CBS [12/17/2025] The Bold and the Beautiful FULL Episode: Steffy vs “Mitch” Daphne
The Bold and the Beautiful barrels into an explosive stretch of episodes as tensions erupt across Los Angeles, leaving Steffy Forrester shaken, Daphne Rose fighting back, and Carter Walton on the verge of collapse. Over this dramatic two-week arc, loyalties fracture, secrets surface, and power struggles intensify, pushing several key characters to their emotional limits.
As the week begins, Carter is blindsided by a stunning confession from Daphne. What she admits could change everything—either revealing that her connection to Steffy runs deeper than anyone realized, or confessing that her feelings for Carter have grown dangerously real after their heated kiss. That moment doesn’t go unnoticed. Hope Logan is furious, grappling with betrayal and jealousy as she processes what she saw. Her anger simmers, promising confrontations that will ripple through both her personal life and Forrester Creations.
Meanwhile, over at the Spencer mansion, Finn and Luna share a life-altering conversation. Finn finally admits the truth: he is Luna’s biological father. While Finn is overwhelmed and conflicted, Luna is elated. The revelation reframes her entire identity, replacing years of confusion with a sense of belonging she never had. But this joy comes with complications that will soon threaten Finn’s marriage and family stability.
As the drama escalates, Taylor Hayes returns and reconnects with Ridge Forrester, piecing together the shocking truth about Finn and Luna. Ridge’s reaction is immediate and intense—learning that Luna, who once tried to kill Steffy, is now her stepdaughter sends shockwaves through the Forrester family. Acceptance is far from guaranteed. At the same time, Hope confronts Carter about his time with Daphne, though it remains unclear whether she openly accuses him of the kiss or attempts to manipulate him emotionally without revealing how much she knows.
Midweek, Hope takes matters into her own hands and directly confronts Daphne. The encounter is heated and territorial, with Hope issuing a clear warning to stay away from Carter. Her fear isn’t just about losing her boyfriend—it’s about maintaining control over the fragile balance of power at Forrester Creations. Daphne represents a threat, and Hope is determined to neutralize it before cracks form that could jeopardize her influence.
Finn’s personal crisis deepens as he keeps a devastating secret from Steffy: Luna is not in prison. Instead, she is under house arrest at Bill Spencer’s home. For Steffy, the belief that Luna is locked away is the only thing giving her peace. Finn knows that revealing the truth could shatter his marriage, especially given Steffy’s past trauma. Torn between his role as a husband and his instinct as a father, Finn struggles to protect Luna without losing everything else.
By the end of the week, Hope begins flexing power she technically doesn’t have, attempting to make changes at Forrester Creations. Her actions put Carter in an impossible position. Though she isn’t an executive, Hope acts as though authority is hers to claim, driven by fear and insecurity. Carter is caught between guilt, loyalty to the Forresters, and the growing pull of Daphne, who refuses to be intimidated and continues working her way into his confidence.
As the following week unfolds, Carter’s predicament worsens. Hope’s attempts to control the situation only add pressure, forcing him to question his relationship and his integrity. Daphne, undeterred by threats, pushes back harder, potentially exposing Hope’s manipulations to the Forresters. Each move tightens the knot around Carter, leaving him emotionally exhausted and dangerously indecisive.
Steffy, meanwhile, spirals under the weight of fear and betrayal. The revelation that Luna is part of her family threatens to reopen old wounds, including the trauma of her past captivity. Taylor worries deeply about Steffy and the toll this turmoil could take on her children and marriage. With secrets piling up and trust eroding, Steffy’s once-unshakable confidence begins to crack.
Luna’s story adds another volatile layer. Thrilled to have Finn as her father, she is also horrified by the truth about her mother, Poppy, whose actions appear even more disturbing than previously believed. As Finn continues visiting Luna in secret, the risk of exposure grows, turning her into a ticking time bomb that could devastate his family.
By March 14th, the landscape of The Bold and the Beautiful looks dramatically different. Relationships are strained, power dynamics are shifting, and emotional fallout is unavoidable. Steffy stands vulnerable, Daphne refuses to back down, and Carter teeters on the edge of collapse. These episodes deliver relentless drama, raw emotion, and high-stakes confrontations, setting the stage for even more shocking twists ahead.