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: 8/28/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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9.00
4 votes

#1 - Episode 11271 - September 26, 2017

Season 45 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/26/2017

Jack confronts Dina about meddling in his relationship; Mariah opens up to Kevin; Billy presses his luck.

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9.00
5 votes

#2 - Episode 11329 - December 19, 2017

Season 45 - Episode 76 - Aired 12/19/2017

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9.00
2 votes

#3 - 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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9.00
1 votes

#4 - Episode 11431 - May 16, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 178 - Aired 5/16/2018

Jack revisits his dark side; Kyle covers his tracks; Paul corners Victoria.

Writer: Mal Young
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9.00
2 votes

#5 - Episode 11452 - June 14, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 199 - Aired 6/14/2018

Nick makes a chilling promise; Charlie is smitten with Shawna; Billy presses Phyllis to make a change.

Writer: Mal Young
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9.00
1 votes

#6 - Episode 11454 - June 18, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 201 - Aired 6/18/2018

Nick stuns Sharon; Summer angles to get closer to Billy; Brittany interrogates Victoria about J.T.

Writer: Mal Young
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9.00
1 votes

#7 - Episode 11486 - August 01, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 233 - Aired 8/1/2018

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9.00
1 votes

#8 - Episode 11487 - August 02, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 234 - Aired 8/2/2018

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9.00
3 votes

#9 - Episode 11258 - September 07, 2017

Season 45 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2017

Nick and Sharon set a trap for Alice; Charlie covers for Mattie; Hilary toys with Jordan.

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8.80
5 votes

#10 - Episode 11293 - October 26, 2017

Season 45 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/26/2017

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8.67
3 votes

#11 - 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

#12 - Episode 11501 - August 22, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 248 - Aired 8/22/2018

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8.67
3 votes

#13 - Episode 11465 - July 03, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 212 - Aired 7/3/2018

Victor and Nikki join forces; Hilary stumbles onto a secret; Phyllis proposes a new alliance.

Writer: Mal Young
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8.67
3 votes

#14 - Episode 11381 - March 05, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 128 - Aired 3/5/2018

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8.67
3 votes

#15 - Episode 11365 - February 09, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 112 - Aired 2/9/2018

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8.67
3 votes

#16 - Episode 11363 - February 07, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 110 - Aired 2/7/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#17 - Episode 11482 - July 26, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 229 - Aired 7/26/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#18 - Episode 11506 - August 29, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 253 - Aired 8/29/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#19 - Episode 11493 - August 10, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 240 - Aired 8/10/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#20 - Episode 11492 - August 09, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 239 - Aired 8/9/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#21 - Episode 11484 - July 30, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 231 - Aired 7/30/2018

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8.50
2 votes

#22 - Episode 11479 - July 23, 2018

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

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8.50
2 votes

#23 - Episode 11475 - July 17, 2018

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

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8.50
2 votes

#24 - Episode 11474 - July 16, 2018

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

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8.50
2 votes

#25 - Episode 11457 - June 21, 2018

Season 45 - Episode 204 - Aired 6/21/2018

Billy gives into temptation; Ashley investigates an anonymous threat; Abby puts the breaks on with Arturo.

Writer: Mal Young