The BEST episodes of The Young and the Restless season 49

Every episode of The Young and the Restless season 49, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Young and the Restless season 49!

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: 2/5/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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8.25
4 votes

#1 - Episode 12220 - October 19, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/19/2021

Jack confides in Phyllis, Sally presses her luck with Adam, Victor and Nick settle some unfinished business.

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8.20
5 votes

#2 - Episode 12209 - October 4, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2021

Ashland asks Nick to keep a secret, Sally goes on the defense with Adam, Amanda keeps Devon on his toes.

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8.00
4 votes

#3 - Episode 12216 - October 13, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/13/2021

Billy and Lily defend their actions to Victoria, Adam and Sally make a bold move, Jack takes the high road.

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7.75
4 votes

#4 - Episode 12206 - September 29, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2021

Nikki questions Billy's motives, Jack spends quality time with Phyllis, Nate gives Ashland unsolicited advice.

star
7.75
4 votes

#5 - Episode 12208 - October 1, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2021

Nick interrupts a moment between Jack and Phyllis, Mariah and Tessa disagree about their future, Victoria unleashes her anger.

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7.75
4 votes

#6 - Episode 12211 - October 6, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2021

Ashland puts his relationship with Victoria in danger, Nate and Elena cover for a friend, shocking information falls into Billy's lap.

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7.75
4 votes

#7 - Episode 12222 - October 21, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/21/2021

Devon points Adam in the right direction, Mariah welcome Tessa home, Abby keeps up appearances.

star
7.75
4 votes

#8 - Episode 12223 - October 22, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/22/2021

Victoria and Ashland make plans for the future, Noah surprises Sharon, Christine delivers shocking news.

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7.60
5 votes

#9 - Episode 12213 - October 8, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/2021

Nikki and Victor find themselves on opposite ends of a debate. Mariah surprises Tessa.

star
7.60
5 votes

#10 - Episode 12214 - October 11, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2021

Victor helps Ashland protect his reputation, Nick tries to amends with Victoria, Billy brings a surprise guest to Tuscany.

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7.57
7 votes

#11 - Episode 12226 - October 27, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/27/2021

Billy and Lily enlists Victoria's help, Rey commiserates with Kevin, Christine and Ashley keep a secret from Abby.

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7.50
4 votes

#12 - Episode 12207 - September 30, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2021

Victoria accuses Nick of betrayal, Mariah opens up to Sharon, Ashland protects his interests

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7.50
4 votes

#13 - Episode 12221 - October 20, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/20/2021

Nikki tries to repair the rift between Victor and Nick, Lily and Billy leave enemy territory, Lauren backs Chloe into a corner.

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7.50
4 votes

#14 - Episode 12219 - October 18, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/18/2021

Victor gives Victoria and Ashland a unique wedding gift, Billy and Lily face an ethical dilemma, Nick rebounds from a heated confrontation.

star
7.40
5 votes

#15 - Episode 12212 - October 7, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2021

Victor and Nikki do damage control in Tuscany. Billy puts his plan in motion.

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7.40
5 votes

#16 - Episode 12215 - October 12, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2021

Kyle and Summer are in Tuscany; Nick and Phyllis are thinking of changing their plans; Victor and Nikki meet someone from their past.

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7.40
5 votes

#17 - Episode 12217 - October 14, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/14/2021

Victor prepares to walk Victoria down the aisle, Nikki makes a shocking discovery.

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7.40
5 votes

#18 - Episode 12218 - October 15, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/15/2021

Trouble looms as family and friends gather to celebrate the wedding of Victoria and Ashland.

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7.25
4 votes

#19 - Episode 12225 - October 26, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/26/2021

Victor sets a trap for Billy, Ashland receives an update about his condition, Sharon shows her loyalty towards Adam.

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7.20
5 votes

#20 - Episode 12210 - October 5, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2021

Victoria and Ashland arrive in Tuscany, Mariah's struggles with her maternal instincts, Adam keeps tabs on Billy.

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7.00
4 votes

#21 - Episode 12228 - October 29, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/29/2021

Victor supports Abby through a crisis, Phyllis gives Nick a reality check, Amanda makes a painful decision.

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7.00
3 votes

#22 - Episode 12224 - October 25, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/25/2021

Abby leans on Devon for support, Michael shares his plan of attack with Amanda, Phyllis clears the air with Nick.

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6.75
4 votes

#23 - Episode 12227 - October 28, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/28/2021

Sharon quizzes Noah about his time in London, Ashland seeks a second opinion from Nate, Jack shares words of wisdom with Phyllis.

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0.00
0 votes

#24 - Episode 12388 - June 21, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 183 - Aired 6/21/2022

Phyllis hears Diane trash talking her to Jack, Kyle takes on a new challenge, and Gloria referees Chloe and Chelsea’s bickering match.

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0.00
0 votes

#25 - Episode 12387 - June 20, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 182 - Aired 6/20/2022

Lauren warns Summer, Michael balks at Nikki’s demands, and Jill grills Billy!