SOW 2/16/10

Jacqueline Hahn appears on 2/8 as Dr. Caspary, Sandy and Bridget's ob/gyn.

Bridget Lays Down the Law!  Furious about all the secrets they've kept from her, Bridget makes sure Sandy and Nick know exactly where she stands this week.  Brooke enlightens Bridget when she reveals that she overheard Sandy and Whip talking and learned that they are not only cousins, but that Sandy has feelings for Nick.  Bridget confronts Sandy in the hospital and decides to draw some boundaries.  The next day, when Sandy returns to Jackie M and must explain herself to everyone, Bridget demands that everyone start calling her Anges, or Aggie.

This Week: Brooke heightens the tension between Sandy, Nick and Bridget.  A friendship gets very complicated.  Ridge has other things on his mind when Brooke tries to open his eyes.  Steffy puts her plan into motion.

Can't Miss: Whip cooks up a romantic evening for Taylor on 2/10.

Next Week: Tension is palpable among many after a heartfelt admission is made.  A sentimental item goes missing, but resurfaces with a proposition attached.

Aaron D. Spears (Justin) is featured in the just asking interview!

SOW 2/9/10

Dan Martin returns on 2/2 and 2/3 as Lt. Baker.

Mykel Shannon Jenkins returns on 2/2 and 2/3 as Charlie Baker.

Jacqueline Hahn appears on 2/3 as Dr. Caspary.

Nate Witty appears on 2/1 and 2/2 as Zev, the police technician.

**February Sweeps**  Bridget learns of Sandy's true identity and that Nick has been secretly helping her put her rapist behind bars.  When Nick tries to resolve the tension between the two women in his life, a shocking and unexpected twist that could impact their lives forever.  Sandy has a whole new future stretching out in front of her, since the devastating trauma of her past is behind her, but earth-shattering changes will shake her life.  The rivalry between Katie and Steffy continues to build.  Bill's commitment to Katie is challenged as tensions develop in the marriage and Bill shares more kisses with Steffy.  Brooke and Ridge encounter new challenges.  Taylor has a burgeoning new love affair with Whip and they will have unique issues to confront.  Ridge and Eric have suffered greatly under the reign of Katie and Bill.  The rivalry between Hope and Steffy continues to build.  Jackie and Owen continue to bask in their unlikely but very special love affair. 

This Week: Brooke and Ridge fear for Hope.  Steffy tries to make amends.  Oliver gives someone a special gift.  Bridget lays into Nick for keeping secrets for Sandy.

Can't Miss: Sandy finally confronts her rapist on 2/3.

Next Week: A friendship becomes complicated.  Someone's plan to gain the upper hand is put into play.

SOD 2/9/10

Nick and Sandy Confront Her Rapist!  This week, Sandy and Nick confirm the identity of her rapist and swing into action.  Sandy and Nick arrive at the pervert's place before the police and discover that he is about to claim another victim.  Not surprisingly, he declares his innocence.  When Nick is distracted, the attacker flees and Sandy is in hot pursuit.  During the chase, Sandy is hurt.  Sandy is rushed to the hospital.  While being checked out, Sandy begins to feel relieved that her nightmare is coming to an end. 

Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Detective Charlie Baker) and Dan Martin (Lt. Baker) return on 2/2.

Ridge and Brooke each blame themselves for Hope's condition on 2/3, while Bridget becomes increasingly suspicious.  Ridge and Brooke are moved on 2/4, when Steffy arrives to see Hope and takes the first step in reuniting their broken family.  Hope is touched when Oliver brings her a special gift on 2/5.

What Will Happen: Graham sets his plan in motion against a defenseless Hope.

SOD 2/2/10

Ratings for 1/4: 2.4

Whip Steps It Up!  As Taylor and Whip's romance continues to blossom, Stephanie warns him that Taylor will always love Ridge.  Whip then presents Taylor with a dress that he designed just for her.  Next comes a romantic dinner, during which he professes his true feelings.  That motivates Taylor to tell Ridge about her new date mate ... which leads to a dramatic face-off.

After overhearing Stephanie attempt to manipulate Ridge on 1/27, Brooke and her mother-in-law do battle.  Sandy becomes hopeful on 1/28, when Nick shares his plan to catch her rapist, while Hope is crushed when she accidentally overhears only half of a conversation.

**Sweep It Up**  Bridget learns about Sandy's true identity as Agnes and that Nick has been secretly helping to put her rapist behind bars.  Meanwhile, Sandy can't help but develop feelings for Nick.  When Nick tries to resolve the tension between Sandy and Bridget, a shocking twist could impact their lives.  Bill's commitment to Katie is challenged and he shares more kisses with Steffy, whose desperation grows to find some way to return Forrester Creations to her family.  Evolving events at Forrester Creations once again puts Ridge in the middle between Taylor and Brooke.  Meanwhile, Taylor is happier than she has been in a long time.  Donna's loyalty to her sisters has created tension in her marriage and Eric can't help thinking back to the past with Stephanie. 

What Will Happen: The reason behind a long-lost relative's return to town is revealed.  The true intent behind an admiration raises suspicions.

Rick Hearst (Whip) is featured in the take five interview!

SOW 2/2/10

Nate Witty appears on 1/29, 2/1 and 2/2 as Zev.

Rachel Montez Collins appears on 1/27 as Lori.

Daniel Ross appears on 1/27 and 2/1 as Clyde.

Graham Moves In On Hope!  Hope lands in hot water this week, when Graham convinces her to do a private photo shoot at his apartment.  Decidedly not smarmy is Hope’s new crush, Oliver, and the teen starts out the week praising him to Brooke and Ridge.  Meanwhile, the ante gets upped at work, where Steffy and Hope continue to spar.  Unfortunately, Hope’s good intentions literally blow up in her face.  To that end, she decides to take Graham up on his offer to shoot her.

This Week: Oliver and Sandy catch one another up on their lives.  Whip gives Taylor a gift and tells her how he feels.  Stephanie and Brooke spar.  Katie sticks it to Steffy.  Tension brews in the workplace.

Can’t Miss: Nick puts his plan to help Sandy in motion on 1/29.

Next Week: A newcomer’s shady past is brought to light.  Suspicions of infidelity arise. 

SOD 1/26/10

Ratings for 12/21: 2.1

Zach Conroy debuts on 1/20 as Oliver Jones, Sandy’s little brother.

Bill Makes a Confession!  To Justin, which comes in two parts.  The first time they talk, Justin finds out what transpired between Steffy and Bill.  Later, Bill opens up more and admits to Justin that he can’t get Steffy off his mind.  Justin decides that he wants to go back to New York, so he isn’t around when Ridge finds out that Bill has the hots for his daughter.

Steffy asks Bill to put her in charge of Forrester Creations on 1/21, while Ridge wonders what his daughter did to make Katie turn against her.  Steffy interrupts a private meeting between Hope and Graham on 1/22, and Ridge turns to Taylor for support after Brooke invites Donna and Katie to their house for dinner.

What Will Happen: A recent addition to Forrester Creations catches the eye of an infamous photographer.

SOW 1/26/10

Zach Conroy is joining the show as Oliver, Sandy’s brother.

Whip and Taylor Heat Up!  Whip is determined to keep an eye on his cousin Sandy this week, but his lips belong to Taylor.  After Whip and Nick come to an accord on how to best help Sandy, Whip strengthens his connection with Taylor.  Whip lets Taylor know where he stands, and passionately kisses her.  While it’s happening, Brooke and Ridge are experiencing some friction, and Ridge turns to Taylor for support. 

This Week: Ridge’s resentment toward Katie grows.  Steffy wants Bill to put her in charge!  Friction arises between Brooke and Ridge.  Hope and Graham get interrupted.  Stephanie is clued in about Steffy and Hope’s feud.

Can’t Miss: Bill reveals the truth about Steffy to Justin on 1/20.

Next Week: The true intent behind someone’s admiration raises suspicions.  The reason for a long-lost relative’s return to town is revealed.

20-year-old Kimberly Matula (see pic at right) will be playing teenager Hope Logan.

SOD 1/19/10

Bill and Katie Reunite!  Katie walked out on Bill last week, and now Bill puts his sword necklace back on for the first time since it was recovered.  Katie, however, isn’t so ready to end their marriage and shows up at the beach house for a heart-to-heart with her husband.  Initially, Bill is closed off to her, but Katie makes a plea that they give each other another chance.  Katie is able to eventually get through to him and they talk through everything.  The Spencers promise never to hurt each other again and reconcile.  Katie and Bill then show up at Forrester Creations and their detractors – especially Steffy – are not happy to see the couple as a united front.  While Team Forrester attempts to devise yet another plan to take back the company, Steffy pays Bill a visit.  Bill tells Steffy that he and Katie have worked through everything and Steffy is wishing him well.  Then, Steffy reaches out and touches Bill’s cheek, which Katie witnesses.

Ratings for 12/14: 2.2

Justin Baldoni debuts on 1/15 as Graham Darros.

Zach Conroy appears on 1/20 as Oliver Jones, Sandy’s little brother.

Kimberly Matula debuts this week as Hope Logan.

Steffy is annoyed when Hope is granted an internship at Forrester Creations on 1/13.  Meanwhile, Taylor and Brooke do battle in defense of their daughters, which puts Ridge in the middle.  Katie uses Hope in her plan to eliminate Steffy from Forrester on 1/14.  Sandy reveals the painful truth to Whip on 1/15.

What Will Happen: Sandy makes an enormous request of Nick that could put him in an awkward situation with Bridget. 

SOW 1/19/10

Justin Baldoni debuts on 1/15 as Graham, a photographer.

Jacqueline Hahn returns on 1/12 as Dr. Caspary.

Stephanie Wang appears on 1/15 and 1/19 as Madison.

Bill and Katie Make Up – After He Makes Out With Steffy!  Katie and Bill mend the rift between them this week – shocking Steffy, who offered a shoulder and more to Bill after their huge fight.  Steffy shows up unannounced after Katie and Bill have a big blowup fight and Bill has been drinking.  Katie returns home afterward and finds Bill shut down and distant.  But the troubled duo manages to find some clarity together and agree never to hurt each other again.  You see a little vulnerability in Bill, but not enough that he tells Katie what transpired between him and Steffy during their time apart.  When Bill and Katie come back to Forrester Creations as a united front, Steffy is taken aback. 

This Week: Sandy makes a request of Nick that could put him in an awkward situation with Bridget.  Whip learns the painful truth about his cousin.  Stephanie tells Ridge about Taylor’s new man.  Katie forgives Donna and Brooke – and then shocks them.  Bill puts his sword necklace back on.

Can’t Miss: Taylor and Brooke do battle over their daughters and ask Ridge to pick a side on 1/13.

Next Week: Further details are revealed during a pursuit to gain answers.  A recent addition to Forrester Creations catches the eye of an infamous photographer. 

SOD 1/12/10

Bill and Katie Split!  Ridge and Eric are confident their plan to produce a fashion flop and discredit Bill is on track, but Brooke can’t help but feel guilty for deceiving Katie.  Indeed, the CEO is growing increasingly suspicious of what the Forresters are up to and confronts Brooke, who finally admits to Katie that the Dare line is a setup.  Katie is hurt by the betrayal, but Brooke begs her sister not to say anything to Bill.  However, Katie clues her husband in on the plot to bring him down.  The Forresters are summoned to Katie’s office, where Bill’s fury is unleashed.  After Bill dismisses the traitors, he tells Katie that he wants nothing to do with her family.  Her attempt to defuse the situation further upsets her hotheaded hubby.  Katie is crushed when Bill feels betrayed by her and announces that she is leaving him.

Ratings for 12/7: 2.3

Steffy makes a startling confession to her family on 1/7, while Bridget and Nick show their gratitude, as well as their crazy sense of humor, to Owen.  Katie makes a decision that shocks everyone on 1/8, while mutual anger prompts a passionate kiss between an illicit duo.

What Will Happen: Bridget makes a personal and heartwarming request of Stephanie. 

SOW 1/12/10

Dan Martin appears on 1/4 and 1/8 as Lt. Baker, who continues to pursue Sandy’s case with her and Nick.

Nate Witty appears on 1/4 as Zev.

Andrew Collins reappears on 1/5 as Jarrett, the Eye on Fashion reporter.

Stephanie Wang returns on 1.6 as Madison, a Forrester employee.

Bill Learns The Truth – And Katie Walks Out!  The truth about the meant-to-fail Dare line comes out this week, when Katie confronts Brooke with her suspicions and then shares the confirmation with her husband.  Bill gathers the betrayers together and lets the Forresters have it.  A devastated Katie feels like she has no choice, but to walk out on Bill.

**2010 Preview**  Romance is ahead for Taylor and Whip.  Bridget will learn the truth about Sandy and will be upset by Nick’s helping Sandy on her road to recovery.  Sandy’s little brother, Oliver, will show up. 

This Week: Bridget makes a request of Stephanie.  Steffy and Bill flirt while claiming to despise each other.  Bridget and Nick show their gratitude to Owen.  A duo shares an illicit kiss. 

Can’t Miss: Brooke calls out Whip about Sandy on 1/4.

Next Week: An indiscretion is confessed.  An unsuspecting pawn is used for revenge. 

SOD 1/5/10

Nick Takes Action About Sandy!  Now that Sandy has confessed to Nick about her traumatic rape from five years ago, he’s determined to help in her recovery.  Sandy wants to forget the rape, but Nick insists that there is no moving on unless Sandy deals with her attack.  Nick thinks they should go to the police station to see what has been done on the case, but Sandy is reluctant.  Nick confronts Lt. Baker, who doesn’t seem eager to help.  The officer caves and agrees to check on Sandy’s case right away.  When he comes back, he has some shocking news for Sandy.

Ratings for 11/30: 2.1

Justin Baldoni debuts on 1/15 as Graham, a young man who Steffy hires for a job at Forrester Creations!

Dan Martin appears on 12/28, 12/29 and 12/30 as Lt. Baker.

Eric gets help from Brooke and Donna when presenting his new line on 12/30.

**2010 Preview**  There will be a war of a proportion that we haven’t seen yet between the Logans and the Forresters.  Jackie M will come under some real pressure.  Stephanie is happy at Jackie M, but a strong force will try to bring her back to Forrester Creations and Eric!  Steffy is going to be an issue for the Spencers!  Zach Conroy will join the show as Sandy’s little brother, Oliver, who is also a DJ.  Bridget fell in love with the health-food eating, yoga-practicing Sandy, and now will be confronted with Agnes Jones, who is very different! Bridget will feel betrayed and once she learns the truth, the persona of Sandy will be done and she will be Agnes again.  Despite the friction with the women, Nick will continue to help Sandy/Aggie with her recovery. 

What Will Happen: Stephanie becomes suspicious about Whip and Sandy’s interactions. 

SOW 1/5/10

Zach Conroy (ex-James, GL) is joining the cast as Oliver, Sandy’s brother.

Justin Baldoni debuts on 1/15 as Graham, a photographer who Steffy hires at Forrester.

Dan Martin returns on 12/28, 12/29 and 12/30 as Lieutenant Baker.

Dean Cochran appears on 12/29 as Det. Troy Scott.

Nate Witty appears on 12/30 as Zev.

Bill: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!  Eric and Ridge continue to put one over on Bill this week, when he and Katie demand a preview of the intentionally heinous Dare line.  Ridge and Eric enlist Steffy, Donna and Brooke to model their designs, in the hopes that Bill won’t notice how ugly the dresses are.  Bill buys their pitch – for now.

This Week: Suspicions arise over a secret relationship.  Steps are taken to solve a mystery.  Once-solid family ties are strained over a business matter.

12/31: Rebroadcast of the 1/5 episode, when Brooke and Ridge exchange vows and Donna has a sticky showstopper.

1/1: Preempted.

Can’t Miss: Donna and Brooke try to talk Katie out of previewing the Dare line on 12/29.

Next Week: A betrayal is unmasked.  True feelings are revealed between rivals. 

SOD 12/29/09

Eric and Ridge Conspire!  Last week, Eric came back to work at Forrester Creations, but it’s all part of his and Ridge’s scheme to wrest the company away from Bill.  Though Rick and Steffy are on board with the plan, Ridge and Eric’s wives are hesitant about deceiving their sister.  Donna and Brooke agree to keep Katie in the dark because it is a chance to get the company back under control of the Forrester family.  Eric and Katie hold a press conference to announce Eric’s triumphant return to Forrester!  After, Eric is shown to his new office, which happens to be downstairs in the shipping department with Thorne.  Eric’s enthusiasm raises Bill’s suspicions, but there’s no denying how happy the employees are that their founder has returned.  Later, a battle-weary Katie suggests to her husband that they give Forrester Creations back to Eric.  While Bill ponders that, Eric presents his latest designs for approval.  Katie accepts Eric’s opinion that the designs being retro will help them sell.

Zach Conroy has been cast in a contract role that hasn’t been named yet.  His character will cross paths with Hope.

Kimberly Matula debuts on January 11 as Hope Logan.

Nick serenades Sandy on 12/23.  Jackie and Nick throw the biggest Christmas celebration for the employees of Jackie M on 12/24.  Meanwhile, Stephanie reflects upon her Christmases past, including her dear friend Sally Spectra, and makes a startling realization about her Christmas present.

What Will Happen: A special gift is given in exchange for a miracle.  Many couples celebrate their first Christmas together.

Don Diamont (Bill) is featured in the take five interview! 

SOW 12/29/09

In Memoriam!  Jerry Birn, former writer and story consultant, passed away on 12/5 at the age of 86.  A memorial service is being planned for January 2010.

Brooke and Deacon’s daughter, Hope, has been aged.  Kimberly Matula debuts in the role on 1/11.

Eric “Dares” to Return to Forrester!  Eric rejoins Forrester Creations this week, in order to implement the plan that he and Ridge have conceived to bring down Bill.  Eric is welcomed back to Forrester fold with open arms, but his new station causes some jaws to drop.  When Ridge, Rick, Eric and Steffy pitch the lackluster designs to Bill, they are met with a bit of skepticism, but Bill agrees to let them try it.

This Week: Katie asks Bill to make a major sacrifice.  Jackie and Nick throw a huge Christmas blowout.  Nick tries to get Sandy in the holiday spirit.

12/25: Rebroadcast of 12/24/07 episode, in which Scrooge-like Stephanie wants to cancel Christmas.

Can’t Miss: Bridget and Nick dress up as Santa and Mrs. Claus on 12/24.

Highlight of the Week: Stephanie reflects on Christmases past and her old friend Sally Spectra on 12/24.

Next Week: A manipulative plan of mutiny jumps its first hurdle.  A search for answers opens a door to many more questions. 

SOD 12/22/09

Sandy Comes Clean!  After having dinner with the Marones, Sandy is chauffeured back to her trailer by Nick.  When she approaches the door, she sees that it is open.  The lights are out, so Sandy grabs a bat and then discovers that she isn’t alone: It’s Whip.  Whip then explains that he was simply checking up on his cousin and found her door unlocked.  He also discovered that the lights were out and was in search of the circuit breaker when Sandy arrived.  Sandy tells him to leave, but Whip insists on restoring Sandy’s lights before he goes and heads to the back of the trailer.  Outside, a worried Nick is driving away when he notices that Sandy has yet to turn her lights on, so he comes back to investigate.  When Nick asks Sandy if everything is all right, Whip unexpectedly comes back into the living room.  Nick wants to know why Whip is there, but Whip leaves and Sandy covers.  Sandy claims that Whip had come to fix her lights, but Nick isn’t buying it.  Sandy finally admits that Whip is her cousin.  Sandy stresses that she hadn’t seen Whip in a long time and didn’t know that he worked at Jackie M until after she was implanted with Bridget and Nick’s egg.  Fed up with her secrets, Nick urges Sandy to tell him everything about herself.  Nick promises not to tell Bridget and Sandy tells him what happened to her.

Ratings for 11/16: 2.2

Pam flirts with Jarrett on 12/16, in hopes of making Serge jealous.  Eric and Ridge come to a mysterious agreement on 12/17.  Sandy receives a job offer she can’t refuse on 12/18 and Brooke is faced with a difficult decision.

What Will Happen: Eric reveals his plan to take back Forrester Creations.  Ridge and Bill engage in a fiery argument. 

SOW 12/22/09

Jim J. Bullock appears on 12/16 and 12/17 as Serge, Pam’s agent.

Andrew Collins returns on 12/16 and 12/17 as Jarrett, the Eye on Fashion reporter.

Ridge’s Plan to Reclaim Forrester!  Ridge is determined to take Forrester Creations back from Bill this week, and he and Eric outline their intentions to Brooke and Donna before spinning a web for their rival.  Of course, there is the lingering question of whether Brooke will be on board, as this means undermining her sister, Katie.  Ridge starts the ball rolling to wrest control back by e-mailing Bill an offer.  After the back-and-forth with Bill, Ridge remains more determined than ever to put his plan into motion – and no, it doesn’t involve shoving him off the roof.

This Week: Personal feelings get in the way of someone doing a job.  Sisters find themselves pitted against another member of the family.  Pam flirts with Jarrett, hoping to make Serge jealous.  Steffy makes a vow regarding Katie and Bill.

Can’t Miss: Forrester and Jackie M present their fashion campaign videos on The Catwalk on 12/16.

Next Week: The presence of a new family member at holiday festivities is denied.  A special gift is given in exchange for a miracle. 

SOD 12/15/09

Nick Exposes Sandy!  Trying to find out why Sandy is so uncomfortable around him, Nick shows up at her trailer unannounced and, not surprisingly, she doesn’t appreciate the visit.  While Sandy’s got her back turned, Nick spies a bill with the name Agnes Jones on it.  When he asks if someone else lives there, Sandy says no and Nick deduces that Sandy’s real name is Agnes.  When confronted, Sandy becomes defensive.  Upon seeing how upset Sandy is, Nick reaches out, but she recoils violently.  The harsh reaction makes Nick realize that Sandy has issues with all men and gently asks her what happened to make her so distrustful.  Sandy softens, but keeps her guard up.  Sandy assures Nick that she can still carry out the duties for which she was hired.  However, Sandy objects to Bridget being apprised of Nick’s discovery.  Nick reluctantly agrees not to say anything to his wife – for now.

Ratings for 11/9: 2.2

Jim J. Bullock appears on 12/10, 12/16 and 12/17 as Serge.

After a confrontation with Katie on 12/9, Steffy makes a confession.  Taylor refuses to allow herself to fall for another one of Brooke’s men on 12/10.

What Will Happen: Taylor takes on a new and very determined patient.  Nick turns to Brooke. 

SOW 12/15/09

Will Taylor Whip It?  After her disaster of a first attempt, Taylor’s pursuit of Internet romance leads to a surprising new candidate this week: Whip!  As for the date, they are getting to know one another based on a circumstance that they had not foreseen or planned.

This Week: Nick opens up to Brooke.  Bill tries to redeem himself in Katie’s eyes.  Steffy makes a confession to Thomas.  Taylor takes on a new patient.

Can’t Miss: Katie confronts Steffy about kissing Bill on 12/8.

Next Week: The ownership of Forrester Creations becomes an issue again.  Personal feelings get in the way of an exec doing a job.

Heather Tom (Katie) is featured in the just asking interview!