This week on The Bold and The Beautiful (July 28 to August 1, 2025), emotions reach boiling point as long-standing feuds resurface, shocking betrayals come to light, and a familiar face returns to Los Angeles with secrets that could change everything. The drama ignites early in the week when Steffy confronts Liam about his increasingly erratic behavior and his deepening fixation on Hope. Despite promising to stay committed to Steffy and their family, Liam finds himself pulled back toward Hope—again—when the two share a moment that is far more than innocent. Hope, still reeling from the fallout with Thomas, is torn between her desire for stability and the undeniable chemistry that sparks when Liam’s around. Meanwhile, Steffy isn’t the only one questioning loyalty. Ridge begins to suspect that Brooke is keeping something from him—again—and his paranoia grows worse when he finds her whispering on the phone late at night. Brooke claims it’s about business, but her nervous energy tells a different story.

Elsewhere, Thomas is attempting to rebuild his life and his reputation, but his efforts hit a wall when a stunning secret from his past is leaked to the press. The leak threatens not only his career but also his custody agreement with Hope, putting Douglas in the middle of yet another public storm. As Thomas scrambles to do damage control, his ally in the shadows is revealed: Paris Buckingham. Paris, long underestimated, proves she’s far more cunning than anyone assumed. She’s been gathering leverage on multiple Forresters for months—and now, she’s cashing in. By midweek, she confronts Carter with a shocking ultimatum, threatening to expose their past if he doesn’t help her secure a position of influence at Forrester Creations. Carter, torn between loyalty and survival, must decide whether to protect his career or risk everything for the truth.

Meanwhile, a shocking return throws everyone into a tailspin. Sheila Carter—believed to be in prison for life—makes a dramatic reappearance in a cliffhanger moment that leaves fans breathless. Her sudden presence at the cliff house leaves Finn stunned, especially when she reveals she’s been secretly in contact with someone in the Forrester family. As Finn grapples with the reality that his birth mother may not be as gone as he hoped, he begins to question whether everything he thought he knew about her incarceration was true. Is Sheila back for redemption—or is she here to burn everything down again?

On the business front, tensions rise as Zende and RJ’s rivalry over design control erupts into a physical altercation during a board meeting. Their creative disagreements spiral into personal jabs, and Eric is forced to intervene. But Eric’s health is quietly becoming a concern again, and Donna begins noticing subtle signs that he may be hiding something. This could signal the return of a health storyline that forces the Forrester family to come together—or splinter apart even more.

By Thursday, alliances shift rapidly. Brooke makes an unexpected visit to Taylor, extending what appears to be a peace offering. But nothing in this world comes without conditions. The two women share an uneasy truce, motivated more by their shared concern for their daughters than by true forgiveness. Their daughters, meanwhile, may need all the support they can get—especially as Steffy uncovers a piece of information that proves Liam has not been honest about his latest interactions with Hope. A confrontation is imminent, and this time, Steffy may not forgive so easily.

Friday’s episode is set to be explosive, with the week ending on multiple cliffhangers. Liam is backed into a corner, forced to confess to Steffy after being caught in a lie that could end their marriage. Ridge finds the courage to confront Brooke over her secret phone calls—only to discover the truth may be worse than he feared. Thomas, exhausted and humiliated, considers leaving L.A. altogether—but Douglas makes a heartfelt plea that could change his father’s mind. And just as Finn decides to report Sheila’s return to the authorities, she vanishes once more—leaving behind a chilling message that proves she’s still one step ahead.

The week of July 28 to August 1, 2025, promises to deliver The Bold and The Beautiful at its absolute finest: high emotion, fast-paced twists, and dangerous secrets ready to explode. With every character walking a tightrope between truth and deception, love and betrayal, the stakes have never been higher. Fans can expect unexpected partnerships, devastating fallout, and the return of one of the show’s most notorious villains, all leading into a dramatic August storyline that may redefine the power dynamics in Los Angeles forever. As always, no one is safe—and no secret stays buried for long on The Bold and The Beautiful.