Sheila returns home from saying goodbye to Deacon and looks in the mirror, not realizing she's being recorded. At his wits' end, pretending to be in love with Sheila, Bill declares to Ridge that he will propose to her. Stephen and Lucy visit Brooke at Forrester. Brooke tells them how Steffy stopp...

Ridge and Agent Chen watch through the cameras as Bill proposes to Sheila. Stephen expresses his anger at Ridge to Brooke and Lucy. Deacon and Hollis speak about Hollis's date with Brooke and what happened. Sheila stops Bill mid-proposal and asks what the conditions are. Bill insists that there a...

Deacon is in disbelief when he learns that Bill proposed to Sheila and even more shocked that Sheila has not given him an answer. Hope remembers her conversation with Steffy when Thomas promises to always be there for her line and Douglas. She watches Thomas intently as he fits a model with one o...

Ridge and Agent Chen watch Bill and Sheila on camera. Bill panics when Sheila states that their relationship is too good to be true. Katie confides in Brooke about her feelings for Carter and her hope that Bill would separate from Sheila. Finn and Steffy kiss and cuddle and discuss how they will ...

Sheila confesses to previous murders. Ridge and Agent Chen rejoice that they can send Sheila to prison. Katie speaks to Brooke about shielding Will from Bill and Sheila. Sheila worries that Bill will think differently about her now that she's confessed to murder. Bill assures Sheila that he loves...

Hope walks in on Deacon as he remembers his times with Sheila. She worries about her father. In an area not covered by the FBI cameras, Bill runs to where Sheila fell, but she is gone. Deacon changes the subject and admits to Hope that he’s worried about her working with Thomas. Ridge, Bill, and ...

Sheila collapses on the ground with what appears to be a heart attack. Deputy Baker assures Bill and Ridge that he has it under control, and they leave. Brooke, Eric, Donna, Lucy, Stephen, and Taylor gather at Eric's and wonder why Ridge asked to meet with them. Stephen is angry at Ridge for havi...

Sheila's signs of life begin to flatline in the hospital. Steffy believes that Sheila is faking a heart attack. Li attempts to convince Finn to let her die. Ultimately, Finn takes action and begins to save Sheila’s life. Everyone is stunned to learn that Ridge has been in Los Angeles the entire t...

Ridge explains to Steffy and Finn Bill's covert plan to take Sheila down. Bill reveals to Hope, Liam, and Wyatt that he had to find a way to protect his family and eliminate Sheila from their lives forever. Brooke and Taylor discuss Ridge’s return and what that means for them. Finn reveals that S...

Hope asks Brooke if Ridge's return will end her friendship with Taylor. Thomas asks Ridge how he feels about his returning to design the Hope for the Future line. Liam and Wyatt remain unconvinced that Thomas has changed and hope that Ridge will block Thomas from returning to Forrester Creations....

Furious, Liam threatens Thomas. Hope attempts to calm Liam down to no avail. Liam cuts her off and asks her how much more of this he is supposed to take. After Thomas leaves, Liam continues to grill Hope about why she brings Thomas back into their lives. Steffy, Taylor, and Ridge discuss Thomas. ...

Worried about her fantasy about Thomas, Hope excuses her and Liam from having dinner with Brooke and Ridge and decides to set up a romantic night for Liam. Ridge is surprised but happy when he arrives for a family dinner to find that it will just be him and Brooke. Steffy and Thomas are concerned...

Ridge and Brooke's connection is palpable, although Brooke ultimately breaks the moment due to her pact with Taylor. Hope is rattled when she fantasizes about Thomas while kissing Liam. After they make love, Hope worries about her strange thoughts about Thomas. Ridge and Brooke agree to keep thin...

Taylor is concerned when she learns that Brooke and Ridge had dinner alone the night before, not a family dinner as was planned. The group at FC admires Thomas and Zende's new designs. Liam confides in Wyatt that he and Hope have found time to put some passion into their relationship. Brooke reas...

Brooke questions Hope about whether she has feelings for Thomas. Taylor clarifies to Ridge and Thomas how much her friendship with Brooke means. Brooke isn't sure Hope is telling the whole truth when she downplays any personal feelings for Thomas. Taylor talks to Thomas about his childhood. Ridge...

Steffy and Liam share memories of Kelly. Hollis flirts with Brooke while she's dining with Taylor at Il Giardino. Thomas walks in on Hope during one of her "daydreams" about him. Hope covers when Thomas expresses concern. Steffy protects Thomas while validating Liam’s current feelings about her b...

Thomas remains calm and attempts to convince Liam that Hope is faithful to him and that nothing is happening between them. Hope stares at a photo of Thomas before asking Steffy to intervene on her and Thomas’s behalf to Liam. Hollis flirts with Brooke at Il Giardino before asking her out on anoth...

In this special stand-alone 9,000th episode, The Bold and the Beautiful, through the character of Steffy Forrester, celebrates what matters most in life, love, and family. Extended Director's Cut.

Originally aired April 18, 2023

Episode 9000

Katie recalls confessing her love and hate feelings to Bill. She is interrupted when Bill enters and tells her she is beautiful. Taylor arrives at FC, declaring to Carter that she has been summoned to meet Bill Spencer. Hope shows up at Il Giardino for a conversation with Deacon about Sheila. Dea...

In front of Carter, Bill tells Katie that he knows she loves him and wants her to say it aloud. He maintains that he wants his family back. Hope and Brooke ponder whether Bill, Ridge, and Deacon will emerge as friends after bonding over the Sheila situation. Although hurt by Deacon’s actions, She...

Ridge and Brooke catch up with Ridge, Jr. and what's been happening in his life. Happy to have him home, they take a selfie, and Ridge, Jr. presents his parents with unique gifts. Thomas assures Taylor his feelings for Hope are healthy and platonic ones. Ridge, Jr. expresses his feelings about th...

Taylor avoids Thomas's questions about her feelings about Ridge, Jr. being home. Liam interrupts Finn and Steffy in a playful romantic moment. Ridge, Jr. congratulates Hope on her fashion line's success while Ridge pushes his son to work for the company. Liam gets direct with Steffy about why she...

Steffy continues to assure Liam that Thomas has changed. She wonders what Hope feels about Thomas and asks Liam if Hope has changed. Ridge revels in the moment, proud of both of his sons. Steffy offers Liam advice about his marriage and convinces him that he and Hope are strong. Taylor joins Thom...

Sheila realizes she needs a plan to get out of prison. Bill dives into business with Liam and Wyatt, but his real goal is to woo Katie back into his life. Steffy reveals to Finn that she's going to visit Sheila. Katie and Carter make love. Finn worries about Steffy's safety as she leaves to see S...