As November sweeps kick off, tranquility among Los Angeles’s fashion elite is once again shattered. Long-simmering rivalries, buried secrets, and shifting loyalties are erupting across The Bold and the Beautiful, and at the center of the storm stands Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), ready to reopen an old war.

With Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) preparing for their holiday wedding, Ridge turns the spotlight — and his fury — on his longtime adversary, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont). In a blistering confrontation, Ridge accuses Bill of orchestrating Luna Nozzawa’s controversial pardon — the decision that, in his view, set off a chain of chaos leading to “Steffy’s renewed trauma and Liam’s near-death.”

But this isn’t just an outburst. It’s a strategic strike. By positioning Bill as the architect of their recent misfortunes, Ridge is not only reigniting a decades-old rivalry — he’s risking the unity of his own family. Sources hint that Ridge may even insist Bill be barred from Liam’s wedding, a move that could pit him directly against Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), reigniting old fissures in their fragile reunion.

For “Bridge,” this could be the first tremor in another emotional earthquake.

Taylor cornered: between therapy and temptation

While Ridge sharpens his weapons, his ex-wife Dr. Taylor Hayes (Krista Allen) finds herself navigating a far more delicate battlefield — one between her heart and her conscience.

Encouraged — and cornered — by her daughter Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Taylor is being pushed toward an unexpected new romance with reformed bad boy Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan). The two have built a tentative connection through shared therapy sessions, their professional rapport deepening into something undeniably personal.

Hope, ever observant, remarks that Deacon’s time with Taylor has been “transformative,” while Steffy sees the possibility of happiness her mother has long been denied. Together, the stepsisters may even join forces to play matchmaker, setting up a “parent trap” designed to unite their feuding parents’ exes in a twist of soapy symmetry.

But romance rarely comes without risk in Los Angeles. Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), Deacon’s volatile wife, has already begun to view Taylor’s compassion as betrayal — and her gratitude as a ticking bomb. If Deacon’s feelings for Taylor continue to grow, Sheila’s inevitable retaliation could turn Il Giardino from a place of healing into a powder keg.

The Luna effect: a child, a house, and a jailbreak

Elsewhere, the fallout from Luna Nozzawa’s imprisonment continues to ripple through the Spencer and Forrester families, driving some to shocking extremes.

Bill and Katie (Heather Tom) appear to be rekindling their long-dormant flame — or so it seems. In reality, their reunion is a calculated move to strengthen their bid for custody of Luna’s unborn child. As Will Spencer (Finnegan George) celebrates his parents’ reconciliation, Katie quietly prepares to move back into the Spencer mansion, blurring the line between romance and strategy.

Meanwhile, Will and Electra Forrester (Samantha Logan) make a defiant move of their own, taking up residence in the infamous Malibu Beach House — the very location where Luna’s obsession once spiraled into violence. Their celebratory social post, complete with the hashtag #newdigs, proves to be the spark that reignites Luna’s fury behind bars.

Upon seeing the photo, Luna reportedly snaps, realizing her enemies are living in what she still considers her home. Her outburst sets off a chilling chain of events as she begins plotting an escape — one driven by obsession, jealousy, and the belief that her child’s future is being stolen.

By week’s end, Luna’s “loophole” discovery hints that her breakout isn’t just a fantasy — it’s imminent. The Malibu coast may soon face another storm, this one far more dangerous than before.

Supporting stories: sparks across Los Angeles

As the main plots explode, the supporting arcs heat up just in time for the holidays.

• Il Giardino holiday bash: Deacon and Sheila host a holiday party at the restaurant, inviting Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne. The gathering — equal parts awkward and explosive — puts Taylor and Deacon’s chemistry in plain view.

• Remy’s past resurfaces: Actor Christian Weissman teases deeper exploration into Remy’s dark history, suggesting new secrets will threaten the younger ensemble.

• A familiar face returns: Former B&B star Carla Mosley is set for a crossover appearance, reprising her Beyond the Gates character in a photo shoot at Forrester Creations.

The stakes of the season

From Ridge’s vendetta and Taylor’s forbidden attraction to Luna’s brewing jailbreak, The Bold and the Beautiful is setting the stage for one of its most explosive November sweeps in years.

Every family stands on the brink — and every secret, every alliance, every accusation may be the one that changes the game forever.