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: 7/15/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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8.60
5 votes

#1 - Episode 12231 - November 3, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/3/2021

Jack gives Phyllis a heaping helping of tough love, Victoria worries about Ashland’s condition, a surprise guest arrives on Billy and Lily’s doorstep.

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8.25
4 votes

#2 - 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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7.75
4 votes

#3 - 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.

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7.75
4 votes

#4 - 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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7.75
4 votes

#5 - Episode 12318 - March 10, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 113 - Aired 3/10/2022

Victor keeps Lauren in the dark, Kevin understands the assignment, Nikki points Victoria in the right direction.

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7.60
5 votes

#6 - Episode 12232 - November 4, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/4/2021

Nina returns home to chaos, Sutton pushes Amanda’s buttons.

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7.60
5 votes

#7 - Episode 12233 - November 5, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/5/2021

Nikki is suspicious of Adam's change of heart, Nick extends an olive branch to Victoria, Lily questions Billy's tactics.

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7.57
7 votes

#8 - 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

#9 - 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.

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7.50
4 votes

#10 - 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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7.40
5 votes

#11 - 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

#12 - 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

#13 - 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

#14 - Episode 12317 - March 9, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 112 - Aired 3/9/2022

Phyllis helps Jack find closure, Traci comes to Billy's rescue, Devon and Lily struggle with an important decision.

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7.20
5 votes

#15 - Episode 12319 - March 11, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 114 - Aired 3/11/2022

Jack is haunted by his past, Amanda shares her concerns with Devon, Chelsea plays with fire.

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7.00
4 votes

#16 - 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

#17 - 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

#18 - 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
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#19 - Episode 12386 - June 17, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 181 - Aired 6/17/2022

In a very special episode, the Abbott sisters look back on the good times and the bad.

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#20 - Episode 12373 - May 30, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 168 - Aired 5/30/2022

Sharon goes off on Ashland, and Summer urges Kyle to take legal action after a meeting with her grandfather.

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0.00
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#21 - Episode 12385 - June 16, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 180 - Aired 6/16/2022

Jill grills Diane, Victor reveals a new plan, Adam and Sally christen the office, and Summer springs an idea on Kyle.

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0.00
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#22 - Episode 12384 - June 15, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 179 - Aired 6/15/2022

Victor promotes Adam to CEO of Newman Enterprises, Chance gets his groove back, and Nate goes rogue!

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0.00
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#23 - Episode 12383 - June 14, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 178 - Aired 6/14/2022

Jill returns, Nikki confronts Diane, and Imani stirs the pot!

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#24 - Episode 12382 - June 10, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 177 - Aired 6/10/2022

Victor and Nikki scheme to use Adam to lure Victoria back, Nick and Victoria hug it out, Nate confides in Imani, and Billy gives Lily a ring!

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#25 - Episode 12381 - June 9, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 176 - Aired 6/9/2022

Victor makes a dangerous promise, Sally runs into Summer, Kyle rescues Chelsea, and Lily tells Billy she’s done!