The BEST episodes of The Young and the Restless season 48

Every episode of The Young and the Restless season 48, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Young and the Restless season 48!

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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8.75
4 votes

#1 - Episode 12143 - July 2, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 193 - Aired 7/2/2021

Victoria warns Ashland, Tara and Kyle reminisce, Sally makes inroads with Jack, Stitch lurks.

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8.75
4 votes

#2 - Episode 12061 - March 5, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 111 - Aired 3/5/2021

Victor delivers bad news, Lily sets the record straight with Victoria, and Chelsea celebrates a win!

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8.75
4 votes

#3 - Episode 12187 - September 2, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 237 - Aired 9/2/2021

Billy is caught in a compromising position, Amanda and Devon trade secrets, Phyllis feud with Sally takes a chilling turn.

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8.75
4 votes

#4 - Episode 12139 - June 28, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 189 - Aired 6/28/2021

Summer makes a shocking move before saying her final tearful farewells, Sally’s left gobsmacked.

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8.67
3 votes

#5 - Episode 12164 - August 2, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 214 - Aired 8/2/2021

Phyllis plots her next move; Sally covers her tracks with Jack; Victoria helps Ashland make a decision about his future.

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8.50
4 votes

#6 - Episode 12189 - September 6, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 239 - Aired 9/6/2021

Victor recruits Nick to sabotage Billy's plans, Adam and Sally hit the reset button, Mariah worries about her safety.

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8.50
2 votes

#7 - Episode 12204 - September 27, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 254 - Aired 9/27/2021

Victor helps Ashland create a defense against Billy, Abby turns to Devon for help with Dominic, Mariah hints at plans for the future.

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8.50
4 votes

#8 - Episode 12188 - September 3, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 238 - Aired 9/3/2021

Victor and Adam share their plans for Newman Media's future, Mariah is haunted by her past.

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8.50
2 votes

#9 - Episode 12085 - April 12, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 135 - Aired 4/12/2021

Rey makes a discovery, Victor issues a warning, Chelsea’s pleased with herself, and Amanda gets emotional.

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8.50
4 votes

#10 - Episode 12065 - March 11, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/11/2021

Ashland Locke blindsides Victor and Adam, Jack’s concern about Kyle grows, and Sally cozies up to Tara.

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8.50
4 votes

#11 - Episode 12050 - February 18, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 100 - Aired 2/18/2021

Mariah prepares for her new journey, and Bill Spencer visits Genoa City.

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8.50
4 votes

#12 - Episode 12144 - July 5, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 194 - Aired 7/5/2021

Ashland sweeps Victoria into a passionate kiss. Adam has news for Sharon, Phyllis steals Jack away from Sally.

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8.33
3 votes

#13 - Episode 12134 - June 21, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 184 - Aired 6/21/2021

Ashland accepts Victoria’s irresistible proposal, Summer tangles with both Sally and Tara, and someone watches Abby.

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8.33
3 votes

#14 - Episode 12200 - September 21, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 250 - Aired 9/21/2021

Ashland confronts his past, Nick keeps Billy guessing, Mariah has a change of heart.

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8.33
3 votes

#15 - Episode 12192 - September 9, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 242 - Aired 9/9/2021

Jack comes clean with Phyllis, Victor questions Sally's intentions.

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8.33
3 votes

#16 - Episode 12181 - August 25, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 231 - Aired 8/25/2021

Nikki and Victor share a difference in opinion. Sally spies on Phyllis and Jack.

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8.33
3 votes

#17 - Episode 12166 - August 4, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 216 - Aired 8/4/2021

Sharon worries about Mariah's disappearance; Abby shares her fears with Devon; Lily inspires Billy.

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8.33
3 votes

#18 - Episode 12159 - July 26, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 209 - Aired 7/26/2021

Phyllis and Billy strategize against Tara and Sally; Victoria challenges Ashland; Adam gives Chelsea an ultimatum.

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8.33
3 votes

#19 - Episode 12152 - July 15, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 202 - Aired 7/15/2021

Tension ramps up for Abby and Tessa, Phyllis and Tara play nice, Sharon is reunited with an old friend.

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8.33
3 votes

#20 - Episode 12119 - May 31, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 169 - Aired 5/31/2021

Ashland is rocked by Kyle’s declaration, Nick receives a proposal, and Victor warns Chelsea.

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8.33
3 votes

#21 - Episode 12114 - May 24, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 164 - Aired 5/24/2021

Victor provides Amanda with vital information about her past. Kyle finally decides to come clean with Jack, Phyllis defends Summer.

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8.33
3 votes

#22 - Episode 12105 - May 11, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 155 - Aired 5/11/2021

Chelsea confesses all to Rey, Adam and Faith undergoes surgery, and Phyllis gets emotional.

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8.33
3 votes

#23 - Episode 12103 - May 7, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 153 - Aired 5/7/2021

Adam surprises Sharon with an epiphany, Chloe pleads with Chelsea, and Billy & Lily take a big step forward in their relationship.

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8.33
3 votes

#24 - Episode 12146 - July 7, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 196 - Aired 7/7/2021

Victor threatens Chelsea’s access to Connor, Ashland receives an offer from Billy, Imani makes waves.

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8.33
3 votes

#25 - Episode 12095 - April 27, 2021

Season 48 - Episode 145 - Aired 4/27/2021

Tara reaches out to Kyle after a run-in with Billy, Devon shares news with Amanda, Lily storms out on Billy, and Phyllis and Nick play games.