devastates Jackie and infuriates Stephanie. With Massimo’s assistance, Stephanie discovers the Stephanie Douglas Trust; Katherine Chancellor helps confirm her rights to the company, changing the balance of power at Forrester Creations. www.soapoperadigest.com

3. Ridge and Taylor’s reconciliation falls apart

Ridge and Taylor’s renewed marriage deteriorates amid his attachment to Brooke, Taylor’s relationship with Hector, and her confession about her past encounter with James Warwick. They sign annulment papers on January 31, 2006. Taylor subsequently struggles with alcohol and loneliness. episodecalendar.com

4. Felicia’s cancer and Dominick’s paternity

Felicia returns with her infant son and reveals that her cancer has returned. Nick initially believes Dominick is his child, but Dante is identified as the father. Felicia arranges for her son’s future and asks Eric and Stephanie to reunite. After her apparent death, Stephanie secretly continues her treatment; Felicia survives. www.soap-passion.com

5. Bridget, Dante and Felicia

Dante’s relationship with Bridget becomes entangled with his responsibilities to Felicia and their son. He becomes engaged to Felicia, but his continuing feelings for Bridget bring the June wedding ceremony to an abrupt halt. simkl.com

6. Massimo frames Jackie; Nick takes control

Massimo uses Megan to plant incriminating material on Jackie’s computer, resulting in her arrest. His scheme is intended to influence Nick’s relationship with Brooke. Nick exposes the conspiracy, obtains Jackie’s release and forces Massimo out of control of Marone Industries. simkl.com

7. Brooke marries Nick; Donna returns

Brooke and Nick marry on July 7 despite interference from Stephanie and Massimo. Donna returns later that month and becomes the new face of Brooke’s Bedroom. Ridge’s involvement with Donna provokes Brooke’s jealousy, creating further strain in Brooke and Nick’s marriage. By September, Nick has slept with Bridget again. Soap Opera Digest

8. Darla’s death and the cover-up

Taylor accidentally strikes Darla with her car after drinking. Darla dies, leaving Thorne widowed and Aly without her mother. Taylor helps them through their grief while concealing her responsibility. Hector and Stephanie become involved in the concealment; Hector is subsequently blinded in a fire. As Taylor grows closer to Thorne, Shane emerges as a witness who knows her secret. Soap Opera Digest

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	Classification
Felicia Forrester	Colleen Dion → Lesli Kay	November 30, 2005	Adult recast accompanying Felicia’s return
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester	Kate and Madeline Phillips → Emma and Ava Ashcraft	December 23, 2005, according to historical casting records	Child-to-child recast
Dominick “Dino” Damiano	Kendal and Kaia Huebner → Andrew and Jacob Scotto	2006; the Scotto twins are documented by June 22	Infant recast; no adult SORAS
Phoebe Forrester	Addison Hoover → MacKenzie Mauzy	July 11, 2006	Major SORAS: the younger portrayal is replaced by an adult actress playing an older teenage Phoebe
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester	Emma and Ava Ashcraft → Harley Graham	July 12, 2006	Child-to-child recast with modest aging; Aly is presented as approximately four
Stephen Logan	Robert Pine → Patrick Duffy	April 18, 2006	Adult recast
Donna Logan	Carrie Mitchum → Jennifer Gareis	July 20, 2006	Adult recast

The Hoover twins’ initial casting in April 2005 belongs to Season 18 under this corrected calendar. Steffy’s adult recast with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood occurs later, in 2008.

Births

Child	Parents	Date and circumstances
Dominick “Dino” Damiano	Felicia Forrester and Dante Damiano	Born off-screen before his introduction. His first documented appearance is December 2, 2005. His exact birth date is unverified; his introduction should not be described as an on-screen birth.
Nicole Marone	Bridget Forrester and Nick Marone	February 8–9, 2006: premature delivery and confirmation that the baby has not survived unfold across these episodes.

New characters

Returning characters such as Felicia, Stephen and Donna are listed separately below.

Character	Introduction	Details
Dominick “Dino” Damiano portrayed by Kendal and Kaia Huebner	December 2, 2005	Felicia’s infant son
Dr. Christian Ramirez portrayed by Mario Lopez	March 20, 2006	Hector’s brother; becomes involved in Felicia’s treatment
Aldo, Anabella, Carlo, Filomena and Luigi Damiano	June 2006	Dante’s relatives appear during the family and wedding storyline; several are documented by June 13
Harry Jackson portrayed by Ben Hogestyn	August 28, 2006	A young man connected with Nick through the Marone shipping business; becomes involved with Phoebe
Shane McGrath portrayed by Dax Griffin	September 12, 2006 as the named character	Becomes involved with Phoebe and possesses information about Darla’s accident

Dax Griffin is also credited in July accident-story episodes, before Shane’s established September introduction. Consequently, September 12 is best treated as the introduction of Shane as the named character, rather than necessarily Griffin’s first screen appearance. IMDb

Departures

Character	Date	Details
Gabriela “Gaby” Moreno	October 27, 2005	Her storyline with Thomas ends
Phoebe and Steffy Forrester — Hoover portrayals	January 2006	Their younger portrayals disappear from the canvas; Phoebe returns in July with a new actress
Megan Conley	April 24, 2006	Her final storyline concludes with the exposure of Massimo’s scheme against Jackie
Stephen Logan	June 22, 2006	Leaves for Paris after his return stint
Massimo Marone	July 7, 2006	Joseph Mascolo’s final appearance; Massimo disappears from the canvas
Darla Einstein Forrester	July 18, 2006	Dies from her injuries
Dr. Christian Ramirez	September 2006, generally listed as September 7	Mario Lopez’s stint ends

Dante, Hector, Harry and Sally continue beyond September 15, so their later exits should not be assigned to this season.

Returns of former characters

Character	Date	Details
Kristen Forrester portrayed by Tracy Melchior	October 21, 2005	Returns for a family visit; makes further appearances in 2006
Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Daniel E. Smith	October 21, 2005	Brief return alongside Kristen
Felicia Forrester portrayed by Lesli Kay	November 30, 2005	Returns with Dominick and the cancer storyline
Stephen Logan portrayed by Patrick Duffy	April 18, 2006	Returns after a lengthy absence, with a new actor
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by MacKenzie Mauzy	July 11, 2006	Returns from Europe as an older teenager; Steffy remains abroad
Donna Logan portrayed by Jennifer Gareis	July 20, 2006	Returns with a new actress and becomes involved in Brooke’s Bedroom

Taylor’s resurrection in April–May 2005 belongs to Season 18. In Season 19, her survival is already established.

Marriages

Couple	Date	Event
Nick Marone and Bridget Forrester	September 23, 2005	Marry aboard the Shady Marlin
Eric Forrester and Brooke Logan	October 14, 2005 episode	Their Las Vegas remarriage is revealed; it is an off-screen elopement
Eric Forrester and Stephanie Forrester	January 30, 2006	Remarry to fulfil Felicia’s wish
Nick Marone and Brooke Logan	July 7, 2006	Marry in an oceanside park, then leave aboard Nick’s boat

Uncompleted ceremonies

• Brooke and Ridge, March 2006: Nick interrupts their proposed remarriage; it does not become a completed marriage. www.soapoperadigest.com
• Felicia and Dante, June 22, 2006: Felicia stops the ceremony after recognizing Dante’s continuing attachment to Bridget. simkl.com

Thomas and Gaby’s June 2005 wedding and Ridge and Taylor’s June 2005 vow renewal belong to Season 18.

Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Nicole Marone	February 8–9, 2006	Bridget and Nick lose their prematurely delivered daughter
Darla Einstein Forrester	July 18, 2006	Dies after being accidentally struck by Taylor’s car while helping Phoebe beside the road

Felicia’s apparent death: Felicia is believed to die on March 7, 2006, but viewers discover on March 15 that she is alive and receiving secret treatment. Her recovery unfolds within Season 19; she should not be counted among its permanent deaths. www.soapoperadigest.com

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	B&B broadcast dates	Story
Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper	October 31–November 1, 2005	Meets Massimo and Stephanie and helps establish Stephanie’s rights through the Stephanie Douglas Trust

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

Character	Y&R broadcast dates	Story
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	December 9 and 12, 2005	Visits Genoa City for Michael Baldwin and Lauren Fenmore’s wedding celebrations

Eric’s August 11, 2005 visit to Y&R falls in B&B Season 18, before the corrected Season 19 starting date.

Unverified crossover: Sources report B&B appearances in 2005 for Joanna Manning portrayed by Susan Seaforth Hayes, but their dates are insufficiently established to assign them confidently to this September-to-September season. en.wikipedia.org

Dates below refer to the original U.S. broadcasts. Where an exact date could not be verified, I give the month or year.

Season dates and episode count

Season 18 runs from September 20, 2004, to September 16, 2005, covering episodes #4388–#4640: 253 episodes. The show’s official uploads identify the finale as S18 E253. Its streaming archive currently displays “251 episodes,” so that catalogue counter should not be confused with the original season total. 2004 (S18 E1) FULL EPISODE 4388

Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The following is the season’s principal and recurring character roster, including the children. I could not securely establish an exhaustive list of every minor guest role or all infant performers, so the unresolved credits are identified separately below.

Taylor is filed under Hayes; Darla under her married surname, Forrester.

Character portrayed by actor
Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan
Dante Damiano portrayed by Antonio Sabàto Jr.
Connor Davis portrayed by Scott Thompson Baker
Morgan DeWitt portrayed by Sarah Buxton
Natalie DeWitt portrayed by Pat Crowley
Heather Engle portrayed by Shari Headley
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Ashley Jones
Darla Forrester portrayed by Schae Harrison
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook
Felicia Forrester portrayed by Colleen Dion
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Keaton Tyndall, then Addison Hoover
Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. portrayed by Jacob and Lukas Manos
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Kylie Tyndall, then Alex Hoover
Stephanie Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell
Thorne Forrester portrayed by Winsor Harmon
Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar
Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Priscilla Kelly portrayed by Linda Gray
Samantha Kelly portrayed by Sydney Penny
Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Hope Logan portrayed by Amanda and Rachel Pace
Dr. Mark Maclaine portrayed by Michael Dietz
Jackie Marone portrayed by Lesley-Anne Down
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo
Dominick “Nick” Marone portrayed by Jack Wagner
Jarrett Maxwell portrayed by Andrew Collins
Ambrosia “Amber” Moore portrayed by Adrienne Frantz
Gabriela “Gaby” Moreno portrayed by Shanelle Workman
Dr. Kevin Namura portrayed by Kipp Shiotani
Caitlin Ramirez portrayed by Kayla Ewell
Hector Ramirez portrayed by Lorenzo Lamas
Jimmy Ramirez portrayed by Chris Warren Jr.
Prince Omar Rashid portrayed by Kabir Bedi
Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan
Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley

The adult cast is supported by cast histories and contemporary listings; the twins’ correct assignments are Addison Hoover as Phoebe and Alex Hoover as Steffy. Some older online lists reverse them. Wikipedia

Credits requiring qualification

Character / performer	What remains unresolved
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester	The infant performers appearing specifically between September 2004 and September 2005 could not be securely identified. Early casting histories name Matrix Springer, Haven Jude Cain and Cole Pettit, but those credits cannot automatically be assigned to this season.
C.J. Garrison portrayed by Mick Cain	His last 2004 appearances were in September; I could not establish whether they fell before or after the September 20 season premiere.
Dr. Johnny Berlanti portrayed by Jim Davidson	Two appearances are recorded in 2005, but their placement within Season 18 could not be confirmed.
Dr. Caspary portrayed by Jacqueline Hahn	A 2005 credit is recorded, but the precise season placement remains uncertain.

Harley Graham’s portrayal of Aly belongs to a later period. Kristen and Zende’s documented October 21, 2005 visit falls in Season 19, so Tracy Melchior and Daniel E. Smith are not added to this roster solely on the basis of their 2005 credits. en-academic.com

Main plots

• Forrester Creations versus Spectra. Thorne’s frustration with Ridge and the family business drives him toward Spectra. Sally’s company becomes a serious rival, with Felicia, Amber and Clarke involved in its fortunes. Fashion competitions intertwine professional ambition with the Forrester family’s personal disputes. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Thomas and Amber. Amber’s relationship with the teenage Thomas causes strong opposition from his family. Her attempts to undermine Ridge include trapping Ridge and Bridget in a mineshaft, hoping to manufacture evidence of an inappropriate relationship and destroy Ridge’s marriage to Brooke. Clarke reluctantly helps her. wiki.km6slftech.com
• Jackie, Deacon and Massimo. Jackie’s affair with Deacon devastates Massimo, who suffers a stroke. During his recovery, Deacon becomes involved in the household. Massimo’s eventual recovery leads to retaliation against Deacon and further damage to his marriage to Jackie. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Morgan kidnaps Ridge. Morgan encounters an amnesiac Ridge and takes him to Venice, where she convinces him that they are lovers. Amber discovers the deception. Morgan’s mother, Natalie, intervenes, and Ridge returns to Los Angeles while Morgan is placed under care. Fandom
• Taylor returns alive. Taylor’s reappearance overturns her presumed death. Prince Omar had removed her from the hospital and kept her alive while she was in a coma. Her return revives the Brooke–Ridge–Taylor triangle and calls Ridge’s marriage to Brooke into question. en.wikipedia.org
• Stephanie’s fake heart attack. With Dr. Mark Maclaine’s help, Stephanie pretends to be gravely ill to push Ridge back toward Taylor. Ridge and Taylor renew their vows at her hospital bedside. Jackie and Brooke investigate, and the deception is exposed during another attempted Nick–Bridget wedding, producing a major family rupture. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Nick, Bridget and Brooke. Bridget falls in love with Nick, but his feelings for Brooke repeatedly threaten their future. Several wedding attempts fail. Bridget’s pregnancy and her false claim that she has had an abortion intensify the conflict. Dante, who knew Bridget in Italy, becomes another romantic possibility. By the finale, Nick’s attachment to Brooke remains unresolved. soapcentral.com
• Thomas and Gaby’s immigration marriage. After her mother dies, Gaby becomes close to Thomas. He marries her in Las Vegas to protect her from deportation. Their marriage develops into a romantic relationship and creates conflict with Ridge and Taylor. Fandom

Recasts and SORAS

SORAS means Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome: a character’s age is advanced faster than ordinary time.

Character	Casting change	Date	Nature of change
Bridget Forrester	Emily Harrison → Ashley Jones	December 17, 2004	Adult-to-adult recast; not SORAS. Harrison’s last appearances had been in July 2004, before this season.
Phoebe Forrester	Keaton Tyndall → Addison Hoover	April 22, 2005	Recast with an older teenage performer, continuing the character’s accelerated aging.
Steffy Forrester	Kylie Tyndall → Alex Hoover	April 22, 2005	Recast with an older teenage performer, continuing the twins’ accelerated aging.

The twins’ changes are best described as child/young-teen to older-teen recasts, rather than child-to-fully-adult replacements. soapcentral.com

Thomas’s major aging and Drew Tyler Bell’s introduction occurred on January 9, 2004, in Season 17. Likewise, Amanda and Rachel Pace had already taken over as Hope in May 2004. Those changes should not be counted as Season 18 recasts. Soap Opera Network Community

Births

No major on-screen birth of a continuing character was verified within this season.

Bridget’s pregnancy is a significant Season 18 story, but her daughter Nicole’s birth belongs to the following season. R.J. and Aly were already born before Season 18 began. Felicia’s baby, Dominick, is introduced during her later Season 19 return; his off-screen birth cannot be given a securely verified Season 18 date. en-academic.com

New characters

Character	First appearance / date	Introduction
Natalie DeWitt portrayed by Pat Crowley	March 15, 2005	Morgan’s mother, involved in resolving Ridge’s captivity in Venice.
Gabriela “Gaby” Moreno portrayed by Shanelle Workman	March 24, 2005	Daughter of Stephanie’s deceased housekeeper, Helen Moreno; later Thomas’s wife.
Dante Damiano portrayed by Antonio Sabàto Jr.	June 16, 2005	Artist who knew Bridget in Italy and becomes involved with the Forresters.

Heather Engle, portrayed by Shari Headley, also makes her appearances during this season, in December 2004–January 2005. Jarrett, Caitlin, Hector, Jimmy and Priscilla had been introduced before Season 18 began. wikiuatu.ddns.net

Departures

Character	Date	Details
Felicia Forrester	Late 2004	Colleen Dion’s stint ends. Felicia’s later return with Lesli Kay belongs to Season 19.
Deacon Sharpe	February 22, 2005	Sean Kanan’s original run ends amid the fallout from Deacon’s relationship with Jackie and Massimo’s retaliation.
Morgan DeWitt	April 2005	The Venice story ends; Morgan is placed under care.
Natalie DeWitt	April 6, 2005	Her brief guest storyline concludes.
Amber Moore	April 14, 2005	Adrienne Frantz’s original B&B run ends.
Samantha Kelly	April 2005	Sydney Penny’s run concludes.

Gaby’s departure on October 27, 2005, and the Hoover twins’ final regular appearances on September 29, 2005, fall in Season 19. soapcentral.com

Returns of former characters

Character	Date	Details
Bridget Forrester	December 17, 2004	Returns with Ashley Jones taking over the role.
Morgan DeWitt	March 2005	Returns for the Ridge kidnapping/amnesia storyline.
Priscilla Kelly	March 2005	Linda Gray reprises Samantha’s mother for a short guest stint.
Rick Forrester	April 20, 2005	Returns from Milan for Bridget and Nick’s wedding preparations.
Taylor Hayes Forrester	April 25, 2005	Hunter Tylo returns as Taylor, whose apparent death is subsequently reversed.
Prince Omar Rashid	Spring 2005	Returns as part of the explanation for Taylor’s survival.
Connor Davis	2005; exact date unverified	Reappears in connection with the legal complications surrounding Thomas and Gaby.

Weddings and vow renewals

Couple	Date	Outcome
Thomas Forrester and Gabriela Moreno	June 24, 2005	Completed wedding in Las Vegas, initially intended to prevent Gaby’s deportation.
Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hayes	Late June 2005	Vow renewal at Stephanie’s hospital bedside, prompted by her supposed medical crisis.
Nick Marone and Bridget Forrester	April 22–25, 2005	Wedding begins but is interrupted by events surrounding Taylor’s return.
Nick Marone and Bridget Forrester	June 2005	Las Vegas wedding plan is abandoned; Thomas and Gaby marry instead.
Nick Marone and Bridget Forrester	July 25–27, 2005	Another ceremony is disrupted by the exposure of Stephanie’s fake heart attack.

The Thomas–Gaby date is documented in the contemporary Soap Opera Digest recap. The Ridge–Taylor event is a renewal of their existing marriage, rather than a first wedding. Soap Opera Digest

Nick and Bridget’s completed wedding takes place on September 23, 2005 — in Season 19. TV Episode Calendar

Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Helen Moreno	March 2005; exact date unverified	Gaby’s mother, Stephanie’s housekeeper, dies in a car accident. Her death provides the background to Gaby’s introduction.

No principal cast character’s permanent death was verified within Season 18. Taylor’s storyline reverses an earlier presumed death; Stephanie’s heart attack is fabricated. Fandom

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

Character	Actor	Y&R broadcast date	Story
Eric Forrester	John McCook	August 11, 2005	Eric visits Genoa City and warns Michael Baldwin about Sheila Carter.

This appearance falls within the Season 18 broadcast period. Eric’s later visit for Michael and Lauren’s wedding, in December 2005, falls outside it. en.wikipedia.org

Shared character returning to Y&R

Sheila Carter portrayed by Kimberlin Brown returns to Y&R on August 5, 2005. Sheila originated on Y&R and subsequently became a major B&B character. This is therefore a return of a shared character, rather than a guest visit by someone concurrently appearing in B&B Season 18. Kimberlin Brown

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

• Joanna Manning portrayed by Susan Seaforth Hayes is credited with B&B appearances in 2005, but I could not establish their exact dates or securely place them within Season 18. Her appearance should therefore remain unconfirmed for this particular season. Fandom
• Katherine Chancellor portrayed by Jeanne Cooper appears on October 31–November 1, 2005, which belongs to Season 19. en.wikipedia.org
• Lauren Fenmore’s May 2004 B&B visit belongs to Season 17.

Thus, Eric’s August 11 visit to Y&R is the securely dated crossover within Season 18; a Y&R-to-B&B guest appearance within the same boundaries could not be securely confirmed.

Season covered: September 22, 2003–September 17, 2004, episodes #4135–#4387: 253 numbered episodes. This follows the show’s official season numbering. The streaming archive currently contains 251 video entries, although its finale is labelled S17 E253. Some third-party databases use a different, March-to-March definition of season 17. All dates below are original U.S. broadcast dates unless otherwise stated. The Bold and the Beautiful

Completeness note: The list below covers the principal, recurring and identifiable guest characters I could establish. I could not verify every minor speaking role or assign every infant performer to an exact episode, so I cannot honestly certify it as a complete episode-credit census.

Characters and actors

Characters are alphabetized by surname. Darla is filed under Einstein, Brooke under Logan, and “Little Eric” under Sharpe, with their other names indicated.

Character — portrayed by actor
Macy Alexander portrayed by Bobbie Eakes
Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin
Sheila Carter portrayed by Kimberlin Brown
Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan
Darla Einstein Forrester portrayed by Schae Harrison
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester portrayed by Caylie Button, Tommy Christian, Haven Cain, and Kate and Madeline Phillips¹
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan, then Emily Harrison
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook
Felicia Forrester portrayed by Colleen Dion
Kristen Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Tracy Lindsey Melchior
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Brynne McNabb, Chandler Mella, then Keaton Tyndall²
Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr. portrayed by Jacob and Lukas Manos
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Cameryn McNabb, Jordan Mella, then Kylie Rae Tyndall²
Stephanie Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell
Thorne Forrester portrayed by Winsor Harmon
Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar
C.J. Garrison portrayed by Mick Cain
Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo — appearing in visions
Priscilla Kelly portrayed by Linda Gray
Samantha Kelly portrayed by Sydney Penny
Brooke Logan Forrester portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Hope Logan portrayed by Colby and Grayson Button, then Rachel and Amanda Pace²
Katie Logan portrayed by Nancy Sloan
Mark Maclaine portrayed by Michael Dietz
Jackie Marone portrayed by Lesley-Anne Down
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo
Nick Marone portrayed by Jack Wagner
Oscar Marone portrayed by Brian Gaskill
Jarrett Maxwell portrayed by Andrew Collins
Amber Moore portrayed by Adrienne Frantz
Dr. Kevin Namura portrayed by Kipp Shiotani
Gladys Pope portrayed by Phyllis Diller
Caitlin Ramirez portrayed by Kayla Ewell
Hector Ramirez portrayed by Lorenzo Lamas
Jimmy Ramirez portrayed by Chris Warren Jr.
Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan
Eric Sharpe — “Little Eric,” formerly Eric Forrester III — portrayed by Connor Carmody
Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley
James Warwick portrayed by Ian Buchanan
Janet “Sugar” Webber portrayed by Robin Mattson

The adult and recurring-role credits are supported by the series’ cast and character registers; the returning guest actors are also documented in contemporary casting reports. Wikipedia

Characters without an established surname:

• Hudson portrayed by Joseph Marcell.
• Harry, an airline passenger, portrayed by Larry Hagman — a May 2004 guest appearance.
• Toro portrayed by Jordi Caballero — part of the 2003 kidnapping storyline. Wikipedia

¹ Aly’s historical infant credits also list Ava and Emma Ashcroft, beginning in 2004. I could not establish whether their first appearance fell before the September 17 season finale. Fandom

² The child-casting records establish these changes across 2003–2004, but do not consistently give the last appearance of each outgoing performer. The dated changes are detailed below.

Principal plots

• Sheila’s kidnapping scheme and Ridge’s apparent death. Ridge and Brooke’s honeymoon becomes a nightmare when Sheila and Sugar hold Ridge captive. During the rescue, Ridge falls into a furnace and is presumed dead. Grieving Brooke sleeps with Nick. Ridge survives and reunites with Brooke in October, leaving all three facing the consequences. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Brooke’s pregnancy and the disputed paternity of her baby. The initial test identifies Nick as the father. Subsequent testing reveals that Ridge is the father, but Jackie conceals that information to protect Nick’s relationship with Brooke. Brooke prepares to marry Nick; the ceremony collapses amid Ridge’s intervention and the FBI’s arrest of Nick and Massimo. Brooke ultimately chooses Ridge and gives birth to R.J. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Jackie and Deacon’s affair. Their involvement becomes intertwined with the paternity deception. Jackie lies to Massimo about her whereabouts, and the exposure of her secrets destroys their marriage. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Macy’s death and its aftermath. Macy suffers catastrophic injuries when a nightclub chandelier falls on her. Her death devastates Sally and Deacon and affects the continuing conflict over Little Eric. Soap Opera Digest
• Thorne and Darla build a family. Darla gives birth to their daughter, Alexandria, and the couple subsequently marry. Their happiness becomes entangled with Thorne’s growing resentment of Ridge’s position at Forrester Creations. Fandom
• Thorne versus Ridge; Spectra versus Forrester. Competition over the Ingenue collection exposes the brothers’ rivalry. Darla supplies Sally with Forrester designs, helping Spectra compete. After Eric favors Ridge, Thorne leaves Forrester and joins Spectra. The season ends with another confrontation over copied designs. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Thomas, Caitlin, Rick and Amber. The newly teenage Thomas becomes involved with Caitlin, who is also attracted to Rick. Amber subsequently begins a relationship with Thomas. Ridge’s opposition escalates into legal efforts to keep Amber away from his son. The Bold and the Beautiful
• Samantha discovers her daughter is alive. Samantha and Hector’s history reveals that Priscilla separated them and concealed the survival of their baby. Caitlin is that daughter, allowing Samantha and Hector to reconnect. Jackson Dynasty
• Bridget and Oscar’s relationship. Their romance leads toward a shared future outside Los Angeles and Bridget’s departure during the summer. en-academic.com

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date and classification
Thomas Forrester	Patrick Dorn → Drew Tyler Bell	January 9, 2004: major SORAS, advancing Thomas from a child to a teenager. Dorn’s last appearance was in August 2003, before this season.
Bridget Forrester	Jennifer Finnigan → Emily Harrison	January 2004: adult-to-adult recast; not SORAS.
Phoebe Forrester	Childhood performers → Keaton Tyndall	April 2004: aging into an older child/preteen, rather than a child-to-adult replacement.
Steffy Forrester	Childhood performers → Kylie Rae Tyndall	April 2004: parallel aging/recast with Phoebe.
Hope Logan	Colby and Grayson Button → Rachel and Amanda Pace	2004: child-to-child recast; no verified exact first-airdate within the season.
Aly Forrester	Several infants share the role	2004: infant substitutions, not SORAS.

Thomas’s first appearance and Bridget’s January recast are documented in contemporary casting coverage. Ashley Jones did not play Bridget in this season: she began in December 2004, during season 18. soapdom.com The twins’ April changes are recorded in the childhood casting histories. en.wikipedia.org

Births

Child	Parents	Broadcast date
Alexandria “Aly” Forrester	Thorne Forrester and Darla Einstein	January 1, 2004
Ridge “R.J.” Forrester Jr.	Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan	June 22, 2004, episode #4326; Brooke’s labor begins June 21

These are the two principal births identified within the season. Fandom

New characters

Character	Introduction
Sugar portrayed by Robin Mattson	September 2003, during Sheila’s kidnapping storyline; exact first-airdate not securely established.
Aly Forrester	January 1, 2004, at her birth.
Caitlin Ramirez portrayed by Kayla Ewell	January 2004. Sources differ between January 21 and January 22.
Hector Ramirez portrayed by Lorenzo Lamas	February 18, 2004.
Jimmy Ramirez portrayed by Chris Warren Jr.	March 23, 2004.
Priscilla Kelly portrayed by Linda Gray	April 29, 2004.
R.J. Forrester	June 22, 2004, at his birth.
Jarrett Maxwell portrayed by Andrew Collins	July 27, 2004.

The introduction dates come from character histories and contemporary casting reports. Soapsworld.de

Nick, Jackie, Samantha and Oscar were already introduced before this official season began, although they are central to its stories.

Departures

Character	Departure
Macy Alexander	Dies October 29, 2003. Bobbie Eakes’s last appearance is generally listed as October 22, distinct from the subsequent story date of Macy’s death.
Sheila Carter	Her 2003 kidnapping arc ends during the autumn; an exact final-airdate was not securely established.
Sugar	Leaves the story following the kidnapping arc; exact final-airdate unverified.
Bridget Forrester	Leaves Los Angeles during summer 2004, connected with her future with Oscar. Exact final-airdate unverified.
Oscar Marone	His last appearance is listed as August 16, 2004, episode #4365.

Macy’s death is independently dated by Soap Opera Digest. Bridget’s and Oscar’s departures are documented in character histories, although some secondary sources disagree about their final dates. Soap Opera Digest

Jennifer Finnigan’s departure in January was an actor departure, since Bridget continued with Emily Harrison.

Returns of former characters

Character	Return
Gladys Pope portrayed by Phyllis Diller	January 1, 2004, guest appearance.
Taylor Hayes portrayed by Hunter Tylo	Beginning February 25, 2004, a short return in visions. Taylor is not resurrected during this season.
James Warwick portrayed by Ian Buchanan	April 2004, short guest return.
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman	May 17–20, 2004, crossover storyline.
Kristen Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Tracy Lindsey Melchior	June 2004.
Felicia Forrester portrayed by Colleen Dion	July 2004, following a lengthy absence.

The month-level return dates and Taylor’s February 25 appearance are documented in contemporary casting reports. Soapsworld.de Lauren’s crossover dates are detailed below.

Marriages

Couple	Date
Thorne Forrester and Darla Einstein	June 14–15, 2004; the ceremony begins in episode #4320.
Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan	July 12–13, 2004; the official archive dates the wedding installment, #4340, to July 12.

The ceremonies are documented in the official episode archive. The Bold and the Beautiful

Attempted wedding: Brooke and Nick’s early-June ceremony is interrupted and does not produce a completed marriage. The Bold and the Beautiful

Ridge and Brooke’s September 2003 wedding, immediately preceding their honeymoon, falls before this season’s September 22 opening. Jackie and Massimo’s marriage is recorded as beginning in 2003, but I could not verify a wedding date that would justify placing it inside this season. en.wikipedia.org

Deaths

• Macy Alexander — October 29, 2003. She dies following the injuries sustained in the nightclub chandelier accident. Soap Opera Digest
• Ridge Forrester — apparent death only. He is presumed dead after the furnace incident but survives; his reunion with Brooke occurs in the October 20, 2003 episode. The Bold and the Beautiful

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Dates	Story
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman	May 17–20, 2004	Massimo contacts Lauren to check Jackie’s claim that they spent the previous evening drinking together. Lauren supports Jackie’s alibi, unknowingly helping conceal Jackie’s night with Deacon.

The dates refer to the crossover storyline’s broadcast span, rather than necessarily an appearance in every installment. Wikipedia

Sheila remains a character shared by both soaps, but her presence in B&B’s 2003 kidnapping storyline is a continuation of her B&B story, rather than a new visit from Genoa City.

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No B&B-to-Y&R crossover was identified within September 22, 2003–September 17, 2004. Eric Forrester’s later Y&R appearance took place on August 11, 2005, outside this season. Wikipedia

Season 16 centres on Brooke and Deacon’s devastating secret, Sheila’s return, Taylor’s apparent death, Macy’s resurrection, and the revelation of Ridge’s biological father.

Dates below refer to original US broadcasts. Historical episode databases use conflicting season labels; this guide follows the March 2002–March 2003 season.

1. Episode count and broadcast dates

Item	Details
First episode	March 25, 2002 — episode #3760
Last episode	March 19, 2003 — episode #4008
Number of episodes	249
Calculation	4008 − 3760 + 1 = 249

This matches the 249-episode season listing. Some databases display fewer entries because their historical episode lists are incomplete. archytele

2. Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The following covers the documented principal and recurring characters, children, and identifiable supporting roles. I cannot certify an exhaustive list of every one-episode guest or uncredited performer from the available archives.

For consistency, Kristen is filed under Forrester, Zende under Dominguez, and Mary/Erica under Warwick.

Character — portrayed by actor	Notes
Adam Alexander portrayed by Michael Swan	Macy’s father
Macy Alexander portrayed by Bobbie Eakes	Returns after being presumed dead
Sofia Alonso portrayed by Sandra Vidal	Spectra model and Tony’s former partner
Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin	Police lieutenant
Lorenzo Barelli portrayed by Luigi Amodeo	Macy’s partner in Italy
Sheila Carter portrayed by Kimberlin Brown	Returns to Los Angeles
Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan	Brooke’s assistant and confidante
Alisa Cordova portrayed by Sabrina Bryan	Supporting guest character
Connor Davis portrayed by Scott Thompson Baker	Attorney
Lance Day portrayed by Adam Huss	Accomplice recruited by Sheila
Ziggy Deadmarsh portrayed by Matt Borlenghi	Erica’s landlord; connected to Amber’s drug storyline
Antonio “Tony” Dominguez portrayed by Paulo Benedeti	Kristen’s husband; Spectra designer
Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Daniel E. Smith	Kristen and Tony’s adopted son
Darla Einstein portrayed by Schae Harrison	Sally’s assistant
Lauren Fenmore portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman	Brief crossover from Y&R
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan	Brooke and Eric’s daughter
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	Forrester patriarch
Kristen Forrester portrayed by Tracy Melchior	Tony’s wife and Zende’s adoptive mother
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Brynne McNabb	Ridge and Taylor’s daughter
Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen	Brooke and Eric’s son
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss	Designer; Taylor’s husband
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Cameryn McNabb	Phoebe’s twin sister
Stephanie Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery	Forrester matriarch
Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo	Psychiatrist; Ridge’s wife
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Patrick Dorn	Ridge and Taylor’s son
Clarke “C.J.” Garrison Jr. portrayed by Mick Cain	Sally and Clarke’s son
Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar	Spectra designer
Jack Hamilton portrayed by Chris Robinson	Taylor’s father
Joy Jones portrayed by Mary Kay Wulf	Whip’s mother
Whipple “Whip” Jones III portrayed by Rick Hearst	Becomes Brooke’s husband
Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang	Pregnant with Deacon’s child
Hope Logan portrayed by Keath and Sheyne Sahagun; Alex and Brody Lougeay; Colby and Grayson Button; Madison and Paige Pelletier; Ava and Jack Dunlop	Infant role shared by several sets of twins
Mark Maclaine portrayed by Michael Dietz	Clarke and Margo’s son, now a doctor
Margo Maclaine portrayed by Lauren Koslow	Brief returning guest
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo	Holds a crucial secret about Ridge
Amber Moore portrayed by Adrienne Frantz	Rick’s wife
Dr. Tricia Quick portrayed by Tamara Davies	Helps Ridge’s family after Taylor’s apparent death
Dr. Steve Ranker portrayed by Sean McGowan	Supporting medical role
Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan	Bridget’s husband and Hope’s biological father
Eric “Little Eric” Sharpe portrayed by Brett and Jon Wirta	Becky and Deacon’s son, raised by Amber and Rick
Bill Spencer Sr. portrayed by Jim Storm	Brief February 2003 return
Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley	Head of Spectra Fashions
Mary Warwick / Erica Lovejoy portrayed by Courtnee Draper	Sheila and James Warwick’s rapidly aged daughter
Jonathan Young portrayed by Joseph Campanella	Forrester attorney

Casting is cross-checked against historical cast and character lists; the infant casting is detailed separately below. Wikipedia

3. Main plots

Brooke, Deacon and Bridget: the betrayal comes to light.
Brooke is carrying the child of Deacon, who is married to her daughter Bridget. Whip agrees to claim paternity and marries Brooke to protect the secret. Bridget eventually discovers the affair, destroying her trust in both her husband and her mother. Hope’s birth brings Brooke, Bridget and Stephanie together in an extraordinary moment, without erasing the betrayal. Rotten Tomatoes

Amber’s miscarriage and addiction put her marriage under pressure.
Amber loses her unborn baby and becomes dependent on pain medication. Her recovery, professional responsibilities and relationship with Rick become intertwined. Erica’s growing involvement with Rick and Little Eric makes Amber increasingly vulnerable. mdblist.com

Sheila tries to install her daughter in the Forrester family.
Erica Lovejoy is revealed to be Mary Warwick, Sheila’s daughter. Sheila wants Erica to replace Amber in Rick’s life. She recruits Lance to drug Amber and compromise her marriage, then kills him when he threatens to expose her. The scheme culminates in a confrontation at the Forrester mansion in which Sheila shoots Brooke and Taylor. en.wikipedia.org

Taylor’s apparent death leaves Ridge and the children devastated.
Taylor initially survives the shooting, but her condition deteriorates. Her apparent death changes the family’s emotional centre. Brooke supports Ridge, while Tricia Quick enters the story to help him and his children deal with their grief. fernsehserien.de

Ridge challenges Forrester through Spectra.
Ridge’s conflict with Brooke and the leadership of Forrester Creations pushes him towards Sally’s company. Working with Spectra gives him a means of challenging his former fashion house. The rivalry leads to the Portofino fashion competition, bringing the Forresters and Spectras to Italy. mdblist.com

Macy is alive — and has built another life in Italy.
Thorne discovers that Macy survived the 2000 crash. She has been living in Italy, where Lorenzo has become her partner. Her return reopens her relationship with Thorne, but Lorenzo and the unresolved legal status of her earlier marriage complicate any reunion. Sally’s heart attack brings Macy back to Los Angeles. Fandom

Ridge’s paternity changes the meaning of his relationship with Bridget.
Bridget learns that Massimo, rather than Eric, is Ridge’s biological father. Her closeness to Ridge develops into romantic feelings, despite having grown up believing he was her half-brother. Massimo encourages the relationship as a way of keeping Ridge away from Brooke and ultimately reveals the truth to Ridge himself. IMDb

4. Births

Child	Date	Details
Hope Logan	July 2, 2002 — episode #3831	Brooke and Deacon’s daughter is born at the Forrester cabin in Big Bear. Stephanie and Bridget help Brooke deliver her.

Hope is the major on-screen birth of this season. Her later revised birth year should not be confused with the original broadcast date. The Bold and the Beautiful

5. Recasts and SORAS

SORAS means Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome: a character ages much faster than the time elapsed on screen.

Character	Change	Date
Mary Warwick / Erica Lovejoy	Previously an infant played by child performers in 1997–1998; returns as a teenager portrayed by Courtnee Draper. A major SORAS: a child born in 1997 is now old enough to pursue Rick.	April 17, 2002 — #3777
Mark Maclaine	Previously a young child portrayed by Zachariah Koslow-Schillace; returns as an adult physician portrayed by Michael Dietz. Another major SORAS.	October 2, 2002 — #3894

Mary/Erica and Mark are returning characters, rather than entirely new creations. en.wikipedia.org

Hope’s infant casting changes are ordinary baby recasts, rather than SORAS:

Performers	Documented dates within the season
Keath and Sheyne Sahagun	July 2, 2002
Alex and Brody Lougeay	July 2–11, 2002
Colby and Grayson Button	From July 15, 2002
Madison and Paige Pelletier	October 14–16, 2002
Ava and Jack Dunlop	From December 2, 2002

These dates come from historical casting records; some fan lists give inconsistent first names or spellings. The later 2003 baby replacements fall outside this season’s boundaries. en-academic.com

Thomas, Phoebe and Steffy remain children during this season. Their better-known teenage recasts occur later. en.wikipedia.org

6. New characters

Character	First appearance	Role
Ziggy Deadmarsh portrayed by Matt Borlenghi	April 26, 2002 — #3784	Erica’s landlord, involved in the drug and Sheila storylines
Hope Logan portrayed by infant twins	July 2, 2002 — #3831	Brooke and Deacon’s newborn daughter
Lance Day portrayed by Adam Huss	July 19, 2002 — #3844	Sheila’s accomplice against Amber
Dr. Tricia Quick portrayed by Tamara Davies	October 29, 2002 — #3913	Psychiatrist helping Ridge’s grieving family
Lorenzo Barelli portrayed by Luigi Amodeo	December 5, 2002	Macy’s partner in Italy

Whip is already present when this season begins: his debut was February 13, 2002, during the preceding season. Nick and Jackie Marone belong to the following season under the boundaries used here. Wikipedia

7. Character departures

Character	Date	Circumstances
Lance Day	August 6, 2002	Murdered by Sheila
Whip Jones	August 29, 2002	His first run ends after the collapse of the paternity cover-up
Ziggy Deadmarsh	September 4, 2002	Leaves the active storyline
Mary Warwick / Erica Lovejoy	October 18, 2002, according to the detailed casting chronology	Her storyline ends after Sheila’s scheme is exposed; another fan database lists October 22
Taylor Hayes Forrester	October 2002	Apparently dies following the shooting; Hunter Tylo’s run ends October 30
Jack Hamilton	November 4, 2002	His guest run ends
Sheila Carter	November 5, 2002	Her return run ends following the shooting and imprisonment
Antonio Dominguez	November 19, 2002	His original run ends
Zende Forrester Dominguez	2002; exact final date not securely verified	Disappears from the regular canvas
Adam Alexander	January 23, 2003	His brief return concludes
Tricia Quick	March 6, 2003	Her run ends
Lorenzo Barelli	March 18, 2003	His storyline with Macy concludes

These distinguish the end of an actor’s run from a clearly depicted departure from Los Angeles. Wikipedia

8. Returning characters

Character	Return date	Details
Mary Warwick / Erica Lovejoy	April 17, 2002	Returns as a rapidly aged teenager using a different name
Jack Hamilton	April 24, 2002	Taylor’s father begins another guest run
Sheila Carter	May 24, 2002	Returns after several years away
Lauren Fenmore	July 5, 2002	Brief Y&R crossover
Mark Maclaine	October 2, 2002	Returns as an adult doctor
Margo Maclaine	October 31–November 1, 2002	Brief appearance associated with Mark’s return
Macy Alexander	December 6, 2002 — #3939	Revealed to be alive in Italy
Adam Alexander	December 11, 2002	Returns during Macy’s Italian storyline
Bill Spencer Sr.	February 19–20, 2003	Two-episode guest return

Macy’s December return restores her to the ongoing story; her brief 2001 appearance should not be mistaken for that sustained comeback. en.wikipedia.org

9. Weddings

Couple	Date	Outcome
Brooke Logan and Whip Jones	May 21, 2002 — #3801	They marry as part of the attempt to conceal Deacon’s paternity. The marriage is subsequently annulled.
Macy Alexander and Lorenzo Barelli	January 17, 2003 — #3966	They exchange vows, but the marriage proves invalid because Macy is still legally married to Thorne.

Some general wedding lists incorrectly place Macy and Lorenzo’s ceremony in 2002. The episode-specific record places the exchange of vows on January 17, 2003. mdblist.com

10. Deaths and pregnancy losses

Character / pregnancy	Date	Details
Amber and Rick’s unborn baby	April 2002; hospital aftermath shown April 15–17	Amber suffers a miscarriage.
Lance Day	August 6, 2002	Sheila exploits his allergy by releasing bees into his apartment, killing him.
Taylor Hayes Forrester — apparent death	October 25, 2002 — #3911	Taylor dies in Ridge’s arms following complications from Sheila’s shooting. The story is later revised when she returns alive in 2005.

Macy does not die during this season. Her later chandelier accident occurs in October 2003, during the following season. mdblist.com

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Date	Type of appearance
Lauren Fenmore	Tracey E. Bregman	July 5, 2002	A brief crossover from The Young and the Restless

Lauren’s July 5 visit is the clearly documented guest crossover within this season. Wikipedia

Sheila Carter portrayed by Kimberlin Brown also returns to B&B from May 24 to November 5, 2002. She originated on Y&R, but this is a return to her established B&B storyline, rather than a brief visit from an active Genoa City storyline. en.wikipedia.org

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

I found no confirmed appearance by a B&B-origin character in Y&R between March 25, 2002 and March 19, 2003.

Actor appearances in both series are not automatically crossovers: the actor must appear as the same character.

This guide uses the original U.S. broadcast dates. Exact dates are included where they could be verified; otherwise, the month or year is given.

Episode count and season dates

Item	Details
Number of episodes	247
First episode	#3513 — March 23, 2001
Last episode	#3759 — March 22, 2002

These boundaries matter because several major events from later in 2002 belong to Season 16. Plex

Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The following is the documented principal and recurring cast, including children and identifiable guest characters. I cannot certify this as an exhaustive list of every named day player: some historical credits give only calendar years, which do not establish whether an appearance falls within this particular season.

Characters retain their familiar names from this period; Kristen and Zende are grouped under Dominguez.

Character — portrayed by actor	Notes
Sofia Alonso portrayed by Sandra Vidal	Model associated with Tony and Spectra
Lieutenant Bradley Baker portrayed by Dan Martin	Police investigator
Megan Conley portrayed by Maeve Quinlan	Brooke’s assistant and confidante
Connor Davis portrayed by Scott Thompson Baker	Attorney
Morgan DeWitt portrayed by Sarah Buxton	Central to the kidnapping storyline
Antonio “Tony” Dominguez portrayed by Paulo Benedeti	Spectra designer
Eduardo Dominguez portrayed by Erik Estrada	Tony’s father
Kristen Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Tracy Melchior	Returns with a new actress
Liliana Dominguez portrayed by Rosanna DeSoto	Tony’s mother
Zende Forrester Dominguez portrayed by Daniel E. Smith	Child adopted by Kristen and Tony
Darla Einstein portrayed by Schae Harrison	Spectra employee
Bridget Forrester portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan	Marries Deacon
Eric Forrester portrayed by John McCook	Forrester family patriarch
Phoebe Forrester portrayed by Sophia Schuring, then Brynne McNabb	Child recast
Rick Forrester portrayed by Justin Torkildsen	Amber’s husband
Ridge Forrester portrayed by Ronn Moss	Taylor’s husband
Steffy Forrester portrayed by Whitney Schuring, then Cameryn McNabb	Child recast
Stephanie Forrester portrayed by Susan Flannery	Becomes involved with Massimo again
Thomas Forrester portrayed by Logan and Skyler Hudson, then Patrick Dorn	Child recast in January 2002
Thorne Forrester portrayed by Winsor Harmon	His marriage to Brooke breaks down
Clarke Garrison portrayed by Daniel McVicar	Spectra designer
Clarke “C.J.” Garrison Jr. portrayed by Mick Cain	Continues in Amber’s circle
Taylor Hayes Forrester portrayed by Hunter Tylo	Morgan’s captive; later involved in the Paris scheme
Whipple “Whip” Jones III portrayed by Rick Hearst	Claims to father Brooke’s unborn baby
Elizabeth “Beth” Logan portrayed by Nancy Burnett	Appears during the Paris storyline
Brooke Logan portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang	Affair with Deacon and resulting pregnancy
Stephen Logan portrayed by Robert Pine	Participates in Massimo’s scheme
Giovanni Lorenzano portrayed by Victor Alfieri	Photographer
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo	Major new character
Amber Moore portrayed by Adrienne Frantz	Remarries Rick
Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig	Y&R crossover character
Father Rivera portrayed by Danny Mora	Involved in Tony and Kristen’s wedding
Deacon Sharpe portrayed by Sean Kanan	Bridget’s husband and Brooke’s lover
Eric “Little Eric” Sharpe portrayed by Brett and Jon Wirta	Becky and Deacon’s young son, raised by Amber
Sally Spectra portrayed by Darlene Conley	Supports Tony and Kristen
Jonathan Young portrayed by Joseph Campanella	Forrester attorney

The adult cast and supporting roles are documented in historical character and cast records. Wikipedia The child casting is recorded separately in character histories and episode credits. Wikipedia

Character without a documented surname

• Jacques portrayed by Emmanuel Xuereb — appears in the Paris storyline. Fandom

Additional credits requiring season-specific confirmation

Historical records also credit Adam Alexander portrayed by Michael Swan; Earl Banks portrayed by Chip Heller; Walter Bynum portrayed by Mark Ankeny; Jack Hamilton portrayed by Chris Robinson; and Dr. Pierce Peterson portrayed by Paul Satterfield during overlapping years. Their broad credit ranges alone are insufficient to confirm their presence in Season 15. Wikipedia

Donna, Katie and Helen Logan’s January 2001 guest appearances fall before Season 15 and are therefore excluded. en.wikipedia.org

Main plots

1. Morgan’s kidnapping of Taylor and Steffy.
   The season opens with Taylor still imprisoned by Morgan, aided by Tim Reid. Morgan has made the family believe Steffy is dead. Ridge eventually rescues Taylor and Steffy, but Morgan remains dangerous and attempts to drown Stephanie before being arrested. Steffy survives. Plex
2. Rick, Amber, Deacon and Bridget.
   Rick and Amber struggle over trust, their relationship and Little Eric. Deacon pursues Amber while using Bridget to pressure the Forresters. Rick and Amber remarry, and Deacon marries Bridget in Las Vegas. His original motive is to make Amber leave Rick. The resulting conflict includes Bridget’s serious car accident and Eric’s attempt to run Deacon down. soapcentral.com
3. The collapse of Brooke and Thorne’s marriage.
   Brooke’s continuing attachment to Ridge undermines her marriage to Thorne. Their January 2001 wedding precedes this season; the breakdown of the relationship belongs to its storylines. Soapsworld.de
4. Tony and Kristen’s romance and HIV storyline.
   Kristen falls in love with Spectra designer Tony. After learning that his former girlfriend Ellen died of AIDS, Tony discovers that he is HIV-positive. Fear and Eric’s objections threaten the relationship, but Kristen remains committed. They marry and subsequently adopt Zende after meeting him in Africa. Wikipedia
5. Massimo, Stephanie and the Paris scheme.
   Massimo’s arrival revives his connection with Stephanie. He pays Stephen to pretend to be seriously ill so Brooke will leave Los Angeles for Paris. Taylor participates in the effort to keep Brooke away from Ridge. Brooke’s Paris experiences include Jacques and her dangerous fall at the Eiffel Tower, which she survives. Soap Opera Digest
6. Brooke’s affair with Deacon and pregnancy.
   Brooke sleeps with her daughter’s husband and becomes pregnant. She tries to protect Bridget from the truth. Whip discovers the secret and publicly claims to be the baby’s father, creating the cover story that dominates the end of the season. en.wikipedia.org
7. The struggle for control of Forrester Creations.
   During Brooke’s absence, Ridge tries to reclaim control of the company. Brooke responds by promoting Rick and giving Deacon a powerful position. Massimo secretly encourages Rick’s opposition to Ridge, hoping to draw Ridge away from the family business. Plex

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date	Classification
Kristen Forrester	Tracy Melchior takes over the role previously played by Teri Ann Linn	June 2001	Adult-to-adult recast and character return
Thomas Forrester	Logan and Skyler Hudson → Patrick Dorn	January 15, 2002	Child-to-child recast; Thomas is portrayed as an older child
Phoebe Forrester	Sophia Schuring → Brynne McNabb	January 2002; exact day unconfirmed	Child-to-child recast
Steffy Forrester	Whitney Schuring → Cameryn McNabb	2002, during the child-cast transition; exact day unconfirmed	Child-to-child recast

Kristen’s return is documented from June 2001, and Patrick Dorn’s debut has a specific date. Fandom The twins’ casting histories identify their replacement actresses. en.wikipedia.org

No child-to-adult SORAS was confirmed within Season 15. Bridget’s change to Jennifer Finnigan occurred in 2000, before this season.

Births

• No birth of a principal character was confirmed within the season’s broadcast window.
• Brooke’s pregnancy with Hope Logan develops during Season 15, but Hope is born on July 2, 2002, in Season 16.
• Zende’s arrival is an introduction and adoption, not a birth. Fandom

New characters

Character	First appearance/date	Introduction
Antonio “Tony” Dominguez portrayed by Paulo Benedeti	May 29, 2001	Designer hired by Spectra
Sofia Alonso portrayed by Sandra Vidal	Late May/early June 2001; exact day unconfirmed	Tony’s model and former romantic connection
Eduardo Dominguez portrayed by Erik Estrada	2001; exact day unconfirmed	Tony’s father
Liliana Dominguez portrayed by Rosanna DeSoto	2001; exact day unconfirmed	Tony’s mother
Massimo Marone portrayed by Joseph Mascolo	August 23, 2001	Stephanie’s former lover
Zende portrayed by Daniel E. Smith	December 11, 2001	Child Kristen and Tony meet in Africa
Whip Jones portrayed by Rick Hearst	February 13, 2002	Forrester employee who becomes involved in Brooke’s paternity cover-up

Tony and Sofia’s introductions are documented in contemporary coverage and character histories. Fandom The remaining casting and debut information comes from character records. Wikipedia

Departures

Character	Date	Circumstances
Morgan DeWitt portrayed by Sarah Buxton	May 2001	Arrested after the kidnapping and attack on Stephanie
Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig	May 11, 2001	His B&B crossover run ends

Morgan’s exit concludes her first major storyline; she returns in 2005. Tim’s final B&B date is documented separately. Soap Opera Digest

Returns of former characters

Character	Date	Details
Kristen Forrester portrayed by Tracy Melchior	June 2001	Returns with a new actress and begins the Tony storyline
Beth Logan portrayed by Nancy Burnett	September 20, 2001, with further appearances September–October	Appears in the Paris storyline
Stephen Logan portrayed by Robert Pine	September–October 2001; exact first day unconfirmed	Returns for Massimo’s scheme involving Brooke

Kristen’s casting period and Beth’s September return are documented in their histories. Fandom Stephen’s participation is recorded in his retrospective storyline history. Soap Opera Digest

Marriages

Couple	Date	Details
Rick Forrester and Amber Moore	May 22, 2001	Their second wedding; Deacon disrupts the celebrations
Deacon Sharpe and Bridget Forrester	May 2001; ceremony occurs before the May 25 episode	Marry in Las Vegas
Antonio Dominguez and Kristen Forrester	December 3–4, 2001	Wedding ceremony and immediate aftermath

Rick and Amber’s wedding date is explicitly identified by Soap Opera Digest. Soap Opera Digest Bridget and Deacon are already married in the May 25 episode. Ep. #3558 Online Now Tony and Kristen’s wedding spans the December 3–4 episodes. TheTVDB.com

Brooke and Whip’s wedding takes place after this season ends. archytele

Deaths

• Ellen, Tony’s former girlfriend: her death from AIDS is reported off-screen in 2001 and prompts Tony to undergo testing. The exact date of her death is not established.
• Zende’s parents and younger brother: their earlier deaths from AIDS form part of his backstory; they are not deaths occurring on-screen during this season.
• No principal on-screen character death was confirmed within Season 15. Wikipedia

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Full B&B crossover run	Portion within B&B Season 15
Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid	Aaron Lustig	February 20–May 11, 2001	March 23–May 11, 2001

Dr. Tim Reid portrayed by Aaron Lustig is the same character previously seen on The Young and the Restless as Phyllis’s therapist. On B&B, he becomes Morgan’s accomplice in the Taylor/Steffy kidnapping storyline. His crossover starts in Season 14 and continues into Season 15. en.wikipedia.org

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No B&B-to-Y&R guest crossover was confirmed between March 23, 2001 and March 22, 2002. Tim’s next documented Y&R guest appearance is December 11, 2002, outside this window. soapcentral.com

Rick Hearst’s move from Matt Clark on Y&R to Whip Jones on B&B is an actor changing roles, not a character crossover.

Correction to the earlier Y&R Season 29 guide: Tim Reid’s B&B appearances do overlap that season and should have been included in its crossover section.

This guide follows the official retrospective season numbering used by the show’s own YouTube channel. Some episode databases use an anniversary-based system beginning in March, which produces a different “Season 14.”

One additional complication: the official streaming catalogue contains inconsistent air dates for some episodes. Where sources disagree, I give the month or period rather than an unreliable exact date.

1. Episode count and season dates

Item	Details
Number of episodes	241
First episode	Episode #3397 — October 2, 2000
Last episode	Episode #3637 — September 21, 2001
Following season	Season 15 begins with #3638 — September 24, 2001

The official YouTube uploads identify #3397 as S14 E1 and #3637 as S14 E241. The streaming catalogue also lists 241 episodes, although its date for the finale differs. 2000 (S14 E1) FULL EPISODE 3397

2. Characters and actors, alphabetically by surname

The list below covers the principal characters, recurring characters and identifiable named guests, including the children. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every single-episode role: the available historical cast records are incomplete and sometimes contradictory.

Character	Actor
Adam Alexander	portrayed by Michael Swan
Macy Alexander — brief 2001 appearance	portrayed by Bobbie Eakes
Sofia Alonso	portrayed by Sandra Vidal
Carmen Arena	portrayed by Gladise Jimenez
Lieutenant Bradley Baker	portrayed by Dan Martin
Morgan DeWitt	portrayed by Sarah Buxton
Jennifer Doheny	portrayed by Melinda Sward
Antonio “Tony” Dominguez	portrayed by Paulo Benedeti
Darla Einstein	portrayed by Schae Harrison
Kimberly Fairchild	portrayed by Ashley Tesoro, credited during this period as Ashley Lyn Cafagna
Bridget Forrester	portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Kristen Forrester	portrayed by Tracy Melchior, also credited as Tracy Lindsey Melchior
Phoebe Forrester	portrayed by Alison and Brooke Johnston / Taylor and Brooke Toneman, followed by Sophia and Whitney Schuring
Rick Forrester	portrayed by Justin Torkildsen
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by Ronn Moss
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by Alison and Brooke Johnston / Taylor and Brooke Toneman, followed by Sophia and Whitney Schuring
Stephanie Forrester	portrayed by Susan Flannery
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by Christian and Donovan Jouvin, followed by Logan and Skylar Hudson
Thorne Forrester	portrayed by Winsor Harmon
Clarke Garrison	portrayed by Daniel McVicar
C.J. Garrison	portrayed by Mick Cain
Taylor Hayes Forrester	portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Beth Logan	portrayed by Nancy Burnett
Brooke Logan	portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Donna Logan	portrayed by Carrie Mitchum; historical sources disagree about the placement of Mary Sheldon’s temporary substitution
Helen Logan	portrayed by Lesley Woods
Katie Logan	portrayed by Nancy Sloan
Stephen Logan	portrayed by Robert Pine
Storm Logan	portrayed by Brian Patrick Clarke
Massimo Marone	portrayed by Joseph Mascolo
Amber Moore	portrayed by Adrienne Frantz
Megan Conley — listed under her established surname	portrayed by Maeve Quinlan
Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid	portrayed by Aaron Lustig
Deacon Sharpe	portrayed by Sean Kanan
Eric “Little Eric” Sharpe, also known as Eric Forrester III	portrayed by Brett and Jon Wirta
Sally Spectra	portrayed by Darlene Conley
Caroline Spencer Forrester — supernatural appearance	portrayed by Joanna Johnson
Jonathan Young	portrayed by Joseph Campanella

The adult cast is supported by the historical cast lists and character records. Jennifer Doheny and Amanda Wexler are also documented in individual episode credits; Amanda is listed separately below because her surname places her near the end of the alphabet. Wikipedia

• Amanda Wexler portrayed by Vanessa Minnillo, now known as Vanessa Lachey. imdb.com

Children’s casting note: contemporary records group several sets of twins together for Phoebe and Steffy rather than consistently separating their individual assignments. Little Eric remains played by the Wirta twins during this season; Connor Carmody takes over later. Fandom

3. Main plots

Morgan’s obsession with Ridge becomes a kidnapping nightmare

Morgan’s pregnancy and her deception of Ridge threaten his marriage to Taylor. Ridge finally admits that he slept with Morgan and fathered her baby. After Morgan loses the child following a fall at Taylor’s house, her resentment intensifies. The Bold and the Beautiful

Ridge and Taylor reconcile and renew their vows in Saint Thomas. Their subsequent family holiday ends in tragedy when Steffy disappears during a boating incident. The family believes she has died, but Morgan has kidnapped her. Taylor eventually discovers the truth and becomes Morgan’s prisoner herself. Morgan’s accomplice, Tim Reid, helps maintain the deception. The storyline culminates in the rescue of Taylor and Steffy and further confrontations involving Morgan and Stephanie. The Bold and the Beautiful

Deacon turns Little Eric’s custody dispute into a struggle for Amber

Following Becky’s death in the preceding season, Amber, Rick and C.J. remain emotionally invested in Little Eric’s future. Rick’s efforts to secure the child bring his biological father, Deacon Sharpe, into their lives.

Deacon initially treats custody as an opportunity for money and power, then becomes increasingly attached to both his son and Amber. His presence destroys Amber and C.J.’s wedding plans and complicates her reunion with Rick. Carmen, Deacon’s girlfriend, becomes dangerously jealous; a rooftop confrontation involving Amber and Little Eric ends in Carmen’s death. The Bold and the Beautiful

Bridget becomes the victim of Deacon’s revenge

Rick and Amber proceed with their remarriage despite Deacon’s interference. Deacon arrives at their wedding with Bridget, using her attraction to him as leverage against the family. He subsequently marries Bridget in Las Vegas.

Bridget later overhears him admitting that their marriage was part of his scheme to obtain Amber. Devastated, she has a serious car accident. Deacon then claims that his feelings for her have become real, while his attraction to Amber continues to undermine both marriages. The Bold and the Beautiful

Brooke marries Thorne, but Ridge remains between them

Brooke and Thorne overcome family objections and marry. Stephanie finally attends, providing a temporary reconciliation between the Forresters and Logans. Sally, still mourning Macy, sees the wedding as a betrayal of her daughter.

The marriage subsequently deteriorates because Brooke’s attachment to Ridge has never disappeared. Thorne faces the painful realization that marrying Brooke has not made him her first choice. soapcentral.com

Kristen returns and falls in love with Tony

Kristen returns to Los Angeles and becomes involved with Antonio Dominguez, a talented designer recruited by Spectra. Professional rivalry gives way to a romance.

Tony learns that his former girlfriend Ellen has died of AIDS, prompting concern about his own HIV status. His diagnosis becomes central to the relationship: he fears for Kristen’s future and initially tries to distance himself from her. Their story explores love, disclosure and fear surrounding HIV.

Massimo introduces a new threat to the Forrester family

Massimo Marone arrives late in the season. His history with Stephanie and his hostility toward Brooke create a new source of conflict. He becomes involved in a scheme concerning Stephen Logan’s supposed terminal illness, intended to persuade Brooke to leave Los Angeles for Paris. The later revelation about Ridge’s biological parentage should not be brought forward into this season’s summary. The Bold and the Beautiful

4. Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date or period	SORAS?
Kristen Forrester	Tracy Melchior takes over the role previously played by Teri Ann Linn	2001, during Kristen’s late-May/early-June return	No — adult-to-adult recast
Thomas Forrester	Christian and Donovan Jouvin are replaced by Logan and Skylar Hudson	March 2001, according to historical child-cast records	No child-to-adult jump
Phoebe and Steffy Forrester	Johnston/Toneman child performers are followed by Sophia and Whitney Schuring	January 2001; the Schurings’ run begins January 16 in Soap Central’s records	No child-to-adult jump

These changes are documented in the character casting histories. soap-passion.com

There is no major child-to-adult SORAS recast within this season. Jennifer Finnigan’s introduction as an older Bridget occurs in 2000, before the October start of this particular season, so it should not be counted as a Season 14 arrival under this numbering. Wikipedia

5. Births

• No surviving major-character birth is identified during this season.
• Morgan and Ridge’s unborn child: Morgan’s pregnancy ends in loss in late December 2000 / early January 2001. Sources differ over the exact episode date and terminology, so this is best recorded as a pregnancy loss rather than a surviving birth. The Bold and the Beautiful

6. New characters

Character	Introduction
Deacon Sharpe	November 1, 2000
Carmen Arena	Late 2000, in Deacon’s storyline
Jennifer Doheny	2001, among Rick’s college acquaintances
Amanda Wexler	2001, in Rick and Amber’s relationship storyline
Antonio “Tony” Dominguez	Late May / early June 2001
Sofia Alonso	2001, associated with Tony and Spectra
Massimo Marone	August 23, 2001

Deacon’s November 1 debut is supported by Soap Central; the frequently reproduced October 1 date is inconsistent with that record. soapcentral.com

Tim Reid is new to B&B, but already an established Y&R character: see the crossover section below.

7. Departures

Character	Departure or reduction in presence
Carmen Arena	January 2001 — dies after the rooftop confrontation
Kimberly Fairchild	January 2001 — leaves with her father, Adam
Morgan DeWitt	May 2001 — her principal kidnapping storyline ends
Tim Reid	May 11, 2001 — ends this crossover run
Macy Alexander	Her brief August 2001 appearance does not become a sustained return

Kimberly’s departure and Carmen’s death appear in the contemporary storyline records; Tim’s crossover dates and Macy’s brief appearance are separately documented. The Bold and the Beautiful

8. Returns

• Kristen Forrester: returns in late May / early June 2001, now played by Tracy Melchior.
• The Logan family: Beth, Stephen, Storm, Donna, Katie and Helen appear around Brooke and Thorne’s January 2001 wedding.
• Adam Alexander: returns in January 2001, taking Kimberly away.
• Caroline Spencer Forrester: Joanna Johnson makes a ghost appearance on January 5, 2001. This is not a resurrection.
• Macy Alexander: Bobbie Eakes makes a brief appearance in August 2001; Macy’s sustained return comes in 2002. The Bold and the Beautiful

9. Weddings and attempted weddings

Couple	Date or period	Outcome
Amber Moore and C.J. Garrison	November 2000	Wedding prevented by the custody crisis involving Deacon
Brooke Logan and Thorne Forrester	January 17, 2001	Married
Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hayes	January 2001	Renewal of vows in Saint Thomas
Rick Forrester and Amber Moore	May 2001	Remarried despite Deacon’s interference
Bridget Forrester and Deacon Sharpe	May 2001	Married in Las Vegas

Soap Central’s contemporary recap confirms January 17 as the day Brooke and Thorne are pronounced married. Exact May dates vary between the retrospective catalogue and original-broadcast records, so they are left at month level here. TheTVDB.com

10. Deaths

Character	Date or period	Circumstances
Carmen Arena	January 2001	Fatal fall during the rooftop confrontation
Ellen — Tony’s former girlfriend	Death reported in June 2001	Dies off-screen of AIDS
Morgan and Ridge’s unborn child	Late December 2000 / early January 2001	Pregnancy loss following Morgan’s fall

Steffy does not die: her apparent drowning conceals Morgan’s kidnapping. Macy’s presumed death belongs to the preceding season, and Caroline’s death occurred in 1990. The Bold and the Beautiful

11. Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Y&R characters appearing in B&B

Character	Actor	Dates	Storyline
Dr. Timothy “Tim” Reid	portrayed by Aaron Lustig	February 20–May 11, 2001	Phyllis’s former therapist becomes Morgan’s accomplice in Los Angeles, helping her conceal the kidnapping of Steffy and Taylor

This is a continuing crossover storyline, rather than a single guest appearance. Fandom

B&B characters appearing in Y&R

No crossover in this direction is documented for the Season 14 period, October 2, 2000–September 21, 2001. Deacon’s move to Y&R comes in 2009, while Little Eric’s Y&R appearance comes in 2010. Wikipedia

This guide follows the season numbering used by the show’s official streaming archive, which places Season 13 in September 1999–September 2000. Some television databases instead label April 1999–March 2000 as Season 13, so their episode lists and storylines do not match this guide. The Bold and the Beautiful

Episode count

The official archive advertises 261 episodes, beginning with episode #3135, September 20, 1999, and numbering episode #3395, September 28, 2000, as S13 E261.

There is a small inconsistency: the same archive also lists #3396, September 29, 2000, as S13 E262. Therefore, 261 is the published official count, but the catalogue’s season boundary is not entirely consistent. The Bold and the Beautiful

Characters and actors — alphabetical by surname

The following covers the principal cast, identifiable recurring characters and children. I cannot certify it as an exhaustive list of every one-episode guest or unnamed role: the available historical credits are incomplete.

Character	Actor
Adam Alexander, also known as Myles Fairchild	portrayed by Michael Swan
Macy Alexander	portrayed by Bobbie Eakes
Megan Conley	portrayed by Maeve Quinlan
Morgan DeWitt	portrayed by Sarah Buxton
Kimberly Fairchild	portrayed by Ashley Lyn Cafagna, now known as Ashley Tesoro
Bridget Forrester	portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan
Eric Forrester	portrayed by John McCook
Eric Forrester III, “Little Eric,” actually Becky’s son	portrayed by Brett Wirta and Jon Wirta
Phoebe Forrester	portrayed by infant performers shared with Steffy; see the note below
Rick Forrester	portrayed by Jacob Young, then Justin Torkildsen
Ridge Forrester	portrayed by Ronn Moss
Steffy Forrester	portrayed by infant performers shared with Phoebe; see the note below
Stephanie Forrester	portrayed by Susan Flannery
Thomas Forrester	portrayed by Christian Jouvin and Donovan Jouvin
Sherman Gale	portrayed by Michael Tylo
C.J. Garrison	portrayed by Mick Cain
Clarke Garrison	portrayed by Daniel McVicar
Jack Hamilton	portrayed by Chris Robinson
Taylor Hayes Forrester	portrayed by Hunter Tylo
Raymond King, usually credited simply as Raymond	portrayed by Karim Prince
Brooke Logan	portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang
Giovanni Lorenzano	portrayed by Victor Alfieri
Amber Moore	portrayed by Adrienne Frantz
Becky Moore	portrayed by Marissa Tait
Tawny Moore	portrayed by Andrea Evans
Gladys Pope	portrayed by Phyllis Diller
Sally Spectra	portrayed by Darlene Conley

The principal adult cast is supported by contemporary-period episode and cast guides. Thomas’s casting history dates the Jouvin twins’ first appearance to March 10, 2000. Soapsworld.de

Other credited characters without an established surname

Character	Actor
Ash	portrayed by Jeff Van Atta
Baby Peter	portrayed by Leif Campion and Neil Campion
Suzanne, also spelled Susanne in some guides	portrayed by Tasia Valenza

These smaller roles are documented in episode credits and historical cast guides. IMDb

Infant casting note: historical lists identify Jeffrey and Jacob Wold, William and Charles Carter, Grace and Kelly deMontesquiou, and Alexis and Allyson Collins among the babies used for Phoebe and Steffy during 1999–2000. Because the roles were shared, the surviving lists do not consistently distinguish which babies played which sister in individual episodes. Fandom

Main plots

Taylor’s dangerous delivery

The season opens with Taylor critically ill during childbirth after her tuberculosis storyline. Ridge fears losing her as she delivers their twin daughters, Phoebe and Steffy. Taylor’s condition deteriorates dramatically, but she survives. Their birth establishes the next generation of Ridge and Taylor’s family. The Bold and the Beautiful

Amber’s baby deception collapses

Amber continues raising Little Eric with Rick, concealing that the boy is actually Becky’s biological son. Becky initially remains in Paris, but her longing for her child becomes unbearable. During the Venice storyline, she demands that Amber tell Rick the truth.

On January 27, 2000, Amber confesses. Rick ends their relationship, and Becky regains her son. Rick nevertheless wants to remain involved in the child’s life. soapoperadigest.com

Brooke, Thorne and Macy

Brooke and Thorne’s relationship provokes fierce opposition within the Forrester family. In Venice, Ridge and Taylor stage a situation intended to convince Thorne that Brooke still wants Ridge. The scheme succeeds in driving Thorne back toward Macy, whom he secretly remarries in Amsterdam.

The marriage cannot resolve his feelings for Brooke. Macy’s distress and renewed drinking lead toward the season’s devastating Big Bear car accident. Soapsworld.de

Stephanie’s stroke and reunion with Eric

Stephanie’s campaign against Brooke and Thorne is interrupted by a stroke and memory problems. During her hospitalization, Eric proposes, and they remarry in a bedside ceremony. Her recovery unfolds alongside the continuing conflict over Thorne’s romantic choices. Soapsworld.de

Becky and C.J.’s tragic love story

Becky and C.J. fall in love, but Becky develops terminal pancreatic cancer. Amber initially conceals the diagnosis, hoping to preserve her cousin’s happiness. C.J. eventually learns the truth and marries Becky.

After Becky’s death, Amber and C.J. grow closer while caring for Little Eric. The Forresters’ attempts to control the child’s upbringing produce a new custody conflict. The Bold and the Beautiful

Morgan DeWitt’s arrival

Morgan joins Forrester Creations and reconnects with Ridge. Their past includes a teenage pregnancy and an abortion that Stephanie pressured Morgan into having.

Determined to have another child, Morgan forges an email supposedly from Taylor approving Ridge’s involvement. She deceives Ridge into sleeping with her and becomes pregnant. Stephanie then tries to prevent the pregnancy from threatening Ridge and Taylor’s marriage. Soapsworld.de

Kimberly changes her romantic target

Following the collapse of Rick and Amber’s marriage, Rick pursues Kimberly. Their relationship encounters disagreements over intimacy and family loyalties.

After Macy’s apparent death, Kimberly becomes increasingly interested in Thorne. Bridget joins her opposition to Brooke and Thorne’s relationship, and Kimberly’s public kiss with Thorne threatens their wedding plans near the season’s end. Soapsworld.de

Recasts and SORAS

Character	Change	Date
Rick Forrester	Jacob Young is replaced by Justin Torkildsen. A recast, not a new child-to-adult SORAS.	October 19, 1999, according to the historical cast list
Thomas Forrester	Christian and Donovan Jouvin take over the toddler role.	March 10, 2000
Bridget Forrester	Jennifer Finnigan succeeds Agnes Bruckner after the character’s absence, presenting Bridget as an older teenager. The season’s significant SORAS-related change.	July 7, 2000
Phoebe and Steffy Forrester	Different infant performers share the twin roles.	Changes documented during 1999–2000; individual episode assignments remain uncertain

Finnigan’s debut and the Jouvin twins’ arrival are explicitly dated in casting histories. Bruckner’s last appearance is listed as January 4, 1999, before this season begins. Soap Opera Network Community

Births

Child	Parents	On-screen birth
Phoebe Forrester	Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hayes	September 21, 1999 — episode #3136
Steffy Forrester	Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hayes	September 21, 1999 — episode #3136

Both sisters are born during Taylor’s difficult delivery. en.wikipedia.org

Important distinction: Amber’s stillborn son and Becky’s son, later called Little Eric, were born in April 1999, before this September-based Season 13. Their births belong to the previous season, although the deception dominates this one. soapoperadigest.com

New characters

Character	Introduction
Morgan DeWitt — portrayed by Sarah Buxton	February 15, 2000
Suzanne — portrayed by Tasia Valenza	December 1999; Becky’s colleague in Paris
Ash — portrayed by Jeff Van Atta	July 2000; appears in Amber’s music-related storyline
Sherman Gale — portrayed by Michael Tylo	August 23, 2000; lawyer who approaches Amber during the custody dispute

Although Morgan returns to Los Angeles within the story, she is a newly introduced on-screen character. Giovanni is already present before the season’s September 20 opening. Fandom

Departures

Character	Departure
Raymond King	His brief Paris return ends on November 5, 1999.
Suzanne	Her short storyline concludes in January 2000.
Adam Alexander	Leaves Los Angeles in early March 2000 after danger from his past threatens his family.
Tawny Moore	Her initial run ends in June 2000; a character history lists June 9.
Becky Moore	Dies on June 23, 2000.
Macy Alexander	Written out through the July 2000 car-accident storyline; presumed dead.

Giovanni’s removal from the principal cast should not be confused with a definitive character departure: he continues making appearances after his contract stint. Soapsworld.de

Returns

• Raymond King — portrayed by Karim Prince: returns for Paris scenes from October 29 to November 5, 1999, where his conversation with Becky undermines her belief in Rick and Amber’s marriage.
• Bridget Forrester — portrayed by Jennifer Finnigan: returns to the on-screen canvas on July 7, 2000, with a new actress and an older characterization.
• Becky Moore — portrayed by Marissa Tait: returns from Paris during the January 2000 Venice storyline, then resettles in Los Angeles. This is a geographical return within her continuing storyline. Soapsworld.de

Weddings and ceremonies

Couple	Date	Outcome
Eric Forrester and Stephanie Forrester	October 28–29, 1999	Remarry in Stephanie’s hospital room.
Rick Forrester and Amber Moore	December 1999	Wedding-vow renewal storyline; their original wedding occurred before this season.
Thorne Forrester and Macy Alexander	January 2000	Secret remarriage in Amsterdam; exact ceremony date not securely verified.
C.J. Garrison and Becky Moore	June 9, 2000	Marry shortly before Becky’s death.

Stephanie also arranges a surprise wedding for Thorne and Macy in December 1999, but Thorne refuses to proceed. Brooke and Thorne do not complete their wedding during this season. The Bold and the Beautiful

Deaths

Character	Date	Circumstances
Becky Moore	June 23, 2000	Dies from terminal pancreatic cancer.
Macy Alexander	July 2000; the accident episode airs July 6	Presumed dead following the Big Bear car crash and explosion. Later storylines reveal that she survived.

Macy therefore belongs in an apparent deaths category, rather than a list of permanent deaths. soapoperadigest.com

Y&R / B&B Crossovers

Direction	Crossovers during this season
Y&R characters appearing in B&B	No crossover appearance verified for September 1999–September 2000.
B&B characters appearing in Y&R	No crossover appearance verified for the same period.

Two appearances frequently associated with this era fall outside the season:

• Victor Newman — portrayed by Eric Braeden: appears in B&B on January 25–28, 1999, before Season 13 begins.
• Dr. Tim Reid — portrayed by Aaron Lustig: begins appearing in B&B on February 20, 2001, during the following season. Some broad crossover summaries label his storyline “2000–2001,” but his documented on-screen debut is in 2001. en.wikipedia.org

October 02 : Paris attends EE72 party during Day Five of Paris Fashion Week – Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027. Later, she attends the Ralph Lauren Women’s Polo Blaze Cocktail Party as part of Paris RTW Spring/Summer 2027 held at Ralph’s Restaurant in Paris.

October 03 : Michael Jackson Biopic “Michael” Coming To Prime Video In Brazil On October 23

Paris attends the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Later, she attends the BoF500 Gala at Shangri-La Hotel Paris.

October 04 : Michael Jackson Is The Most-Searched Artist On Google In 2026 So Far

October 05 : Jaafar shares new pics on Instagram : Thank you to everyone involved. Good times with this shoot. Thank you @SupermagazineNyc for these 16 covers

Photography: Leslie Kee @lesliekeesuper
Fashion Director : Hardy Indigo Muanza @hardyindigo
Grooming : Cynthia Alvarez @cynthiaglam
Art Director: Tetsuya Chihara @thechihara
Designers : Masanori Kitawaki, Chinami Matsuoka
Photo Retouching: Fight Club
Artpiece Design: Ryo Nakashima @ryo_nakashima
Photography Assistant: Sankyo @sankyo_cam
Styling Assistant: Victor Julian Tavera
Studio Production: Evan Dunning @evanduning
On Set Support: April Sutton
Shooting Venue: The Dream Factory LA Studio @dfla_studio

LaToya : “He will definitely be dancing through this week with energy and positive vibes!!! #michaeljackson #dangerous #kingofpop #kids”

“Wade & James Case Status—Fall 2026 Edition This month, MJ’s side plans to depose Stephanie Safechuck on two dates. This follows James’s on 9/14 and Adrian McManus’s on 9/17. Chabre (CEO MJJ Enterprises ’92-96) TBD. The status conference has been delayed until October 16th. Importantly, both sides have noted the single appointed discovery referee has had limited availability to address disputes, causing “substantial delay” in completing that process. To help remedy this, they have requested two additional discovery referees to oversee this process.” Source : @MJJRepository on X

October 07 : ‘Michael’ Sequel to Get $31 Million in California Tax Credits

Production Title: Michael 2

Company Name: Lionsgate

Production Type: Non-Independent

CA Filming Days: 55

Number of Cast Hired: 65

Number of Crew Hired: 300

Background Players in Days Worked: 5,220

Qualified Expenditures: $86.725 million

Credit Allocation: $30.837 million

Credit Allocation Date: Sept. 21, 2026

If Lionsgate is mandated to begin principal photography within 180 days of receiving its credit approval, the film will start principal photography before March 20, 2027.

October 08 : LaToya shares a short video : “Wake-up! Make-up! Show-up! Getting ready to face the day! Enjoy your weekend guys! #life #thejacksons #love #latoyajackson”

October 09 : Michael Returns to Cinemas: Fans Get Another Chance to See the Film

Grace Rwaramba shares a new video on the allegations : “The details will always matter. Part 5 | The first allegations against Michael Jackson. And the man who would do anything to get what he wanted.”

October 10 : Michael Jackson’s Thriller Rumoured for Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2027

Paris Jackson performs a concert at L’Alhambra in Paris, France.

October 11 : Janet shares a new pic : “and away we go! F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Photo: @solaimanfazel
Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Styling: @laureltcanyon
Nails: @nailsbyemikudo
Hair: @chrisriosbeauty”

Janet & the Kids perform on stage during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore. On stage, Janet teases new music : “Now they call me Diamond Black!
You’ll get to know me soon…”. Later that day, Gil tweets : “Diamond Black”

October 12 : Story of Jackson Brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon to Be Told in New Documentary Launching at Mipcom (EXCLUSIVE)

New Jackson Brothers Documentary to Feature Tito’s Final Interview

October 13 : Michael Jackson 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show Documentary Set From Hulu & ESPN : “No one knew how to grab and hold an audience like the King of Pop, and his masterclass for the 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show is the stuff of legend. Now it’s getting the documentary treatment. Hulu and ESPN said Tuesday that their new doc feature Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl will premiere in February on the respective streamer and cable channel.”

LaToya shares a short video of her in the street.

October 14 : WADE & JAMES CASE: New Proposed Timeline (Late-2028)

Ahead of an upcoming hearing, another joint status update has been filed.

Both sides proposed another extended delay:

Feb. 28, 2028 – Written Discovery Cut-Off

May 15, 2028 – Deposition Cut-Off

November 13, 2028 – Trial

Source : @MJJRepository on X

October 15 : Missy Elliott to Receive Icon Award From Janet Jackson at Gala of the Stars Benefit

Britney Spears Praises Her Pop ‘God’ Janet Jackson: ‘She’s Not Trying to Be Sexy … She Just Is’

LaToya pays tribute to Tito on his birthday : You were the brother that continuously made things for me. My Barbie dollhouse, my Barbie doll clothes. You love building things for me and I truly appreciate it! We love! We miss you! And may you continue to #rip #hbd #titojackson #thejacksons #love #latoyajackson

October 16 : ‘Michael’ to Receive Musical Tribute at 2026 Gotham Film Awards : “The 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony will present the cast and creative team behind “Michael” with the Gotham Musical Tribute. Inaugurated last year by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson of “Song Sung Blue,” director Antoine Fuqua, actors Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long and producer Graham King will receive the tribute for the film, which grossed more than $1 billion globally.”

Jaafar and Maddie Simpson attend as W Magazine and Colman Domingo host an intimate dinner with Boucheron at Bar di Bello in Los Angeles.

Grace Rwaramba shares a new video on the allegations : “The details will always matter. Part 6

Janet shares new pics : “Vroom Vroom F1 Singapore Grand Prix”

October 17 : Janet & the Kids give a private concert in Anaheim a the 2026 LifeWave Conference. Her nephew Austin Brown attends the show ans they pose for pictures together.

Graham King, Antoine Fuqua, Juliano Valdi, Nia Long, Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson speak onstage during a Q&A at “Michael” special screening and conversation with cast + filmmakers at DGA Theatre in Los Angeles. Later thet day, Jaafar attends the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

The Cast and Filmmakers of Michael Reunite for Special Q&A

October 18 : Unreleased Michael Jackson and D’Angelo Collaboration Could Finally See the Light of Day

Jaafar attends the 27th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Presents Festival Honors & Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch held at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California.

Janet shares a new pic : “Picture & Makeup: @prestonmakeup”

October 19 : Jaafar Jackson on Playing His Uncle in ‘Michael,’ Losing the Original Third Act and the Upcoming Sequel: ‘My Job Is to Come Prepared : Jaafar Jackson says he’s “more than ready” to start filming the “Michael” sequel: “I haven’t been told anything concrete, but whatever decision is made, I’m more than ready to get back into it and excited for where that goes. I haven’t been told a date or anything solid yet. As far as my schedule, it’s open.”

October 20 : Jaafar Jackson to Receive Critics Choice Award for ‘Michael’

October 21 : Jaafar and Colman Domingo attend a private screening of “Michael” in New York

Janet shares new pics with her dancers The Kids : “With the boys.

Photos: @solaimanfazel
Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Hair: @viphair_ashanti
Hair Color: @dom_i_nic_25″

October 22 : Brad Buxer Transfers Rights to Michael Jackson-Related Works Listed in Copyright Records

Janet attends the Gala of the Stars benefit held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles where she presents Missy Elliott with the Icon Award.

Janet shares a new picture :

Dress: @csiriano
Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Styling: @laureltcanyon
Hair: @hair_sulon in collaboration with @viphair_ashanti
Hair Color: @dom_i_nic_25
Jewelry: @alexisbittar

October 23 : Missy Elliott on X : “Dear @janetjackson we have been friends for over two decades & Of course, I’m a fan of your music, BUT I’m the biggest fan of YOU ,the PERSON! Because you NEVER been loudest in the room but those in the room know you are MOTHA! Your HUMILITY should be studied! Your beauty outside matches the INSIDE! I Love you j & thank you for this award The best feeling getting a ICON award from a ICON! Thank you #dancersagainstcancer what a great organization for dancers fighting the fight! Just know You are LOVED and have a community to help you push through!”

October 24 : The Heal Los Angeles Foundation shares a new video with Prince : “See you tonight for This is Thriller as we celebrate the World Biggest Selling Album of All Time and Highest Grossing Biopic of All Time”

Prince Jackson’s annual “This Is Thriller” event takes place at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, raising funds for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation. Fans receive a special surprise when Jaafar Jackson and Juliano Valdi join Prince on stage for a conversation about the biopic.

Jaafar Jackson on ‘Michael’ Sequel Plans and Teaming With Will Smith (Exclusive)

Janet shares pics with Missy : “Jack, your artistry has sealed your status in history as an ICON, but to me, you’re so much more than that. In an industry where it’s so difficult to find authentic, loyal friends, you have been that for me & I’m so lucky to have found u. I will cherish our friendship forever. It was so good to see you this week! Thank u for ur warmth, ur kind heart, and the endless laughs. Congratulations again on the award (so well deserved!). I love celebrating you, and I always will, whether we’re in the same room or not. I love you. J @missymisdemeanorelliott

Photos: @solaimanfazel (inset slide 7: @johnphotography)
Dress: @csiriano
Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Styling: @laureltcanyon
Hair: @hair_sulon @viphair_ashanti
Hair Color: @dom_i_nic_25
Jewelry: @alexisbittar”

October 25 : Why the Cascios’ Posthumous Michael Jackson Lawsuit Collapsed in Federal Court : “We now have access to the full transcript regarding the June 18 proceeding to compel arbitration from the Cascio federal case. Up until recently, these transcripts were not available to the public, but now we finally get the chance to see what happened in court.”

Jaafar attends on exhibition of #MichaelMovie at Creative Artists Agency

LaToya : It’s that time of year! He ran out of his crocs, they went in all different directions, completely left the dog alone on his own. And the one is running for his life in a cul-de-sac, where is he going? So funny! #halloween

October 28 : Paris Jackson Wants No More “Smoke & Mirrors” Over MJ Money After Estate Trashes Her Latest Claims As “Nonsensical” : “Paris Jackson is claiming the executor of her father’s fortune and legacy has once again failed “to meet his fundamental disclosure obligations” despite a very explicit court order on those money matters. At the same time, Jackson says John Branca wants tens of millions for himself and his law firm.With a December 4 hearing penciled in with retired Judge Mitchell Beckloff, Paris Jackson’s team views things in very black and white terms.”

Paris Jackson Seeks Reduction in Michael Jackson Estate Executor’s Compensation, Demanding Greater Accountability : “Paris Jackson has filed a new motion in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to reduce the compensation associated with the management of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate, raising fresh questions about financial transparency and accountability. The 28-year-old singer and actress is challenging the arrangements involving John Branca, who has served as an executor of Michael Jackson’s estate since 2009. In her latest filing, Paris asks the court to reduce the compensation rate from 15% to 10% of the estate’s gross entertainment-related income for 2023, 2024 and subsequent years until a complete and accurate 2026 accounting has been filed.”

Prince Jackson hopes to finally make ‘Thriller’ hit No. 1 : “You’ve got the album that is stacked with incredible songs, right? So the goal is to try and get my father’s song ‘Thriller,’ the single, to number one,” he explained on the KTLA 5 Morning News. “The way that we encourage people to do that is to request the play from radio stations, buy the single, buy the vinyls, the albums, and stream it as much as you can, because we are trying to get my father another number one.”

Lionsgate is mounting a massive, multi-city public awards screening strategy for MICHAEL in Nov. The rollout directly pairs A-list star power with targeted, specialized craft outreach. Directly engaging voters with its undeniable performances, physical scale & elite craftsmanship

Janet shares new pics : Makeup: @prestonmakeup
Hair: @hair_sulon @viphair_ashanti
Hair Color: @dom_i_nic_25

October 29 : Janet to Randy in Instagram : “Happy birthday big bro”.

October 30 : Prince Jackson on ‘Michael,’ Jaafar’s performance and his father’s legacy | AP Interview : “Prince Jackson reflects on helping bring his father Michael Jackson’s story to the big screen as an executive producer of “Michael,” the biopic starring his cousin Jaafar Jackson. Speaking with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, where his father filmed the “Thriller” video, Prince discusses the film’s billion-dollar success, learning more about his father through the production, Jaafar’s transformation into the King of Pop and why he hopes his cousin receives awards season recognition.”

#MichaelJackson’s “Thriller” returns to #1 on US Apple Music on the Eve of Halloween!

MJ Estate : “Michael Jackson’s “Invincible” was released on this date in 2001 and the 16-track set continues to live up to its title over the past 25 years. From the album, “You Rock My World” and “Heaven Can Wait” continue to trend on TikTok and were respectively receiving 750,000 and 500,000 Spotify streams a day this September. Hit the link in stories to listen now.”

October 31 : The World Celebrates Halloween in Style as “Thriller” Re-creations Pop Up Around the World : “As Halloween celebrations get underway around the world, Michael Jackson fans and dance enthusiasts are embracing the spooky spirit in the best possible way: by bringing the legendary “Thriller” back to life! From school performances and community celebrations to full-scale zombie parades, Michael Jackson’s iconic short film continues to inspire people of all ages to put on their dancing shoes, transform themselves into the living dead and recreate one of the most recognisable dance routines in music history.” Flashmobs take place in New York City and Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower.

#MichaelJackson’s Iconic Global smash hit “Thriller” repeaks at #1 (+3) on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart for a 2nd time, after returning to #1 on iTunes in multiple countries, and is #1 on US iTunes for a 3rd consecutive Halloween season and tops US Apple Music for a 4th consecutive Halloween season! It returns to its peak at #2 (+2) on European iTunes, and shoots to a new peak at #3 on Worldwide Apple Music (+8) and European Apple Music (+13)! “Thriller is also #1 on US Amazon!

Jaafar shares a new video from the “Thriller” dance rehearsals in 2024.

FIRST EPISODE : October 8, 2026

LAST EPISODE :

NUMBER OF EPISODES :

MAIN CHARACTERS ON SCREEN

William “Billy” Abbott

Jack Abbott

Kyle Abbott

Cane Ashby

Audra Charles

Sharon Collins

Mariah Copeland

Nate Hastings

Diane Jenkins

Chelsea Lawson

Victor Newman

Victor Newman Jr aka Adam Newman

Claire Newman (born Eve Nicole Award)

Nicholas Christian”Nick” Newman

Victoria Nicole Newman

Holden Novak

Nicole “Nikki” Reed

Tessa Porter

Sally Spectra

Phyllis Summers

Lily Winters

Devon Winters

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS ON SCREEN

Traci Abbott

Ashley Abbott

Johnny Abbott

Katie Abbott

Ruby Abbott

Michael Baldwin

Christine “Cricket” Blair

Matt Clark

Lauren Fenmore

Jill Foster

Abby Newman

Danny Romalotti

Daniel Romalotti Jr

Lucy Romalotti

Stephanie Simmons

Coco Spectra

Shirley Spectra

Esther Valentine

Patty Williams

Dominic Newman-Abbott-Winters-Chancellor

Here are the two top 10 lists for The Young and the restless, based on the cast listed by CBS in September 2026. Characters are ranked by their first appearance on this show; actors are ranked by their own first appearance, even if they left and later returned. (www.cbs.com)

Longest-running characters

Rang	Personnage	Première apparition
1	Jill Foster Abbott	1973
2	Nikki Reed Newman	1978
3	Victor Newman	1980
4	Jack Abbott	1980
5	Danny Romalotti	1981
6	Esther Valentine	1982
7	Diane Jenkins Abbott	1982
8	Ashley Abbott	1982
9	Traci Abbott	1982
10	Victoria Newman	1982

Longest-serving actors

Rang	Acteur ou actrice	Personnage	Première apparition
1	Melody Thomas Scott	Nikki Newman	1979
2	Eric Braeden	Victor Newman	1980
3	Michael Damian	Danny Romalotti	1981
4	Kate Linder	Esther Valentine	1982
5	Eileen Davidson	Ashley Abbott	1982
6	Beth Maitland	Traci Abbott	1982
7	Tracey E. Bregman	Lauren Fenmore	1983
8	Lauralee Bell	Christine « Cricket » Blair	1983
9	Jess Walton	Jill Abbott	1987
10	Peter Bergman	Jack Abbott	1989

PREGNANCIES/BIRTHS

Sally Spectra Abbott gives birth to Ruby Abbott on October 20, 2026

WEDDINGS

Billy Abbott and Sally Spectra (October 16 + 19, 2026)

DIVORCES

DEPARTURES

RETURNS

Shirley Spectra : on October 19, 2026

NEW CHARACTERS

Coco Spectra : first appearance on October 08, 2026

Ruby Abbott : First appearance on October 20, 2026

DEATHS

RECASTS

PLOTS

WEEK 1 : OCTOBER 5-9, 2026 : Victor protected Nick while Nikki questioned him about the secrets he had been keeping, Lily struggled with the possibility that her cancer may be back, and Cane confronted her, knowing she was keeping a secret, while Phyllis secured a deal with Victor and later formed an unlikely pact with Sharon over Nick. Matt Clark faced a rude awakening while Audra issued an ultimatum to Adam and Billy about the wedding. And Sally celebrated her bachelorette party, which was unexpectedly crashed by her sister, Coco Spectra and then she went into false labor, while Traci broke down missing Colleen after meeting Coco.

WEEK 2 : OCTOBER 12-16, 2026 : Billy received words of wisdom from Jack as he prepared to marry Sally, while he and Cane found unexpected common ground ahead of the wedding. Nick and Sharon grew increasingly worried about Matt Clark after Detective Burrow revealed that Matt’s fingerprints had been discovered inside an abandoned vehicle. Matt later sneaked into Sharon’s home, the woman he raped, and begged her to become his therapist. Lily struggled with fears about her cancer returning and turned to Nate for support as she faced uncertainty about her health. She told Cane about it and they bonded. Victor confronted Nick over his actions and continued keeping tabs on him, while he also stayed one step ahead of Victoria, who kept bedding Kyle. Phyllis surprised Daniel with a job offer, which he accepted, and the wedding began.

WEEK 3 : OCTOBER 19-23, 2026 : Billy and Sally’s lavish Gatsby-themed wedding began with a surprise appearance by Sally’s grandmother, Shirley Spectra, bringing excitement to the celebration. After the couple married, the baby came, and Adam, of all people, helped Sally give birth to a baby girl named Ruby. While that was happening, Snapper called and told Cane and Billy that Jill had a cardiac arrest and they needed to get to London. Meanwhile, Matt Clark wanted Sharon to help him with therapy and instead, Nick announced that Matt Clark had been safely locked away at some mental health facility, but in the spoilers, he alludes that it’s not true.
And Kyle and Victoria danced at the wedding and then made plans to rendezvous in London while everyone else was going there to see Jill.

WEEK 4 : OCTOBER 26-30, 2026 : Victoria and Kyle’s secret romantic getaway in London nearly unravelled when Billy unexpectedly showed up, leaving them worried their affair would be exposed. As Billy remained by Jill’s side, her successful surgery brought relief, while Cane prepared to return to Genoa City and reunite with Lily. Sally struggled with the overwhelming emotions of new motherhood, while Adam admitted that Ruby’s birth had reopened painful memories of losing their daughter.
Meanwhile, Victor warned Phyllis against competing with Newman Enterprises, but she remained determined to build her business empire. Claire threatened to expose Audra’s secret, while Sharon and Phyllis grew suspicious of Nick’s claims about Matt Clark’s whereabouts. Nate celebrated his return to medicine and his romance with Stephanie, while Victoria and Kyle began questioning whether their risky relationship was worth continuing.

WEEK 5 : November 02-06, 2026 : Adam’s growing attachment to Sally and Billy’s newborn daughter, Ruby, caused tension with Chelsea, especially after he suggested they have another baby and she rejected him. Billy confronted Adam and warned him that Ruby could never replace Ava. Victoria and Kyle struggled to resist their attraction and secretly rekindled their romance. Nikki and Diane’s rivalry intensified when Diane organized a nostalgic Jabot photo shoot. Nate faced resistance from Dr. Andrew Bishop as he attempted to return to surgery, while Audra was unsettled after witnessing Nate share a romantic goodbye with Stephanie.