Team Stephanie

They say that soap fans love a good villain. For more than two decades, B&B viewers have often loved to hate Stephanie Forrester, played by multiple Emmy winner Susan Flannery. Instead of rooting against her, this week fans may actually be rooting for her.

In what is being called must-see television for fans, The Bold and the Beautiful will air a can't-miss episode this Friday that may change the way that viewers look at Stephanie Forrester. In fact, the show has playfully put together "Team Stephanie" t-shirts that it provided to members of the media.

"Stephanie Forrester has spent the past 23 years being hateful, depraved, and manipulative to just about everyone who has crossed her path," the show said in a press release. "So, why in the world would anybody root for her? Tune in on Friday, October 16 to find out.

Indeed, Stephanie's rap sheet reads like a crime novel. She's faked a heart attack, pushed someone off of a balcony, helped to covered up a couple of deaths, and held a few guns on people who've crossed her.

In spite of all her shenanigans, Stephanie remains one of the most popular characters on The Bold and the Beautiful. This is evidenced by the character's nine consecutive nominations in the "Favorite Character" category of Soap Central Dankie Awards.

Susan Flannery originated the role of Stephanie in the premiere episode of The Bold and the Beautiful in March 1987. During her 22-year run on the CBS soap, Flannery has earned three Daytime Emmy wins in the Outstanding Lead Actress category. She's also received an additional four nominations in the same category.

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So exactly what goes down in Los Angeles to make folks soften towards the Forrester family matriarch? You'll have to tune in to see this Friday, October 16.

Photo Credit: Dan J Kroll/Soap Central

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