Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 4, 2020)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Ridge asked Brooke to join the Forresters for Christmas. Thomas and Zoe awakened to each other after a night of passion and he invited her to Christmas dinner. Ridge admitted to Brooke that he hadn’t yet filed divorce papers. Steffy asked Liam how he felt about Hope and Thomas working together. The surprise Thomas had for Hope left her stunned. Bill expressed concern to Hope about her working with Thomas. Thomas revealed to
Shauna his designs on Hope and urged her to go after Ridge. Thomas told Liam to get used to having him in his life. A new man asked Steffy on date. Thomas became suspicious when he walked in on a conversation between Steffy and Zoe. Liam told Steffy and Hope that Thomas threatened him.
Days of Our Lives: Marlena confronted “Hope” about her feelings for John. Kate threatened to expose Stefano. Gabi discovered someone vandalized Gabi Chic. An unexpected couple crashed Doug and Julie’s New Year’s Eve party. The thought of Brady with Nicole tormented Kristen. Eli received surprising news on who vandalized Gabi Chic. Steve’s return stunned Marlena, John, Kayla and Justin. Kristen attacked Nicole. Gabi was stunned to learn Lani is back in town. Ciara supported Ben on the day of his final appeal. Xander and Victor realized Ciara had been playing them. Kayla confronted Steve. Gina lashed out at Rafe.
General Hospital: Carly was insistent. Sonny felt betrayed. Laura tried to persuade Charlotte. Sasha defended Valentin. Jason was baffled. Jax was at a loss. Diane confirmed the worst. Jason accepted his fate. Ned struggled to be a good father. Michael tried to distract Sasha. Nina asked Maxie for help. Valentin was confused. Peter was caught off-guard. Joss was let down.
The Young and the Restless: Chance told Devon and Jill that he's quitting as a federal agent and opening his own security firm. Later, Jill promised Devon she would help him get his inheritance back from Colin. Chance misunderstood Abby’s invitation to her New Year's Eve party. Adam was surprised to learn Victor and Nikki pulled strings to get Connor readmitted to Walnut Grove. Phyllis promised to take Jack’s advice and focus her energy on herself instead of revenge against Adam. Billy told Victoria that because of work demands, she’ll have to celebrate New Year’s by herself. Then he texted Amanda.