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The Best Episodes of The Young and the Restless

Every episode of The Young and the Restless ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Young and the Restless!

Best episode
S1E3 Episode 3
8.915 votes
Worst episode
S50E183 Tuesday, June 20, 2023
3.02 votes
Top season
Season 2
10.0avg
Binge time
225d 14h
8439 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Young and the Restless Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.9/10(15 votes)

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Young and the Restless Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 116 - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S50:E116

    Victor makes a shocking discovery, and Nick gives Adam a painful reminder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Young and the Restless Season 53 Episode 248 - Monday, September 28, 2026
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S53:E248

    Victor gives Matt Clark his marching orders; Victoria and Kyle work to keep their affair under wraps; Phyllis and Cane find common ground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Young and the Restless Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    S1:E2

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    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 74 - Monday, January 16, 2023
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S50:E74

    Victor works to repair his relationship with Adam, Summer discovers Kyle’s scheming, and Devon makes a painful decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Young and the Restless Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Young and the Restless Season 1 Episode 305 - Episode 305
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E305

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    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Young and the Restless Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

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  10. The Young and the Restless Season 24 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S24:E1

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  11. The Young and the Restless Season 42 Episode 3 - Thursday, September 4, 2014
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S42:E3

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  12. The Young and the Restless Season 42 Episode 10 - Tuesday, September 16, 2014
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S42:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Young and the Restless Season 43 Episode 80 - Wednesday, December 23, 2015
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S43:E80

    Nikki is determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive; Jill reaches out to Victoria; Lily asks Cane to come home for Christmas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Young and the Restless Season 46 Episode 139 - Episode 11647 - March 20, 2019
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S46:E139

    JT holds the women at gunpoint while explaining how he survived. Meanwhile, Phyllis and Billy arrive just as there’s a gas leak. Victor learns of a risky plan. Rey's motives are questioned by Christine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Young and the Restless Season 48 Episode 158 - Friday, May 14, 2021
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S48:E158

    Jack and Phyllis make a pact; Sharon makes a decision about her marriage; and Kyle's world is turned upside down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Young and the Restless Season 49 Episode 157 - Friday, May 13, 2022
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S49:E157

    Victor gives Michael a dangerous assignment; Tessa's past catches up with her; and Nikki gives Ashland his marching orders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 81 - Wednesday, January 25, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E81

    The Young and the Restless celebrates forty years of Tracey Bregman as “Lauren Fenmore”.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 93 - Friday, February 10, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E93

    Victor makes waves at Jabot; Jack makes a shocking decision, Phyllis is forced to defend herself with Daniel and Adam makes a bold move.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 104 - Monday, February 27, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E104

    Devon and Lily prepare for battle, Chelsea takes on a new venture, and Nate and Victoria fight their attraction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 106 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E106

    Victor and Victoria question Ashley’s motives, Devon gives Tucker the third degree, and Jack and Diane sneak out of town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 109 - Monday, March 6, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E109

    Phyllis makes a dangerous decision, Nick gives Adam a reality check, and Billy shares words of wisdom with Kyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 114 - Monday, March 13, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E114

    Jack and Diane tell Kyle about their engagement, Elena is suspicious of Victoria, and Phyllis puts her plan in motion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 122 - Monday, March 27, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E122

    Victor and Nikki celebrate a success, Jill works to repair Devon and Lily’s relationship, and Jack is shocked by a party crasher’s arrival at the gala.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 132 - Monday, April 10, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E132

    Daniel plots his revenge, Ashley gives Jack a reality check, and Kyle struggles to connect with Summer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Young and the Restless Season 50 Episode 133 - Tuesday, April 11, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S50:E133

    Victor strategizes with Devon, Christine commiserates with Lauren, and Phyllis second-guesses her alliance with Jeremy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of The Young and the Restless. It scored 8.9/10 from 15 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 28, 1973. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".

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