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: 2/27/2026Network: 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.

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8.75
4 votes

#2 - Episode 12271 - January 3, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 66 - Aired 1/3/2022

Chelsea catches Adam and Sally in a compromising position, Sharon and Rey reflect on the past year, Chance comes clean with Abby.

star
8.75
4 votes

#3 - Episode 12274 - January 6, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 69 - Aired 1/6/2022

Devon stands his ground, Ashland questions Victoria's motives, Billy turns the tables on Adam.

star
8.67
3 votes

#4 - 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

#5 - 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
8.67
3 votes

#6 - 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
8.50
4 votes

#7 - Episode 12275 - January 7, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 70 - Aired 1/7/2022

Traci points Billy in the right direction. Amanda counsels Phyllis.

star
8.50
4 votes

#8 - Episode 12307 - February 22, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 102 - Aired 2/22/2022

Victor enlists Nate's help to discredit Ashland, Jack makes a confession, Traci gives a stern warning.

star
8.50
4 votes

#9 - 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

#10 - Episode 12297 - February 8, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 92 - Aired 2/8/2022

Jack finds himself at a crossroads, Lauren and Amanda go fishing for intel, Devon and Abby receive disturbing news.

star
8.40
5 votes

#11 - 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

#12 - Episode 12299 - February 10, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 94 - Aired 2/10/2022

Billy travels outside his comfort zone, Chance suffers a setback, Chelsea has an unexpected wake-up call.

star
8.33
3 votes

#13 - 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

#14 - Episode 12302 - February 15, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 97 - Aired 2/15/2022

Kyle is caught in a situation and has to come clean with Summer, Devon is keeping Amanda in the dark.

star
8.33
3 votes

#15 - Episode 12303 - February 16, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 98 - Aired 2/16/2022

Victor recruits Adam to gather intel about Ashland, Nick worries about Nikki, Victoria plays hard ball.

star
8.33
3 votes

#16 - Episode 12304 - February 17, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 99 - Aired 2/17/2022

Jack receives a puzzling message, Lauren makes a risky decision, Phyllis arrives home to a mystery.

star
8.33
3 votes

#17 - Episode 12305 - February 18, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 100 - Aired 2/18/2022

Michael shares damaging information with Victor, Nate and Elena discuss their future, Adam and Sally define their relationship.

star
8.33
3 votes

#18 - Episode 12310 - February 28, 2022

Season 49 - Episode 105 - Aired 2/28/2022

Lily calls a meeting of the mind, Amanda and Imani share a difference of opinion, Jill offers words of wisdom.

star
8.33
3 votes

#19 - 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
8.33
3 votes

#20 - 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

#21 - 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

#22 - 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

#23 - 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

#24 - 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

#25 - 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.