William J. Bell
Director
The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Season 17
Continuing drama combining romance and intrigue set against the glittering backdrop of Beverly Hills and the American fashion industry.
Released March 23, 1987
Episode 19 min
14+
Keywords: tmdb.california, tmdb.los-angeles-california, tmdb.fashion, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.love-triangle, imdb.psychiatrist, imdb.domineering-mother + 36 more, imdb.repetition-in-title, imdb.soap-opera-drama, imdb.male-female-relationship, imdb.marriage, imdb.adultery, imdb.scolding, imdb.rascal, imdb.husband-wife-relationship, imdb.mother-daughter-relationship, imdb.mother-son-relationship, imdb.dysfunctional-family, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.sister-sister-relationship, imdb.ex-husband-ex-wife-relationship, imdb.infidelity, imdb.unfaithfulness, imdb.extramarital-affair, imdb.jealousy, imdb.sex, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship, imdb.brother-brother-relationship, imdb.kiss, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.beverly-hills-california, imdb.los-angeles-california, tmdb.soap-opera, imdb.1980s, imdb.20th-century, imdb.1990s, imdb.2000s, imdb.bare-chested-man, imdb.21st-century, imdb.2020s, imdb.2010s
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Production Companies: Bell-Phillip Television Productions
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S17E1 - #4009
March 24, 2003, midnight
S17E2 - #4010
March 25, 2003, midnight
S17E3 - #4011
March 26, 2003, midnight
S17E4 - #4012
Bridget calls Brooke and is hurt when Ridge answers. Bridget doesn't answer at first, but does and Ridge hopes that she's not hurt. Bridget assures that it's all right. After meeting with Deacon, Massimo calls Captain Dominick Payne, but the call is short-lived after an explosion occurs on the ship that Dominick is on.
March 31, 2003, midnight
S17E5 - #4013
Thorne and Macy revel in finding their way back to each other. Darla is devastated to hear Thorne's message on her answering machine telling her that he and Macy are back together. Massimo tells Ridge about the tanker accident and blames Captain Payne for the incident. Bridget prepares to go to Mexico to help with an injured Dominick Payne.
April 1, 2003, midnight
S17E6 - #4014
Ridge and Massimo discuss the tanker accident, which segues into a discussion on how Eric would react should he ever learn that Ridge is not his son. Darla puts up a brave front as Macy tells her how happy she and Thorne are to be back together. In Mexico, the injured ship's captain wears a Marone ring as Bridget brings his mother in to see him.
April 2, 2003, midnight
S17E7 - #4015
Darla's heart breaks as Macy and Thorne can't stop talking about their love for each other. Rick and Amber toast April's good fortune, but Rick realises Amber is also a little bit jealous. April runs into Deacon and is thrilled when he manages to negotiate a better contract for her upcoming musical gig.
April 7, 2003, midnight
S17E8 - #4016
April shares with Rick her encounter with Deacon, and he warns her to stay away from him. Jackie worries about Dominick down in Mexico, and Bridget tries to reassure the worried woman. Massimo heads to Mexico on the corporate jet, determined to punish Captain Payne. Brooke and Ridge spend some time together.
April 8, 2003, midnight
S17E9 - #4017
Jackie talks with Bridget about Dominick's condition, and is obviously reluctant to encounter Massimo Marone directly. Deacon introduces April to Cruz Nunez, an old friend of his who is hosting an upcoming variety show. Massimo confronts Dominick in his room, calling him Nick, and blames him for the accident. Stephanie stops by to see Ridge with gifts.
April 9, 2003, midnight
S17E10 - #4018
April 14, 2003, midnight
S17E11 - #4019
April 15, 2003, midnight
S17E12 - #4020
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S17E19 - #4027
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S17E20 - #4028
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S17E21 - #4029
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S17E22 - #4030
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S17E25 - #4033
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S17E27 - #4035
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S17E28 - #4036
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S17E29 - #4037
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S17E30 - #4038
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S17E31 - #4039
June 2, 2003, midnight
S17E32 - #4040
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S17E33 - #4041
June 4, 2003, midnight
S17E34 - #4042
June 9, 2003, midnight
S17E35 - #4043
June 10, 2003, midnight
S17E36 - #4044
June 11, 2003, midnight
S17E37 - #4045
June 16, 2003, midnight
S17E38 - #4046
June 17, 2003, midnight
S17E39 - #4047
June 18, 2003, midnight
S17E40 - #4048
When Nick admits his disbelief that Brooke could even consider a reunion with Ridge after finding him in a clinch with Bridget, Brooke told Nick that she and Ridge had an unshakable bond.
June 23, 2003, midnight
S17E41 - #4049
Bridget remembers when Taylor told her always to love, no matter what the cost, and wonders if Taylor could have been foreseeing a relationship between her and Ridge.
June 24, 2003, midnight
S17E42 - #4050
June 25, 2003, midnight
S17E43 - #4051
Bridget goes to Stephanie looking for help to find her father, but when Stephanie learns that Eric took off because he caught Bridget and Ridge together, Stephanie blasts her former step-daughter, telling her she is just like her mother.
June 30, 2003, midnight
S17E44 - #4052
Seeing how upset he is at the situation between his daughter and the man formerly known as his son, Jackie offers Eric a shoulder to cry on, but Nick is upset when he learns that Jackie let Eric spend the night.
July 1, 2003, midnight
S17E45 - #4053
After going into a litany of the things she has done to Bridget in the past, including putting her second to a long list of men, not giving her the attention she deserved, and sleeping with her husband, Brooke tells Bridget that her ridiculous infatuation with Ridge has to end.
July 2, 2003, midnight
S17E46 - #4054
Ridge is angry when Nick tells him he should stay away from both Bridget and Brooke. Nick says Ridge had his chance with Brooke, and his relationship with Bridget, his former half-sister who he thought was his daughter for a number of years, is just plain wrong.
July 7, 2003, midnight
S17E47 - #4055
Thorne is stunned to learn that both Ridge and Eric have turned their backs on Stephanie, but embraces his mother. When he asks Eric to forgive her, Eric refuses despite the fact that Stephanie had no idea Ridge wasn't his son, and tells Thorne that he is now his oldest son.
July 8, 2003, midnight
S17E48 - #4056
Although Jackie tries to assure Stephanie that she isn't trying to add to her troubles, Stephanie still wants Jackie to pack up and leave. Later Jackie assures Eric that nothing will make her turn her back on him, for which he is grateful.
July 9, 2003, midnight
S17E49 - #4057
July 14, 2003, midnight
S17E50 - #4058
Stephanie is surprised when Amber does not turn against her for her deceptions, but rather encourages the older woman that despite Jackie's presence in his life, Eric will come back to her. Darla agrees to allow an excited Macy to adopt her baby, and tells Thorne this will be the best thing for their child.
July 15, 2003, midnight
S17E51 - #4059
Darla tells Macy that the baby's father is a happily married man and she doesn't want to ruin his life, and Macy realises that Thorne is actually the father. Thorne tries to explain, but Macy isn't listening. Amber tells Jackie that she's going out, and the other woman better be gone when she gets back. Amber is shocked to come face to face with Jackie as she prepares to meet with Fenmore. Eric tells Stephanie that she's starting to act just like Brooke.
July 16, 2003, midnight
S17E52 - #4060
July 21, 2003, midnight
S17E53 - #4061
Bridget is rushed to the hospital after becoming a casualty in Ridge and Eric's argument. Sally rips into Thorne after Macy tells her that he is the father of Darla's baby. Nick tells Brooke she'll regret it if she lets Ridge play her against her daughter.
July 22, 2003, midnight
S17E54 - #4062
Deacon is touched by what Macy has to say at an AA meeting and gives her his card, suggesting that they keep in touch. Sally is furious with Darla and fires her, warning her to stay away from her family. Bridget tells her mother she can't walk away from Ridge and the children, but when Ridge walks into her room he says she must.
July 23, 2003, midnight
S17E55 - #4063
Amber and Rick argue over Ridge and Bridget's relationship, telling him that Ridge is on the market since Brooke called off the wedding. They later make up. Ridge and Bridget agree that despite their good intentions, too many people were hurt by their relationship and needs to end. She asks him to say goodbye to the children for her.
July 28, 2003, midnight
S17E56 - #4064
July 29, 2003, midnight
S17E57 - #4065
July 30, 2003, midnight
S17E58 - #4066
Aug. 4, 2003, midnight
S17E59 - #4067
Aug. 5, 2003, midnight
S17E60 - #4068
Macy is surprised when Deacon tells her that he is the father of both Hope's daughter Brooke, and Rick and Amber's son Little Eric, and encourages him to get his children back. Jackie is upset to overhear Ridge telling Eric that Brooke is just using Nick to get over him. Brooke and Nick enjoy a night out, and share a passionate kiss.
Aug. 6, 2003, midnight
S17E61 - #4069
Deacon is devastated when Jonathan visits, at Rick's bequest, to remind him that he gave up his rights and is not allowed to see his son. Amber tries in vain to get Rick to let up on Deacon. Sally takes great pleasure in informing Stephanie that Thorne got Darla pregnant. Thorne reluctantly signs the annulment papers after Macy begs him to let her go.
Aug. 11, 2003, midnight
S17E62 - #4070
Bridget warns Nick that Brooke is probably just using him to make Ridge jealous, like she has with every other man in the past. Ridge attempts to convince Brooke to give them another chance and kisses her, but Brooke pushes him away. Deacon tells Macy about his custody woes with Little Eric, and Macy offers to help.
Aug. 12, 2003, midnight
S17E63 - #4071
Aug. 13, 2003, midnight
S17E64 - #4072
Aug. 18, 2003, midnight
S17E65 - #4073
Aug. 19, 2003, midnight
S17E66 - #4074
Nick is confused when Eric suggests he worry about Massimo, as his mother has never met the man. Jackie is shocked to realise that her husband was blackmailing Massimo to stay away, and the two are saddened for all the years they lost. Brooke lays down some ground rules for Ridge.
Aug. 20, 2003, midnight
S17E67 - #4075
Aug. 25, 2003, midnight
S17E68 - #4076
Aug. 26, 2003, midnight
S17E69 - #4077
Aug. 27, 2003, midnight
S17E70 - #4078
Nick has a hard time believing that he is Massimo's son and initially tries to return the Marone family ring, but Massimo finally gets through to him. Brooke misunderstoods a moment she witnesses between Ridge and Brooke and turns to Nick, telling him that Jackie is doing better.
Sept. 1, 2003, midnight
S17E71 - #4079
Brooke believes she is alone in the house after Ridge drops her off, but finds that he has set up a romantic night for them. He makes his best attempts at seducing her, but she rebuffs him. Nick is disappointed when it doesn't seem like Jackie is coming out of her coma, but Massimo tries to convince him to think positively. Stephanie wonders if Brooke and Nick are romantically involved.
Sept. 2, 2003, midnight
S17E72 - #4080
Sept. 3, 2003, midnight
S17E73 - #4081
Sept. 8, 2003, midnight
S17E74 - #4082
Macy helps Deacon find a home that will improve his situation in a custody battle, and full of gratitude, he kisses her. Brooke is upset to learn that Nick is Massimo's son because she thought she was finally free of Ridge. Thorne tells Ridge that he and Macy are finished.
Sept. 9, 2003, midnight
S17E75 - #4083
Sept. 10, 2003, midnight
S17E76 - #4084
Sept. 15, 2003, midnight
S17E77 - #4085
Sept. 16, 2003, midnight
S17E78 - #4086
Sept. 17, 2003, midnight
S17E79 - #4087
Eric rushes out of the restaurant after hearing Massimo announce his wedding plans to Jackie, and she quickly follows him. Stephanie is shocked to learn that Nick is Massimo's son with Jackie. Ridge makes another attempt to win Brooke over while Bridget asks Nick to let Brooke be happy with Ridge.
Sept. 22, 2003, midnight
S17E80 - #4088
Despite Clarke's pleas, Sally refuses to rehire Darla after the way she betrayed Macy, but things go from bad to worse when Clarke hires Gladys as her replacement, and Gladys' pet skunk gets spray-happy.
Sept. 23, 2003, midnight
S17E81 - #4089
Darla begs Sally for her forgiveness, then is stunned when Thorne joins her at the ultrasound and the two bond while seeing their baby. Jackie is pleased that Nick and Brooke's relationship continues to flourish and tells Brooke that she would welcome having her in the family.
Sept. 24, 2003, midnight
S17E82 - #4090
Sept. 29, 2003, midnight
S17E83 - #4091
Sept. 30, 2003, midnight
S17E84 - #4092
Oct. 1, 2003, midnight
S17E85 - #4093
Oct. 6, 2003, midnight
S17E86 - #4094
Oct. 7, 2003, midnight
S17E87 - #4095
Oct. 8, 2003, midnight
S17E88 - #4096
Oct. 13, 2003, midnight
S17E89 - #4097
Oct. 14, 2003, midnight
S17E90 - #4098
Oct. 15, 2003, midnight
S17E91 - #4099
Oct. 20, 2003, midnight
S17E92 - #4100
Oct. 21, 2003, midnight
S17E93 - #4101
Bridget tries to convince Stephanie to stop trying to keep Brooke and Ridge apart, telling her that she will only end up hurting the children. Deacon and Thorne get physical with each other when Deacon tells Thorne that he's already ruined Macy's life with his betrayal. Ridge pushes Brooke to start thinking about a future for them together.
Oct. 22, 2003, midnight
S17E94 - #4102
Oct. 27, 2003, midnight
S17E95 - #4103
Oct. 28, 2003, midnight
S17E96 - #4104
Macy receives an invitation to a private dinner, convinced it's from Deacon, but is shocked to see that Thorne has gone all-out in a last ditch effort to win her back. Deacon attempts to convince C.J. that he loves Macy and won't do anything to hurt her, but C.J. refuses to support their wedding.
Oct. 29, 2003, midnight
S17E97 - #4105
Nov. 3, 2003, midnight
S17E98 - #4106
Nov. 4, 2003, midnight
S17E99 - #4107
Nov. 5, 2003, midnight
S17E100 - #4108
Nov. 10, 2003, midnight
S17E101 - #4109
Stephanie is thrilled when she realises that her new next door neighbor is Samantha Kelly, their former neighbor who had absolutely adored Ridge when she was younger.
Nov. 11, 2003, midnight
S17E102 - #4110
Nov. 12, 2003, midnight
S17E103 - #4111
Nov. 17, 2003, midnight
S17E104 - #4112
Nov. 18, 2003, midnight
S17E105 - #4113
Nov. 19, 2003, midnight
S17E106 - #4114
Nov. 24, 2003, midnight
S17E107 - #4115
Nov. 25, 2003, midnight
S17E108 - #4116
Nov. 26, 2003, midnight
S17E109 - #4117
Dec. 1, 2003, midnight
S17E110 - #4118
Dec. 2, 2003, midnight
S17E111 - #4119
Dec. 3, 2003, midnight
S17E112 - #4120
Dec. 8, 2003, midnight
S17E113 - #4121
Dec. 9, 2003, midnight
S17E114 - #4122
Dec. 10, 2003, midnight
S17E115 - #4123
Dec. 15, 2003, midnight
S17E116 - #4124
Dec. 16, 2003, midnight
S17E117 - #4125
Dec. 17, 2003, midnight
S17E118 - #4126
Dec. 22, 2003, midnight
S17E119 - #4127
Dec. 23, 2003, midnight
S17E120 - #4128
Dec. 24, 2003, midnight
S17E121 - #4129
As Nick promises not to ruin the day, Ridge reveals to him that they are not only announcing the new company at the press conference, but also that he plans to officially propose to Brooke. When he drops to one knee to make the proposal, an angry Stephanie bursts in, determined to stop her son from making (in her mind) a horrible mistake.
Dec. 29, 2003, midnight
S17E122 - #4130
Dec. 30, 2003, midnight
S17E123 - #4131
Dec. 31, 2003, midnight
S17E124 - #4132
Jan. 5, 2004, midnight
S17E125 - #4133
Jan. 6, 2004, midnight
S17E126 - #4134
Jan. 7, 2004, midnight
S17E127 - #4135
Jan. 12, 2004, midnight
S17E128 - #4136
Jan. 13, 2004, midnight
S17E129 - #4137
Jan. 14, 2004, midnight
S17E130 - #4138
Jan. 19, 2004, midnight
S17E131 - #4139
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S17E132 - #4140
Jan. 21, 2004, midnight
S17E133 - #4141
Jan. 26, 2004, midnight
S17E134 - #4142
Jan. 27, 2004, midnight
S17E135 - #4143
Jan. 28, 2004, midnight
S17E136 - #4144
Feb. 2, 2004, midnight
S17E137 - #4145
Feb. 3, 2004, midnight
S17E138 - #4146
Feb. 4, 2004, midnight
S17E139 - #4147
Feb. 9, 2004, midnight
S17E140 - #4148
Feb. 10, 2004, midnight
S17E141 - #4149
Feb. 11, 2004, midnight
S17E142 - #4150
Feb. 16, 2004, midnight
S17E143 - #4151
Feb. 17, 2004, midnight
S17E144 - #4152
Feb. 18, 2004, midnight
S17E145 - #4153
Feb. 23, 2004, midnight
S17E146 - #4154
Feb. 24, 2004, midnight
S17E147 - #4155
Amber accuses Bridget of lying about her, and tells her not to talk about her to Oscar and Deacon. Bridget says she'll do whatever necessary to stop Amber from hurting people she loves. Deacon finds the two arguing, and asks Amber to move out. Stephanie and Nick talk about Ridge and Brooke, and Stephanie admits that her outlook on Brooke has changed. She honestly believes Brooke is a different person now, and really loves Ridge. Brooke can't believe that Ridge got out of there alive, and Ridge explains to Brooke that it was Anna. Anna says that she lost her family to the foundary, and wouldn't let Ridge die.
Feb. 25, 2004, midnight
S17E148 - #4156
Massimo, Nick, and Stephanie are shocked and overjoyed to see Ridge alive and well, as they prepare to leave. Ridge is just happy to be back, and hopes to start a family with Brooke, who catches Nick's eye as she realises that her next child may not be Ridge's. Amber can't believe she was kicked out by Deacon, and starts to wonder if maybe people like Bridget are right, and she's just no good. Oz tries to cheer her up, assuring her that if she were no good, he never would have hired her. Sally is trying to put on a brave face for a comatose Macy until she sees an article about the reopening of Ozzz, and vows to stop it.
March 1, 2004, midnight
S17E149 - #4157
Sally tells Oz that his re-opening of the club so soon is an insult to Macy. He tries to convince her that he can't afford not to re-open. Bridget defends Oz to Sally, but after she leaves admits that she doesn't think he should re-open. Much to Amber's delight, he says he's going ahead as scheduled. Nick tells his mother that he's going to leave town. She realises it's because he can't bear to watch Brooke with Ridge, but will never interfere. She begs him to stay so he can be there for the wedding. Thorne is equally incensed to hear of the club re-opening, but rather than confront Oz, goes with Darla to a sonogram.
March 2, 2004, midnight
S17E150 - #4158
The Forresters celebrate Ridge's safe return, and everyone is shocked to see Stephanie embrace Brooke and welcome her to the family. They're equally shocked to learn Nick plans to leave town. Brooke goes to talk to Nick, and tells him that she wants to tell Ridge they slept together, but Nick says he can never find out. Sally, Clarke, Deacon, Thorne, Darla, and Bridget all go to Ozzz to convince Oz not to re-open the club, and they're all shocked to see that Oz has turned it into a tribute for Macy.
March 3, 2004, midnight
S17E151 - #4159
Nick begs Brooke not to tell Ridge that they slept together. Ridge, meanwhile, heads to say goodbye to Nick, and becomes suspicious when he finds Nick and Brooke together, and wants to know what's going on. Oscar introduces Sally, and announces that the club is being sold, and proceeds will go to a charity being launched in Macy's name. Amber glares at him as he kisses Bridget. Stephanie is shocked to see just how much Brooke cares for Ridge.
March 8, 2004, midnight
S17E152 - #4160
March 9, 2004, midnight
S17E153 - #4161
March 10, 2004, midnight
S17E154 - #4162
March 15, 2004, midnight
S17E155 - #4163
March 16, 2004, midnight
S17E156 - #4164
March 17, 2004, midnight
S17E157 - #4165
March 22, 2004, midnight
S17E158 - #4166
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S17E159 - #4167
March 24, 2004, midnight
S17E160 - #4168
March 29, 2004, midnight
S17E161 - #4169
March 30, 2004, midnight
S17E162 - #4170
March 31, 2004, midnight
S17E163 - #4171
April 5, 2004, midnight
S17E164 - #4172
April 6, 2004, midnight
S17E165 - #4173
April 7, 2004, midnight
S17E166 - #4174
April 12, 2004, midnight
S17E167 - #4175
April 13, 2004, midnight
S17E168 - #4176
April 14, 2004, midnight
S17E169 - #4177
April 19, 2004, midnight
S17E170 - #4178
April 20, 2004, midnight
S17E171 - #4179
April 21, 2004, midnight
S17E172 - #4180
Sally is furious when she learns Brooke told Ridge everything, which negates her blackmail. As Bridget and Deacon share a passionate moment, a furious Eric bursts into the room. Brooke is desperate to get to Stephanie with the truth before Sally does.
April 26, 2004, midnight
S17E173 - #4181
Eric is furious to discover that Deacon keeps a loaded gun in the house, and that the safety isn't even on. As Deacon and Eric struggle over the gun, it goes off. Darla continues to defend Deacon, stating that he deserves the same chance she got. Thorne reminds her that she carries the true Forrester heir. Stephanie reassures Samantha that nothing will turn her against Brooke again, but that's before what Brooke tells her starts to sink in.
April 27, 2004, midnight
S17E174 - #4182
Stephanie has trouble accepting that Brooke and Nick slept together down in Callixa. Brooke swears she believes Ridge to be her baby's father, but will undergo a test to know for sure. Sally is at the hospital with Darla, and admits that part of the reason she is there is to look into Brooke's story. She learns about the CVS test. Eric swears to Lt. Baker that it was an accident. Mark tells Bridget that they got the bullet out, but Deacon may be paralysed.
April 28, 2004, midnight
S17E175 - #4183
Deacon is thrilled when Stephanie brings Little Eric to him, until he realises that he has no feeling in his legs. He breaks down after Bridget gives him the news. Lt. Baker comes to arrest Eric. Jonathan tells him he'll do his best, but the story he's told doesn't make him look good.
May 3, 2004, midnight
S17E176 - #4184
When Stephanie realises that Sam still loves Ridge, she encourages her to tell Ridge the truth. Sam does, wanting Ridge to know that he has options other than a life on the edge with Brooke. Jackie asks Ridge to step aside if the baby turns out to belong to Nick...she doesn't want him to take her son's child the way he has taken the woman Nick loves. While Stephanie contemplates Sam and Ridge's future, Jackie is convinced that Nick and Brooke belong together.
May 4, 2004, midnight
S17E177 - #4185
Eric wants Bridget to ask Deacon to sign an affadavit claiming that the shooting was an accident. After Deacon has a pep talk with Ozzy, Bridget offers him her total support. Stephanie encourages Ridge to remember the reason why the paternity of that child is currently in jeopardy, but Ridge says he will never give up on Brooke. Massimo feels that Brooke's actions will destroy his family, but Jackie reminds him that either way, that child is his grandchild.
May 5, 2004, midnight
S17E178 - #4186
Nick attacks Massimo for his insinuation that Brooke is a woman of loose morals. He admits that he loves Brooke, but for her sake, hopes that child belongs to Ridge. When Stephanie tells Sally that she won't do anything to drive a wedge between Brooke and Ridge because she can't do that to her family, Sally vows to do it for her. Deacon is pleased to know that Oscar is jealous about his relationship with Bridget, and vows to take her from him as soon as he's well again.
May 10, 2004, midnight
S17E179 - #4187
As they await the results of the CVS test, Ridge reminds Nick that he blames him completely for what happened, and states that once the test proves that he (Ridge) is the father, he wants Nick to stay out of his and Brooke's lives forever. As the results are about to head to the lab, Sally waits, determined to get her way and to punish Brooke for everthing she did to Macy over the years.
May 11, 2004, midnight
S17E180 - #4188
While Bridget introduces Oscar to her family, Deacon receives a diamond engagement ring he ordered for Bridget.
May 12, 2004, midnight
S17E181 - #4189
As Stephanie assures Eric that Bridget will do the right thing and turn away from Deacon, Oscar asks her to marry him.
May 17, 2004, midnight
S17E182 - #4190
Sally gets a computer hacker (Marv) to help her figure out how to break into the lab computers to see the paternity test results.
May 18, 2004, midnight
S17E183 - #4191
Bridget goes to the hospital to tell Deacon that she and Oscar are engaged but before she gets a chance, he pops the question.
May 19, 2004, midnight
S17E184 - #4192
Sally is busted before she can look at the paternity results. Later, Dr. Paxson calls Brooke and Ridge to tell them that she has the answer they're looking for.
May 24, 2004, midnight
S17E185 - #4193
After receiving a call from Dr. Paxson, Ridge and Brooke head down to her office, where they run into Nick (who called the doctor and learned the results were in), Jackie (who was with Nick at the time), Stephanie (whom Eric had ordered to make amends with Brooke), and Eric (who was just plain curious). Once there they all waited on tenterhooks. First Dr. Paxson revealed that Brooke was carrying a boy, then prepared to reveal who the father was.
May 25, 2004, midnight
S17E186 - #4194
All are shocked as Dr. Paxson reveals that Nick, not Ridge, is the father of Brooke's baby.
May 26, 2004, midnight
S17E187 - #4195
As Bridget tells Deacon that she can never love him because of what he has done to her in the past, she shows him the ring that Oscar gave to her. Meanwhile, Oscar informs Amber that he and Brooke are engaged. Brooke is shocked that Ridge still wants to be with her after everything that has happened.
May 31, 2004, midnight
S17E188 - #4196
Brooke tells Nick that she and Ridge will raise that child as though Ridge is the father, but Nick informs Brooke that he is not going to walk away from his child. Ridge tells Stephanie that as far as he's concerned that child is his, and Stephanie tries to steer him toward Samantha.
June 1, 2004, midnight
S17E189 - #4197
Ridge tells Nick that he and Brooke will raise that baby without any interference from him, and reveals that he plans to adopt the child. Nick tells Ridge that he will never give up on his child. Stephanie breaks down in Brooke's arms after begging Brooke to put her child above her own desires.
June 2, 2004, midnight
S17E190 - #4198
June 7, 2004, midnight
S17E191 - #4199
June 8, 2004, midnight
S17E192 - #4200
June 9, 2004, midnight
S17E193 - #4201
June 14, 2004, midnight
S17E194 - #4202
June 15, 2004, midnight
S17E195 - #4203
June 16, 2004, midnight
S17E196 - #4204
June 21, 2004, midnight
S17E197 - #4205
Darla and Thorne are all smiles as Darla gives birth to their daughter. Wanting to remember her friend Macy Alexander, Darla names her infant daughter Alexandria. Ridge begs Brooke not to do this to him, not to leave him. He tells her they can get through anything together, but she says she has to do this. Stephanie sees Nick, who is shocked that Stephanie isn't blaming everything on Brooke. Actually, Stephanie is proud of Brooke.
June 22, 2004, midnight
S17E198 - #4206
June 23, 2004, midnight
S17E199 - #4207
June 28, 2004, midnight
S17E200 - #4208
June 29, 2004, midnight
S17E201 - #4209
Ridge laments the loss of Brooke and the child that could have been his to a sympathetic Samantha. Oscar is pleased that Massimo considers him one of the family, not realising Mass is using him to get back at the Forresters. Sally admits to trying to tamper with the paternity results, but swears she never got near them.
June 30, 2004, midnight
S17E202 - #4210
His first day on the job, Oscar plays hooky to have a picnic with Bridget. Massimo spots Jackie and Eric in a compromising position.
July 5, 2004, midnight
S17E203 - #4211
July 6, 2004, midnight
S17E204 - #4212
Jackie and Eric say their goodbyes to each other as Massimo vows to do anything, even use Oscar, to take Eric down.
July 7, 2004, midnight
S17E205 - #4213
July 12, 2004, midnight
S17E206 - #4214
July 13, 2004, midnight
S17E207 - #4215
July 14, 2004, midnight
S17E208 - #4216
July 19, 2004, midnight
S17E209 - #4217
July 20, 2004, midnight
S17E210 - #4218
July 21, 2004, midnight
S17E211 - #4219
July 26, 2004, midnight
S17E212 - #4220
July 27, 2004, midnight
S17E213 - #4221
July 28, 2004, midnight
S17E214 - #4222
Aug. 2, 2004, midnight
S17E215 - #4223
Aug. 3, 2004, midnight
S17E216 - #4224
Aug. 4, 2004, midnight
S17E217 - #4225
Aug. 9, 2004, midnight
S17E218 - #4226
Aug. 10, 2004, midnight
S17E219 - #4227
Aug. 11, 2004, midnight
S17E220 - #4228
Aug. 16, 2004, midnight
S17E221 - #4229
Aug. 17, 2004, midnight
S17E222 - #4230
Aug. 18, 2004, midnight
S17E223 - #4231
Aug. 23, 2004, midnight
S17E224 - #4232
Aug. 24, 2004, midnight
S17E225 - #4233
Aug. 25, 2004, midnight
S17E226 - #4234
Aug. 30, 2004, midnight
S17E227 - #4235
Aug. 31, 2004, midnight
S17E228 - #4236
Sept. 1, 2004, midnight
S17E229 - #4237
Sept. 6, 2004, midnight
S17E230 - #4238
Sept. 7, 2004, midnight
S17E231 - #4239
Jackie heads over to tell Nick about Dr. Paxson's death. Before she can tell him about Paxson's call to her about the test results, she sees how Nick and Brooke have bonded, and opts to wait. Caitlin introduces Thomas to her father, Hector, and Thomas is surprised to learn that Hector believes Caitlin is a waitress.
Sept. 8, 2004, midnight
S17E232 - #4240
Sept. 13, 2004, midnight
S17E233 - #4241
Sept. 14, 2004, midnight
S17E234 - #4242
Sept. 15, 2004, midnight
S17E235 - #4243
Stephanie consoles Brooke when she admits that, although she believes Nick will be a good father, she will always miss Ridge.
Sept. 20, 2004, midnight
S17E236 - #4244
Nick brings Hope with him to pick up Brooke from the hospital, and is awed by the ultrasound photographs he sees of his son.
Sept. 21, 2004, midnight
S17E237 - #4245
Brooke tries to sleep after a visit from Rick where he encourages her to pursue a life with Nick, but is awakened by a vision of Taylor.
Sept. 22, 2004, midnight
S17E238 - #4246
Ridge can't believe it when he sees Taylor there in front of him, and is humbled when she tells him how happy she is that he has Brooke.
Sept. 27, 2004, midnight
S17E239 - #4247
Ridge seeks answers from Taylor's spirit, and she tells him that she is glad he has Brooke, then the two watch their sleeping children before Taylor tells Ridge goodbye.
Sept. 28, 2004, midnight
S17E240 - #4248
Jackie is less than thrilled to see Taylor, especially when Taylor tells her that as long as she keeps the secret about the paternity tests, she can never rest.
Sept. 29, 2004, midnight
S17E241 - #4249
Deacon's anxiety for the debut of Sharpe's Designs is well-placed as Eric has nothing good to say about his former son-in-law's company.
Oct. 4, 2004, midnight
S17E242 - #4250
At the Café Russe Bar, Deacon uses what little information he gleaned from eavesdropping to trick Jackie into spilling the beans.
Oct. 5, 2004, midnight
S17E243 - #4251
Thomas tries to placate Hector Ramírez by telling him that it's an honor that Caitlin was hired on at Forrester, but Hector is far more worried about Stephanie recognizing him.
Oct. 6, 2004, midnight
S17E244 - #4252
Samantha is absolutely devastated when she returns from lunch with Stephanie to find out that her beloved Pucci is dead. Bridget does her best to comfort her devastated friend.
Oct. 11, 2004, midnight
S17E245 - #4253
Ridge begs Brooke to leave town with him, but even though she misses having him in her life, she is committed to a life with Nick and the baby.
Oct. 12, 2004, midnight
S17E246 - #4254
Priscilla and Sam visit the Forresters for dinner, and Priscilla is horrified when Samantha tells the family that Pucci was given to her to help her get over the death of her daughter when she was a teen.
Oct. 13, 2004, midnight
S17E247 - #4255
Eric, Stephanie and Rick try to convince Amber and Sally not to leave the company, but Amber is adamant that it is time that they strike out on their own.
Oct. 18, 2004, midnight
S17E248 - #4256
Deacon surprises Jackie when, instead of blackmailing her about the paternity tests, he simply tells her he wants the chance to prove he can make it on his own in business.
Oct. 19, 2004, midnight
S17E249 - #4257
Ridge offers Samantha a shoulder as she tells him the whole story about the baby girl she lost all those years ago, and the real reason she left Los Angeles.
Oct. 20, 2004, midnight
S17E250 - #4258
Nick proposes marriage to Brooke, but Brooke is torn on how exactly to respond. He encourages her to think about what he has said, and to keep the ring while she does.
Oct. 25, 2004, midnight
S17E251 - #4259
Hector tries to comfort Amber over the loss of her apartment and all of her belongings, but she lashes out when he suggests she contact her family.
Oct. 26, 2004, midnight
S17E252 - #4260
Although initially Deacon was prepared to expose Jackie to both Brooke and Ridge, he was swayed by her saying that she believed in him.
Oct. 27, 2004, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 19 min.
Season Runtime: 5871 min.
Released: March 23, 1987
Last Air Date: Dec. 12, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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