Ep 223. Wed, Jul 18, 2018

The Young and the Restless season 45 episode 223, which first aired on Wed, Jul 18, 2018, is another dramatic installment in this long-running soap opera series. This episode begins with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) making an unexpected visit to the Newman Ranch. He is there to talk to his daughter, Victoria (Amelia Heinle), but she is not home. Instead, he runs into her ex-husband, J.T. (Thad Luckinbill), who is living at the ranch while Victoria is away. Victor is surprised to see J.T. there and the two have an intense conversation about J.T.'s recent behavior. Victor warns J.T. to stay away from Victoria.

Meanwhile, Victoria is in Las Vegas, where she has been attending a business conference. She receives a call from her brother, Nick (Joshua Morrow), who is concerned about J.T.'s presence at the ranch. Victoria assures Nick that she has everything under control, but she is clearly worried. Later, she is alone in her hotel room when someone knocks on her door. When she answers, she is shocked to see J.T. standing there.

Back in Genoa City, Sharon (Sharon Case) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) are at odds over Nick. Phyllis is still upset over the fact that Nick slept with Sharon while they were still together. Sharon insists that Nick loves her and that they have a strong connection. Phyllis is not convinced and warns Sharon that she will not let her come between her and Nick again.

Elsewhere in town, Billy (Jason Thompson) is struggling with his addiction to gambling. He has been avoiding the casino, but eventually gives in and goes back. He wins big, but then loses it all and more. He is clearly in a bad place and doesn't know where to turn. He ends up going to see Neil (Kristoff St. John), who is a recovering alcoholic, for some advice and support.

The final scene of the episode features Ashley (Eileen Davidson) and Jack (Peter Bergman) having a heart-to-heart conversation. Jack is still upset about Ashley's decision to sell her shares of Jabot to Jack's arch-nemesis, Victor Newman. Ashley insists that she did it to protect the company, but Jack is not convinced. He accuses her of being too focused on money and power and warns her that she is becoming just like their father, John Abbott.

Overall, this episode of The Young and the Restless is full of drama and intrigue. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the various storylines unfold and the characters deal with their respective problems and issues.