The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
The iconic CBS soap opera weaving romance, rivalry, and high fashion through the lives of Beverly Hills’ most powerful families since 1987.
The Bold and the Beautiful - Series Information
- Original Title: The Bold and the Beautiful
- First Air Year: 1987
- Created by: William J. Bell, Lee Phillip Bell
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Soap, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 39
- Number of Episodes: 8,715
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: March 23, 1987 (United States - TV-14)
- Networks: CBS
- Production Companies: Bell-Phillip Television Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Glamour (SE), B&B (US), Top modèles (BE), Top Modèles (CA), Top Models (CH), The Bold And The Beautiful (NL), Τóλμη και Γοητεíα (GR)
The Bold and the Beautiful - Plot
Continuing drama combining romance and intrigue set against the glittering backdrop of Beverly Hills and the American fashion industry.
The Bold and the Beautiful - Trailer
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The Bold and the Beautiful - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- William J. Bell
- Lee Phillip Bell
Main Cast
- Katherine Kelly Lang
- John McCook
- Susan Flannery
- Ronn Moss
- Daniel McVicar
- Darlene Conley
- Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
- Maeve Quinlan
- Don Diamont
- Scott Clifton
Writers
- Bradley Bell
- Michael Minnis
- Mark V. Pinciotti
- Art Young
- Michele Val Jean
Executive Producers
- Bradley Bell
The Bold and the Beautiful - FAQs
Is The Bold and the Beautiful still on the air?
The Bold and the Beautiful is very much still going strong. Now in its 39th season on CBS, it remains one of the longest-running scripted series in American television history and continues to air weekdays, drawing millions of loyal viewers around the world.
What is The Bold and the Beautiful about?
The show follows the Forrester and Logan families, whose lives intertwine through love, betrayal, and fierce rivalry in the glamorous world of Los Angeles fashion. At its heart is the Forrester Creations fashion house, where power struggles and passionate romances play out against a backdrop of wealth and ambition.
Where can you stream The Bold and the Beautiful?
The series streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus, and its various channel add-ons including Paramount+ on Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku. You can also buy episodes on Amazon Video, or watch free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, and Plex.
Who created The Bold and the Beautiful?
The series was created by husband-and-wife team William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the same duo behind The Young and the Restless. William Bell served as head writer and shaped the show’s signature blend of high-fashion glamour, family conflict, and romantic entanglement from its very first episode.
Has The Bold and the Beautiful won any major awards?
The series has earned dozens of Daytime Emmy Awards over its run, including Outstanding Drama Series, and has been recognized by the People’s Choice Awards and Soap Opera Digest Awards. Cast members including Susan Flannery, Heather Tom, and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood have each taken home multiple individual Daytime Emmy wins.
Who are the longest-running cast members on the show?
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) and John McCook (Eric Forrester) have been with the show since its very first episode in 1987, making them the true cornerstones of the series. Their decades-long performances have given the show its emotional continuity and remain central to its enduring appeal.
How popular is The Bold and the Beautiful internationally?
Few daytime dramas have matched its global reach. The Bold and the Beautiful airs in over 100 countries and has consistently ranked as one of the most-watched television series worldwide. It is known under titles such as Top Modèles in French-speaking regions and Τóλμη και Γοητεíα in Greece.
What shows are similar to The Bold and the Beautiful?
Fans of the show often enjoy The Young and the Restless, another Bell family creation with a similarly dramatic family-driven format. Days of Our Lives offers comparable long-form storytelling, while Knots Landing and Melrose Place capture that same mix of glamour, scandal, and soapy intrigue in a primetime setting.
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