Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Oct. 16-20.) The Bold and the Beautiful: Quinn demanded answers after catching Wyatt and Katie in an intimate moment. Brooke confessed to Rick and Maya why she broke up with Bill. Eric visited Katie to find out how she was doing in the wake of her run-in with Quinn. Quinn revealed a rarely seen side of herself to Mateo. Steffy tried to effect peace between Liam and Bill. Ridge attempted to learn why Liam ousted Bill from Spencer Publications. Wyatt and Katie considered how Bill might react to their relationship. Steffy made another attempt at getting Liam to drop the blackmail against Bill. Bill went to Liam’s office ready for a showdown. Days of Our Lives: Nicole tried to reason with Brady. Hope and Rafe argued over how she’s handling her new position. Sami clashed with Paul and John. Sami and Lucas had an emotional reunion. Nicole broke Eric’s heart. Victor’s announcement left Justin and Maggie stunned. Sami sought comfort from Marlena. Bonnie had a fantasy at Mickey’s grave. Steve and Kayla were thrown by Justin's updates about “Adrienne.” Abigail walked in as Sami kissed Chad. Justin confronted Bonnie on what’s really going on between her and Victor. Nicole bid an emotional farewell. Sami and Eric had a bittersweet birthday reunion. Hope confronted a familiar face from the past. General Hospital: Carly received disturbing information. Nightmares plagued Franco. Stella made strides. Curtis was stunned. Jason was determined. Sam made a bold decision about her future. Ava got a visitor. Scott got the wrong idea. Franco grew more frustrated. Ava agreed to help. Franco made a plea. Nina made an unlikely ally. Anna crossed Finn. Jossyln hit a dead end. Patient Six took in his surroundings. Franco feared he was his own worst enemy. Kevin offered a sympathetic ear. Laura was in suspense. Nathan worried about his marriage. Sam manipulated Maxie. Michael grew paranoid. Olivia wanted more for her husband. Ava held her own. The Young and the Restless: Mariah tried distance herself from Tessa. Tessa worried that Alice’s disappearance would put Crystal in jeopardy. Nikki tried to put an end to Victor’s dispute with Nick but Victor would agree only if she moved back to the ranch. Sharon encouraged Nick to make peace with Victor. Hilary tried to mend the rift between Phyllis and Victoria but Neil refused to help. Cane told Billy that Jill made him acting CEO of Chancellor Industries. Billy told Cane that Lily has been hired to replace him at Brash & Sassy.