‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Recap Thursday, February 19: Medics Arrive, Hope’s Shocking Discovery, Ridge’s Demand

The Bold and the Beautiful recap is in for Thursday, February 19, 2026. In today’s episode, medics arrive to tend to Eric Forrester (John McCook). Meanwhile, Hope Logan Spencer (Annika Noelle) learns a secret. 

5 KEY POINTS

• Eric Forrester collapses during a heated confrontation, prompting medics to arrive and assess his condition

• Ridge Forrester explodes after learning Eric designed exclusively for Katie Logan Spencer, accusing Bill of using his father

• Eric fiercely defends his independence, reminding Ridge and Brooke Logan Forrester that he was pushed out of his own company

• Liam Spencer admits the truth to Hope Logan Spencer, revealing Eric chose to work for Logan by choice

• Hope worries the fallout will further damage Brooke and Katie’s already fragile relationship

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Ridge Forrester’s Demand

Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) are in shock! Katie Logan Spencer (Heather Tom) declares the designs were done exclusively for her fashion house.

Ridge and Brooke feel betrayed. Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) comments that Eric was an “out of work” designer. Ridge thinks they are lying to him!

Eric would never do something like this! Bill says that Eric was forced out of FC, so he can work anywhere he wants. Ridge blows up.

However, Eric reminds him he was forced out of his own company. Ridge claims Bill just used Eric.

Ridge and Brooke both lash out at Katie. The brunette says this was Eric’s idea. Donna Logan Forrester (Jennifer Gareis) confirms it. Ridge claims they put his father in danger. Bill complains about Ridge’s tantrum. 

Donna tries to play peacekeeper. Eric says he is standing right here and knows what’s best for him. Eric calls ALL the shots in his life, including this one!

He’s old, not invisible! Everyone starts to apologize. Eric reminds Ridge that he pushed him out. Ridge asks his father to return to Forrester Creations. 

Ambulance Called

Eric wants to know when he lost the ability to make his own decisions. The man accuses Ridge of trying to take designing from him, too. Then, he loses his balance. Ridge calls for water and an ambulance. 

Medics arrive and tend to Eric. The man is fine and reminds them all he’s a Sagittarius! So is my mother-in-law. I totally get it.

The medics suggest going to the hospital, but Eric refuses. Getting old is an achievement, Eric declares. He’s not going to be ordered around anymore. 

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Liam Spencer Tells

At work, Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) is still dealing with Hope. The woman connects the dots and realizes Eric is now creating for Logan. Liam hasn’t known for long.

Hope can’t believe this. Liam explains Eric was really hurt by Ridge pushing him out. Although Ridge meant well, the plan backfired. Hope is happy for Eric, but does it have to be so complicated? 

Hope Logan’s Fear

Liam explains it was not Katie’s idea, this is all Eric. Hope doesn’t think that will matter very much to Brooke. Hope worries about Eric, but Liam says staying productive is what is best for the man. 

Liam guesses that when the truth comes out, there will be fallout. Hope wonders if this will further destroy Brooke and Katie’s relationship. They joke about Liam crocheting when he gets old.

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