Right now, if you're tuning into CBS Bold and the Beautiful episodes, things feel a lot different than they did even six months ago. The air in Los Angeles is thick with the kind of drama that makes you want to yell at your screen. We aren’t just talking about the usual "who's kissing whom" nonsense. No, the show has pivoted back to its roots: high-stakes fashion warfare.
Honestly? It’s about time.
For years, fans complained that the show was stuck in a loop. But as we kick off January 2026, the landscape has shifted. Katie Logan has done the unthinkable. She didn't just leave Forrester Creations; she started her own house and named it Logan. It’s a direct shot across the bow of the Forrester family legacy.
The War of the Names
The tension between Brooke and Katie is basically a ticking time bomb. Brooke feels blindsided. She sees the "Logan" name as a shared legacy, not a weapon to be used for corporate competition. But Katie? She's done being the "other" sister. Backed by Bill Spencer—who seems more focused on family than being a "Dollar Bill" shark these days—Katie is carving out her own territory.
It’s messy. It’s personal. It’s exactly what soap fans live for.
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You've also got Eric Forrester in a weird spot. He’s the patriarch, the founder. But Ridge has been pushing him toward the exit sign for a while now. Eric isn’t going quietly into that good night. He’s actually considering helping Katie’s new venture. Imagine that: the man who built Forrester Creations helping a rival house just to prove he's still got the magic touch.
Why the Daphne and Carter Engagement is Keeping Us Up
Then there’s the Carter situation. Poor Carter. The man has had his heart shredded more times than a stack of confidential documents. He just proposed to Daphne Rose, and she said yes. On paper, they’re the "it" couple. They’re gorgeous, successful, and seem to actually like each other.
But there is a catch. There's always a catch.
Daphne is being incredibly shady about her time in Paris. She’s constantly rushing back there, claiming it’s for "family," but the rumors are swirling that she’s hiding something massive. Some fans are betting on a secret child; others think she might be involved with Thomas Forrester, who is still working remotely from the International office.
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If Carter gets his heart broken again, I think the fan base might actually riot.
The Sheila, Deacon, and Taylor Triangle
You can’t talk about recent CBS Bold and the Beautiful episodes without mentioning the absolute chaos that is the Deacon/Sheila marriage. Or, well, the "marriage." Sheila is actually trying to be a good wife—or her version of it—while Deacon is busy falling for Taylor Hayes during their "psychiatric sessions."
It’s a disaster waiting to happen.
- Sheila is grateful to Taylor: She thinks Taylor is saving her marriage.
- Deacon is obsessed: He’s seeing a side of Taylor that makes him want to ditch the dark side for good.
- Steffy is terrified: She knows that when Sheila finds out her mother is the "other woman," the fallout won't just be a slap; it'll be a crime scene.
The Next Generation Steps Up
The show is also leaning hard into the "kids." R.J. Forrester is back in town, now played by Brayan Nicoletti, and he’s already clashing with Will Spencer. It’s the classic Forrester vs. Spencer rivalry, but with fresh faces.
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Then there’s Dylan. She’s living with Will and Electra at the beach house, trying to get her life together. While she’s thrilled to be working at Forrester, Electra is looking at her with a side-eye that could melt steel. There’s a lack of trust there that’s going to boil over any day now.
How to Catch Up
If you’ve missed a few days, don't sweat it. You can find the latest CBS Bold and the Beautiful episodes on Paramount+ or watch them live on CBS at 1:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT. Most people catch the replays on the CBS website or via the app, which is honestly the easiest way to keep up with the rapid-fire pacing.
What most people get wrong about this show is thinking it’s just about romance. It’s not. It’s about legacy. It’s about who owns the name on the building.
Next Steps for B&B Fans:
Check the local listings for the January 15 and 16 episodes, as R.J.’s return is expected to drop a major truth bomb regarding Katie’s new company. Also, keep an eye on the background of the Paris scenes—Thomas might be closer to Daphne’s "secret" than anyone realizes.