The BEST episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful season 1

#1 - Ep. #180

Season 1 - Episode 280 - Aired 11/30/1987

#2 - Ep. #9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/1987

Ridge receives a call from his old flame Alex Simpnson who convinces him to go out on date upon her return to Los Angeles. Caroline talks Bill into giving Ridge a chance. Bill then unsuccessfully tries to reach Conway Weston. He leaves a message to call off the investigation on the P.I.'s answering machine. An overjoyed Katie returns home from her date with Rocco. Brooke isn't ready to marry Dave just yet.

#3 - Ep. #8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/1/1987

Stephanie believes Eric and Margo are having an affair. Rocco arrives for his date at the Logan house but is disappointed in Katie's looks. Eric and Stephanie argue about their absent daughter - who Stephanie chastises as having an unhealthy proximity to Eric - as Caroline convinces Kristen to come to the wedding.

#4 - Ep. #7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/1987

Stephanie calls her daughter Kristen in New York. Kristen tells Stephanie she won't be able to attend the wedding. Donna meets Rocco at the library and convinces the young hipster to ask Katie out. Katie is overjoyed when Rocco calls. Thorne meets Caroline and feels initially attracted to her. Meanwhile, Stephanie gets a suspicious phone call.

#5 - Ep. #10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/3/1987

Eric urges Stephanie to come clean with Kristen. Caroline daydreams about her wedding. Ridge manages to have Thorne cover for him at Forrester Creations and takes off the Café Russe where he meets Alex. Alex gets Ridge to reminisce about all the good times they had together. Conway gets the message that Bill called off the investigation but proceeds: He breaks into a hotel suite and takes pictures of Alex and Ridge making love.

#6 - Ep. #5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/1987

Caroline urges Bill to accept her feeling for Ridge. Brooke tells Dave she will act as a decoy. Though he is reluctant, Dave agrees. Stephanie and Eric have their first meeting with Bill and offer to use their home for the wedding. To lift Katie's spirits, Storm asks Donna to set Katie up with a date. Bill hires a private detective to uncover Ridge's indiscretions and to stop his daughter from marriage.

#7 - Ep. #4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/1987

Dave tells Brooke he wants to use her as bait to catch the rapists. Brooke is worried. Thorne suspects Ridge is marrying Caroline to spite Bill. Eric informs a shocked Margo that Ridge is now engaged. Bill tries to convince Caroline that Ridge is no good for her but she refuses to stop her wedding plans.

#8 - Ep. #6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/1987

Dave proposes to Brooke but she asks for time to think about it. Bill pressures Margo to tell him about Ridge but she refuses. Storm and Dave argue about using Brooke as a decoy. Eric confronts Ridge about whether or not he loves Caroline.

#9 - Ep. #2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/1987

Eric tells Stephanie their marriage has gone stale. Ridge tells his parents he and Caroline are getting married. Brooke searches through mugshots to find her attackers.

#10 - Ep. #13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/8/1987

Caroline and Kristen get along fabulous and she asks her future sister-in-law to be her matron of honor. Bill is furious when he sees the picture of Ridge and Alex. Ridge and Caroline have a press conference about the wedding where he confesses his love. After a long time away, Kristen returns to the Forrester mansion where she runs into her mother. Their conversation is as icy as ever. Bill shows the picture to Margo and asks her what to do.

#11 - Ep. #3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/1987

Beth reassures Katie about her complexion. Stephanie informs a stunned Thorne that his brother Ridge is getting married. Brooke confides in her sisters Katie and Donna about her attack. Caroline introduces Ridge to her father and tells Bill she is marrying Ridge. Bill who knows of Ridge's constant womanizing via Margo tries to hide his rage.

#12 - Ep. #1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/1987

Eric Forrester puts on his latest fashion show. Bill Spencer demands that Ridge stop dating his daughter, Caroline. Det. David Reed questions Brooke Logan about the two men who tried to rape her.

#13 - Ep. #36

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 5/11/1987

Bill manages to find out where Caroline is and he pays her a visit. Caroline doesn't want to hear his explanations when he begins apologising for his actions. Bill notices the diamond ring on her finger and demands to know if she has returned to Ridge. Caroline tells him to butt out of her life and allow her to be her own woman. Ridge tells Thorne that Caroline accepted his ring. Ridge begins to show hope of having Caroline again, but Thorne isn't impressed by the news. Beth goes to her boss, Ruth Wilson, to decline the order for the Forrester party, but Ruth tells her that it's an oppotunity for her to make lots of money and tells Beth that she has to take it. Beth arrives at the Forrester home and is greeted by Stephanie. Beth hopes and prays that Eric will not remember her. Beth becomes nervous as the party begins and Eric comes home. She attempts to hide herself from view.

#14 - Ep. #31

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/4/1987

Beth is shocked when Helen tells her that the reason Stephen walked out on her was because he couldn't compete against Eric in her heart, the man that she has always truly loved. Eric decides that he and Stephanie are overdue some much needed time together. Eric realises that Stephanie is jealous of the affection he shows towards Kristen. Stephanie admits that she has always felt second best, even in college against his first love Elizabeth Henderson. Stephanie feels that Eric would have married Elizabeth if she herself hadn't of been pregnant with Ridge. Thorne begs Kristen to tell him where Caroline is. Kristen is reluctant but eventually gives in. Judging by the way Thorne talks of Caroline, Kristen realises that Thorne is in love with Caroline himself.

#15 - Ep. #29

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/30/1987

Kristen goes home and informs Eric and Stephanie that Ridge is with Caroline. They all agree that things seem positive and that there still may be a wedding. Ridge calls and shatters that illusion by telling them that Caroline doesn't want him. Kristen feels therefore that it's time for her to return to New York, but Eric asks her to stay. Kristen is unsure and tells Stephanie that they will never get along, but Stephanie says that she would like to try. Margo offers Bill some support in his hour of need. He tells Margo how much he wants Caroline home. Bill later kisses Margo. Bill is concerned when a police offer brings by Caroline's purse, having found it in a park. Ridge tells Bill that Caroline is safe but refuses to tell him where she is. Thorne feels that Ridge should now give Caroline some space, but he is determined to win her back.

#16 - Ep. #37

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/12/1987

Storm asks Brooke if she and Dave have set a date for their wedding. Brooke later gets a call from Dave and he suggests they marry in the Autumn. Storm questions Brooke on if she really wants to get married. Brooke and Storm wonder where Beth is and realise that she must have accepted the job at the Forrester party. Storm suggests Beth knew Eric a little more than she ever let on. Eric and Stephanie talk to the buyers at the business party. Ridge and Thorne stand off to the side with Kristen. Stephanie makes a point of embarrasing Margo by refering to her as the secretary. Eric hints to Kristen about her becoming part of the fold and working along side the family. Beth hides her face when Eric comes over to get a Brandy, but he realises that he recognises her. Beth quickly leaves before he is able to identify her.

#17 - Ep. #33

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/6/1987

Margo is angry with Ridge when he snaps at her infront of some employees. Margo suggests that he is just in a foul mood because of Caroline, which Margo is obviously jealous of. The tension between them grows and an argument about nothing erupts. Ridge learns that Bill kissed Margo when she lets it slip. Thorne brings some food by for Caroline and cooks her a meal. Caroline is glad that he is there for her as a friend. Stephanie begins planning her party and orders a menu from Logan Catering Services. Bill asks Stephanie to come over and he tells her of his concerns for Caroline. They begin bickering when Bill insults Ridge. Stephanie advises Bill to take a step back from Caroline as he seems to be using her as some sort of replacement for his dead wife.

#18 - Ep. #16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/13/1987

Ridge confesses to Thorne his indiscretion but maintains that he loves Caroline. After some soul-searching Ridge decides not to tell Caroline anything. Donna informs Beth about Rocco's true interest in Katie. Later, Rocco tells Donna he wants to date her not Katie.

#19 - Ep. #42

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/19/1987

Storm yells at Donna for leaving Katie at home alone. Brooke asks Storm to go easy on Donna as she does have her own life and isn't a babysitter. Donna heads off to the library and meets with Mark. Donna takes him up on his offer for them to be together. Stephanie has breakfast with Ridge and Thorne. Ridge talks of how he is slowly winning Caroline back. Thorne talks about how Caroline needs a job, but Ridge says that she won't once she is his wife. Stephanie notices Thorne's anger towards Ridge and later tells Thorne to stay out of Ridge and Caroline's relationship. Thorne tells his mother that he loves Caroline and the choice will be Caroline's to make. Eric goes into the office at the weekend and is surprised to find Margo there. They work on some designs, and Margo later admits to herself that she is in love with Eric.

#20 - Ep. #41

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/18/1987

Donna asks Beth if she can go to a party at the beach but Beth won't allow it as she has to stay home and take care of Katie. Donna calls Rocco over, leaves him with Katie, then heads off to the party with Mark. Donna and Mark kiss on the beach where he asks her again if she would like to be his girl. Beth and Storm are furious when Donna gets home for leaving Katie with Rocco. Ridge and Caroline spend the evening together, he gives her the ring again but Caroline tells him that she needs some time alone. Thorne grows jealous knowing that Ridge and Caroline are together. Thorne feels he should take things slow instead of rushing in like Ridge. Thorne later goes to Caroline and offers her a job at Forrester Creations.

#21 - Ep. #40

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/15/1987

Margo and Eric prepare for giving Kristen a tour of the building and introducing her to the business. Stephanie becomes jealous when she sees them together and accuses Eric of having an affair with Margo again. Margo later shows Kristen around and she agrees to join the company. Stephanie is concerned when Thorne hints about a future with Caroline, Thorne later asks Eric if they could give Caroline a job. Caroline informs Bill of her failed job search. Bill offers his help but she declines. A dress arrives from Ridge which angers Bill, but Caroline says that she can handle it. Without her knowing, Bill takes Caroline's ring and returns it to Ridge. Caroline later calls Ridge and asks him to dinner.

#22 - Ep. #39

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/14/1987

Ridge relaxes by the Forrester pool and is surprised when he sees Alex arrive. She strips to her bathing suit and flirts with Ridge. She says that he is free game until he is married. Ridge pushes her away when she attempts to kiss him. Bill confesses to Margo that his father was a womanizer that cheated on his mother. Bill admits it's the reason he is so protective over Caroline as he saw how that pain destroyed his mother and he won't have that happen to Caroline. Bill later meets with Thorne and asks him to keep tabs on Caroline's involvement with Ridge. Bill feels Caroline will tell Thorne due to their close friendship. Caroline has another interview but again doesn't get the job. Desparate, she asks for any type of employment, but they turn her away. Caroline sobs at home when Bill comes over and she throws her arms around him.

#23 - Ep. #38

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/13/1987

Brooke and Storm look over some household bills and realise that Beth is struggling with payments. They suggest helping out more and put the idea across to Donna and Katie about getting summer jobs. Beth returns from catering the party and Brooke jumps on her with questions about the Forrester family. Eric feels the party was a success but Stephanie thinks that it was a bore. Stephanie says that she doesn't want strangers in her house again and suggests having business parties elsewhere next time. Eric tells Stephanie about his idea of having Kristen work at Forrester Creations. Stephanie isn't too happy by the idea but hides her thoughts. Eric enquires with Stephanie about the company that catered for the party.

#24 - Ep. #32

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/5/1987

Beth informs Storm of Helen's explanation of why Stephen left them. Storm thinks the idea is absurd and Stephen had no right to walk out on a wife and four children. Eric is excited about his new collection but notices that Ridge is distracted. Ridge says that he has no win Caroline back, but Eric advises him to keep his distance and give her some space. Stephanie later meets with Eric and seeks his opinion on throwing a party to cheer the family up due to their woes lately. Eric suggests hiring a catering service to do the food. Caroline heads into town to find herself a job, but just gets rejected from every interview due to her lack of experience. Tired, she goes home and is surprised to find Thorne there waiting for her. Thorne is annoyed when roses are delivered to Caroline's door from Ridge.

#25 - Ep. #30

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/1/1987

Brooke finds that Storm is in a foul mood. He reminds Brooke that it has been seven years to the day that their father walked out on them. Beth comes home and they have dinner together as Storm insults their father. Beth leaves to go speak with Stephen's mother Helen. Helen blames Beth for Stephen's disappearance and tells Beth to acknowledge that it is her fault. Eric orders Stephanie to make more of an effort with Kristen as her fears she will leave town again. Eric later apologises and tries to get Stephanie to open up about her issues with Kristen. Thorne meets with Kristen and learns that Caroline was mugged. Thorne asks Kristen where Caroline is as he needs to speak with her.