Stephanie hires a detective to find Beth's husband and reunite him with her. Katie shows everyone her ring from Rocco, not realizing it is for Donna. Eric is overjoyed to find out Beth’s tests are negative and decides he wants her husband declared legally dead so that they can plan a new life.

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Donna tells Rocco that Katie thinks his ring is for her, and Rocco vows to tell her the truth even if it hurts her. Caroline is excited about her new job and rejects Thorne's suggestion about having a baby. Ridge congratulates Caroline and tells her he is still attracted to her.

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Kristen tells Ridge she is determined to keep Clarke. Stephanie tells Clarke about Eric’s affair and the detective she hired. Rocco tries to tell the truth to Katie, but can’t bring himself to do it. Eric insists on marrying Beth despite her fear of not being a whole woman. Stephanie gives Conway...

Stephanie meets with Conway to begin the search for Stephen Logan. Eric and Storm discuss declaring Stephen legally dead. Ridge and Brooke go out to dinner and discuss their family problems. Eric asks for a divorce despite Stephanie’s protests. She asks that they not tell the children for a while...

Kristen asks if Clarke can come to a family dinner, and Stephanie suggests that evening. Clarke reluctantly accepts the invitation. Storm and Brooke push to have their father declared legally dead so Eric can marry Beth. Grandma Logan tells Beth not to wear Eric’s ring. Stephanie pumps Brooke for...

Stephanie tells Clarke about the divorce and her plans to find Stephen. She thanks him for accidentally bringing her closer to Kristen. Kristen tells Margo she is sure she can win Clarke over. Caroline has her first day at work and hopes she can please Bill. Brooke unknowingly reveals information...

Stephanie and Conway argue about how to find out more about Stephen. Kristen asks Eric and Ridge to come to dinner to meet Clarke. Eric visits Beth and reassures her that he still finds her desirable. He is kissing her when Clarke accidentally walks in and is shocked to see Eric with another woma...

When Storm tells Beth that Eric is trying to have Stephen declared dead, she is convinced Eric really loves her. Kristen is nervous about dinner, but Stephanie offers support. Ridge tells Caroline that Brooke is coming to dinner, and Ridge begins to suspect that Caroline is jealous. Clarke comes ...

Clarke reveals that he works for Spectra. Eric is stunned. Brooke tells Caroline that she purposely kept Ridge’s letter from her, and Caroline is furious. Ridge suspects Clarke of hiding something. Rocco and Donna can’t decide what to do about Katie. Clarke tells Eric he won’t tell anyone about B...

Conway tells Stephanie he needs a picture of Stephen, so Stephanie visits the Logans. Katie shows her a photo album, and Stephanie steals a photo of Stephen. When Grandma Logan hears that Beth wants to declare Stephen dead, she is furious despite Storm’s protests. Eric and Clarke come to an under...

Ridge again tries to convince Eric to try his merchandising idea, but Eric refuses. Brooke wonders why Stephanie came to visit the Logans, but is too excited about Beth coming home the next day to care. Grandma Logan tells Eric that Beth has no right to marry him or anyone else. Stephanie is glad...

Stephanie is devastated to learn that the lead on Stephen is false and that he is probably dead. Ridge and Margo are eager to start on their new clothing line, but they make Rocco feel rejected. Brooke and Storm discuss Grandma Logan's feelings, but still think Beth has a right to marry Eric.

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Kristen tells Clarke his design will be in the fall lineup. Stephanie tells Clarke the investigation is failing and that they will have to cool off their romance for a while. Valerie doesn’t want to work with Caroline, but changes her mind when she hears Caroline’s ideas. Ridge warns Clarke not t...

Donna tells Rocco she can't see him anymore. Rocco is devastated. Donna goes to Tommy’s agency and considers a job modeling lingerie. Thorne tells Caroline he is proud of her after her first day at work. Ridge invites Brooke over for a swim. Caroline watches from the house as Ridge and Brooke kis...

Brooke asks Caroline if she has told Ridge about the letter. Caroline says no. Ridge offers to bring the family together to talk to Eric about the divorce, but Stephanie refuses. Stephanie decides to tell Eric about the private investigator and is on her way to see him when Conway finds a new lea...

Stephanie fantasizes about what will happen when she confronts Eric, but Conway gives her the good news about Stephen before she can talk to him. Caroline tells Ridge she is no longer friends with her. Brooke asks Thorne to convince Caroline not to tell Ridge the truth. Thorne says he will try if...

Eric tells Stephanie she will get the divorce papers later that day. Grandma Logan is served with papers to declare Stephen legally dead and is furious with Storm for doing it. Conway locates the hotel where Stephen is staying.

Originally aired Feb. 15, 1988

Episode 0233

Storm is worried about Donna’s modeling job, but Donna tells him that it is legitimate. Caroline tells Thorne what Brooke told her and says that she wants to tell Ridge the truth. Thorne doesn’t know what to say. Conway thinks he has found Stephen, but it is just someone who found his wallet in T...

Rocco tries to win Donna back, but she refuses to hurt Katie. Thorne tells Caroline that it was his idea to take the letter, but she doesn’t buy it. Margo warns Brooke not to get too attached to Ridge, and Ridge tells Brooke that Margo is still in love with him.

Originally aired Feb. 17, 1988

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Thorne tells Brooke that he covered for her, but that Caroline is still angry at them both. Conway tells Stephanie he will have to go to Tucson to track down Stephen. Eric tells Ridge about the divorce and practically admits there is another woman. He asks Ridge to convince Stephanie to let him t...

Caroline can't decide whether or not to tell Ridge the truth. Brooke pumps Thorne for information about Ridge and Margo. Ridge tells Margo that Eric is getting divorced, and she is shocked to hear Eric is leaving Stephanie for a woman other than herself. Thorne tries to make Brooke feel less guil...

Tommy tries to convince Donna to do nude shots. Beth asks Grandma Logan to realize that Stephen won’t return. Conway arrives in Tucson. Kristen models one of Clarke’s designs for Clarke, but Ridge is furious that she would show it to an outsider, especially someone who works for Spectra.

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Kristen asks Stephanie to help her convince Ridge and Eric to trust Clarke. Conway doesn't find Stephen at the morgue.

Originally aired Feb. 23, 1988

Episode 0239

Bill pressures Thorne to buy a house away from Ridge. Storm warns Rocco not to mess with Katie's emotions. Stephanie begs Eric to keep silent about the divorce for one more week. Thorne sees Ridge and Caroline together and wonders if Bill's fears are true.

Originally aired Feb. 24, 1988

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