For the first time ever, more than 9,000 episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful” will be available in their entirety, all in one place, with new episodes added as they become available, courtesy of the show’s new global streaming digital media platform, BBTV (boldandbeautiful.com).
Officially launching today, March 23, in honor of the show’s 39th anniversary, BBTV is the new premium subscription hub for fans to access classic episodes and must-see moments, while offering HD-quality access to the show’s extensive library, never-before-seen clips, director’s cuts, interviews and numerous extras, including iconic weddings, proposals, and episodes featuring celebrity guest stars such as Betty White, Fabio, Usher, Wayne Brady, Chaz Bono and Toni Braxton, among others.
Additional features include more than 4,000 extended “director’s cuts” of episodes never seen before in the U.S., specials produced over the years, show bloopers and outtakes, original cast auditions s – including star Katherine Kelly Lang’s (Brooke Logan) original 1987 screen test – cast party footage, behind-the-scenes videos, online chat forums for fan connection and community, past and current talent interviews, as well as the documentary “Becoming Bold and Beautiful,” produced in 2016 when the show filmed in Monte Carlo, and much more.
“BBTV is not just a streaming service, it’s a heartfelt love letter to our viewers. Featuring over 9,000 written episodes that honor character development and narrative continuity, all woven into a global fan community like no other,” said executive producer and head writer Brad Bell, who is also the son of the show’s co-creators William Bell and Lee Phillip Bell.
The first 37 complete seasons and counting will be available in their entirety, all in one place, for devoted superfans and new audiences alike (season 38 and all subsequent episodes will be added as they become available).
The BBTV platform is available in any web browser and on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, LG Smart TV, and Samsung. The platform was developed by Octopean Media, a 3BMG company.
A premium subscription currently runs at $5.99/month or $49.99/year.
Before the app’s launch, “The Bold and the Beautiful” had built a large following in the digital age, first by growing its YouTube footprint with daily episode drops from multiple seasons and, more recently, through its partnership with Shout! TV where they launched a FAST (free ad-supported television) channel dedicated to the show, featuring full episodes available to watch live or on demand.
Since its launch on March 23, 1987, “The Bold and the Beautiful” has taken home 106 Daytime Emmy Awards out of 345 nominations, with 29 wins across all acting categories, three wins for Outstanding Drama Series, three for Outstanding Directing Team, and five for Outstanding Writing Team.
Produced by Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc., and recognized as the world’s most-watched daily drama, the series follows the high society world of Los Angeles fashion as the Forrester family navigates spellbinding stories of mystery, romance, and the intrigue of family legacy.
Original cast members Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook (Eric Forrester) remain central to the show’s canvas.
