Primetime TV Review: “Matlock”

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Kathy Bates as Mattie in "Matlock" on CBS (photo from IMDB)

“Matlock” on CBS Review by Suzanne 10/5/24

I wasn’t sure whether I would like this show or not because I didn’t really care for the original series, starring Andy Griffith. It was just another show, similar to “Diagnosis: Murder” or “Murder She Wrote,” where an older person helps solve crimes in their every-day life.  Of course, “Matlock” was more like “Perry Mason” in that he was a lawyer that would help find the real murderer (so that his client would go free).  It’s basically the same idea, though.

This version of “Matlock” is not really a reboot at all.  The main character is played by a woman (Kathy Bates), and she is not what she seems, which we find out at the end of the first episode. Bates is always fascinating to watch, and she really excels here because the writing is top-notch.  She mentions the original show “Matlock” many times, so we know that this is not set in the original show’s “universe.”  What they’ve done with it is very interesting, though, and anyone who stays through the end of the first episode will figure that out.

Besides the great lead actress, there is a wonderful cast of people, including Beau Bridges, Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio and Leah Lewis. There are some fun guest stars each week as well. I can’t wait to see what else they do with this series. Do yourself a favor and tune in ASAP because this is already the best new show of the Fall season.

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Kathy Bates, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, and Skye P. Marshall of "Matlock" on CBS (key art)

MATLOCK stars Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (David Del Rio) and the uber ambitious Sarah (Leah Lewis). MATLOCK is inspired by the classic television series of the same name.

Premieres Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

ON AIR:

ORIGINATION:

Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), beginning Oct. 17, 2024

Los Angeles

FORMAT:

Drama (Filmed in HD)

STARRING:

Kathy Bates

(Madeline “Matty” Matlock)

Skye P. Marshall

(Olympia)

Jason Ritter

(Julian)

David Del Rio

(Billy)

Leah Lewis

(Sarah)

PRODUCED BY:

CBS Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro and Kathy Bates

Honored numerous times for her work, Kathy Bates is an undeniable force on stage, screen and television. Bates won an Academy Award® and a Golden Globe® for her portrayal of obsessed fan Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner’s 1990 hit “Misery,” based on Stephen King’s novel. In 1995, Bates appeared in the title role of King’s “Dolores Claiborne.”

Currently, she can be seen in the Lionsgate feature adaption of Judy Blume’s classic novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” alongside Rachel McAdams.

Additionally, Bates will also star in the Netflix rom-com “A Family Affair” with Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Liza Koshy and Zac Efron. The film will release on the platform later this year. She is set to star in the independent feature film “Thelma,” which recounts the real-life story of the mother of John Kennedy Toole, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Confederacy of Dunces. Bates will star alongside John Malkovich and Lewis Pullman in the film, which is penned by Black List screenwriter Andrew Farotte and will be directed by Ken Kwapis.

Upcoming, Bates will star in the highly anticipated, reimagined CBS series MATLOCK as a new incarnation of the Andy Griffith character from the original hit series. She also serves as an executive producer on the show. Additionally, Bates recently wrapped production on Castille Landon’s comedy “Summer Camp” opposite Diane Keaton and Alfre Woodard.

Bates recently received the National Board of Review Award as well as an Oscar® and Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal as Bobi Jewell in Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell.” Starring alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde and Jon Hamm, the WB film is based on Marie Brenner’s 1997 Vanity Fair article “American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell.”

In 1999, Bates received Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and won a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® and a Critics Choice Award for her performance in Mike Nichols’ “Primary Colors.” Bates earned her third Oscar nomination for her role in Alexander Payne’s “About Schmidt,” for which she won a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress and garnered Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations.

Her film work has also been recognized with Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominations for Jon Avnet’s film adaptation of Fanny Flagg’s “Fried Green Tomatoes,” and she also shared a SAG Award nomination with the ensemble cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster “Titanic,” as well as a nomination for the ensemble of Woody Allen’s biggest success, “Midnight in Paris.”

Bates received her star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20, 2016.

Her additional film credits include: “The Blind Side” with Sandra Bullock; Stephen Frears’ period drama “Cheri,” in which she starred with Michelle Pfeiffer; Sam Mendes’ drama “Revolutionary Road,” which reunited her with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet; Adam Sandler’s “The Waterboy”; Robert Altman’s “Come Back to the Five & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”; “Straight Time” with Dustin Hoffman; and Milos Forman’s “Taking Off.”

On television, Bates has received 14 Emmy® nominations, winning her first award in 2003 playing the ghost of Charlie Harper in Chuck Lorre’s TWO AND A HALF MEN. Bates won rave reviews and her second Emmy as the deliciously evil Madame LaLaurie in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story: Coven” on FX. She received two more Emmy nods for her respective performances in “American Horror Story: Freak Show” and “American Horror Story: Hotel.”

For the 1996 HBO film “The Late Shift,” Bates won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award and earned an Emmy nomination. Her television honors also include Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for her performance as Miss Hannigan in The Wonderful World of Disney musical “Annie.”

Bates has also been honored for her work behind the camera as a director. She helmed the A&E telefilm “Dash and Lily,” starring Sam Shepard and Judy Davis, which earned nine Emmy nominations, including one for Bates as Best Director. She also directed five episodes of the acclaimed HBO series “Six Feet Under,” earning a Directors Guild of America Award® nomination for the episode “Twilight.” Her directing credits also include episodes of “Oz,” “Homicide: Life on the Street” and PBS’ “Great Performances.”

Bates first gained the attention of critics and audiences on the New York stage starring as Joanne in Jack Heifner’s “Vanities” – one of the longest-running plays in Off-Broadway history. She was nominated for a Tony Award® for her portrayal of the suicidal daughter in the original Broadway production of Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “‘night, Mother.” She has been honored with an Obie Award® for her performance as Frankie in the original Off-Broadway production of Terrence McNally’s “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.” She portrayed Elsa Barlow in Athol Fugard’s “The Road to Mecca” alongside Fugard and Yvonne Bryceland.

For the past several years, Bates has served as the national spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN). LE&RN is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic diseases and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. With chapters throughout the world, LE&RN seeks to accelerate the prevention, treatment and cure of these diseases while bringing patients and medical professionals together to address the unmet needs surrounding lymphatic diseases, which include lymphedema and lipedema.

Bates currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.

 

Jason Ritter, Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall star in "Matlock" on CBS.

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Taylor doesn’t believe Grace’s diagnosis of Broken Heart Syndrome. Grace explains that motional stress can cause damage to heart muscle, and it can be linked to estrogen dropping. She lists all of the symptoms, which Taylor has had. Ridge thinks this is great news, but Taylor takes it like a slap in the face. She goes into completely denial and acts like Grace is telling her that her symptoms are all in her head. Upset, Taylor leaves. She rants and raves to Ridge at Steffy’s house. When she mentions getting a second opinion, he urgers her to do that but advises her not to ignore it. He reminds her that she told him years ago that the mind and body are connected and that problems with the mind are dangerous to ignore. She’s still angry and lashes out a bit at Ridge. Eventually, she calms down, and she tells him again not to tell anyone (this time because she’s embarrassed). He holds her hand, telling her that he’s there for her, always. They hug.

Liam and Steffy chat about some deal Forrester is making with Spencer. After that’s settled, they talk about how nice it is for Steffy to have Taylor around again. They chuckle about how much Kelly goes on and on about her grandma. Liam is surprised she’s planning to stay, but Steffy says that her mom seems different. Liam wonders if it maybe it’s due to Ridge. Steffy lets him know that she’s planing to stay out of Ridge and Taylor’s relationship this time. Liam also mentions that Ridge is with Brooke. They talk about how strong Taylor is, and how she’s had to deal with a lot in her life.

Bill tells Brooke that Katie refuses to get back together with him. She knows that Katie blames her for what happened years ago with Bill. She offers to talk to Katie, to see if she can convince her to go back to Bill. Bill thanks Brooke for always seeing the best in him. He wonders why she and Ridge have never gotten re-married and whether Taylor being back in town might cause them problems, but she assures him that she and Ridge are solid.

 

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Taylor gets the cardiac enzyme test from Grace. Ridge is there to support her. After the test, she tells him that she’s glad he’s there. She reminisces about their past, saying she didn’t know how lucky they had it when they were all a family. She tells him that she wants him to be happy. Grace returns with her test results. She says that the numbers are good, and she doesn’t have heart failure. Ridge and Taylor are shocked. Grace thinks Taylor has broken heart syndrome, which can mimic heart failure.

Brooke and Carter chat about how well Brooke’s Bedroom is doing. She teases him about having a special woman and asks if he and Katie are still an item. He tells her he and Katie have just been friends for quite a while. He wonders if Katie will get back with Bill.

Hope and Steffy are working in the same room. Hope tries to bond with Steffy by talking about Taylor and saying how she’s always glad to have her mom nearby. Steffy acts bitchy, as she often does to Hope. Hope suggests they try to keep the peace. She apologizes again for going after Finn and promises it won’t happen again. Hope suggests that they act like the family they are and leave a better legacy for their kids. She tells Steffy that she’s just trying to get back to who she was. Steffy throws all this back in Hope’s face and insults her and Brooke. Carter comes in just then. Steffy leaves, so Carter and Hope flirt and joke around about her wearing lingerie. He invites her to lunch at Il Giardino.

Katie drops by to see Bill at his place, at his request. He wants to get back together with her. He assures her that things are over with him and Poppy. However, she turns him down. She tells him that it was too painful before, when he chose Brooke over her. Will doesn’t seem to care if his parents are back together or not. He tries again to convince her, but she says that she’s past the idea of them being together. Later, Brooke drops by for a meeting with Bill about Brooke’s Bedroom. He asks if they can reschedule, so she wonders what’s wrong. He tells her what happened with Katie, and how Katie said that he’s only interested in her when Brooke’s not available.

 

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Ridge convinces Taylor to go see specialists for her heart problems. They hug and then go visit Grace Buckingham, Paris’ mom. Taylor is reluctant to have tests or see doctors, but Ridge urges her to fight and not give up. They meet with Grace and tell her that Taylor has heart failure. Grace wants to do a blood test that will determine if Taylor has had a heart attack, so they agree. Ridge is very much involved in Taylor’s medical care. They hug.

Brooke and Steffy chat some more about Taylor and how glad they all are to have her home. Brooke remembers her own mom and how much she misses her.

Katie talks to Will about getting a Forrester internship. He promises to give it a try. A model name Willow comes in, looking for Hope. She and Will look at each other in a flirty way. Will agrees to talk to Steffy after that. Katie asks Steffy to talk to Will about a possible internship. Steffy admits that there’s an opening, now that Luna is gone. Katie lets her know that Will isn’t sure that fashion is right for him. Meanwhile, Will meets two other attractive young women, Kingsley and Lainey. Katie brings Will in to see Steffy (and Brooke). Will tells them that he’s changed his mind and wants to be there. Steffy tells Brooke that she wonders how Bill will react. Katie teases Will about flirting with the young women.

 

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Ridge tries to come to grips with the idea that Taylor is dying. She doesn’t want him to tell anyone, especially Steffy and Thomas, because she doesn’t want to be a burden to them. He’s very frustrated because he went through the same thing with Eric. He’s glad to hear that she told Li, who recommended some cardiologists, but she doesn’t think they can help her. He gets upset, and they hug. He tells her how important she is to him and that he can’t lose her.

Brooke and Steffy are working in the same office. They talk about work a little, but when talk turns to Ridge, Steffy suggests to Brooke that Ridge and Taylor will always have a bond. Brooke agrees but makes it clear that Ridge’s future is with her. Brooke assures Steffy that she’s not threatened by Taylor and that both she and Ridge agree that it’s great that she came home to spend time with her family.

Will and Katie are at Forrester after lunch. He’s worried that she’ll get back with Bill, who will hurt her again. She appreciates his concern but tries to convince him to join Forrester as an intern.

 

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In Steffy’s office, Finn and Steffy kiss. He assures her again that he only has eyes for her, not Hope. Eric comes in, and they chat about the photo shoot. They (mostly Eric) talk about the Brooke’s Bedroom line, and how it’s great for Ridge, who seems happy. Steffy thinks that Taylor is the reason Ridge is doing well, and they agree. Finn talks about how much the kids love having her around. Later, Finn and Steffy discuss Taylor, alone. Steffy is very glad to have her mom home and hopes she stays. She feels more relaxed with her around. Finn is happy for her.

In Hope’s office, she and Carter continue to flirt, since he thinks she should model lingerie to tie in HFTF with Brooke’s Bedroom. They talk about their past office romances and how badly they turned out. They agree that it’s a bad idea, but it’s obvious that they’re attracted to each other (as they grin foolishly). Eric comes in and talks about the Brooke’s Bedroom line briefly. They smile at each other behind him. He leaves them alone. Hope promises Carter that she’ll think about the modeling idea.

At Il Giardino, Katie and Will share a meal. They talk at length about Bill. Will pours out his heart about how much it affected him before when Bill didn’t treat her well, and he doesn’t want him to do that again. He reminds her that he’s fine if they don’t get back together. He also doesn’t want to be anything like “Dollar Bill” in life or business. She’s glad to hear him being honest with her. He tells her at the end that he’s transferring to a local school, which makes her very happy. They hug.

Ridge helps Taylor revive and stand up after her fall at Forrester. He wants to get her to a hospital, but she tells him that she won’t go. She also warns him not to tell Steffy. She makes excuses about why she fainted, but he doesn’t believe her. He presses her for details, so she tells him that she already saw a doctor in Europe. She tells him to make sure to take care of Steffy. Now he’s really worried, so she tells him, reluctantly, that she has heart failure and is dying.

 

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The Forresters gather for a new Brooke’s Bedroom photo shoot. They’re bringing in Icelandic rock star J.J. (JĂśkull JĂşlĂ­usson), who’s the lead singer of a band called Kaleo (in real life), to record music for the new shoot. They all meet. Hope is a big fan of J.J., and so is Finn. Steffy prepares to go get J.J. Hope chats with her briefly about J.J. Steffy informs Hope that Finn will be there, so Hope needs to stay away from him. Hope and Carter chat a little. Finn arrives, so he and Hope chat, mostly about J.J.

Steffy is in another room when Taylor arrives. Steffy tells her that she probably won’t want to see this photo shoot (with Brooke, and Ridge). She also tells her what she told Hope. Taylor warns her to keep an eye on Hope. Steffy sets up a live feed on the TV screen for their shoot, which Taylor watches.

Steffy goes back to the photo shoot. Bridget arrives and says hello to her mom and everyone. She knows J.J. from a visit to Iceland, and she arranged for him to be there. Everyone is very excited. J.J. arrives and meets everyone. Finn is also there and is a bit tongue-tied to meet J.J. Hope watches from the other side of the room. Steffy tells Hope that she doesn’t like the way she was looking at Finn and accuses her of fantasizing about Finn. Hope denies it, but Steffy tells her to leave, so she does (because she knows her line is in danger if she doesn’t).

Finn chats with Steffy. She mentions that she told Hope to leave. Later, he assures her that he only has eyes for her, and it doesn’t matter what Hope does. They hug and kiss.

In another office, Hope fantasizes about the kiss she gave Finn. Carter comes in and tells Hope that he’s been thinking about her, and HFTF. They flirt a bit. He has an idea about making her line more popular: she should model lingerie for her own line, and tie it in with Brooke’s Bedroom. She doesn’t look sure about that idea, but she clearly enjoys flirting with Carter.

Zende, RJ and the other producers film J.J. singing, “Way Down” while everyone else watches their private concert. Film of Brooke in the lingerie plays in the background.

Taylor watches him sing the song. It clearly touches her.

After the concert, everyone applauds. J.J. hopes to see them all later at his concert. He hugs them and leaves, and so does Bridget. Ridge and Brooke flirt and kiss. Meanwhile, Taylor was just about to walk in, but she sees them and hangs back, eavesdropping. Her heart pounds fast. She gets upset, and she has what looks to be a heart attack, She grabs the near curtain and falls, bringing the curtain down. Ridge sees her fall and runs over to her. She looks unconscious.

 

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Steffy tells Hope that she’s certain that her parents still love each other. Hope wonders if that’s why Taylor is back, but Steffy denies that. She claims that Taylor is just happy to be there with the family. Hope wonders why Taylor has come back now, but Steffy doesn’t think that there’s any big mystery. Hope reiterates that no one will come between Ridge and Brooke again.

Ridge and Taylor hug. He admits that he’s very happy that she’s there, for however long it will be. She plans to appreciate every moment she has with her family and the people she loves. Ridge gives her a side hug. Just then, Brook starts to walk in but backs out, watching them in shock. She comes in after that, asking if she’s interrupting. Ridge kisses her and Taylor says she’ll leave them alone, since they’re busy. Brooke asks her if she heard of the big photo shoot tomorrow for Brooke’s Bedroom. Taylor has heard about it and tries to rush out. Ridge and Brooke are surprised she’s leaving so soon. She just said that it’s great to see the two of them happy and that they have a lot to look forward to. She leaves. Ridge looks concerned. They’re both excited about bedroom line. They agree that it’s good to have Taylor back, but Brooke feels like Taylor is not herself, and not too happy. Ridge didn’t notice Taylor being unhappy or different.

Taylor and Steffy chat. Taylor is proud of her daughter. They also talk about Kelly a little. Mostly, they talk about Ridge. It’s clear that Steffy still hopes her parents can get back together. Taylor admits that the memories of the past with their family are the happiest of her life. However, she says, Steffy has to accept that he’s with Brooke now, like she has. She mentions that they have a bright future, with a long life ahead of them. Steffy looks shocked and confused.

Will is at Forrester, on the phone with Donna. She’s trying to set him up with someone, but he’s not interested. RJ walks in behind him to put a laptop down on a table. There seems to be some tension between them. Will asks RJ if he really didn’t know that Luna was crazy. RJ’s face falls, and he looks sad. Will apologizes for asking but mentions that Luna is in jail where she belongs. RJ asks Will why he’s there instead of with Bill at Spencer Publications. Will isn’t sure what he’s going to be doing, but he mentions that Katie invited him to work there. RJ can’t imagine that Bill would want that, but Will says whatever decision he makes will be his choice. Will says that maybe he and RJ will work together one day. RJ doesn’t look too happy about that idea.

Katie visits Bill, at his request. He asks her to consider getting their family back together. They talk about what he’s been going through with Luna. He holds her hand, and they discuss Will a bit. Bill blames himself for hurting Katie in the past. Will arrives, too. Bill tells him that he’s a different man, and he wants to reunite their family. Will asks Katie is that’s what she wants. Katie isn’t sure because she’s enjoying having Will home and doesn’t want anything to spoil that. They hug.

 

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Steffy has come home and wonders why Taylor has been crying. Taylor sidesteps the question. They have a nice chat. Taylor assures Steffy that she’s home to stay. Steffy pours out her heart about how much she needs her mom with her. They hug, and Taylor cries more.

Li thinks about how Taylor is dying. Finn comes in to ask her a question, so she answers. He can tell that she’s bothered about something. She tells him that it’s about one of her patients, but she can’t give him any details. They chat about it, without him knowing it’s Taylor (his mother-in-law).

Ridge and Brooke flirt and kiss. They both agree that it’s good that Taylor is back in town.

 

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Li is shocked to learn that Taylor is dying from heart failure. She promises to find a good oncologist for her. Taylor swears her to secrecy.

Steffy tells Ridge that she doesn’t want Taylor to leave town. She hopes he can talk Taylor into staying, so he agrees.

Brooke, Eric and Donna are at the Forrester mansion. Donna blames herself for what happened with Luna because she was the one who hired her. They mention Taylor, so Brooke flashes back to part of her conversation with Taylor. Brooke tells them that she and Taylor might finally become friends. They hope that’s true and remind her that she and Stephanie became friends before Stephanie died.

Brooke and Ridge catch up with what the other was talking about with Steffy and Taylor. Brook doesn’t think Taylor is going to go anywhere. Ridge is glad to hear it because Steffy needs her mom.

Steffy comes home to find Taylor home. It’s clear that Taylor has been crying, so she asks what’s wrong.

 

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Taylor is on the phone at Steffy’s place when Brooke arrives. Taylor assures Brooke that she’s not back in L.A. to chase after Ridge again. Brooke proposes that they try to be friends again. Taylor is open to the idea, but first they have a lot talk about Hope and Steffy. Brooke agrees that they should try to make peace with themselves and their daughters, and that she doesn’t want Hope to make the wrong choices, like she did.

Steffy and Ridge chat about Taylor being back in town. They both missed her. Steffy hopes that Taylor sticks around.

Finn’s patient is the Forrester pilot, Deuce (played again by Tom Arnold). Deuce is anxious about his test results. Finn has to leave for a minute. Nurse April arrives with the test results, but she can only give them to Finn. Finn returns, and his mom, Li, also arrives. Taylor texts Li, so she leaves to go visit her. Finn informs Deuce that all of his test results are fine. He was worried about nothing.

Li visits Taylor, thinking that she wants to talk about re-starting her practice. Taylor lets Li know that she has heart failure and is drying from it. Li is shocked.

 

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Ridge and Taylor flirt and then have a long, heartfelt talk about deep subjects, such as their kids, their grand-kids, and their late daughter, Phoebe. She asks him why he didn’t marry Brooke again, and he replies that it just didn’t necessary because they’ve done so many weddings in the past. She tells him that he was the love of her life and always will be.

Brooke, Katie and Donna have lunch and talk about how the press keep pestering them about Steffy and Luna. Donna admires how Finn rescued Steffy, and how they have such a great relationship. She and Katie compare them to Brooke and Ridge, and Donna and Eric, and then Katie and Bill. Katie isn’t so sure about that last part. Brooke admits that in the past, she’d be worried about Taylor returning, but she doesn’t feel threatened now.

Steffy and Finn spend a lot of time kissing and hugging, and then they make love. He assures her that he’ll be here for her, forever. She talks about how she though about him and the kids when she was caged by Luna.

 

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Ridge and Taylor have a nice visit with Eric at his home. Eric catches up with Taylor, but then he’s called away for a meeting. Ridge and Taylor discuss Hope and Steffy and then have a warm chat. She confesses that she was in Monaco when he and Brooke were there for the Brooke’s Bedroom press thing. She claims she was there for a meeting and it made her miss her home with the kids, grandkids and him.

Steffy and Liam chat at her place. He’s picking up something for Kelly. He asks how she’s doing. She has the same flashback as Finn did yesterday, about his rescuing her from Luna’s cage. She says that none of it would have happened if Hope hadn’t kissed Finn. Liam doesn’t know what to make of Hope’s kissing Finn, but he doesn’t quite buy Steffy’s theory that she’s turning into Brooke, either. Liam is glad that Steffy was rescued.

Brooke visits Finn at his office (does he ever get anything done at work?). She tells him that Steffy threatened Hope, saying that if she even looks at Finn the wrong way, Steffy will kill Hope For The Future. She begs him to try to reason with Steffy. He doesn’t want to be in the middle between Steffy and Hope, but he doesn’t refuse.

Finn goes home, where Steffy is chatting with Liam. Liam thanks him again for saving Steffy, and he leaves. Finn and Steffy kiss. He tells her about Brooke’s visit. He assures her that he’s putting her and the kids first, so he doesn’t have to worry about Hope, Sheila or anyone else. They kiss and hug more.

 

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Steffy tells Hope that she’d better leave Finn alone, or she’ll lose Hope For The Future. Hope protests, in vain. Brooke comes in and defends Hope.

Brooke, Ridge, Taylor discuss what just happened at the meeting. Taylor and Brooke argue again about their daughters.

Steffy tells Ridge and Taylor what she said to Hope.

Brooke and Hope discuss what’s happened above.

Finn thinks about Steffy and what happened when he rescued her from Luna’s cage. RJ drops by, at Finn’s request. Finn wants to know how RJ is doing. RJ isn’t really sure how to deal with what he’s feeling. They talk about Luna a little. Finn notes that RJ is in a tough spot, being half-brother to both Hope and Steffy. They both hope that one day, Hope and Steffy can put their differences aside and realize they have a lot in common.

Finn goes to Il Giardino to pick up lunch for the nurses at his hospital. He runs into Hope, who’s there looking for Deacon. Hope is trying hard not to be too friendly. Finn is glad that Hope didn’t lose her line, but he’s wondering why she doesn’t seem overjoyed. She says that it’s best they don’t spend time together, and he knows it’s because of the kiss. He asks her why she did it. She says that she cares about him too much, and he replies that he cares about her, too (obviously, not in the same way). He hopes that someday she and Steffy can see how amazing they both are. He gets his food and leaves. She remembers the nice moments they had together in the past.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, September 16, 2024

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Steffy tells Hope and the rest of the Forresters that she won’t be killing Hope For The Future. Everyone is shocked.

Later, Brooke chats with Ridge and Taylor about how she’s glad for what happened. However, she wants to know if Ridge would have backed Steffy, had she killed the line.

Hope phones Zende to let him know the good news. Steffy comes in and informs Hope that if she wants to keep her line, she needs to not go after Finn ever again.

Liam and Will continue to have lunch at Il Giordano. Deacon comes up, so Liam introduces them. Liam and Deacon both praise Katie. Deacon hopes that Bill knows how wonderful Katie is. They chat a little about Luna (and the two men she killed) and make some jokes about Bill. Deacon gives them espresso to go, on the house.

Bill and Katie flirt. They text Will to come over, so he does. They just want to hang out together, as a family, and they all hug.

 

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B&B Short Recap Friday, September 13, 2024

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Brooke and Hope keep arguing about Finn and Steffy because Hope hinted that she might want to go after Finn for revenge.

Finn, Steffy, and Taylor finish talking about how grateful they are for Steffy’s return. Ridge comes in with Carter. They discuss Hope’s line because it’s not doing well. Steffy knows that Hope might be too happy to hear that.

Brooke and Hope join the others. Carter shows Hope the early projections. Ridge backs what Carter is saying. Hope gets a bit upset and asks if they’re going to kill Hope For The Future.

Liam and Will meet for lunch at Il Giordino. They talk a little bit about Poppy and Luna, which leads to them discussing Bill and Katie. Will is worried that Bill might hurt Katie again if they reunited, but he supports them, otherwise. Liam seems to agree.

Bill comes home to find Katie. She was finishing up a work call. She tells him that Poppy was just there and that she apologized to her. Bill credits Katie for their discovery of Luna’s machinations. He isn’t sure yet whether he and Poppy will stay together because they’re both processing what happened. He continues to praise Katie, and they have a nice conservation, with lots of flirting.

 

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, September 12, 2024

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At Forrester, Hope tries to make nice with Steffy, but Steffy refuses to believe anything Hope says, insults her and warns her again to stay away from Finn.

Also at Forrester, Brooke and Taylor argue about Hope and Steffy, as usual. Taylor asks her to make sure that Hope behaves and also suggests that Brooke be worried about how Hope’s been acting.

At the hospital, Finn and Li discuss Poppy (and Luna). Poppy has been staying with Li, and the sisters are getting along. Li won’t abandon her sister after everything she’s lost. She’s worried about Bill breaking her heart.

At Bill’s house, Katie and Poppy apologize to each other about how they treated each other and discuss Bill, and Luna. Poppy hopes to still be with Bill.

Later, Taylor tells Steffy about her conversation with Brooke. Finn drops by. Taylor thanks Finn again for rescuing Steffy. Finn and Steffy hug.

Hope tells Brooke that when she went to apologize to Steffy, who just attacked her, like usual. Brooke agrees with her, mostly, but Hope is very frustrated. She says that maybe she’s not so sorry about kissing Finn now, with the way Steffy is acting. Brooke is shocked. They argue more about Finn and Steffy. Brooke is worried that Hope is going to take revenge on Steffy by going after Finn.

 

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Taylor and Steffy catch up. Steffy is glad that her mother is sticking around.

Hope chats with Brooke, who once again wants to make sure that she’s not thinking about Finn.

Taylor is walking by Brooke’s door at Forrester when Brooke calls her in to tell her that she’s glad Steffy is safe. She is sympathetic to Taylor’s feelings of worry when Steffy was missing. Their nice moment is ruined when Taylor tells Brooke to tell Hope to stop chasing after Finn.

Hope goes to see Steffy in her office. She says that she’s glad Steffy is back at work, but Steffy knows that she’s just trying to flatter her. Steffy lets her know that she still needs to see a better performance by Hope For The Future. She also warns Hope away from Finn.

Finn gets a visit from Liam in his office. Liam apologizes for giving Finn a hard time last time he saw him, and he thanks him for rescuing Steffy.

Bill gets a visit from Katie and Will. They have a nice long chat. Bill thanks Katie for trying to save him from Poppy. He calls her his “guardian angel.”

 

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Eric and Donna have a get-together for their family and their house to celebrate Steffy’s safe return. RJ keeps blaming himself for bringing Luna into the family, but Steffy and Ridge tell him that he’s not to blame. Steffy wants to get back to work and back to a normal life. Eric kisses Steffy, glad she’s safe. Deacon arrives, invited by Eric for Steffy. She tells everyone the details of what happened. They all feel bad for Poppy. Hope tells Steffy honestly that she’s glad that she’s OK and back with her family. Steffy fills Zende and RJ in on Luna’s confession about how sleeping with Zende was no accident. They’re both stunned at her machinations. Brooke and RJ both apologize to Zende for how they treated him, and they each hug him. Hope takes Finn aside and tells him that he’s a hero, and he grins back at her. Taylor watches them from across the room. Everyone is grateful that Steffy is back home and that Finn rescued her. She and Taylor hug him, and Steffy kisses him. Hope watches glumly. Brooke gets in her ear to point out how much in love they are.

Poppy waits for Bill in his living room. She looks sadly at the photo of her, Bill and Luna on the mantle. Bill comes in and asks how she is. She’s still trying to process what happened and blames herself for everything Luna did. Bill tells her repeatedly that she’s not at fault. She tells him that she and Li are doing well as sisters again. She lets him know how much she loves him and is grateful to him. They hug.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, September 9, 2024

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It’s a day for tears, hugs, and talking about feelings.

At home, Steffy, Finn and the kids hang out, reading books. Steffy had been checked out at the hospital and is fine. Ridge and Taylor drop by, so there are more hugs and kisses. Everyone is grateful Steffy’s home and that Li rescued her. Next, Li and Poppy stop by (they meet Taylor). Poppy apologizes for what Luna did and blames herself for how she raised her. They tell her that they’re moving on, and it’s good that Luna will get some help. Later, Finn and Steffy are alone and tell each other again how much they love each other.

At Forrester, Hope and Brooke discuss how terrible it was that Luna kidnapped Steffy. They’re glad she’s safe and that Finn rescued her. Brooke quizzes her about her feelings for Finn, but Hope assures her that she’s dealing with her feelings, still regrets the kiss and Steffy and that Finn’s marriage is safe from her.

Katie and Will catch up about what’s been going on. He wonders if she and Bill might still love each other. They have a long chat about the past and possible future.

Bill has filled Liam in on everything that happened. Liam is shocked but asks how Bill is feeling. Bill doesn’t want to talk about his feelings but admits that he let his guard down with Luna, and she took advantage of him. Later, Poppy drops by, wondering whether they still have a relationship or not.

 

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B&B Short Recap Friday, September 6, 2024

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Recap written by Suzanne

Steffy and Finn are at home, after her ordeal. She’s had a shower and is in her pajamas. He wishes she would let him take her to the doctor, but she just wants to stay home with him. He brings her coconut water, to replenish her electrolytes. She tells him that she just feels blessed, as they relax on the couch. She talks a little about being in the cage and Luna. She asks him how he figured out where she was, so he tells her. He asks her how Luna got her into the cage, so she fills him in. She feels dazed, like it’s not real. After they talk about what’s happened, Steffy decides that she doesn’t want to talk about Luna, or what happened with Hope. They tell each other how much they love each other, and then they relax more on the couch, after some kisses.

Bill, Poppy, Luna, Baker are all in the jail’s visiting room. All the truth comes out as Poppy gets more upset and struggles to understand how Luna could do these things. Luna makes excuses about how Poppy was such a bad mother and ruined her childhood, etc. She begs Poppy to forgive her, but Poppy tells them to take her away. Luna leaves, with Baker and the other police, screaming, “No!” and begging more. Bill holds Poppy in his arms as she breaks down.

Ridge and Taylor are still worried, when Finn phones them to let them know that Steffy is home safe. Steffy and Finn go on speaker phone to talk to them, just telling them that it’s a long story, but Luna kidnapped her. Ridge calls Carter to let him know. Ridge and Taylor hug gratefully. Katie arrives and fills them in on the whole story. After she leaves, they’re relieved that they got Steffy back. They hug again.

 

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, September 5, 2024

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At Luna’s apartment, Finn tries to figure out how to get Steffy out of the cage, since he doesn’t have the keys. He tells her that he already phoned Chief Baker, so Luna won’t get far. He wants to get her to the hospital. Steffy is overjoyed that he saved. They touch their fingers through the cage crying, water can’t get lock off find crowbar, Finn leaves, returns with pipe, breaks lock, she bursts out and they hug. He takes her home, carrying her inside. They talk about their feelings. She knew he would rescue her. They kiss.

Li and Luna, argue, Poppy, Bill refuses to move, yells at Li for not being there for her, tries to make excuses, Li disgusted, Li says she always thought Poppy made poor choices but she’s not a murderer or kidnapper. Luna tries to leave, but Li body-slams her to the floor, wrestler style, saying, “Nozawa power.” Baker comes in; his cops arrest Luna.

Bill and Katie catch up at his place. She mentions that he had a long chat with Will about what’s been going on with Poppy and Luna. They talk about them, too. Bill still doesn’t think that Poppy could be a murderer. Chatting with Katie about Luna, he says that she sees him differently now (hinting about the kiss). Justin phones to let them know that Poppy’s innocent. Bill insists on being the one to tell her she’s free, so he rushes off to the jail.

Poppy wonders why she’s in the visitor’s area again. Bill arrives to tell Poppy that she’s being released. She cries in shock, disbelief and happiness. He tells her that he knew she was not capable of that. She asked him who did it. Baker walks in, so she asks him who who did it. He doesn’t reply, but they bring Luna in, who’s looking unhappy and not saying a word, her arms behind her back. Poppy tells her excitedly that they caught the real killer. Luna says nothing and just looks glum.

 

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Finn chats with Luna at Forrester about Steffy’s disappearance. She looks rattled but denies having seen her.

Ridge and Taylor wait around for any news of Steffy. They talk about her, and remember when she would “go missing” at home and then be found somewhere, like in the hamper. They decided to call around to various family members. They have Finn and Carter check her credit cards. Taylor is worried about what to tell the kids, who are asking about her.

Li looks worried. She has a flashback to Finn telling her about how he suspects Luna might be behind the deaths, and Steffy’s disappearance.

Steffy sits in her cage, getting weaker. Luna arrives, worried about how Finn was questioning. She puts drugs in a bottle of water and tries to get Steffy to drink it. Instead, Steffy knocks the bottle out of her hand, grabs Luna and tries to get the keys. Luna pushes her down. Then Finn rushes in and goes to the cage to help Steffy. Luna runs out, but Li catches her at the door. Luna pushes her and runs off to the stairwell. Li chases her, and Luna ends up in the basement, caught.

 

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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At the hospital, Finn and Li keep discussing his idea that Luna is behind Steffy’s disappearance. She doesn’t know what to think, but he’s determined to find the truth.

RJ visits Bill at home to see if he knows what’s going on with Luna, since he hasn’t seen her much recently. Bill tactfully explains that Luna is having trouble with everything that’s happening in her life.

Later, Finn visits RJ at work to discuss his idea about Luna and Steffy. RJ is shocked, to say the least. He confirms to Finn that Luna was not with him when Tom was killed (which she claimed she was).

Steffy is weak from lack of food and water, but she won’t take anything from Luna, in case it’s drugged. She begs Luna to let her out and tries to convince her to think of all the people whose lives she’s affecting, including her mom, Finn and Steffy’s kids. She promises to tell the police that Luna was just troubled, but Luna knows she’s lying and leaves Steffy alone to cry some more.

Luna finds Finn waiting for her at Forrester. She looks uncomfortable and shocked at his being there.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, September 2, 2024

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In Bill’s living room, Finn talks to Steffy in absentia, worried about her. Bill returns, so they talk about how Luna’s doing. Finn got a “vibe” from her, and Bill mentioned that she needs extra care, so Bill tells him about Luna kissing him and how he feels bad for her. He thinks the kisses were due to all of the terrible things going on in her life. He tells Finn that he offered to pay for a therapist, but she’s not ready yet. Finn is alarmed. He then gets an alert on his phone that it’s pairing with Steffy’s nearby phone, so they find it in on the table near the door. It’s on Do Not Disturb. Now he’s very worried, knowing she would never leave town without her phone. Bill offers help to find Steffy, but Finn tells him to watch over Luna.

Finn meets with Li at the hospital. He has jumped to the conclusion that Luna might be behind the murders and Steffy’s disappearance. They discuss it and realize Luna has just as much motive as Poppy.

At Luna and Poppy’s apartment, Steffy lies in her cage, exhausted, weak from hunger and thirst. Luna is nearby. Steffy tries again to get Luna to see reason and to let her out. Luna ignores her please and says that no one is going to stop her. Steffy asks her to think about her mom, or RJ. Luna says that RJ is just a boy. She tells Steffy about having sex with Zende and how it was the best sex of her life. She completely fooled everyone by pretending to be drugged and sleeping with him. Steffy realizes that she then used the drugs on Hollis and her dad. She calls Luna a psycho and yells at her furiously to let her out, shaking the bars of her cage.

Back at Forrester, RJ and Ridge are trying to work, but they’re worried about Steffy and why she hasn’t phoned or texted back. They talk about her working at Forrester and how much they miss her.

 

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