The Young and the Restless

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  • 1973
  • 52 Seasons
  • 5.2  (7,029)

The Young and the Restless television show centers on the members of the town of Genoa City, Wisconsin. Genoa City does exist, but it is nothing like the one on the show. This daytime show is one of ABC's most popular soap operas. Originally titled The Innocent Years, the show was later changed to The Young and the Restless; it seemed to fit the mood of the seventies better. It took 540 people to audition before the final 13 were chosen. These 13 were the youngest actors and actresses ever to be cast on a soap opera.

At the start, the soap opera focused on two families, one of which was rich, and the other of the working class. The original families were written out of the show, and two new families took their place. The only characters that stayed were those of Jill Foster Abbot, played by Jess Walton, and Katherine Chancellor, played by Jeanne Cooper. The feud between them brought them together and pulled them apart.

The families on the show are the Chancellors, the Abbots, the Williams, and the Newmans. The lives of these families are intertwining, as they marry and divorce, moving from one family to the next. Jill, who had an affair with Katherine's husband, marries John Abbot and has his son Billy. When dating John, Jill has an affair with John's grown son, Jack. This causes a rift in John and Jack's relationship, which is later repaired, reuniting the father and son. John Abbot was played by Jerry Douglas until the death of John Abbot, leaving Jill a rich widow. Jack is played by Peter Bergman.

Victor Newman, played by Eric Braeden, the richest man on the show, is also the most powerful. Victor has a relationship with Nikki Reed, whom he later marries. Nikki Reed, played by Melody Thomas Scott, was a stripper; Victor turns her into a lady of grace and power. Ashley Abbot, played by Eileen Davidson, has an affair with Victor, causing hatred between her and Nikki. Victor bounces back and forth between Nikki and Ashley as the two ladies try to outdo each other. Ashley gets pregnant with Victor's child so the two marry, yet when Ashley aborts the child, Victor goes back to Nikki.

Ashley Abbot along with being Victor's other woman, and then wife, is also the daughter of John Abbot and the sister of Jack Abbot. She works for her father who owns Jabot Cosmetics, a company that Victor tries to take over. The fight over the company also makes rivalries between the Abbots and the Newmans.

Although the main characters of the show seem to be Ashley, Jill, Victor, Jack, and Katherine other characters come in to enhance not only the show but also the characters. Families grow and decrease as members are born, die, marry, and divorce. As the original characters age their children are taking center stage. The show deals with the problems of parents dealing with children along with dealing with ex-family members. Children are born, children die, children being kidnapped, children turn against family, and families turn against children, yet in the end they realize that they are family and families stick together.

The Young and the Restless seems to describe the people on the show. They are young and they seem restless as they go about their lives. For some of the characters it seems they are never satisfied, so they search for ways to antagonize others. Other characters seem always to be the ones trying to keep the peace.

Over the years, The Young and the Restless has won numerous Daytime Emmy Awards. They received the award for Outstanding Drama Series seven times. They have also received awards for younger actress, younger actor, supporting actor, supporting actress, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. They were also the first soap opera to be broadcast in high definition. The Young and the Restless has been on television longer than any other soap opera so they must be doing something right.

The Young and the Restless is a series that ran for 52 seasons (5422 episodes) between March 26, 1973 and on CBS

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Seasons
2/21/2025
99. 2/21/2025
February 21, 2025
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2/20/2025
98. 2/20/2025
February 20, 2025
Summary is not available.
2/19/2025
97. 2/19/2025
February 19, 2025
Nikki plays peacekeeper between Jack and Victor; Michael tells Lauren a secret; Summer must make a difficult choice regarding Kyle.
2/18/2025
96. 2/18/2025
February 18, 2025
Victor shares his plan for revenge with Michael; Daniel gets tough with Summer; Jack and Diane take action.
2/17/2025
95. 2/17/2025
February 17, 2025
Diane moves forward with her plan; Phyllis creates mayhem; Summer and Claire are at odds; even while in recovery, Victor is determined to remain in control.
2/14/2025
94. 2/14/2025
February 14, 2025
Love is in the air in Genoa City as old flames are revisited and new relatonships are explored.
2/13/2025
93. 2/13/2025
February 13, 2025
Devon and Lily give Nate a warning about Damian, Phyllis sets boundaries, and Holden reconnects with an old acquaintance.
2/12/2025
92. 2/12/2025
February 12, 2025
Billy and Sally visit the City of Love, Sharon gets the cold shoulder from Summer, and Daniel faces a tough decision.
2/11/2025
91. 2/11/2025
February 11, 2025
Victor defends his actions, Nate struggles to reunite Amy and Damian, and Diane takes matters into her own hands.
2/10/2025
90. 2/10/2025
February 10, 2025
Billy and Sally are excited for their Paris trip; Nate and Amy are in a stunned state; Kyle plans a special date for Claire; Victor and Nikki enjoy quality time together.
2/7/2025
89. 2/7/2025
February 7, 2025
Daniel is suspicious of Phyllis' alliance with Billy, Nate receives a surprise visitor, and Chloe gives Sally a history lesson.
2/6/2025
88. 2/6/2025
February 6, 2025
Nikki teaches Claire a valuable lesson, Nate and Amy receive shocking news, and Jack is forced to defend his actions.
2/5/2025
87. 2/5/2025
February 5, 2025
Victor opens up to Victoria, Diane makes a big decision, and Jack gives Billy unsolicited advice.
2/4/2025
86. 2/4/2025
February 4, 2025
Nick helps Sharon find closure, Sally pushes Phyllis' buttons, and Damian keeps a secret from Nate.
2/3/2025
85. 2/3/2025
February 3, 2025
Drama revolves around three families in Genoa City.
1/31/2025
84. 1/31/2025
January 31, 2025
Chelsea takes a chance on Adam; Daniel discovers the truth surrounding Heather's death; Kyle tries to convince Claire to tell the truth.
1/30/2025
83. 1/30/2025
January 30, 2025
The Newmans recover from a volatile situation , Chance uncovers the truth, and Mariah's world is rocked.
1/29/2025
82. 1/29/2025
January 29, 2025
When Victor concentrates on doing everything in his power to thwart Ian Ward, things take an unexpected turn.
1/28/2025
81. 1/28/2025
January 28, 2025
Victor puts Ian Ward in the hot seat, Michael takes on a dangerous assignment, and Sally works her magic to impress Billy. Air Date: Jan 28, 2025
1/27/2025
80. 1/27/2025
January 27, 2025
Victor covers up a secret to protect his family, Mariah worries about Tessa's safety, and Sharon reflects on her past mistakes.
1/24/2025
79. 1/24/2025
January 24, 2025
Victor questions Nikki's judgement, Mariah makes a shocking discovery, and Billy starts a new chapter.
1/23/2025
78. 1/23/2025
January 23, 2025
1/22/2025
77. 1/22/2025
January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
76. 1/21/2025
January 21, 2025
Victor begins to grow suspicious of Nikki; Nick and Chance continue searching for Sharon; Jordan puts her trust back in Claire.
1/20/2025
75. 1/20/2025
January 20, 2025
Summary is not available.
1/17/2025
74. 1/17/2025
January 17, 2025
Victor begins to have doubts about Nikki; Claire issues a threat to Jordan; Sharon does everything she can to break free.
1/16/2025
73. 1/16/2025
January 16, 2025
Victor uncovers Ian's deception, Claire tells Nikki and Victoria about Jordan's return, and Phyllis presses Billy to come clean.
1/15/2025
72. 1/15/2025
January 15, 2025
Chelsea catches Adam off guard, Claire reunites with Jordan, and Billy makes a shocking decision.
1/14/2025
71. 1/14/2025
January 14, 2025
Victoria and Chelsea find common ground, Nick shares a theory with Chance, and Ian's revenge against Sharon takes a dangerous turn.
1/13/2025
70. 1/13/2025
January 13, 2025
Chelsea receives a surprise invitation, Summer stands her ground, and Damian keeps a secret from Nate.
1/10/2025
69. 1/10/2025
January 10, 2025
Nikki worries about Claire's safety, Jordan goes rogue, and Jack presses Kyle to come clean.
1/9/2025
68. 1/9/2025
January 9, 2025
Victor tasks Michael to gather intel about Ian Ward, Nick takes matters into his own hands to find Sharon, and Nate shares surprising news with Amy.
1/8/2025
67. 1/8/2025
January 8, 2025
Nate and Audra uncover an important clue, Chelsea gives Billy unsolicited advice, and Devon strategizes with Lily and Abby.
1/7/2025
66. 1/7/2025
January 7, 2025
Victor vows to protect Nikki at all costs, Nick searches for Sharon, and Phyllis strikes a deal with Billy.
1/6/2025
65. 1/6/2025
January 6, 2025
Jordan reveals something shocking to an unconscious Sharon; Victor has a talk with Ian; Nate and Damien meet up; Nikki is completely stunned.
1/3/2025
64. 1/3/2025
January 3, 2025
Summary is not available.
1/2/2025
63. 1/2/2025
January 2, 2025
Nick discovers something shocking; Jordan sets his eyes on a new victim; Mariah's haunting past refuses to stay hidden.
1/1/2025
62. 1/1/2025
January 1, 2025
Sharon confronts Phyllis; Brad glimpses an overnight bag in Nick's office; Jack and Michael have a meeting with shareholders; Brad demands that J.T. be fired; Gloria tells Kay and Jill about her assignments from Jack; Nick meets Phyllis.
12/31/2024
61. 12/31/2024
December 31, 2024
Abby and Devon make the final arrangements for their upcoming wedding just as Victor arrives at the Newman Ranch with Nikki.
12/30/2024
60. 12/30/2024
December 30, 2024
Victor and Nikki question Nick supporting Sharon, Ian and Jordan make a dangerous move, and Danny races home to surprise Christine in time for New Year's Eve.
12/27/2024
59. 12/27/2024
December 27, 2024
Victoria and Cole get Victor's blessings; Nate and Audra desperately seek Damien; Adam gets devastating news from Chelsea.
12/26/2024
58. 12/26/2024
December 26, 2024
Daniel challenges Nick's support of Sharon, Billy presents Phyllis with a tempting offer, and Summer and Chance discuss their relationship.
12/24/2024
57. 12/24/2024
December 24, 2024
Jack gives Kyle a special gift; Phyllis shares his holiday joy with everyone; Diane attempts to make things right with Ashley and Traci.
12/23/2024
56. 12/23/2024
December 23, 2024
Victor reminds his family about the true meaning of Christmas. Lauren and Michael's holiday plans are interrupted. Sharon receives an unexpected visitor.
12/20/2024
55. 12/20/2024
December 20, 2024
Tessa falls into a trap, Ian encourages Jordan to play dirty, Daniel keeps up appearances for Lucy, and Nick worries about Sharon's safety.
12/19/2024
54. 12/19/2024
December 19, 2024
Nate and Amy ask Denise Tolliver (Telma Hopkins) to help find Damian, Sharon and Nick make a shocking discovery, and Phyllis changes course with her revenge plot.
12/18/2024
53. 12/18/2024
December 18, 2024
Victoria gets much-needed advice from Nikki; Jack and Traci share past Christmas stories; Diane gets assistance from an unlikely source.
12/17/2024
52. 12/17/2024
December 17, 2024
Jack stands his ground with Billy; Diane vows to prove herself at Jabot; Nikki helps Claire start a new chapter.
12/16/2024
51. 12/16/2024
December 16, 2024
Sharon takes a big risk to prove her innocence, Billy encourages Phyllis to make a bold move, and Ian reveals details about his past with Jordan.
12/13/2024
50. 12/13/2024
December 13, 2024
Sally evaluates her feelings for Billy. Phyllis's and Michael's friendship is tested. Nate asks Devon and Lily to give Audra a second chance.
12/12/2024
49. 12/12/2024
December 12, 2024
Victor tests Claire's loyalty, Lily makes a tough decision, and Audra makes a promise to Nate.
12/11/2024
48. 12/11/2024
December 11, 2024
Victor gets the upper hand against Jack, Sharon spies on Phyllis, and Billy conspires with Diane.
12/10/2024
47. 12/10/2024
December 10, 2024
Daniel and Phyllis demand justice for Heather, Abby and Devon return home, and Ian crosses paths with someone from his past.
12/9/2024
46. 12/9/2024
December 9, 2024
Nick and Mariah share disturbing news with Sharon, Jordan takes on a new persona, and Kyle keeps the peace between Summer and Claire.
12/6/2024
45. 12/6/2024
December 6, 2024
Victor calls Diane's bluff, Nikki questions Jack's motives, and Kyle receives mixed signals from Summer.
12/5/2024
44. 12/5/2024
December 5, 2024
Christine reluctantly helps Phyllis, Billy proves himself to Sally, and Nick warns Adam to keep his distance from Sharon.
12/4/2024
43. 12/4/2024
December 4, 2024
Jack has a proposal for Diane, Michael counsels Sharon with a tough decision, and Summer interrogates Kyle about Claire.
12/3/2024
42. 12/3/2024
December 3, 2024
Nick crosses the line to help Sharon, Kyle romances Claire, and Jordan gathers intel for Ian.
12/2/20204
41. 12/2/20204
December 2, 2024
Victor plays his cards close to the vest, Nikki settles into her new role, and Phyllis and Summer demand answers from Sharon.
11/27/2024
40. 11/27/2024
November 27, 2024
Victor warns Claire about Kyle, Jack and Diane make a confession about their deception, and Nate opens his home to Amy.
11/26/2024
39. 11/26/2024
November 26, 2024
Nikki embraces her new role at Chancellor Enterprises, Billy loses his cool with Jill, and Jack works to repair his relationship with Kyle.
11/25/2024
38. 11/25/2024
November 25, 2024
Victor pushes Billy's buttons, Adam offers moral support to Sharon, and Phyllis has a painful reminder about her accident.
11/22/2024
37. 11/22/2024
November 22, 2024
Victor announces Nikki's new role at Chancellor, Billy and Sally fight temptation, and Chance's investigation uncovers damaging evidence against Sharon.
11/21/2024
36. 11/21/2024
November 21, 2024
Summer is forced to make a tough decision, Elena shares her expert opinion to help Phyllis, and Jack learns that Diane made a sacrifice for their family.
11/20/2024
35. 11/20/2024
November 20, 2024
Daniel wants justice for Phyllis, Sally settles a score, and Christine and Michael debate Sharon's innocence.
11/19/2024
34. 11/19/2024
November 19, 2024
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11/18/2024
33. 11/18/2024
November 18, 2024
Jack and Diane's lies are exposed, Daniel and Summer find Phyllis in critical condition, and Nick struggles with Sharon's confession.
11/15/2024
32. 11/15/2024
November 15, 2024
Victor makes an impressive addition to his empire, Jack and Diane are busted, and Sharon is backed into acorner.
11/14/2024
31. 11/14/2024
November 14, 2024
Sharon has a rude awakening, Nick makes a shocking discovery, and Jill stands her ground with Billy.
11/13/2024
30. 11/13/2024
November 13, 2024
As The Young and the Restless airs its 13,000th episode, Victor and Nikki host family and friends for Abby and Devon's wedding leading to a shocking turn of events.
11/12/2024
29. 11/12/2024
November 12, 2024
Victor and Jill settle unfinished business, Lily keeps Billy on his toes, and Phyllis sets a trap for Sharon.
11/11/2024
28. 11/11/2024
November 11, 2024
Victor and Nikki settle into their new home, Jill and Ashley returns home, and Sharon covers her tracks.
11/8/2024
27. 11/8/2024
November 8, 2024
Victor brings Nikki home to the Newman Ranch. Abby and Devon finalize their wedding plans.
11/7/2024
26. 11/7/2024
November 7, 2024
Victor pulls out all the stops to surprise, Nikki, Diane sends a cryptic message, and Daniel's arrest causes issues for Summer and Chance.
11/6/2024
25. 11/6/2024
November 6, 2024
Daniel wants justice for Heather, Phyllis backs Sharon into a corner, and Christine keeps a secret.
11/5/20224
24. 11/5/20224
November 5, 2024
Nate makes a decision about helping Amy, Traci surprises Alan, and Billy is forced to make amends with Lily.
11/4/2024
23. 11/4/2024
November 4, 2024
Phyllis gives Sharon a chilly warning. Billy romances Sally, and Summer causes problems for Kyle and Claire.
11/01/2024
22. 11/01/2024
November 1, 2024
Daniel decides to take matters into his own hands, Claire interrupts a moment between Summer and Kyle, and Victoria confides in Cole.
10/31/2024
21. 10/31/2024
October 31, 2024
Sharon receives a surprise visitor, Victoria loses patience with Adam and Billy, and Lily shares disappointing news with Devon.
10/30/2024
20. 10/30/2024
October 30, 2024
Victor gives Kyle a warning, Sally receives an unexpected assignment, and Lily stands her ground with Nikki.
10/29/2024
19. 10/29/2024
October 29, 2024
Victor defends his actions, Nate receives a visit from Amy Lewis, and Daniel's world is turned upside down.
10/28/2024
18. 10/28/2024
October 28, 2024
Victor forms an unexpected alliance, Phyllis and Christine share a difference of opinion, and Nikki is worried about Jack's sobriety.
10/25/2024
17. 10/25/2024
October 25, 2024
Actress Nicole Scherzinger ("Sunset Blvd."); GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter Elton John, actress Katie Brayben and songwriter Jake Shears ("Tammy").
10/24/2024
16. 10/24/2024
October 24, 2024
Sharon is backed into a corner, Christine returns home to help Daniel, and Jack shares disturbing news with Traci.
10/23/2024
15. 10/23/2024
October 23, 2024
Phyllis loses patience with Nick, Danny phones home, and Daniel presses Sharon to come clean.
10/22/2024
14. 10/22/2024
October 22, 2024
Victor gives Devon unsolicited advice, Chelsea gives Adam a reality check, and Nate goes out on a limb to help Audra.
10/21/2024
13. 10/21/2024
October 21, 2024
Victor keeps a secret from Abby about her upcoming wedding, Billy and Sally travel outside their comfort zone, and Nikki extends an olive branch to Lily.
10/18/2024
12. 10/18/2024
October 18, 2024
The Young and the Restless celebrates the 30th anniversary of Michelle Stafford's debut as "Phyllis Summers" with a special episode.
10/17/2024
11. 10/17/2024
October 17, 2024
Kyle makes a dangerous deal with Victor, Daniel finds himself in a compromising position, and tension build between Jack and Diane.
10/16/2024
10. 10/16/2024
October 16, 2024
Victor recruits Adam in his revenge plot against Billy, Chance finds shocking evidence, and Jack conspires with Audra.
10/15/2024
9. 10/15/2024
October 15, 2024
Sharon sends Nick mixed signals, Phyllis takes control, and Jill gives Billy an ultimatum.
10/14/2024
8. 10/14/2024
October 14, 2024
Victor retaliates against Jack and Diane, Billy and Sally make a pact, and Audra lets her guard down from Nate.
10/11/2024
7. 10/11/2024
October 11, 2024
Victor changes the rules with Lily, Jack gives Claire a history lesson, and Nate returns home with surprising news.
10/10/2024
6. 10/10/2024
October 10, 2024
Victor comes to Abby's rescue, Nikki gets the upper hand in a negotiation, and Chance interrogates Sharon.
10/9/2024
5. 10/9/2024
October 9, 2024
Sharon receives mixed signals from Nick, Cole questions Victoria about their future, and Chance launches an investigation into Heather's death.
10/8/2024
4. 10/8/2024
October 8, 2024
Victor causes mischief for the Abbotts, Chance gives Daniel a warning, and Nick finds himself caught between Phyllis and Sharon.
10/7/2024
3. 10/7/2024
October 7, 2024
Sharon makes a bold move , Claire confronts Kyle about his past with Audra, and Daniel breaks bad news to Lucy.
10/4/2024
2. 10/4/2024
October 4, 2024
Adam gives Chelsea some tough love, Billy commiserates with Sally, and Daniel struggles with his new reality.
10/3/2024
1. 10/3/2024
October 3, 2024
Victor conspires with Lily, Sharon keeps up appearances, and Nick comforts Phyllis.
Description

The Young and the Restless television show centers on the members of the town of Genoa City, Wisconsin. Genoa City does exist, but it is nothing like the one on the show. This daytime show is one of ABC's most popular soap operas. Originally titled The Innocent Years, the show was later changed to The Young and the Restless; it seemed to fit the mood of the seventies better. It took 540 people to audition before the final 13 were chosen. These 13 were the youngest actors and actresses ever to be cast on a soap opera.

At the start, the soap opera focused on two families, one of which was rich, and the other of the working class. The original families were written out of the show, and two new families took their place. The only characters that stayed were those of Jill Foster Abbot, played by Jess Walton, and Katherine Chancellor, played by Jeanne Cooper. The feud between them brought them together and pulled them apart.

The families on the show are the Chancellors, the Abbots, the Williams, and the Newmans. The lives of these families are intertwining, as they marry and divorce, moving from one family to the next. Jill, who had an affair with Katherine's husband, marries John Abbot and has his son Billy. When dating John, Jill has an affair with John's grown son, Jack. This causes a rift in John and Jack's relationship, which is later repaired, reuniting the father and son. John Abbot was played by Jerry Douglas until the death of John Abbot, leaving Jill a rich widow. Jack is played by Peter Bergman.

Victor Newman, played by Eric Braeden, the richest man on the show, is also the most powerful. Victor has a relationship with Nikki Reed, whom he later marries. Nikki Reed, played by Melody Thomas Scott, was a stripper; Victor turns her into a lady of grace and power. Ashley Abbot, played by Eileen Davidson, has an affair with Victor, causing hatred between her and Nikki. Victor bounces back and forth between Nikki and Ashley as the two ladies try to outdo each other. Ashley gets pregnant with Victor's child so the two marry, yet when Ashley aborts the child, Victor goes back to Nikki.

Ashley Abbot along with being Victor's other woman, and then wife, is also the daughter of John Abbot and the sister of Jack Abbot. She works for her father who owns Jabot Cosmetics, a company that Victor tries to take over. The fight over the company also makes rivalries between the Abbots and the Newmans.

Although the main characters of the show seem to be Ashley, Jill, Victor, Jack, and Katherine other characters come in to enhance not only the show but also the characters. Families grow and decrease as members are born, die, marry, and divorce. As the original characters age their children are taking center stage. The show deals with the problems of parents dealing with children along with dealing with ex-family members. Children are born, children die, children being kidnapped, children turn against family, and families turn against children, yet in the end they realize that they are family and families stick together.

The Young and the Restless seems to describe the people on the show. They are young and they seem restless as they go about their lives. For some of the characters it seems they are never satisfied, so they search for ways to antagonize others. Other characters seem always to be the ones trying to keep the peace.

Over the years, The Young and the Restless has won numerous Daytime Emmy Awards. They received the award for Outstanding Drama Series seven times. They have also received awards for younger actress, younger actor, supporting actor, supporting actress, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. They were also the first soap opera to be broadcast in high definition. The Young and the Restless has been on television longer than any other soap opera so they must be doing something right.

The Young and the Restless is a series that ran for 52 seasons (5422 episodes) between March 26, 1973 and on CBS

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  • Premiere Date
    March 26, 1973
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (7,029)
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