The Scoop: Bold and Beautiful previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of April 17, 2023

R.J. Forrester returns home

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of April 17, 2023. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

The Bold and the Beautiful will broadcast its 9,000th episode this week

Lil Nas X and James Corden will appear as servers at Il Giardino on Wednesday, April 19. For a sneak peek at the episode, continue reading here

After five years away at school, R.J. Forrester returns home to Los Angeles. For more on the actor playing the role, continue reading here

Will his return shift the Forrester family dynamic?

Everyone continues to sniff around the possibility that something might be off in Hope and Thomas' supposedly "working" relationship

Is Hope really attracted to Thomas, or are her freakouts actually brought on by a fear that she might be self-sabotaging like her mom?

Thomas has repeatedly said that he wants to re-earn Hope's trust and respect -- but is he hoping to win back more than just that?

Meanwhile, will Liam's concern that Thomas is trying to swoop in on Hope create the very thing that he feared?

Hope asks Steffy for a considerable favor

Brooke confides in Taylor about Hope

On Tuesday, April 18, in a special stand-alone 9,000th episode, The Bold and the Beautiful celebrates what matters most in life -- love and family

Sheila confronts Bill for his ultimate betrayal

Hope and Deacon get the full attention of the waitstaff at Il Giardino

Carter questions Katie about a possible change of heart

Deacon puts a new plan in motion regarding his love for Sheila Carter

Sheila makes a true confession to Deacon

Bill puts Katie on the spot in front of Carter

Ridge Forrester, Jr. -- "R.J." returns home from Europe

Casting Scoops

R.J. Forrester is returning to Los Angeles. Joshua Hoffman will take over the role this spring. You can read all the details here.

A sneak peek at next week

Thomas is concerned what effect his brother's return will have on the family

2023 will see the next generation of characters, including characters from familiar families as well as some from new families

Hope and Liam's relationship is put to the test in a very new way

Katie and Carter will take their time moving forward as they get to know each other

While his professional life might be on the upswing, Zende's personal life gets complicated when someone vies for Paris' affections

Eric and Donna's happy union faces a challenge -- by someone who thinks it's appalling that they are together