The BEST episodes of The Young and the Restless season 45

Every episode of The Young and the Restless season 45, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Young and the Restless season 45!

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: 9/24/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - Episode 11397 - March 29, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 144 - Aired 3/29/2018

Jack is backed into a corner; Traci honors Colleen's memory; Victoria receives a chilling warning.

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9.00
2 votes

#2 - Episode 11414 - April 23, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 161 - Aired 4/23/2018

Hilary second guesses her agreement with Devon; Abby is charmed by Arturo; Nikki takes control.

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8.75
4 votes

#3 - Episode 11403 - April 06, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 150 - Aired 4/6/2018

Nikki and Jill fight for the spotlight; Ashley is suspicious of Kyle; J.T. is backed into a corner.

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8.67
3 votes

#4 - Episode 11404 - April 09, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 151 - Aired 4/9/2018

J.T. and Victoria announce their engagement; Devon has a change of heart about Hilary; Phyllis and Sharon clash over Nick.

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8.67
3 votes

#5 - Episode 11409 - April 16, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 156 - Aired 4/16/2018

Victor points the finger at J.T.; a secret pact is made.

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8.67
3 votes

#6 - Episode 11423 - May 04, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 170 - Aired 5/4/2018

Victor calls Kyle's bluff; Mariah remembers a detail about the night at Victoria's; Nick presses Sharon for answers.

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8.50
2 votes

#7 - Episode 11479 - July 23, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 226 - Aired 7/23/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#8 - Episode 11475 - July 17, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 222 - Aired 7/17/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#9 - Episode 11474 - July 16, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 221 - Aired 7/16/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#10 - Episode 11426 - May 09, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 173 - Aired 5/9/2018

Jack spins out of control; Cane defends Charlie; Dina suffers a setback.

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8.50
2 votes

#11 - Episode 11424 - May 07, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 171 - Aired 5/7/2018

Victor tests Kyle; Hilary comes clean with Devon; sparks fly between Nick and Sharon.

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8.50
2 votes

#12 - Episode 11420 - May 01, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 167 - Aired 5/1/2018

Jack stands his ground; Billy considers a new alliance; Nikki makes a clean break.

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8.50
2 votes

#13 - Episode 11418 - April 27, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 165 - Aired 4/27/2018

Victor meets with Arturo; Hilary suffers heartbreak; Victoria makes a painful decision.

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8.50
2 votes

#14 - Episode 11411 - April 18, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 158 - Aired 4/18/2018

Jack's fate is decided; Paul searches for J.T.; Ashley prepares for battle.

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8.50
2 votes

#15 - Episode 11408 - April 13, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 155 - Aired 4/13/2018

J.T.'s confession leads to a shocking turn of events.

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8.50
2 votes

#16 - Episode 11406 - April 11, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 153 - Aired 4/11/2018

Nick meets Victor's mystery visitor; Jack and Billy join forces; Lauren tests Phyllis' loyalty.

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8.50
2 votes

#17 - Episode 11398 - March 30, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 145 - Aired 3/30/2018

Devon and Hilary find themselves in a compromising position; Billy defends Jack; Nikki is comforted by an old friend.

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8.50
2 votes

#18 - Episode 11395 - March 27, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 142 - Aired 3/27/2018

Jill gives Billy a history lesson; Ashley confronts Jack; Paul and Christine close in on a suspect.

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8.50
2 votes

#19 - Episode 11419 - April 30, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 166 - Aired 4/30/2018

Nick and Sharon receive troubling news; Neil confides in Victor; Hilary takes matters into her own hands.

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8.33
3 votes

#20 - Episode 11401 - April 04, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 148 - Aired 4/4/2018

Abby meets a handsome stranger; Kyle makes himself at home; a mystery woman visits Victor.

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8.00
2 votes

#21 - Episode 11413 - April 20, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 160 - Aired 4/20/2018

Jack confronts Victor; Phyllis gives Sharon a warning; Kyle plays with fire.

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8.00
2 votes

#22 - Episode 11478 - July 20, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 225 - Aired 7/20/2018

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8.00
2 votes

#23 - Episode 11477 - July 19, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 224 - Aired 7/19/2018

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8.00
2 votes

#24 - Episode 11476 - July 18, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 223 - Aired 7/18/2018

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8.00
2 votes

#25 - Episode 11472 - July 12, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 219 - Aired 7/12/2018

Victor gets a cryptic message; Mariah needs advice about Tessa; Neil surprises Ashley.