An encore episode of "Bold and Beautiful" will air in its regularly scheduled time period on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1.
Painfully aware that time is running out, Rick presses Eric to sign the legal papers that would seal his takeover of Forrester.
Eric is torn when Carter, his legal counsel, advises him not to sign the documents.
Unaware of Rick's agenda, Eric feels compelled to support Rick and Caroline's future together, personally and professionally.
Carter warns Ridge that Eric is close to signing the papers, and what it would mean.
Maya stuns Caroline by turning up during a Forrester meeting.
Ridge confides in Carter about his feelings for Caroline and what he intends to do next.
Deacon attempts to talk Quinn out of continuing to meddle in Wyatt's efforts to win Hope back.
Despite the price she's already paid, Quinn has trouble restraining herself.
Liam and Ivy spend their first New Year's Eve together as a young couple in love.
The new year brings Katie and Bill together in an unexpected, passionate kiss.
COMING: A shocking outcome for the future of Forrester.
Katherine Kelly Lang whose alter ego, Brooke, has been stationed at Forrester's Milan office while the actress competed on Ballando con le Stelle, Italy's version of Dancing with the Stars returned to the B&B set the second week of December. Although an exact airdate was unavailable at press time, both Lang and Brooke should be back on the screen in late January or early February.
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