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: 6/22/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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8.40
5 votes

#1 - Episode 12377 - June 3, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 172 - Aired 6/3/2022

Victor gives Ashland an ultimatum. Victoria asserts her independence.

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8.25
4 votes

#2 - Episode 12371 - May 26, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 166 - Aired 5/26/2022

Phyllis freaks out after Kyle asks Diane to stay, Lily questions Billy, Nate bonds with Imani, and Jack refuses Ashland’s request.

Episode 12456 - September 23, 2022
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8.20
5 votes

#3 - Episode 12456 - September 23, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 251 - Aired 9/23/2022

Victor considers expanding his empire, Nate meets a mysterious stranger and Chelsea forces Victoria's hand.

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8.00
4 votes

#4 - Episode 12262 - December 20, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 57 - Aired 12/20/2021

Victor and Adam plot their next move against Billy, Elena and Nate take a big step, and Phyllis extends an invitation to Nick.

Episode 12454 - September 21, 2022
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8.00
3 votes

#5 - Episode 12454 - September 21, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 249 - Aired 9/21/2022

Victor pushes Diane's buttons, Nate takes a big risk, and Nikki meets with Deacon Sharpe.

Episode 12453 - September 20, 2022
star
8.00
3 votes

#6 - Episode 12453 - September 20, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 248 - Aired 9/20/2022

Nikki receives a painful reminder about her pastVictoria reveals her game plan to Nick and Jack gives Diane an ultimatum.

star
8.00
4 votes

#7 - Episode 12429 - August 17, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 224 - Aired 8/17/2022

Nikki and Phyllis raise suspicions, Lily’s peace plan backfires, and Diane has dinner with Jack.

star
8.00
4 votes

#8 - Episode 12425 - August 11, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 220 - Aired 8/11/2022

Adam makes Chance an offer, Victor calls a meeting, and Abby grills her husband.

star
8.00
5 votes

#9 - 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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8.00
4 votes

#10 - Episode 12376 - June 2, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 171 - Aired 6/2/2022

Phyllis goes ballistic when confronted, Diane makes a confession, and Imani stuns Amanda.

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8.00
4 votes

#11 - 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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8.00
5 votes

#12 - Episode 12368 - May 23, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 163 - Aired 5/23/2022

Diane meets Harrison, Lauren confronts Ashland, Victor finds Locke’s Achilles heel, and Esther goes on a date.

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8.00
3 votes

#13 - Episode 12413 - July 26, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 208 - Aired 7/26/2022

Summer warns Noah, Adam’s lie is exposed, and Nick thinks Victor knows what happened to Ashland!

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7.80
5 votes

#14 - 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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7.75
4 votes

#15 - Episode 12392 - June 27, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 187 - Aired 6/27/2022

Jack shuts down Phyllis, Nick considers a return to Newman, and Tessa reels after news from the doctor!

Episode 12459 - September 28, 2022
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7.75
4 votes

#16 - Episode 12459 - September 28, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 254 - Aired 9/28/2022

Nick and Sally discuss their status, Adam loses his cool, and Diane makes a bold move with Jack.

star
7.75
4 votes

#17 - Episode 12428 - August 16, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 223 - Aired 8/16/2022

Chance goes off on Adam, Lily grows concerned, and Sally surprises Nick.

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7.75
4 votes

#18 - Episode 12424 - August 10, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 219 - Aired 8/10/2022

Billy gives Phyllis a heads-up, Elena questions Devon, Phyllis puts Nikki in her place, and Summer war

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7.75
4 votes

#19 - Episode 12417 - August 1, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 212 - Aired 8/1/2022

Tessa faces a post-op challenge, Devon chews out Nate, Elena returns, and Phyllis throws down with both Diane and Jack in the park!

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7.75
4 votes

#20 - Episode 12416 - July 29, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 211 - Aired 7/29/2022

Nick finds himself dealing with an ethical dilemma. Mariah is keeping a secret from Tessa.

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7.75
4 votes

#21 - Episode 12415 - July 28, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 210 - Aired 7/28/2022

Chance questions Victorafter confirming Ashland’s death, Phyllis asks Summer for a job, and Nick reacts to Sally’s news.

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7.75
4 votes

#22 - Episode 12390 - June 23, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 185 - Aired 6/23/2022

Summer challenges Phyllis to make peace with Diane, Amanda makes an emotional decision, and Imani gets the opening with Nate she’s been looking for.

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7.75
4 votes

#23 - Episode 12375 - June 1, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 170 - Aired 6/1/2022

Kyle serves Ashland with a restraining order, Adam questions Victor, and Diane goads Phyllis into revealing her true motivation to Jack!

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7.75
4 votes

#24 - Episode 12372 - May 27, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 167 - Aired 5/27/2022

Jack protects Kyle’s best interests.

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7.75
4 votes

#25 - Episode 12369 - May 24, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 164 - Aired 5/24/2022

Adam hatches a plan to distract Victor, Elena warns Nate about Imani, and Nick issues an invitation to Sharon.