Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of May 20-24.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Zoe and Flo had to cover when Hope confronted them about why they spoke about baby Beth. Thomas manipulated Hope with a letter supposedly written by Caroline, and she was moved. Eric and Quinn welcomed Flo and Shauna into their home. Liam was stunned when Wyatt asked him to consider whether he should be with Steffy and the girls. Flo was torn between her new life and the secret she was keeping. Wyatt went to Forrester to talk relationship with a surprised Sally. Hope stunned Liam with a heartfelt request. Steffy and the girls returned from Paris. Hope sent Liam to see his family. Brooke urged Hope to be there for Douglas without sacrificing her marriage to Liam. Ridge advised Thomas to not interfere in other people’s relationships. Hope visited Steffy and was once again elated to hold baby Phoebe.
Days of Our Lives: Xander’s partner was revealed. Maggie demanded an explanation when she walked in on Kate and Victor. Will lashed out at Marlena. John offered to help Marlena find Rolf’s diary. Claire blamed Eve for Tripp breaking up with her. JJ and Haley enlisted Tripp’s help in evading the authorities. Eve set out to punish Ben. JJ and Haley grew closer while holed up at the Horton cabin. Ben grew more suspicious of Claire. Lani made a confession to Rafe. Nicole lashed out at Eric, Sarah and Maggie after Holly’s funeral. Maggie gave in to temptation. Gabi recruited Kate to help destroy Stefan’s relationship with Chloe. Doug and Julie celebrated their 25th anniversary. Chloe caught Gabi and Stefan in bed. Brady found Maggie unconscious. Xander was caught in the act.
General Hospital: Jason got a frantic phone call. Peter shared Molly’s idea with Maxie. Bobbie was supportive. Sonny smoothed things over with Mike. Anna was bewildered and perplexed. Kristina confronted Sam. Josslyn got a sweet note. Sonny was supportive. Ava struggled. Willow did her best. Lucas connected the dots. Sam left with Shiloh. Josslyn put her best foot forward. Margaux was not thrilled with Laura’s plan. Monica had more bad news. Shiloh was distracted. Sam got in over her head. Lucas was confrontational. Brad sought Julian's advice. Sam was helpless. Margaux confronted Sonny. Ava sought answers. Laura called Chase.
The Young and the Restless: Victoria gave Billy an answer to his proposal. Arturo stepped up when tests revealed he fathered Mia’s child, while Rey was relieved that he could finally move forward with Sharon without any complications. The couple considered the idea when Faith asked if they were going to move in together. Phyllis’ revenge plot continued as she prepared to launch a knockoff of Jabot’s new collective. Nate continued his pursuit of a reluctant Abby, who eventually agreed to have dinner with him.