The BEST episodes of The Young and the Restless season 28
Every episode of The Young and the Restless season 28, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Young and the Restless season 28!
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.
#1 - Ep. #6865
Season 28 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/2000
Victoria instructs her bodyguard not to frisk Gary since she is expecting him. She then gives Miguel the night off. After dinner Victoria gives Gary a very romantic kiss, but he pulls away and stares at her. She innocently asks what's wrong. Paul has a strong feeling that whoever put up the bail for Ross is also the stalker. Jack is nervous about what Jill might be saying, but Ashley tells him not to worry. If they fail, they will fail as a family. A limo then picks Ashley up and takes her to Victor's private plane where they will fly to a romantic spot for dinner. Jill explains to Brad that she's trying to raise $70 million to cover the Jabot loan. Jill emphasizes an ownership position in the company and urges him to think about it. Diane sends Marissa out to buy a pregnancy test knowing that results could change her life -- and Victor's-- forever. Raul and Mac arrive at Billy's house but can't find him. When Raul goes upstairs, Mac finds Billy asleep on the couch. Billy is confused.
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Season 28 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/23/2000
Ashley feels that Jack should tell John about the new loan before John hears about it somewhere else. He agrees, but wants to do so in person. Ashley is sorry she let her guard down with Victor and is now paying the price. Victor wonders if there is any connection between Jabot's loan being paid off and Ashley's mood change. Diane knows something is bothering him and tries to find out what it is. Victor doesn't think it's any of her business. Victor demands that Forsythe find out how the whole thing went down. Later, Victor answers the phone and when no one speaks, he asks if it is Ashley. He desperately wants to talk to her. Jill finds Brittany and Billy alone at the pool area. Brittany excuses herself and Billy tries to defend himself, swearing that Raul and Mac just left. He explains that he likes Brittany and wants Jill to reconsider his grounding. Jill tells herself that she will have to get to know Brittany better. Mac daydreams that Billy can't stop thinking about her. Dru is sh
#3 - Ep. #6905
Season 28 - Episode 60 - Aired 6/16/2000
Victor tells Neil that his major concern is mending fences with Nick. He decides to stop insisting Nick sell the coffeehouse and give him a board seat at Newman Enterprises. Chris defends Michael to Sharon, saying that he never told Alice about the adoption. Alice only found out about the adoption after Cassie called to invite her to the adoption party. As the party winds down, Trina comes to interview with Nick. Victor eyes them carefully and tells Nick they should talk later. Nick is very impressed with Trina's credentials and welcomes her aboard as head of the Milwaukee store. Victor overhears Nick telling Trina his hopes of opening a string of Crimson Lights in the future. Victoria makes a surprise visit to Ryan in Seattle. She tells him she couldn't stand being a patient any longer and needed to leave the spa. When she asks how Tricia is doing, Ryan accuses her of looking for gossip about his wife and him, but he finally admits that Tricia left him. Jill tells Kay that Lauren's dr
#4 - Ep. #6918
Season 28 - Episode 73 - Aired 7/5/2000
Billy walks Mac to the house and Billy escapes before Raul and Jill enter. Jill suspects something is going on with Mac, but Mac covers. When Raul tells Mac that she will be featured in the Jabot commercial, Mac objects. She knows that her face will be seen all over America and doesn't want to risk her mother spotting her. Kay questions Mac's reasons for not wanting to be a part of the campaign and Mac tells her that she doesn't want to be in the spotlight. Jill tells her that they will have to re-cut the entire campaign and calls to inform Jack. Billy arrives home and tells Jack that his relationship with Mac cannot be revealed. Jack gets the call from Jill. She tells him that Mac doesn't want to be in the ad at all and to her surprise, Jack tells her that it shouldn't be a problem. Diane is thrilled when Victoria and Victor arrive for dinner, but she becomes alarmed when Victoria's overnight bags arrive at the door. Victoria explains that she will be living with them indefinitely. Ni
#5 - Ep. #6933
Season 28 - Episode 88 - Aired 7/26/2000
John Silva tells Victor that Brad's papers have been served. Victor is pleased and knows that Jack will move heaven and earth to get rid of Brad and save Jabot from a lawsuit. Brad is upset after finding that Victor is suing for retroactive damages. Ashley advises Brad to contact Victor and his lawyers. Ryan tells Victoria that she needs to stop focusing on Victor and Diane and instead work on a plan to get Brash and Sassy back on top. Victor comes in and asks Victoria if she has a plan of action for the new Brash and Sassy campaign. When Victoria struggles to come up with an idea, Ryan comes to her rescue. Victor leaves and Ryan explains to her that Victor asked him to help focus her attention to the Brash & Sassy line so that it will be competetive with Glow. Nick meets Matt Clark and asks him why Warton would pick a fight with him. Matt explains that he was having a friendly conversation with Warton until he mentioned that he was looking for work at Newman Enterprises. Nick tells Ma
#6 - Ep. #7029
Season 28 - Episode 184 - Aired 12/14/2000
Marissa asks Diane if she can work part-time with Paul and Lynne. Diane, who is preoccupied with Leanna, tells her she doesn't care. Diane asks Leanna about Victor's relationship with Hope Adams. When Diane asks Leanna for Hope's contact information, Leanna says she'll give it to her for a price. Victor enters, and Diane pretends she is kicking Leanna out. Chris is excited to learn that she got the job in Hong Kong. She tells Paul, and when he reacts unenthusiastically, Chris reminds him that she's doing this to save her marriage and because she loves him. Phyllis feels the pressure to come up with a new idea for the ""Brash and Sassy"" web site, once she sees that the Glow by Jabot site is doing so well. Matt grabs the phone away from Tricia and answers it. He tells Sharon that his alarm clock didn't go off, and he's on his way to the coffeehouse. Matt arrives to the coffeehouse, and Sharon asks about his run-in with Tricia. She goes on to tell Matt that Tricia ran Tony over with her ca
#7 - Ep. #7017
Season 28 - Episode 172 - Aired 11/27/2000
After Thanksgiving dinner, Victoria leaves Nikki to tell Victor that she invested the 35 million in Jabot. Mac and Billy meet in their secret hide-out. Billy confirms to Mac that he's now dating Brittany, and Mac ends their relationship officially by giving the opal ring back to Billy. Mac, heartbroken, goes to the coffeehouse where Rianna and Raul see her and become concerned. Billy returns home and Jill suggests they spend more time with Phillip over the holidays. She sees that Billy is upset, and without expressing his feelings verbally, Billy embraces Jill. Chris asks Paul if he will accompany her to Hong Kong for a two month working vacation, and Paul thinks the idea is ridiculous, but tells Chris he'll give the idea some thought. Nina and Tomas discuss taking a vacation to New Mexico before Nina's book is published, and Tomas's film is produced.
#8 - Ep. #7003
Season 28 - Episode 158 - Aired 11/3/2000
Ryan pushes Tricia away as she attempts to become intimate with him. Tricia goes to Matt's apartment seeking comfort. He offers her a glass of wine, and pours a liquid into her glass. Neil assures Ryan that he is doing the right thing by not sleeping with Tricia, and in the long run, Tricia will thank him. Billy questions Rianna about the last night at the Glow house. He says that J.T. told him that Mac was set up to find Brittany and him at the pool house. Brittany enters Victoria's office and finds Phyllis. She tells Phyllis that Billy is starting to ask questions about the last night of the Glow house, and she needs Phyllis's help. When Phyllis tells her that she won't get involved, Brittany threatens to tell the Abbotts that Phyllis helped Brittany concoct the scheme from the beginning. Phyllis isn't fazed, saying Brittany has no evidence. As Phyllis and Brittany are talking, Billy comes to the door. Tomas and Nina barge into Hugh's office, and Hugh gives Nina her revision notes. T
#9 - Ep. #7016
Season 28 - Episode 171 - Aired 11/22/2000
Neil tells Victor that he has set up interviews with lawyers about the HMO situation. After discussing their holiday plans, Victor asks Neil if there is something going on with Victoria. Neil tells Victor that Victoria doesn't discuss her personal life with him. Victor senses Victoria is hiding something from him. Once Victoria gets Nikki alone, she tells her that she knows about the $35 million Nikki invested in the company. Nikki defends herself, saying that she used the money as a means of getting into the company because she doesn't have a degree. Nikki assures Victoria that she'll handle everything, and that she and Victor will get through this. Michael is surprised that Chris is willing to travel to Hong Kong for the business trip. Chris says that she hopes Paul will join her because they need to get away. Malcolm arrives from his trip to Paris explaining that things didn't work out with Dru. Olivia becomes upset with Malcolm because he never told Nate when he would be home. They
#10 - Ep. #7015
Season 28 - Episode 170 - Aired 11/21/2000
After Victoria tells Neil that she hasn't spoken with Nikki yet, Neil agrees to give her another 24 hours - but that's his limit. Kay brings Nikki flowers and Nikki informs her that Cassie is healthy. Kay sees Victor and Nikki together and after Victor leaves for work, she asks Nikki if things are better with Victor. Nikki explains that Victor seems to be courting her, but she's still unsure of how Victor feels about her working for Jabot. Victoria calls Nikki and tells her she needs to speak with her immediately. When Nick gets into the shower, Warton arrives. Matt gives him Nick's ATM card and PIN, and instructs him to withdraw only $500 to rent the apartment. Although Matt is upset to learn that Warton hasn't gotten the apartment, he still explains his plan to set up Nick, using the apartment as a drug warehouse. Matt also reveals that he'll use Tricia to get money to buy drugs. Nina admits to Chris that she spoke with Mary about Chris' pregnancy. Chris is furious, but thinks that t
#11 - Ep. #7014
Season 28 - Episode 169 - Aired 11/20/2000
Victoria is blown away when Neil tells her that Nikki invested $35 million into Jabot, but soon realizes that her mother used the money as a means of getting her career started. Victoria begs Neil not to tell Victor, fearing that the news will destroy the progress Victor and Nikki have made. Ryan arrives with a compromise, suggesting that Neil give Victoria 24 hours to talk to Nikki first, allowing Neil to tell Victor the news the next day. At the Newman ranch, Nikki and Victor count their dinner a success, and discuss an evening rendezvous. Sharon and Cassie interrupt Nikki and Victor and they all celebrate Cassie's clean bill of health. After Sharon and Cassie leave, Nikki and Victor express how grateful they are to have the family closer than ever for the holiday. Sharon runs into Victoria and tells her that her mother and father went upstairs together! Victoria decides against telling Nikki the news. When Nick tries to enter Matt's apartment, Matt blocks his entrance. Matt apologiz
#12 - Ep. #7013
Season 28 - Episode 168 - Aired 11/17/2000
Nikki tells Victor that she has her doubts that Diane is being honest about her pregnancy. Victor tells Nikki that he is ordering Diane to have a paternity test. Diane confides in Michael that she is worried that Victor and Nikki are back together, and she admits that she wishes she hadn't trapped Victor. Victoria is happy to hear from Sharon that Cassie is healthy. Nick notifies Sharon that he's leaving for Milwaukee with Matt, but he hopes to return to Genoa City that evening. Matt tells Tricia that he'll help her get revenge on Victoria, but tells her that she can't leave Ryan. Just as Tricia prepares to leave, Nick arrives to pick up Matt. Ryan confides in Neil that he has feeling for Victoria, but hasn't told her. Neil tells Ryan that he's being too optimistic if he thinks Tricia is going to leave him without a fight. Later, Neil gets a call. When Victoria asks what the call was about, Neil reluctantly tells her that he found out that Nikki put up the other half of the money to ba
#13 - Ep. #7012
Season 28 - Episode 167 - Aired 11/16/2000
Jack visits Ashley in the hospital and becomes upset when he learns that Victor visited Ashley before the wedding and that Victor wouldn't give the baby to Ashley when she asked for it. When Jack wants to give Victor a piece of his mind, Ashley advises against it because he will only make matters worse. Victor goes to his apartment to find that Diane has redone Victoria's room. Victor is furious and asks Diane when the baby is due and writes down the date. Nikki arrives to tell Victor that Cassie doesn't have TB. Diane asks Victor if he will be moving back home now that Cassie is well and Nikki waits for his answer. Ryan makes it clear to Tricia and Victoria that his primary goal is to help Tricia get better, not to resurrect their relationship. Tricia, obviously hurt, tells Victoria and Ryan that she understands and accepts that Ryan does not want a romantic relationship with her. When Tricia leaves, Victoria tells Ryan that she doesn't think Tricia is being honest with Ryan or hersel
#14 - Ep. #7011
Season 28 - Episode 166 - Aired 11/15/2000
Nikki is relieved when Victor explains that he only went to Ashley's apartment to tie up loose ends, and that after Ashley had the baby, he left the hospital so that Brad and Ashley could get married. Ashley tells Brad that Victor came to see her before the wedding to wish her the best. Brad becomes angry, and suggests Victor had ulterior motives. Ashley assures Brad that now that the baby is born, nothing and no one else matters. When Victoria suggests Ryan move into the tack house, Ryan tells Victoria that he isn't moving out. Tricia overhears Victoria telling Ryan that he is naive if he thinks Tricia is willing to let him go, even after she gets better. Tricia talks to Michael anonymously about her marriage to Ryan. When Tricia reveals that she feels guilty about pressuring Ryan to stay with her, Michael assures Tricia that Ryan would not have agreed to do it if he didn't want to. When Tricia leaves, Michael tells her to call him if she ever wants to talk again, and hands her a busi
#15 - Ep. #7010
Season 28 - Episode 165 - Aired 11/14/2000
Neil announces that Brad and Ashley had a baby girl. Billy tells Brittany that he is glad she agreed to be his date at the wedding. Phyllis senses there is something going on between Nikki and Brad, and figures there is a reason for Nikki's strange behavior. Neil doesn't comment, and he and Phyllis leave. Nikki begins to beat herself up for falling for Victor once again. Victoria tells her mom not to jump to any conclusions about Victor and Ashley before getting the facts from Victor. When Nikki goes to Victor's office, she asks him what he was doing alone with Ashley on her wedding day, but Victor doesn't respond. Nikki takes that as her answer and leaves. Mac begins to wonder if she did the right thing by not sleeping with Billy. Sharon tells her that she learned from experience that having sex with a boy does not guarantee they will stay in the relationship. When Nick arrives at the coffeehouse, Dr. Hudson calls with Cassie's test results. Victoria tells Nick that Ryan could be leav
#16 - Ep. #7009
Season 28 - Episode 164 - Aired 11/13/2000
Victor and Ashley share warm good-byes and Victor is about to go when Ashley's water breaks. Victor offers to take her to the hospital, where the doctor tells Victor that Ashley's labor is progressing quickly. Ashley tells Victor to call Brad immediately, but Victor tells her to concentrate on having the baby. Ashley's baby girl is born, and the nurse hands the baby over to Victor. Ashley becomes upset, and asks Victor to give her the baby right away. Brad, Jack, Olivia and all of the wedding guests await Ashley's arrival. When Neil sees Brad worrying, he suggests Brad call Ashley. Brad reaches Ashley's limo driver who says that Ashley left with a man with dark hair and a mustache. Moments later, the hospital nurse phones Brad to tell him that Ashley has had her baby. Nikki wants to know what Victor was doing with Ashley before the wedding. Mac expresses to Sharon that she should have slept with Billy in order to avoid him having sex with Brittany. As Paul and Mary discuss bringing the
#17 - Ep. #7008
Season 28 - Episode 163 - Aired 11/10/2000
John objects to Jack bringing Phyllis to the wedding, but Phyllis concentrates on flirting with Jack. Victor enters Brad's living room to find Ashley. Ashley tells Victor that there is nothing for them to talk about because she is marrying Brad today. Victor tells Ashley that he only came to tell her that he wants the best for her, and if Brad makes her happy, he is happy she is marrying him. After Victor leaves, Ashley feels a strange sensation. As Brad is dressing, Nikki visits him and tells him that she is happy for him and wishes him the best. Kay convinces Mac that Jill and Billy are the cause of the alienation she feels from her friends. Kay asks Mac if she can ever forgive Billy for what he did, and Mac tells her that she doesn't think she can, although she misses him. At the coffeehouse, Mac watches Billy and Brittany as they leave for the wedding together. J.T. tells Mac that if she ever wants to fight fire with fire, give him a call. Harvey finishes reading Nina's book, and t
#18 - Ep. #7007
Season 28 - Episode 162 - Aired 11/9/2000
Ashley has a dream that she is about to marry Victor. When she wakes, she finds the house decorated for the wedding. Jack explains that he is bringing a guest to the wedding, but doesn't reveal her identity. Later, Jack arrives with Phyllis on his arm, ready to get the show on the road. Victoria catches Victor giving Nikki a kiss good-bye, and when Victor leaves, she asks Nikki what's going on. Nikki admits to Victoria that things are better with Victor, but she is sure that Victor isn't over Ashley. Ashley meets Olivia at Brad's apartment, and as Ashley prepares to get dressed, she tells Olivia about her dream. Olivia tells Ashley that it isn't too late to stop the wedding, but Ashley assures Olivia that she is at peace knowing she is marrying Brad. Chris tells Paul that she feels closer to him after their night of passion. Paul feels closer to Chris as well, but he makes it clear that he still needs time. Chris wants them to play hooky from work and spend the day together, but Paul h
#19 - Ep. #7006
Season 28 - Episode 161 - Aired 11/8/2000
Jack refuses to invite Phyllis as his date to Ashley's wedding. Ashley decides to spend her last night as a single woman with her family. Jack apologizes to Ashley for not being supportive, but assures her that he only wants her to be happy. Matt apologizes to Cody for being late for work, and tells Cody that he is late because he got lucky. Matt questions Cody about Victoria, and where she ranks at Newman Enterprises. Cody assumes Matt wants to use Victoria to get a job. Nick, Sharon, and Cassie embrace when Cassie comes home excited that she hasn't coughed all day. Nick reports that Millie, Alice, and Grace have all tested negative for TB. Victoria inquires about the use of the tack room. When she tells Victor that Ryan needs a place to stay, Victor warns Victoria that she could be taking a step in the wrong direction. Tricia admits to Ryan that she had a glass of wine and is feeling the effects of it. Ryan doesn't think he can live with Tricia as man and wife, and tells her that he
#20 - Ep. #7005
Season 28 - Episode 160 - Aired 11/7/2000
Ashley asks Nikki and Victor to be happy for her marriage, but Nikki responds unkindly and Ashley gets upset. Brad tells her not to worry about Nikki, and to concentrate on the wedding plans. They go to visit John and Jack, and the four of them decide on the final wedding guest list. They all decide it would be better not to invite Traci and Jill to the wedding, but feel that Nikki should be invited. When Ashley extends the invitation to Nikki, Nikki tells her that it is late notice, and she doubts she can make it. John reminds Billy of the wedding, and tells him that he can bring a guest. After having his hopes of re-uniting with Mac shot, Billy invites Brittany to attend the wedding with him. Matt continues to urge Tricia not to tell Ryan about her infidelity, but Tricia, still frazzled, leaves Matt unconvinced. When she arrives home, Ryan notices Tricia's strange behavior, and asks her what has happened to her. Rianna gets Raul to notice her as more than a friend. They hold hands an
#21 - Ep. #7004
Season 28 - Episode 159 - Aired 11/6/2000
Nikki and Victor discuss their relief over Nick, Sharon, and Noah testing negative for TB. Nikki tells Victor how happy she is that their family has come together, and Victor notices Nikki is still wearing her wedding ring. Brad tells Ashley not to let Nikki get to her, because she will always try to intimidate her where Victor is concerned. Ashley and Brad come by Victor and Nikki's table, and Ashley asks both Victor and Nikki to be happy that she and Brad are getting married. Matt pours the liquid into Tricia's wine glass, and Tricia drinks the glass of wine. The next thing she knows, she's in Matt's bed, undressed. Matt acts surprised, because Tricia doesn't remember having sex. Tricia tells Matt that she's going to tell Ryan what happened, and she has to leave. Matt tries to persuade Tricia not to tell. Billy asks Phyllis if Brittany set Mac up to find them at the coffeehouse. Phyllis tells Billy that he has caused his own problems, and that he's drawing conclusions where there are
#22 - Ep. #7033
Season 28 - Episode 188 - Aired 12/20/2000
Billy and Brittany are kissing in the pool house, but Brittany tells Billy that she can't be with him since he still has feelings for Mac. Although Billy reassures Brittany that he will get completely over Mac if they don't talk about her, Brittany refuses to believe him. Billy tries again to convince Brittany that he doesn't want to hurt her, but Brittany keeps wondering if he is saying that just because he thinks she will have sex with him. Malcolm thinks Olivia is being unreasonable and questions whether Neil is really on his side. Neil insists that he has been defending Malcolm to Olivia, but Malcolm can't understand why there's been no change in Olivia's attitude. Olivia tells Ashley that after the holidays she wants to cut back on Malcolm's involvement with Nate and encourage Neil's relationship with her son. Ashley thinks Olivia is putting Neil in a difficult position. Tomas proposes to Nina, who loves the ring but wants to talk about their relationship before giving him an answ
#23 - Ep. #7018
Season 28 - Episode 173 - Aired 11/28/2000
Nikki explains that she gave the $35 million to Jabot in order to begin her career. Nikki wonders how Victor could be upset, because he was willing to let Jabot off the hook for Ashley's sake. Victor tells Nikki that although they have become closer, she had no business investing in Jabot whatever the reason. Nikki accuses Victor of not being completely honest about his situation with Ashley. Victoria is worried about her parents and decides to go to work to get her mind off of it all. Later, Nick comes home and assumes that no news is good news regarding his parents. When Nick brings up wanting to open a third store, Sharon suggests Matt manage it. Nick tells Sharon that they'll have to go over his application first. Brad brings Ashley and the baby home from the hospital. Brad has decorated the house, and they discuss baby names. Billy cries in Jill's arms, and she asks him if he wants to talk. Jill suggests Billy spend the holidays with Phillip, and Billy reluctantly agrees. When Jil
#24 - Ep. #7019
Season 28 - Episode 174 - Aired 11/29/2000
Victor tells Neil that he has two strikes against him now, because he failed to tell him the second he found out Nikki was responsible for bailing out Jabot. Neil apologizes, and tells him that he's interested in a tough lawyer, Alex Perez, to assist in the HMO situation. Neil meets Alex, and is surprised to see she is a woman. When Victoria goes to see Victor, he tells her that Nikki's behavior was intolerable, and he has left the ranch. Nikki tells Jack that Victor moved out after finding out she bailed Jabot out. She goes on to explain that Victor was not going to foreclose on Jabot because he wanted to make Ashley eternally grateful to him, but his plan backfired when Nikki and Brad came up with the money. Brad and Ashley decide to name the baby ""Abby."" Tricia is ready to seek revenge on Victoria, and asks Matt to tell her the plan. Tricia says that getting a pass into her office may be too complicated, and Matt tells her that they may be able to gain access to Newman files through
#25 - Ep. #7020
Season 28 - Episode 175 - Aired 11/30/2000
Victor meets Alex. She tells him that she is willing to help fight for the ""little guy"" against the HMO, and Victor hears her out. Neil thinks Alex is too aggressive and brings in another firm to meet with Victor. After meeting with the other firm, Victor tells Neil that he likes Alex's passion, and it's just what he needs for the job, but he'll consider both sides. Olivia visits Ashley and Brad and tells Ashley that she's frustrated with Malcolm's irresponsibility lately. Ashley calls the hospital to make Abby Carlton's name official. Phyllis asks Malcolm to assist her with a ""Brash and Sassy"" website campaign, where the winner of a contest will win a make over and a photo shoot. Malcolm agrees to it, and asks Phyllis out, but Phyllis declines. Phyllis says that she's dating Jack Abbott, though she hasn't heard from him since Ashley's wedding. Jack enters the studio and is surprised to find Phyllis. Matt expresses his fear of Nick finding out that ""Carter"" didn't exist four years a