The Bold and the Beautiful Full Episode Recap - Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Hope Stands Firm, Brooke Makes a Bold Move and Ridge Faces Reality

In this dramatic full episode recap of The Bold and the Beautiful, tensions reach a boiling point as Hope faces off with Ridge, Brooke seizes an opportunity to reclaim her love, and Steffy vows to take back Forrester Creations. Carter’s inner turmoil continues to bubble under the surface, while Ridge finds himself backed into a corner. Buckle up, because this episode was nothing short of a soap opera masterpiece!

Hope Confronts Ridge in a Power Struggle

Hope stands her ground against Ridge

The halls of Forrester Creations were brimming with tension as Hope walked in on a very pointed exchange between Ridge and Carter. Ridge, ever the proud Forrester patriarch, couldn’t help but jab at Carter about betraying his so-called family. But Hope? She wasn’t about to let Ridge turn this into another one of his self-righteous lectures.

With all the sass of a woman in control, Hope stood her ground and made it clear—Ridge and Eric are welcome back at Forrester Creations, but only under the new power structure. And let’s just say Ridge did not take that well. The thought of answering to Hope had him practically growling, but Hope wasn’t fazed. She reminded him that this was the future of Forrester, and nothing—not even his bruised ego—was going to stop it. Mic drop!

Brooke and Katie: The Logan Sisters Reflect

Meanwhile, over in the design office, Brooke and Katie had their own heart-to-heart. Katie could see right through her sister’s composed exterior—Brooke was struggling with this new reality. Being CEO wasn’t what she wanted, and keeping up this charade was weighing her down. But more than anything, she was mourning the absence of Ridge by her side.

Brooke lamented how Ridge had always been at every major launch, and this one felt different without him. Katie, ever the voice of reason, pointed out that Carter seemed off too—this so-called “power grab” didn’t quite feel like a victory to him. Brooke, after a moment of hesitation, admitted that maybe Ridge and Steffy had a point about Hope’s role in all of this.

And just like that, the cracks in the Logan alliance started to show.

Steffy’s Warpath

Steffy vows to regain control of Forrester

While the Logans were contemplating their next moves, Steffy was on a mission of her own. Over at the Forrester mansion, she made it very clear—this hostile takeover wouldn’t stand. Brooke might be having second thoughts, but Hope? She was in too deep.

Steffy, with unwavering confidence, declared that Forrester Creations would be back in her family’s hands one way or another. Whether it was through legal maneuvers, Daphne’s strategic magic, or Carter finally coming to his senses, this battle was far from over. Taylor, always the optimist, wondered if Ridge could be the one to get through to Carter. But Steffy wasn’t interested in waiting around—she was ready to take action.

Ridge Rejects Hope’s Offer

Back at Forrester, the showdown between Hope and Ridge continued. Hope, always one step ahead, pointed out that the company had been a toxic workplace under Ridge and Steffy’s reign. Ridge wasn’t buying it—he shot back that they were the ones who had built this empire, only for Hope and Carter to snatch it away.

But Hope wasn’t backing down. She threw Ridge’s past actions right back at him, calling out the hypocrisy of him and Steffy constantly painting her as the villain. She even reminded Ridge of all the times he’d undermined her mother. Ouch. Ridge, furious but visibly shaken, refused Hope’s offer to return. With a cutting remark about “ill-gotten gains,” he stormed out, leaving Hope to process what just happened.

Hope won't back down, will Carter?

Carter, meanwhile, looked completely miserable—clearly feeling the weight of Ridge’s words. Hope, trying to keep their alliance strong, reassured him that they couldn’t let the Forresters ruin what they had. But as she embraced him, it was obvious—Carter wasn’t so sure anymore.

Brooke’s Last-Ditch Effort

As if the drama wasn’t thick enough, Ridge barely had time to process his confrontation with Hope before running into Brooke. And oh, did she have something to say.

Pulling Ridge into the design office, Brooke wasted no time in laying her cards on the table. She told him straight-up—she never wanted to take the CEO position, and if he came back, she’d step down in a heartbeat. She didn’t care about the title or the power; she just wanted things to go back to the way they were.

And then came the moment that had every Bold and the Beautiful fan screaming at their screens—Brooke looked Ridge in the eye and said, “I’m still your Logan. I’m asking you to come home. Just come back to me.”

Will Ridge take the bait? Or will he let his pride keep him away from the woman he’s loved for decades?

What’s Next on The Bold and the Beautiful?

If you thought today’s drama was enough, think again! Next on B&B, Hope is left shaken by a jaw-dropping confession from Carter, and Finn struggles to find the courage to tell Steffy the real truth. And something tells us that Steffy is not going to like what she hears. Stay tuned—because things are only getting messier from here!

With power struggles, broken alliances, and heart-wrenching ultimatums, The Bold and the Beautiful continues to serve up the drama we live for. Make sure to check back for the next full episode recap, because if today was any indication, the stakes are only getting higher!