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: 8/28/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
star
9.00
2 votes

#1 - Episode 12300 - February 11, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 95 - Aired 2/11/2022

Victor and Nikki take time for romance, Billy surprises Lily, Ashland comes clean with Victoria.

star
8.67
3 votes

#2 - Episode 12288 - January 26, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 83 - Aired 1/26/2022

Victor keeps Adam on his toes, Nikki gives a stern warning, Devon embraces a new challenge.

star
8.67
3 votes

#3 - Episode 12333 - April 4, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/4/2022

Ashland stands his ground, Chelsea bonds with Rey, Elena's plans for Nate hit a detour.

star
8.67
3 votes

#4 - Episode 12339 - April 12, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 134 - Aired 4/12/2022

Victor sets a trap for Ashland; Sharon takes a stand; Nikki sets the record straight with Victoria.

star
8.50
4 votes

#5 - Episode 12325 - March 23, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/23/2022

Victor and Nikki stage an intervention, a dangerous trap is set for Jack.

star
8.40
5 votes

#6 - Episode 12377 - June 3, 2022

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

Victor gives Ashland an ultimatum. Victoria asserts her independence.

star
8.33
3 votes

#7 - Episode 12331 - March 31, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/31/2022

Victoria shares shocking news with Victor and Nikki, Jack's trip to LA takes an unexpected turn.

star
8.33
3 votes

#8 - Episode 12366 - May 19, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 161 - Aired 5/19/2022

Jack and Phyllis have sex, Michael and Phyllis have words, Diane gives Jack food for thought, and Summer stuns Kyle!

star
8.33
3 votes

#9 - Episode 12348 - April 25, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 143 - Aired 4/25/2022

Jack tells Nikki about Diane's return, Phyllis lays down the law, Sharon makes a painful decision.

star
8.33
3 votes

#10 - Episode 12340 - April 13, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 135 - Aired 4/13/2022

Adam makes a risky deal; Victor gives Victoria some tough love.

star
8.33
3 votes

#11 - Episode 12337 - April 8, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 132 - Aired 4/8/2022

Victor makes a promise to Nikki, Lily gives Billy a warning, Victoria plays hardball.

star
8.33
3 votes

#12 - Episode 12335 - April 6, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 130 - Aired 4/6/2022

Ashley shares her concerns about family ties with the Abbott Family, Phyllis challenges Diane's agenda.

star
8.33
3 votes

#13 - Episode 12329 - March 29, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 124 - Aired 3/29/2022

Victor receives a surprise visitor, Lauren loses patience, Victoria takes matters into her own hands.

star
8.33
3 votes

#14 - Episode 12315 - March 7, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 110 - Aired 3/7/2022

Victor calls Ashland's bluff, Jack shares his regrets with Phyllis, Lauren worries about Michael's safety.

star
8.33
3 votes

#15 - Episode 12311 - March 1, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 106 - Aired 3/1/2022

Victor tests Nick's loyalty, Jack calls a family meeting, Nikki questions Victoria's decision making.

star
8.25
4 votes

#16 - 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.

star
8.25
4 votes

#17 - 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.

star
8.25
4 votes

#18 - Episode 12349 - April 26, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 144 - Aired 4/26/2022

Victor has a change of heart about Victoria, Diane wants to make amends with Nikki, Kyle returns home to chaos.

star
8.25
4 votes

#19 - Episode 12346 - April 21, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 141 - Aired 4/21/2022

Victor and Nikki are stunned by Ashland’s actions, Nick delivers shocking news.

star
8.25
4 votes

#20 - Episode 12267 - December 27, 2021

Season 49 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/27/2021

Adam and Chance settle unfinished business, Chelsea sends a message to Sally, and Nate helps Devon with a tough decision.

star
8.20
5 votes

#21 - Episode 12362 - May 13, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/13/2022

Nikki engages in confrontation, Crystal arrives, Sally works Victoria and Ashland, and Victor wants Michael to get rid of Locke!

star
8.00
3 votes

#22 - Episode 12320 - March 14, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/14/2022

Victor goes to great length to protect Victoria, Ashland defends himself to Nikki, Jack's world is rocked.

Episode 12454 - September 21, 2022
star
8.00
3 votes

#23 - 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

#24 - 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
5 votes

#25 - 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!