The Bold and the Beautiful: Season 17
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Bold and the Beautiful Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
#4012
Mar 31, 2003 · 20 min
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 meeti
#4013
Apr 1, 2003 · 20 min
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.
#4014
Apr 2, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4015
Apr 7, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4016
Apr 8, 2003 · 20 min
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 wo
#4017
Apr 9, 2003 · 20 min
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 w
#4048
Jun 23, 2003 · 20 min
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 unshakabl
#4049
Jun 24, 2003 · 20 min
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.
#4051
Jun 30, 2003 · 20 min
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 forme
#4052
Jul 1, 2003 · 20 min
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 J
#4053
Jul 2, 2003 · 20 min
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 slee
#4054
Jul 7, 2003 · 20 min
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-
#4055
Jul 8, 2003 · 20 min
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 t
#4056
Jul 9, 2003 · 20 min
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 wi
#4058
Jul 15, 2003 · 20 min
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 bac
#4059
Jul 16, 2003 · 20 min
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 explai
#4061
Jul 22, 2003 · 20 min
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 te
#4062
Jul 23, 2003 · 20 min
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 sta
#4063
Jul 28, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4068
Aug 6, 2003 · 20 min
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. Jac
#4069
Aug 11, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4070
Aug 12, 2003 · 20 min
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 anoth
#4074
Aug 20, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4078
Sep 1, 2003 · 20 min
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 momen
#4079
Sep 2, 2003 · 20 min
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 reb
#4082
Sep 9, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4087
Sep 22, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4088
Sep 23, 2003 · 20 min
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
#4089
Sep 24, 2003 · 20 min
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 rel
#4101
Oct 22, 2003 · 20 min
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 e
#4104
Oct 29, 2003 · 20 min
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 attem
#4109
Nov 11, 2003 · 20 min
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.
#4129
Dec 29, 2003 · 20 min
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 t
#4155
Feb 25, 2004 · 20 min
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 l
#4156
Mar 1, 2004 · 20 min
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 Brook
#4157
Mar 2, 2004 · 20 min
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 sh
#4158
Mar 3, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4159
Mar 8, 2004 · 20 min
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 want
#4180
Apr 26, 2004 · 20 min
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. Br
#4181
Apr 27, 2004 · 20 min
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 t
#4182
Apr 28, 2004 · 20 min
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 s
#4183
May 3, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4184
May 4, 2004 · 20 min
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 wi
#4185
May 5, 2004 · 20 min
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. Steph
#4186
May 10, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4187
May 11, 2004 · 20 min
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, h
#4188
May 12, 2004 · 20 min
While Bridget introduces Oscar to her family, Deacon receives a diamond engagement ring he ordered for Bridget.
#4189
May 17, 2004 · 20 min
As Stephanie assures Eric that Bridget will do the right thing and turn away from Deacon, Oscar asks her to marry him.
#4190
May 18, 2004 · 20 min
Sally gets a computer hacker (Marv) to help her figure out how to break into the lab computers to see the paternity test results.
#4191
May 19, 2004 · 20 min
Bridget goes to the hospital to tell Deacon that she and Oscar are engaged but before she gets a chance, he pops the question.
#4192
May 24, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4193
May 25, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4194
May 26, 2004 · 20 min
All are shocked as Dr. Paxson reveals that Nick, not Ridge, is the father of Brooke's baby.
#4195
May 31, 2004 · 20 min
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 th
#4196
Jun 1, 2004 · 20 min
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 Step
#4197
Jun 2, 2004 · 20 min
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 u
#4205
Jun 22, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4209
Jun 30, 2004 · 20 min
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
#4210
Jul 5, 2004 · 20 min
His first day on the job, Oscar plays hooky to have a picnic with Bridget. Massimo spots Jackie and Eric in a compromising position.
#4212
Jul 7, 2004 · 20 min
Jackie and Eric say their goodbyes to each other as Massimo vows to do anything, even use Oscar, to take Eric down.
#4239
Sep 8, 2004 · 20 min
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 op
#4243
Sep 20, 2004 · 20 min
Stephanie consoles Brooke when she admits that, although she believes Nick will be a good father, she will always miss Ridge.
#4244
Sep 21, 2004 · 20 min
Nick brings Hope with him to pick up Brooke from the hospital, and is awed by the ultrasound photographs he sees of his son.
#4245
Sep 22, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4246
Sep 27, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4247
Sep 28, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4248
Sep 29, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4249
Oct 4, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4250
Oct 5, 2004 · 20 min
At the Café Russe Bar, Deacon uses what little information he gleaned from eavesdropping to trick Jackie into spilling the beans.
#4251
Oct 6, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4252
Oct 11, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4253
Oct 12, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4254
Oct 13, 2004 · 20 min
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 daugh
#4255
Oct 18, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4256
Oct 19, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4257
Oct 20, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4258
Oct 25, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4259
Oct 26, 2004 · 20 min
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.
#4260
Oct 27, 2004 · 20 min
Although initially Deacon was prepared to expose Jackie to both Brooke and Ridge, he was swayed by her saying that she believed in him.