Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 2.)
The Bold and the Beautiful:
Brooke and Bill shared a tender moment after he regained consciousness. Thorne tried to blame Bill for starting the fight. Eric and Donna reminisced. Ridge was shocked to learn what Bill told police about his fall. Bill promised Liam and Wyatt that he had changed. Quinn made a major sacrifice to keep her marriage on track. Ridge destroyed an important Spencer family symbol to prove how angry he is over Bill’s overtures to Brooke. Pam and Quinn had it out. Eric gave Brooke advice regarding Bill. Ridge and Bill traded accusations and threats. Steffy oversaw a photo shoot for her Intimates line. Bill sent Justin on a new fact-finding mission. Pam and Charlie made a decision about their wedding. Leo, a longtime Forrester buyer, asked Steffy on a date.
Days of Our Lives:
Abigail and Stefan’s bombshell left Jennifer and Chad reeling. Sami asked Kayla’s help in proving the mystery man is EJ. Hattie pressed Roman to prove his love. Eve cut ties with Brady and left Salem. Tripp made a shocking confession to Claire. Things took a strange turn in Salem on Halloween as familiar faces returned. John scored a major victory. Sami realized Susan was the key to uncovering the mystery man's identity. Susan had a premonition about Rex. Lucas and Sami reconnected. Belle and Sami made amends. Shawn defended Belle when things got heated between her and Lucas. Bonnie put Mimi and Rex in an awkward position.
General Hospital:
Kevin had a glimmer of hope. Michael met Sonny for a drink. Curtis got disappointing news. Stella stood her ground. Finn had concerns about Anna’s plans. Sonny had a plan. Laura and Carly made a pact. Anna sought help. Michael was in denial. Mary Pat was in over her head. Mac and Felicia came to Laura’s aid. Ryan set his sights on Ava. Nina met Valentin for dinner. Cameron made a discovery. Jordan and Curtis discussed wedding planning. Michael and Chase bonded over Nelle. Ava confronted Carly. Scotty wanted help. Carly struggled with the damage done to her at Ferncliff. Ava defended her decision.
The Young and the Restless:
Jack implored his family to set differences aside and come together, and Billy and Kyle reluctantly agreed. Lola gave Kyle a second chance after seeing him confront Summer. After getting matching tattoos, Mariah finally told Tessa she loves her. Sharon encouraged Devon to focus on ways he and his family can support Lily through her transition. Sharon found herself torn as her attraction to Rey grew, while Nick reminded her of their shared past. Nick’s anger at Rey flared during a family trip to the pumpkin patch.