BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Maya's heart is broken when she learns that she got to Rick too late; he is now engaged to Caroline. Bill is itching to get out in public with their engagement, but Brooke feels it is best to avoid any possibilities of ending up on the front page of the gossip magazines. Hope warns Brooke of what their relationship will be like if Bill continues to stay in the picture. Brooke begins to question a future with Bill when Hope reminds her of the effect that it would have on Katie. Brooke's conversation with Hope makes her guilt about being engaged to her sister's husband intense. Bill attempts to quell Brooke's guilt with his justifications for their relationship. An apology from Bill gets Katie to push her resentment towards him temporarily aside for Will's sake. Bill becomes angered by the sudden time restrictions that Katie has placed upon his visitations with Will. Hope refuses to take back her engagement ring from Liam until she is certain that he can fully commit to her. Knowing that Oliver has firsthand experience in the Hope heartbreak department, Liam divulges his recent woes to him over a few drinks. Now that Hope is back on the market, Wyatt uses any opportunity alone with her to his advantage. Liam is determined to prove that Wyatt was the person who sent the Steffy tribute video anonymously to Hope. Using his prior computer expertise, Liam discovers that his initial assumption was incorrect. Hope and Wyatt go to great lengths to secure sales of HFTF in the international markets. Tensions rise between the Spencer brothers when Liam issues another warning for Wyatt to stay away from Hope.

SNEAK PEEK: A life-changing trip.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Jordan rips into Kate for prying into her past. Will receives an amazing opportunity related to his writing — but it's all the way in California. Sonny and Gabi urge him to take it. Nick realizes just how interested Gabi is in Cameron. Eric confronts Nicole with his belief that she drugged and seduced him at the hotel. Theresa makes a play for Daniel. Despite Abigail's objections, a desperate Jennifer tells Hope she wants J.J. arrested for drug possession. High on drugs, Theresa and J.J. start to make love ... but something goes terribly wrong, and by the end of the night, Theresa's life is on the line. Lucas lays down the law with Sami — he will not allow Allie to continue living in the DiMera mansion!

SNEAK PEEK: Two moving decisions.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna and Robert continue their search for Robin. A tense standoff occurs on Cassadine Island — Anna and Robert find themselves locked in the Cassadine Island lab. They fear that Robin may have been alive — but is now in mortal danger or already dead. Heather drops off her paintings to Franco, and she overhears Franco taking credit for her work. Sabrina still has doubts that Patrick is able to move on from Robin. The custody battle for baby Connie gets more intense with both sides taking drastic next steps. Scott's stunned to see Heather. Heather drops off her paintings to Franco. She overhears Franco taking credit for her work. Franco assures her she misunderstood. She takes him at his word and leaves. Lucy assists Scott's campaign for DA. Diane ensures that Kiki signs her annulment papers. Sam wonders if Julian was Ava's brother that Kiki and Silas mentioned. Alexis asks Lucy if she knew of any of Victor's mistresses. Morgan suspects that Ava and Derek are sleeping together. Sonny's world is attacked, affecting his legitimate and illegitimate businesses. Sam tells Silas to head to NYC to look into Sam's past. Morgan witnesses further evidence of the special relationship he perceives Sonny shares with Michael. Derek gives the order to have Morgan killed before he can spill his guts to Sonny.

SNEAK PEEK: A haunting Halloween.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Billy, Kevin, Chloe and Victoria continue to grieve the loss of Delia. A witness tells Alex that she saw a black SUV at the time of the accident. After Alex runs the license plate of an SUV he found on a security camera he goes to tell Paul he made an important discovery in the case. Adam runs into Billy and offers his condolences. Billy says that prison is too good for whoever killed his little girl. Victoria reminds Chloe that Billy is also devastated over Delia's death. Victoria tells Nick what happened to Delia and how she blames herself for asking Billy to stop for ice cream. Victoria tries to console Billy by getting him to hold Johnny, but Billy leaves for the restaurant and says he doesn't know when he'll be back. Dylan shows Avery the legal document he received that says his parental rights to Connor have been revoked. Nikki reaches out to Avery and hires her to help her update her will. Avery is floored when Nikki reveals that she needs to add Dylan to her will. Jill returns to Genoa City to comfort Billy. Billy remains closed-off as Jill struggles to help her son. Jill goes back to the mansion to see Kevin and Chloe. Chloe gets angry and doesn't understand why no one else blames Billy for what happened to Delia. Chloe starts going through the evidence from the police; she pulls out Delia's costume and wonders why her scarf is missing. Jack reaches out to Jill to try to figure out a way that they can help Billy. Jack hopes that once the driver is found, Billy will stop blaming himself. Jack and Jill host a press conference to offer a reward for anyone who knows anything about the accident. Devon takes action and decides to offer a reward.

SNEAK PEEK: Ashley returns.

PRIME TIME

I love invitations to television weddings. No sitting with a table of strangers, no wondering what present to give and no over-done chicken. As Jerry Seinfeld once said, "Please do not invite me to your wedding. Just tell me you are getting married, what gift you want and where to send it."

Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici, the latest to join other "Bachelor" couples who have walked down the aisle, will share a dramatic new chapter of their love story with millions of viewers and Bachelor Nation when their much-anticipated wedding is televised live ("The Bachelor: Sean and Catherine's Wedding," Sunday, January 26, 2014, 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. This will mark the first time ever a "Bachelor" wedding has been telecast live.

Sean and Catherine will join Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter; Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney; and Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenberg, as the fourth couple in franchise history to marry.

Sean and Catherine's love story has come full circle at last. Sean began by being one of the favorites to capture Emily Maynard's heart on the eighth edition of "The Bachelorette" in spring 2012. He narrowly missed his goal to find his soulmate when Emily — who all season long called him the "perfect man" — made him the last bachelor eliminated before the finale. It completely blindsided Sean, who finally had been able to admit to Emily that he was in love with her. But when it was his chance to hand out the roses, Sean became smitten with Catherine and proposed.

They are currently living separately in Dallas and are waiting to move in together after they are married. The couple is looking forward to setting up their own home and starting a family once they begin their life as man and wife.

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Many a U.S. fan of "Downtown Abbey" was ready to immigrate to the UK when they learned the show's fourth season was airing over there now, but over here not until January. Hold on the your visa because this December, PBS is offering a special addition of "Downtown Abbey." "Return to Downtown Abbey" savors fond memories from the past three seasons and offers a tantalizing taste of season four from the series The New York Times called "an instant classic." Hosted by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — a devoted fan of the series who especially admires the writing of fellow Oscar-winner Julian Fellowes — the program includes a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite moments. "Return to Downtown Abbey" premieres Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).

"We invite viewers to dive back into the Roaring Twenties as excitement for the new season continues to grow," said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming for PBS. "This special shines a light on the most compelling aspects of 'Downtown Abbey' and previews the intriguing things to come."

Last season witnessed the family experience great joy and profound sadness, leaving viewers to ponder these and other questions such as:

—How will Lady Mary cope now that Matthew is gone? Will she find love again?

—How will cousin Rose affect the social order at the majestic English country estate?

—What's in store for Anna and Bates?

—How does Branson adjust to his new role as agent of the estate?

Structured around three themes, "Return to Downtown Abbey" explores "the changing world of 'Downtown Abbey,'" "the women of 'Downtown Abbey,'" and "love and other relationships at 'Downtown Abbey.'" Interviews with creator and writer, Julian Fellowes, and executive producer, Gareth Neame, provide an overview and context for the series and the upcoming season.

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REVENGE: Aiden continues to string along Victoria, claiming he wants to destroy Emily. In fact, Aiden and Emily are working together. Daniel is unhappy when he learns Emily bought Aiden his multi million-dollar mansion. Daniel also is still insecure about Aiden. Emily assures him she chose Daniel. Daniel reveals that he shot Aiden last year. Margot wanted Nolan on the cover of her new magazine. Daniel was not enthusiastic. Margot gets Jack to take her to Nolan's house-warming bash. Emily is not happy when she sees Jack and Margot at the party. Jack ignores Emily. Emily announced that the Graysons were bankrupt. She told Father Paul that if he helped her, she would save his reputation. If not, she would make him pay. She left him a photo of all those involved in the David Clarke conspiracy and a plane ticket. Father Paul went along with her plan and attempted to get Conrad to confess. Conrad's condition was getting worse and he welcomed death. Father Paul told him that by clearing David's name, he would save his relationship with Charlotte. Conrad decided to turn himself in to the authorities. He wanted to redeem himself before he dies. Victoria was appalled. She called him a coward and slapped him. She told him that if he got in his car, it would be the last thing he does. Emily finds Conrad's car burning — Father Paul has been thrown from the wreck and Conrad is battered.

SNEAK PEEK: Daniel has second thoughts.

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THE GOOD WIFE: Alicia's latest client, a surrogate mother, does not want to have an abortion. The parents, who had a baby die during infancy, learned that the surrogate's fetus might have a serious chromosomal ailment. It is revealed that the surrogate is now in her third trimester, so an abortion cannot be performed. Alicia is stunned when a young man drops by the house and asks for Grace. Alicia sends him packing. Grace is mortified and explains that the young man was her pastor. Alicia admits she is concerned about Grace's grown-up looks. Grace says she just wants to be pretty. Will is furious about the interview Diane gave. Diane feels unappreciated when her exit package seems paltry. Will tells Diane he cannot do anything about the terms and she should enjoy her judgeship. Kalinda is blindsided when she learns Alicia is going to join Cary in his new firm.

SNEAK PEEK: The truth is revealed.

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