The BEST episodes of The Young and the Restless

Every episode of The Young and the Restless ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Young and the Restless!

Set in Genoa City, Y&R is the long-running soap that tells the story of the struggle behind the business- and sex-savvy Abbott and Newman clans.

Last Updated: 8/28/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing

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3 votes

#1 - Episode 11220 - July 14, 2017

Season 44 - Episode 221 - Aired 7/14/2017

Jack and Ashley isolate Dina from Graham; Charlie and Mattie learn of Cane's infidelity; the Newman family struggles to keep up its charade.

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1 votes

#2 - Episode 10828 - December 31, 2015

Season 43 - Episode 85 - Aired 12/31/2015

Ashley makes a shocking confession; Neil enlists Nikki's help; tensions run high between Jack and Phyllis.

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1 votes

#3 - Episode 10829 - January 04, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 86 - Aired 1/4/2016

The Abbotts unite during a crisis, Jill lashes out at Victor, and Dr. Neville gives Ashley unsolicited advice.

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1 votes

#4 - Episode 10830 - January 05, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 87 - Aired 1/5/2016

Victor issues Marisa a strong warning, Noah covers his tracks, and Chelsea bonds with Victoria.

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1 votes

#5 - Episode 10843 - January 22, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 100 - Aired 1/22/2016

Adam tries to escape; Victoria reconnects with Billy; Victor and Chelsea join forces.

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1 votes

#6 - Episode 10853 - February 05, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 110 - Aired 2/5/2016

Chelsea goes to Marisa to get some answers; Nick is on the verge of revealing too much to someone; a former resident of GC returns.

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1 votes

#7 - Episode 10854 - February 08, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 111 - Aired 2/8/2016

Nick and Sharon learn the truth about Dr. Anderson; Billy makes up for lost time with Victoria; Adam makes a surprise confession to Chelsea.

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2 votes

#8 - Episode 10855 - February 09, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 112 - Aired 2/9/2016

Victor plays hardball; Noah makes a bold move; Sage makes a shocking discovery.

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1 votes

#9 - Episode 10868 - February 26, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 125 - Aired 2/26/2016

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1 votes

#10 - Episode 10878 - March 11, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 135 - Aired 3/11/2016

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1 votes

#11 - Episode 11214 - July 06, 2017

Season 44 - Episode 215 - Aired 7/6/2017

Cane insists Juliet take a paternity test, Charlie interferes with Reed and Mattie's budding relationship, and Michael and Paul search for Kevin. (TV-14 D)

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1 votes

#12 - Ep. #6327

Season 25 - Episode 104 - Aired 3/4/1998

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1 votes

#13 - Ep. #6226

Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1997

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1 votes

#14 - Episode #207

Season 2 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/11/1974

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1 votes

#15 - Episode #232

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/1974

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1 votes

#16 - Episode #240

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/1974

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1 votes

#17 - Episode #242

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/1974

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1 votes

#18 - Episode #246

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/1974

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1 votes

#19 - Episode #255

Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/20/1974

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1 votes

#20 - Episode #256

Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/21/1974

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1 votes

#21 - Ep. #6326

Season 25 - Episode 103 - Aired 3/3/1998

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1 votes

#22 - Episode 10831 - January 06, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 88 - Aired 1/6/2016

Jack makes an important business decision, and Adam dodges a bullet with Chelsea.

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1 votes

#23 - Episode 10832 - January 07, 2016

Season 43 - Episode 89 - Aired 1/7/2016

Victoria confides in Nick, Mariah struggles with her feelings for Kevin, and Sage is rattled by Dr. Anderson.

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1 votes

#24 - Ep. #6328

Season 25 - Episode 105 - Aired 3/5/1998

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1 votes

#25 - Ep. #6329

Season 25 - Episode 106 - Aired 3/6/1998

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