BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Liam confronts Quinn about her and Wyatt's attempt to sabotage his and Hope's wedding plans. Rick and Caroline bask in the success of the HFTF Diamond fashion show. Oliver and Wyatt meet at Bikini Bar and commiserate over their mutual unrequited love for Hope. Wyatt learns the torrid history behind Oliver and Hope's failed relationship. Unable to sit on the ammunition that could blow up Liam and Hope's relationship, Quinn puts her plan into motion. Hope and Liam escape to Big Bear to plan their upcoming wedding and honeymoon. Hope and Liam's romantic getaway comes to an abrupt halt when Hope receives an anonymous email. Liam tries his best to justify himself when Hope confronts him about the contents of the email. Quinn attempts to cover her tracks so that no one can trace her actions back to her. Wyatt drowns his sorrows as he recollects his times with Hope and the future they could have had together. Quinn tells Wyatt the good news about Hope and Liam's fight yet doesn't fess up that she is the one responsible for it. Bill confronts Liam about whether or not he still has feelings for Steffy and advises him to get closure on his failed marriage. Hope is shocked when Brooke changes her opinion on the Liam/Wyatt situation. While leading her first board meeting as CEO of Spencer Publications, Katie is faced with the angry and resentful Dollar Bill, who refuses to keep quiet during the proceedings. Touched by Wyatt's confession, Brooke instructs him of where to find Hope.

SNEAK PEEK: A not-so-fine romance.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: J.J. is devastated when she learns Jack was a rapist. Gabi gently breaks things off with Nick, but he explodes in anger and lands in jail once again. He lashes out at his family for keeping him in the dark about his father. Jennifer is devastated. In order to get her flash drive back, Kristen arranges for Marlena to be attacked by a thief. Nicole tries to come to Marlena's rescue. In Pre-Cana, Kristen admits to Brady she's been keeping something from him. Marlena realizes Kristen was behind her attack. E.J. and Sami attend their engagement party. Marge vows the couple will never be happy. Cameron confronts Chad, accusing him of lying about having a brain momentum. Sami's engagement party is in full swing, and as everyone gathers to celebrate, the threat of an unstable Marge Bernardi looms large. Kate, Rafe and Jordan accidentally crash the engagement party, leading to an awkward moment. The party turns into a nightmare as it comes to a bloody end.

SNEAK PEEK: A deadly end.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Morgan overhears Derek and Ava conspiring against Sonny. Once Derek leaves, Morgan questions what they were talking about. Carly tells Sonny that Morgan slept with Sonny. He promises to get on the case. Tracy reveals herself to Luke, having disguised herself as a guard on Cassadine Island. Tracy learns that the cure is almost complete. Lulu and Dante require legal aid of Alexis, who is confused by their request that she draw up adoption papers for Connie. Spinelli and Maxie receive word from Lulu requesting their presence. Maxie and Spinelli realize that Lulu and Dante want to keep the baby, and vice versa. Derek finds Franco outside his door as Derek heads for his dinner date with Carly. Franco vaguely threatens Derek not to pursue Carly, but Derek doesn't bend and goes off to dinner. Molly and Rafe celebrate Danny's return home and are surprised to find Silas at Sam's penthouse with his shirt off. It's Robin's birthday — Patrick wishes Robin a private happy birthday, and then takes off his wedding ring. Duke finds himself with Olivia who talks about having a vision of Faison under his Duke mask. Brit, hysterical because her baby is missing, is stunned when she gets an email picture of her mother holding the baby.

SNEAK PEEK: Franco confronts Derek.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Lauren is horrified when Carmine ruins her Business Women of the Year award ceremony at the Athletic Club, but her family looks on. Fen runs off while Alex searches for Carmine. Michael goes looking for Fen while Kevin, Chloe and Gloria try to reassure Lauren. Lauren gets a text from Carmine saying he has Fen and to come behind the alley. On her way out, Lauren drops her cell phone. Michael finds Lauren's phone and reads Carmine's text. Nick asks Sharon not to encourage Faith that they're going to get back together. Nick and Avery discuss their relationship and how things fell apart. Nick asks if she's looking for his blessing to move on and pursue a relationship with Dylan. Dylan reads a letter from Chelsea, in which she apologizes and tells him she wants to make things right with him. Dylan decides to stay in town. Chelsea is surprised to find out that Stitch is working at the hospital. Stitch tells Chelsea that Dylan decided to stay in Genoa City. When Adam comes back in the room, he tells Stitch to stay away from her. After a tense discussion with Victor, Cane says that he'll walk away from the company if Victor can't offer him a contract at Chancellor. Devon offers Hillary a million dollars to leave town. Hilary turns him down, while a shocked Mason questions how far she is willing to go to get back at Neil. Victoria asks if Victor left her out of the loop because he wanted to cause trouble in her marriage. Meanwhile, Paul reveals important information to Nikki about the child she gave up. Sharon tells Nick that she is worried about Noah working for Newman Enterprises. Nick shares her concern, but is willing to let Noah make his own choices. They're interrupted by Jack, who calls to say that Phyllis squeezed his hand while he was visiting her in Georgia at the clinic. Abby confronts Tyler about blowing her off. He admits it's because she told him she loves him. Tyler admits that it freaked him out because he feels the same way about her. Sharon breaks down and admits to Nick that she's been struggling and hasn't been taking her meds.

SNEAK PEEK: Chelsea apologizes to Adam

PRIME TIME

If you watch "South Park," you know Kenny is never really dead. Well, that is not the case for a main character on "The Simpsons." A popular yet unnamed character will be killed off this season.

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Not a lot of ratings rhythm for "Dancing with the Stars." The show fell two rating points in its third week. The exit of a fan favorite Bill Nye (the science guy) will not help the show.

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"Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban is in court for insider trading. Cuban sold stock in the momma.com website after learning the company was in trouble. The multi-billionaire, who is expected to take the stand, says he did nothing wrong. He does not face jail time, just a fine. As for the show he sits on, it received some good news. According to Deadline News:

"CNBC has licensed off-network cable rights to ABC's primetime series "Shark Tank." CNBC will begin telecasting the reality series repeats in January of '14 with an expanded schedule in fall of '14. Also under the deal, CNBC will add a selection of "Shark Tank" episodes to its TV Everywhere campaign, including on demand via TV, online and mobile to authenticated subscribers.

"Mark Hoffman, President and CEO of CNBC, said in today's announcement. 'That practical knowledge and theme is pitch perfect for CNBC at night.' Now in its fifth season on ABC, the series dominates its Friday competition in all key demos and is consistently No. 1-ranked in its time period in the 18-49 and 25-54 demos. On its fifth season premiere, this past September 20, "Shark Tank" opened as the night's No. 1 show, with the series' most-watched season premiere ever, and was up double-digits in all key demos."

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Two big names appeared in new sitcoms last week. "The Crazy Ones," starring Robin Williams, and "The Michael J. Fox Show" both did well in their debuts. Each show presented back-to-back new episodes. Both programs shed viewers. CBS aired a repeat episode of "Hostages," but it did not do any better than it did in its debut. "Blacklist," staring James Spader, is a hit for NBC. "The Voice" continues to give the struggling NBC high ratings.

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REVENGE: Six months have passed since Emily told Jack she was really Amanda Clarke. After learning the truth, Jack packed his things and went away with baby Carl. Jack returns and tells Emily he understands why she did what she did. The duo moves in to clinch. Jack says he feels nothing; he will keep her secret but he wants her to leave him and Carl alone. Jack tells Emily to finish her payback by the end of the summer and then leave town. If not, he will expose her secret. Charlotte is furious when she is kicked out of her Paris apartment because the family is broke. Charlotte, bitter over Declan's death and her miscarriage, moves out of the house. Nolan, exonerated of his "crimes," is touched when Emily gives him a beach house. Nolan says he will be at her side until everyone who wronged him and his father is made to pay. Nolan says he will not help her by hacking or using his computer skills; he is done with that part of his life. Conrad, having won the governor's race, sees himself as a future presidential candidate. Conrad considers selling the mansion. Charlotte tells Patrick that if Victoria does not destroy him, she will. Emily gets Victoria to come to the unveiling of Conrad's official portrait. Nolan parachutes into the event. Emily puts a nasty potion into Conrad's bottle of water. Conrad collapses as he is giving his speech. Conrad is diagnosed with Huntington, a fatal neurological disorder. Since it is a genetic ailment, Conrad tells Daniel he needs to be tested. Ashley blackmails Emily to be introduced to eligible men. Ashley is pleased when Emily introduces her to Dr. Veles. Threatened with the exposure of all her past deeds, Ashley leaves the Hamptons. An unseen figure shoots Emily.

SNEAK PEEK: a deadly act.

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SCANDAL: With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date. Olivia's father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way. James tells Cyrus he loves him, but that if things do not change he will leave him. Millee assures Fitz she will stay with him, but he cannot have anything to do with Olivia.

SNEAK PEEK: A vice presidential coup.

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THE GOOD WIFE: Cary and Alicia entice several fourth-year associates of Lockhart & Gardner to join their new law firm. Cary and Alicia are certain that Diane and Will are going to seek revenge when they learn they are leaving the firm and taking several litigates with them. Peter's new assistant is the stunning Marilyn. Fearing Peter will return to his roving-eye ways, Eli makes sure Marilyn and Peter are not working together. Alicia and Diane watch as a client they think is innocent is about to be executed. The procedure is stopped when the lethal injection is botched and becomes painful. Alicia is ignoring her duties as a political wife as she tries to prove her client is innocent of killing two girls. He was found with the girl's bracelets, though he bought them at a flea market. Grace has gone from mousy to marvelous and is named one of the ten hottest political daughters. Zach fears his sister's new look will create problems.

SNEAK PEEK: Will feels betrayed

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