Soaps this week
( This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Oct. 6-10.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Quinn threatened Hope after learning she would not be welcome in her grandchild’s life. Deacon made his move on an unsuspecting party. Charlie learned he had competition for Pam’s attention. John asked Liam his intentions toward Ivy. Carter warned Maya to keep her hunch regarding Rick and Caroline to herself. Rick confided his concerns regarding Caroline and Ridge to Katie. Rick had an ultimatum for Ridge. Katie became defensive when Donna asked why she hadn’t yet set a wedding date. Rick was demoralized when Caroline defended Ridge. Katie offered Ridge a solution to his problems with his brother. Maya spread rumors about Ridge and Caroline.
Days of our Lives: Angry Stefano turned his back on EJ. Jennifer enlisted Julie to intervene with Eve. Kayla became uncomfortable when Paige questioned her about JJ’s father. Brady found himself drawn back into Kristen’s web. John had a stunning pronouncement for Marlena, Brady and Kristen. Sami and Will clashed over his latest article. EJ let Chad have it for exposing his secret to Stefano. JJ pulled away from an upset, confused Paige. Theresa panicked when John summoned her to his hospital room. EJ learned upsetting news. Will was taken aback by Chad’s anger at EJ. Caroline and Sami shared a warm moment. John's unexpected decision stunned Theresa and Kristen. EJ laid down the law to Clyde. Chad tried to ingratiate himself to Abigail. Ben’s actions upset Jordan. Sami made a shocking discovery. Chad asked Jordan on a date. Clyde made Ben a lucrative offer. Rafe warned Kate she could be making a big mistake.
General Hospital: Nathan and Maxie got reacquainted during a dinner date and were shocked at Monica’s companion. Patrick, Sam and Tracy strategized to find Luke. Franco confronted Carly and Sonny. Silas learned shocking news. Franco asked Sonny for an apology. Silas was apprehensive of Nina. Sam and Patrick found themselves in an awkward position. Elizabeth tried to figure out John Doe’s identity. Alexis confronted Julian and later showed up at Ned and Olivia's date. Judge Waters issued an ultimatum to Maxie regarding her daughter that could affect her relationship with Nathan. Tracy told Sam and Patrick she wanted time alone with Luke before they confronted him. Rosalie received disturbing news and made a startling discovery. Silas admitted to Sam her theories on Nina might be correct. Morgan tried to get pain pills to Ava. Nikolas and Spencer had a surprise request for Britt. Franco mulled his next move and opened up to Nina. Sonny and Shawn conspired on how to bring down Franco. Lucy sought comfort from Duke after seeing Scott and Carly together. Jordan assured a guilt-ridden Sabrina that her problem was solved. Ava was unaware of the risk to her baby. Silas and Sam’s relationship took a turn. Milo and Epiphany’s date was rocky. Elizabeth asked Dante’s help in getting information on John Doe. Obrecht had a surprise visitor.
The Young and the Restless: Victor demanded to know Phyllis’ whereabouts and Dr. Cutler admitted he didn’t know. Mariah warned Victor she would tell Nick the truth about Faith. On Nick and Sharon’s wedding day. Nikki tried to hide her hangover and the fact that she forgot about the nuptials from Victoria. Nick convinced Avery to attend the wedding. Nikki admitted to Victoria she wasn’t crazy about Sharon joining their family. In a phone conversation, Joe Clark told someone he thought his trip to Genoa City would be worthwhile. Devon became upset and defensive when Lily questioned him about borrowing the hotel suite in the middle of the day. Joe told Avery to call him if she needed anything.