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The Bold and the Beautiful — Season 17

B&B

2003252 episodes5.6/10 (145 votes)

About this season

Continuing drama combining romance and intrigue set against the glittering backdrop of Beverly Hills and the American fashion industry.

Episodes (252)

1
E1

1. #4009

Aired 24 March 2003 • 20 min

2
E2

2. #4010

Aired 25 March 2003 • 20 min

3
E3

3. #4011

Aired 26 March 2003 • 20 min

4
E4

4. #4012

Aired 31 March 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 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.

5
E5

5. #4013

Aired 1 April 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. 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.

6
E6

6. #4014

Aired 2 April 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 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.

7
E7

7. #4015

Aired 7 April 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 jealous. April runs into Deacon and is thrilled when he manages to negotiate a better contract for her upcoming musical gig.

8
E8

8. #4016

Aired 8 April 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 woman. Massimo heads to Mexico on the corporate jet, determined to punish Captain Payne. Brooke and Ridge spend some time together.

9
E9

9. #4017

Aired 9 April 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 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.

10
E10

10. #4018

Aired 14 April 2003 • 20 min

11
E11

11. #4019

Aired 15 April 2003 • 20 min

12
E12

12. #4020

Aired 16 April 2003 • 20 min

13
E13

13. #4021

Aired 21 April 2003 • 20 min

14
E14

14. #4022

Aired 22 April 2003 • 20 min

15
E15

15. #4023

Aired 23 April 2003 • 20 min

16
E16

16. #4024

Aired 28 April 2003 • 20 min

17
E17

17. #4025

Aired 29 April 2003 • 20 min

18
E18

18. #4026

Aired 30 April 2003 • 20 min

19
E19

19. #4027

Aired 5 May 2003 • 20 min

20
E20

20. #4028

Aired 6 May 2003 • 20 min

21
E21

21. #4029

Aired 7 May 2003 • 20 min

22
E22

22. #4030

Aired 12 May 2003 • 20 min

23
E23

23. #4031

Aired 13 May 2003 • 20 min

24
E24

24. #4032

Aired 14 May 2003 • 20 min

25
E25

25. #4033

Aired 19 May 2003 • 20 min

26
E26

26. #4034

Aired 20 May 2003 • 20 min

27
E27

27. #4035

Aired 21 May 2003 • 20 min

28
E28

28. #4036

Aired 26 May 2003 • 20 min

29
E29

29. #4037

Aired 27 May 2003 • 20 min

30
E30

30. #4038

Aired 28 May 2003 • 20 min

31
E31

31. #4039

Aired 2 June 2003 • 20 min

32
E32

32. #4040

Aired 3 June 2003 • 20 min

33
E33

33. #4041

Aired 4 June 2003 • 20 min

34
E34

34. #4042

Aired 9 June 2003 • 20 min

35
E35

35. #4043

Aired 10 June 2003 • 20 min

36
E36

36. #4044

Aired 11 June 2003 • 20 min

37
E37

37. #4045

Aired 16 June 2003 • 20 min

38
E38

38. #4046

Aired 17 June 2003 • 20 min

39
E39

39. #4047

Aired 18 June 2003 • 20 min

40
E40

40. #4048

Aired 23 June 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 unshakable bond.

41
E41

41. #4049

Aired 24 June 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.

42
E42

42. #4050

Aired 25 June 2003 • 20 min

43
E43

43. #4051

Aired 30 June 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 former step-daughter, telling her she is just like her mother.

44
E44

44. #4052

Aired 1 July 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 Jackie let Eric spend the night.

45
E45

45. #4053

Aired 2 July 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 sleeping with her husband, Brooke tells Bridget that her ridiculous infatuation with Ridge has to end.

46
E46

46. #4054

Aired 7 July 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-sister who he thought was his daughter for a number of years, is just plain wrong.

47
E47

47. #4055

Aired 8 July 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 that Stephanie had no idea Ridge wasn't his son, and tells Thorne that he is now his oldest son.

48
E48

48. #4056

Aired 9 July 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 will make her turn her back on him, for which he is grateful.

49
E49

49. #4057

Aired 14 July 2003 • 20 min

50
E50

50. #4058

Aired 15 July 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 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.

51
E51

51. #4059

Aired 16 July 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 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.

52
E52

52. #4060

Aired 21 July 2003 • 20 min

53
E53

53. #4061

Aired 22 July 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 tells Brooke she'll regret it if she lets Ridge play her against her daughter.

54
E54

54. #4062

Aired 23 July 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 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.

55
E55

55. #4063

Aired 28 July 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 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.

56
E56

56. #4064

Aired 29 July 2003 • 20 min

57
E57

57. #4065

Aired 30 July 2003 • 20 min

58
E58

58. #4066

Aired 4 August 2003 • 20 min

59
E59

59. #4067

Aired 5 August 2003 • 20 min

60
E60

60. #4068

Aired 6 August 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. 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.

61
E61

61. #4069

Aired 11 August 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 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.

62
E62

62. #4070

Aired 12 August 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 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.

63
E63

63. #4071

Aired 13 August 2003 • 20 min

64
E64

64. #4072

Aired 18 August 2003 • 20 min

65
E65

65. #4073

Aired 19 August 2003 • 20 min

66
E66

66. #4074

Aired 20 August 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, and the two are saddened for all the years they lost. Brooke lays down some ground rules for Ridge.

67
E67

67. #4075

Aired 25 August 2003 • 20 min

68
E68

68. #4076

Aired 26 August 2003 • 20 min

69
E69

69. #4077

Aired 27 August 2003 • 20 min

70
E70

70. #4078

Aired 1 September 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 moment she witnesses between Ridge and Brooke and turns to Nick, telling him that Jackie is doing better.

71
E71

71. #4079

Aired 2 September 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 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.

72
E72

72. #4080

Aired 3 September 2003 • 20 min

73
E73

73. #4081

Aired 8 September 2003 • 20 min

74
E74

74. #4082

Aired 9 September 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 she thought she was finally free of Ridge. Thorne tells Ridge that he and Macy are finished.

75
E75

75. #4083

Aired 10 September 2003 • 20 min

76
E76

76. #4084

Aired 15 September 2003 • 20 min

77
E77

77. #4085

Aired 16 September 2003 • 20 min

78
E78

78. #4086

Aired 17 September 2003 • 20 min

79
E79

79. #4087

Aired 22 September 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 with Jackie. Ridge makes another attempt to win Brooke over while Bridget asks Nick to let Brooke be happy with Ridge.

80
E80

80. #4088

Aired 23 September 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 skunk gets spray-happy.

81
E81

81. #4089

Aired 24 September 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 relationship continues to flourish and tells Brooke that she would welcome having her in the family.

82
E82

82. #4090

Aired 29 September 2003 • 20 min

83
E83

83. #4091

Aired 30 September 2003 • 20 min

84
E84

84. #4092

Aired 1 October 2003 • 20 min

85
E85

85. #4093

Aired 6 October 2003 • 20 min

86
E86

86. #4094

Aired 7 October 2003 • 20 min

87
E87

87. #4095

Aired 8 October 2003 • 20 min

88
E88

88. #4096

Aired 13 October 2003 • 20 min

89
E89

89. #4097

Aired 14 October 2003 • 20 min

90
E90

90. #4098

Aired 15 October 2003 • 20 min

91
E91

91. #4099

Aired 20 October 2003 • 20 min

92
E92

92. #4100

Aired 21 October 2003 • 20 min

93
E93

93. #4101

Aired 22 October 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 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.

94
E94

94. #4102

Aired 27 October 2003 • 20 min

95
E95

95. #4103

Aired 28 October 2003 • 20 min

96
E96

96. #4104

Aired 29 October 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 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.

97
E97

97. #4105

Aired 3 November 2003 • 20 min

98
E98

98. #4106

Aired 4 November 2003 • 20 min

99
E99

99. #4107

Aired 5 November 2003 • 20 min

100
E100

100. #4108

Aired 10 November 2003 • 20 min

101
E101

101. #4109

Aired 11 November 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.

102
E102

102. #4110

Aired 12 November 2003 • 20 min

103
E103

103. #4111

Aired 17 November 2003 • 20 min

104
E104

104. #4112

Aired 18 November 2003 • 20 min

105
E105

105. #4113

Aired 19 November 2003 • 20 min

106
E106

106. #4114

Aired 24 November 2003 • 20 min

107
E107

107. #4115

Aired 25 November 2003 • 20 min

108
E108

108. #4116

Aired 26 November 2003 • 20 min

109
E109

109. #4117

Aired 1 December 2003 • 20 min

110
E110

110. #4118

Aired 2 December 2003 • 20 min

111
E111

111. #4119

Aired 3 December 2003 • 20 min

112
E112

112. #4120

Aired 8 December 2003 • 20 min

113
E113

113. #4121

Aired 9 December 2003 • 20 min

114
E114

114. #4122

Aired 10 December 2003 • 20 min

115
E115

115. #4123

Aired 15 December 2003 • 20 min

116
E116

116. #4124

Aired 16 December 2003 • 20 min

117
E117

117. #4125

Aired 17 December 2003 • 20 min

118
E118

118. #4126

Aired 22 December 2003 • 20 min

119
E119

119. #4127

Aired 23 December 2003 • 20 min

120
E120

120. #4128

Aired 24 December 2003 • 20 min

121
E121

121. #4129

Aired 29 December 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 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.

122
E122

122. #4130

Aired 30 December 2003 • 20 min

123
E123

123. #4131

Aired 31 December 2003 • 20 min

124
E124

124. #4132

Aired 5 January 2004 • 20 min

125
E125

125. #4133

Aired 6 January 2004 • 20 min

126
E126

126. #4134

Aired 7 January 2004 • 20 min

127
E127

127. #4135

Aired 12 January 2004 • 20 min

128
E128

128. #4136

Aired 13 January 2004 • 20 min

129
E129

129. #4137

Aired 14 January 2004 • 20 min

130
E130

130. #4138

Aired 19 January 2004 • 20 min

131
E131

131. #4139

Aired 20 January 2004 • 20 min

132
E132

132. #4140

Aired 21 January 2004 • 20 min

133
E133

133. #4141

Aired 26 January 2004 • 20 min

134
E134

134. #4142

Aired 27 January 2004 • 20 min

135
E135

135. #4143

Aired 28 January 2004 • 20 min

136
E136

136. #4144

Aired 2 February 2004 • 20 min

137
E137

137. #4145

Aired 3 February 2004 • 20 min

138
E138

138. #4146

Aired 4 February 2004 • 20 min

139
E139

139. #4147

Aired 9 February 2004 • 20 min

140
E140

140. #4148

Aired 10 February 2004 • 20 min

141
E141

141. #4149

Aired 11 February 2004 • 20 min

142
E142

142. #4150

Aired 16 February 2004 • 20 min

143
E143

143. #4151

Aired 17 February 2004 • 20 min

144
E144

144. #4152

Aired 18 February 2004 • 20 min

145
E145

145. #4153

Aired 23 February 2004 • 20 min

146
E146

146. #4154

Aired 24 February 2004 • 20 min

147
E147

147. #4155

Aired 25 February 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 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.

148
E148

148. #4156

Aired 1 March 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 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.

149
E149

149. #4157

Aired 2 March 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 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.

150
E150

150. #4158

Aired 3 March 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 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.

151
E151

151. #4159

Aired 8 March 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 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.

152
E152

152. #4160

Aired 9 March 2004 • 20 min

153
E153

153. #4161

Aired 10 March 2004 • 20 min

154
E154

154. #4162

Aired 15 March 2004 • 20 min

155
E155

155. #4163

Aired 16 March 2004 • 20 min

156
E156

156. #4164

Aired 17 March 2004 • 20 min

157
E157

157. #4165

Aired 22 March 2004 • 20 min

158
E158

158. #4166

Aired 23 March 2004 • 20 min

159
E159

159. #4167

Aired 24 March 2004 • 20 min

160
E160

160. #4168

Aired 29 March 2004 • 20 min

161
E161

161. #4169

Aired 30 March 2004 • 20 min

162
E162

162. #4170

Aired 31 March 2004 • 20 min

163
E163

163. #4171

Aired 5 April 2004 • 20 min

164
E164

164. #4172

Aired 6 April 2004 • 20 min

165
E165

165. #4173

Aired 7 April 2004 • 20 min

166
E166

166. #4174

Aired 12 April 2004 • 20 min

167
E167

167. #4175

Aired 13 April 2004 • 20 min

168
E168

168. #4176

Aired 14 April 2004 • 20 min

169
E169

169. #4177

Aired 19 April 2004 • 20 min

170
E170

170. #4178

Aired 20 April 2004 • 20 min

171
E171

171. #4179

Aired 21 April 2004 • 20 min

172
E172

172. #4180

Aired 26 April 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. Brooke is desperate to get to Stephanie with the truth before Sally does.

173
E173

173. #4181

Aired 27 April 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 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.

174
E174

174. #4182

Aired 28 April 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 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.

175
E175

175. #4183

Aired 3 May 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 to arrest Eric. Jonathan tells him he'll do his best, but the story he's told doesn't make him look good.

176
E176

176. #4184

Aired 4 May 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 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.

177
E177

177. #4185

Aired 5 May 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. 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.

178
E178

178. #4186

Aired 10 May 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 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.

179
E179

179. #4187

Aired 11 May 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, 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.

180
E180

180. #4188

Aired 12 May 2004 • 20 min

While Bridget introduces Oscar to her family, Deacon receives a diamond engagement ring he ordered for Bridget.

181
E181

181. #4189

Aired 17 May 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.

182
E182

182. #4190

Aired 18 May 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.

183
E183

183. #4191

Aired 19 May 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.

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E184

184. #4192

Aired 24 May 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.

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E185

185. #4193

Aired 25 May 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 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.

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186. #4194

Aired 26 May 2004 • 20 min

All are shocked as Dr. Paxson reveals that Nick, not Ridge, is the father of Brooke's baby.

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E187

187. #4195

Aired 31 May 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 that he and Brooke are engaged. Brooke is shocked that Ridge still wants to be with her after everything that has happened.

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E188

188. #4196

Aired 1 June 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 Stephanie that as far as he's concerned that child is his, and Stephanie tries to steer him toward Samantha.

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E189

189. #4197

Aired 2 June 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 up on his child. Stephanie breaks down in Brooke's arms after begging Brooke to put her child above her own desires.

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E190

190. #4198

Aired 7 June 2004 • 20 min

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E191

191. #4199

Aired 8 June 2004 • 20 min

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E192

192. #4200

Aired 9 June 2004 • 20 min

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E193

193. #4201

Aired 14 June 2004 • 20 min

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194. #4202

Aired 15 June 2004 • 20 min

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E195

195. #4203

Aired 16 June 2004 • 20 min

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E196

196. #4204

Aired 21 June 2004 • 20 min

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E197

197. #4205

Aired 22 June 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 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.

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198. #4206

Aired 23 June 2004 • 20 min

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E199

199. #4207

Aired 28 June 2004 • 20 min

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E200

200. #4208

Aired 29 June 2004 • 20 min

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E201

201. #4209

Aired 30 June 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 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.

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E202

202. #4210

Aired 5 July 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.

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E203

203. #4211

Aired 6 July 2004 • 20 min

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E204

204. #4212

Aired 7 July 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.

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E205

205. #4213

Aired 12 July 2004 • 20 min

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E206

206. #4214

Aired 13 July 2004 • 20 min

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E207

207. #4215

Aired 14 July 2004 • 20 min

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E208

208. #4216

Aired 19 July 2004 • 20 min

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E209

209. #4217

Aired 20 July 2004 • 20 min

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E210

210. #4218

Aired 21 July 2004 • 20 min

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E211

211. #4219

Aired 26 July 2004 • 20 min

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E212

212. #4220

Aired 27 July 2004 • 20 min

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E213

213. #4221

Aired 28 July 2004 • 20 min

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E214

214. #4222

Aired 2 August 2004 • 20 min

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E215

215. #4223

Aired 3 August 2004 • 20 min

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E216

216. #4224

Aired 4 August 2004 • 20 min

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E217

217. #4225

Aired 9 August 2004 • 20 min

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E218

218. #4226

Aired 10 August 2004 • 20 min

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E219

219. #4227

Aired 11 August 2004 • 20 min

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E220

220. #4228

Aired 16 August 2004 • 20 min

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E221

221. #4229

Aired 17 August 2004 • 20 min

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E222

222. #4230

Aired 18 August 2004 • 20 min

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E223

223. #4231

Aired 23 August 2004 • 20 min

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E224

224. #4232

Aired 24 August 2004 • 20 min

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E225

225. #4233

Aired 25 August 2004 • 20 min

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E226

226. #4234

Aired 30 August 2004 • 20 min

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E227

227. #4235

Aired 31 August 2004 • 20 min

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E228

228. #4236

Aired 1 September 2004 • 20 min

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E229

229. #4237

Aired 6 September 2004 • 20 min

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E230

230. #4238

Aired 7 September 2004 • 20 min

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E231

231. #4239

Aired 8 September 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 opts to wait. Caitlin introduces Thomas to her father, Hector, and Thomas is surprised to learn that Hector believes Caitlin is a waitress.

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E232

232. #4240

Aired 13 September 2004 • 20 min

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E233

233. #4241

Aired 14 September 2004 • 20 min

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E234

234. #4242

Aired 15 September 2004 • 20 min

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E235

235. #4243

Aired 20 September 2004 • 20 min

Stephanie consoles Brooke when she admits that, although she believes Nick will be a good father, she will always miss Ridge.

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E236

236. #4244

Aired 21 September 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.

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E237

237. #4245

Aired 22 September 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.

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E238

238. #4246

Aired 27 September 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.

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E239

239. #4247

Aired 28 September 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.

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E240

240. #4248

Aired 29 September 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.

241
E241

241. #4249

Aired 4 October 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.

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E242

242. #4250

Aired 5 October 2004 • 20 min

At the Café Russe Bar, Deacon uses what little information he gleaned from eavesdropping to trick Jackie into spilling the beans.

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E243

243. #4251

Aired 6 October 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.

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E244

244. #4252

Aired 11 October 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.

245
E245

245. #4253

Aired 12 October 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.

246
E246

246. #4254

Aired 13 October 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 daughter when she was a teen.

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E247

247. #4255

Aired 18 October 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.

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E248

248. #4256

Aired 19 October 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.

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E249

249. #4257

Aired 20 October 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.

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E250

250. #4258

Aired 25 October 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.

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E251

251. #4259

Aired 26 October 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.

252
E252

252. #4260

Aired 27 October 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.

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