The Bold and the Beautiful Episode #1.9697 (Season 1, Episode 9,697)
TV-14
TV Episode | 19 min | Drama, Romance

The Bold and the Beautiful

Episode #1.9697 (Season 1, Episode 9,697)

TV-14

TV Episode | 19 min | Drama, Romance

Will is concerned that Katie's decision will affect his own status at Forrester. R.J. learns that Electra is dating Will. Donna encourages Katie to tell Brooke the truth.

Creators

Lee Phillip Bell (created by) (credit only) | William J. Bell (created by) (credit only)

Head Writers

Bradley Bell | Michael Minnis

Director

Jennifer Scott Christensen (directed by)

Writers

Mark Pinciotti (associate head writer) | Tracey Ann Kelly (script writer)

Producers

Rachel Herman (producer) (as Rachel A. Herman) | Cynthia J. Popp (producer)

Composers

Jack Allocco (music composed by) | David Kurtz (music composed by) | John Nordstrom (music composed by)

Cinematographer

Eric West (director of photography)

Editors

Katie M. Best (edited by) | Jose Tafalla (edited by) | Bob Tan (edited by)

Casting Director

Christy Dooley (casting by)

Production Designer

Lou A. Trabbie III (production designer) (as Lou Trabbie III)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 19, 2026

Release date

Jan 19, 2026 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

140 wins & 474 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Jennifer Gareis Donna Logan Forrester Donna Logan Forrester See fewer	Miss Congeniality (2000)
Laneya Grace Electra Forrester Electra Forrester See fewer	72 Hours (2024)
Thorsten Kaye Ridge Forrester Ridge Forrester See fewer	All My Children (1970)
Katherine Kelly Lang Brooke Logan Forrester Brooke Logan Forrester See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
John McCook Eric Forrester Eric Forrester See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Crew Morrow Will Spencer Will Spencer See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Brayan Nicoletti R.J. Forrester R.J. Forrester See fewer	Woodbridge (2024)
Heather Tom Katie Logan Spencer Katie Logan Spencer See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)