James Warwick is an important character on The Bold and the Beautiful. From 1993 to 2017, the psychiatrist served as the go-to doctor for The Forresters and the Logans. It’s been eight years since his last appearance, but a recent episode hints at a possible return.

Key Takeaways

• James is a world-renowned psychiatrist.
• The doctor used to be married to Sheila and has a daughter with her.
• James’ last appearance was in 2017.
• Taylor was recently seen reading James’ book, sparking speculation of a return.

The Doctor Is In

Just like Taylor (Rebecca Budig), James (Ian Buchanan) is a world-renowned psychiatrist. Dr. Warwick first arrived in Los Angeles in 1993 and soon was helping The Forresters and the Logans with many of their problems. The handsome doctor also captured the attention of many of B&B’s leading ladies.

His most famous love interest was Sheila (Kimberlin Brown). The famous villain was obsessed with James and trapped him into marriage with a pregnancy. Although it was a marriage of convenience, James grew to love Sheila, and they became a family with their daughter Mary (Courtnee Draper).

However, when Sheila returned to her bad girl ways, she and James divorced. In 2017, the exes reunited when Eric (John McCook) asked James to tend to an injured Sheila. James was forced to lie about the extent of Sheila’s injuries after she blackmailed him about his painkiller addiction.

It’s been eight years since James was seen or mentioned. But the Nov. 3rd episode had an appearance from the doctor, well, sort of. Taylor was reading one of James’ books that had his picture on the back cover.

This little Easter egg has sparked speculation on Reddit that James is returning. “I wonder if that means he’s coming back,” wrote one viewer. “That would be refreshing,” one fan replied.

“I wondered why Taylor was looking at the book? Was it just an Easter egg or a portent of things to come?” asked one commenter.

James’ Return Shakes Up a Love Triangle

James is one B&B character whose return would be welcomed. His comeback would shake up the show’s newest love triangle with Sheila, Deacon (Sean Kanan), and Taylor.

Sheila is worried about losing Deacon to Taylor, so she might use James as part of her plan. Sheila could blackmail James into wooing a single Taylor away from Deacon. James and Taylor are longtime friends who have a romantic history. Perhaps it’s time the colleagues renew their romance.

But James and Taylor’s relationship would be met with jealousy from many people, including Sheila. Although Sheila would want James with Taylor, she might find herself falling for her ex-husband. With Sheila’s feelings for James potentially reignited, it would mean trouble for her and Deacon’s marriage, as well as for Taylor.

Would you like James to return?