Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Aug. 5-9.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Flo tried to get Wyatt to understand why she lied to everyone. Liam told Hope that Beth was still alive as Thomas pounded on the office door. Ridge assured Steffy that she is Phoebe’s mother. Hope and Liam wept with joy as she was reunited with Beth. Shauna tried to dissuade Flo from her desire to spill the entire truth to Brooke. Zoe desperately tried to make excuses for her father when she discovered too late that Brooke and Ridge knew of Reese’s involvement, but Ridge called the police on him. Hope and Liam dreaded having to tell Steffy that “Phoebe” is really Beth, knowing that Steffy had been an innocent pawn in this plot. Steffy understandably was stunned by this news and balked when Hope wanted to take Beth home.
Days of Our Lives: Gabi dropped a bombshell on Stefan, while Rex challenged Eric over his feelings for Sarah. Tragedy ensued as Ted confronted Tony and Kristen. Eli decided to accept Jack’s offer, while Gabi was remorseful for betraying Stefan. Kristen was caught in the act as she tried to destroy incriminating evidence. Sarah and Eric finally declared their love for each other. Stefan was arrested for murder. Brady succumbed to the advances of “Nicole.” Kate saw a familiar face that caused her to swoon. Kristen pondered whether to reveal her true identity to Brady. Gabi couldn’t bring herself to believe Stefan was a murderer, and Hope made a surprising discovery. Tony admitted to Kristen that he wanted a divorce. Anna returned to Salem.
General Hospital: Shiloh presented Jason with a decision, and Drew made a call to Sonny. Cameron was caught off guard by Joss, while Neil and Alexis grew closer. Lucy took Sasha hunting for an apartment, and Shiloh was growing desperate over another matter. Franco expressed his gratitude to Scott. Sasha took Maxie into her confidence, while someone sent flowers to Nina. Laura insisted on being allowed to form her own opinion. Sam was in the mood to argue, and Elizabeth got a phone call that alarmed her. Lucas provided a news update, while Robert was forced to deliver some disappointing news. Peter offered his support to Maxie, and Lulu just wanted things to return to normal. Liz kept vigil over Franco while he slept. An important message arrived for Stella.
The Young and the Restless: Theo continued trying to force a friendship with Kyle, insisting on throwing a bachelor party for him. When Kyle quickly rejected that offer and vented about it to Mariah, she offered to throw him and Lola a joint bachelor-bachelorette party instead. When Kyle gratefully accepted and put Mariah in charge of planning that event, he ruffled Abby’s feathers, since as maid of honor she had been planning the bachelorette bash. Nate was confused about where he stood with Abby when she asked him to take her to the party, unaware that she just needed an escort. Victor told Summer about his illness. Sharon and Victoria persuaded Billy to start counseling, but his therapist quickly realized Billy is determined to punish himself for Delia’s death.