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The Young and The Restless
The Young and the Restless is a CBS daytime soap opera that premiered on March 26, 1973. The show is set in the fictional Genoa City, located in the Midwest. The Young and the Restless primarily follows the scandals, tragedies, and relationships of the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin, and Winters families. In 1987, The Young and the Restless spinoff series, The Bold and the Beautiful, premiered.
Premiere: March 26, 1973 Genres: Daytime soap opera, drama Where to Watch: CBS, Paramount+ Current Cast: Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman, Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, and Melody Thomas Scott. Spinoffs: The Bold and the Beautiful
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Two women look at each other from across a table in 'Beyond the Gates'

‘Beyond the Gates’: Meet the Cast and Characters of CBS’ New Soap Opera

Meet Anita and Vernon Dupree and their powerful (and messy) family.

by Megan Elliott

Published on February 22, 2025

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Smiling Susan Lucci in blue and black dress

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Susan Lucci, 78, Dazzles at NYC Event With Andy Cohen

During her chat with the Bravo host, Susan Lucci opened up about her time on the legendary soap 'All My Children.'

by Megan Elliott

'The Young and the Restless' star Eric Braeden in a tuxedo

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‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Eric Braeden Is ‘Saying Goodbye’ to House Amid LA Wildfires

Eric Braeden from 'The Young and the Restless' posted a 'goodbye' video to his home amid the wildfires in LA. Here's what he posted before his evacuation.

by Lauren Weiler

When Do the ‘FBI: International’ and ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Series Finales Air?

CBS has canceled the two 'FBI' spinoffs.

by Megan Elliott

Published on March 25, 2025

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Kat Dennings Has a ‘2 Broke Girls’ Reboot Idea: ‘It Would Be Different’

'2 Broke Girls' never got the chance for a proper finale. But star Kat Dennings has an idea for a potential reboot, giving the show a new twist.

by Matt Moore

Olympia, sitting behind a desk and looking skeptical, in an episode of 'Matlock'

Is ‘Matlock’ New Tonight, March 20?

What's next for Matty (Kathy Bates) after she discovered the identity of the mole inside Jacobson Moore?

by Megan Elliott

‘The Young and the Restless’: Robert Adamson Is Bringing Noah Newman Back to Town

The Newman family on The Young and the Restless will have another member on-screen right now. Actor Robert Adamson will bring Noah, one of Victor' Newman's grandchildren, back to town for a stint that is sure to make a lot of fans happy.

by Trey Mangum

‘The Young and the Restless’: Mariah and Tessa Should Get Married, According to Camryn Grimes

The Young and the Restless is back in production and new episodes are airing. As our characters are gelling back into their storylines, Camryn Grimes gave a recent interview on the status of Mariah and Tessa.

by Trey Mangum

‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Melody Thomas Scott’s Wild Story of Stabbing Clint Eastwood as a Young Teen

Actress Melody Thomas Scott may be familiar to soap opera audiences as matriarch Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless, but she had a pretty successful career before the show. She worked with Clint Eastwood one time and somehow, ended up stabbing him. She talked about the interesting incident in a recent interview.

by Trey Mangum

‘The Young and the Restless’: Brytni Sarpy Talks Elena and Devon Fan Love Versus Her ‘General Hospital’ Character Being ‘Not Liked’

The Young and the Restless star Brytni Sarpy is no stranger to daytime soap operas. Before landing on the CBS soap opera, she was on ABC's General Hospital.

by Trey Mangum

How ‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Joshua Morrow Got Tangled up in the Les Moonves Scandal

The scandal that rocked CBS came in the way of network CEO Les Moonves. How did 'The Young and the Restless' star Joshua Morrow become involved?

by Candace Powell

‘The Young and the Restless’: Why Cane and Lily Fans Are the Most Dedicated in All of Soaps

Cane Ashby and Lily Winters make up one of the most popular relationships in all of daytime television. These The Young and the Restless characters, portrayed by Daniel Goddard and Christel Khalil, may not make up "Lane" at this moment, but it is always interesting to look back at their impact.

by Trey Mangum

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‘The Young and the Restless’: Why Greg Rikaart is Not Sending His Son to Preschool Just Yet

Greg Rikaart is currently going through the pandemic like most people, and he is also aware of the current debate surrounding school openings. Rikaart’s son is currently in preschool, though the actor has shared that he is not sending his son back to school just yet.

by Tram Anh Ton Nu

‘The Young and the Restless’ Actor Greg Rikaart Dishes on the Craziest Thing His Character Has Ever Done

Since 2003, Greg Rikaart has been heating up the screen on the CBS television soap opera The Young and the Restless as lovable Kevin Fisher.

by Rita DeMichiel

‘The Young and the Restless’: Cassie’s Death Gets Revisited by Sharon Case, Camryn Grimes, and Joshua Morrow

With The Young and the Restless airing old episodes, a lot of iconic storylines are coming back to light. One of these storylines is the death of Cassie Newman, portrayed by Camryn Grimes. In a recent interview, the actress and her on-screen parents, Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow, spoke about the episodes and scenes, which are some of the most notable in the show's history.

by Trey Mangum

‘Young and the Restless’ Fans Loved Christine and Paul the Best When Phyllis Ran Them Over

The Young and the Restless is one soap opera that has been on millions of people's must-watch list for years. Since 1973, fans have been tuning in daily.

by Robert Arissen

‘The Young and the Restless’: Who Did Demi Lovato’s Fiancé Max Ehrich Play on the Show?

If you didn't know who Max Ehrich was before this weekend, you'll likely know more about him now, even if you only know him through his future wife, Demi Lovato. Ehrich has been in the entertainment industry for many years now.

by Trey Mangum

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Naya Rivera Had the Sweetest Crush on Bryton James When They Were Kids

Years before Bryton James became a star on The Young and the Restless, he was a child actor on the ABC comedy Family Matters. The late Glee actor Naya Rivera was his co-star for three episodes. Here’s what Rivera said about the sweet crush she had on James. Naya Rivera appeared on ‘The Royal Family’ …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘The Young and the Restless’: Mary Williams Was One of the Funniest, Most Annoying Characters Fans Can’t Get Enough Of

Moms have a way of turning a relationship on its head, and no TV mom could do it as well as Mary Williams. Played by Carolyn Conwell on The Young and the Restless for nearly two decades, she was an unforgettable character who always spoke her mind. That was never more clear than when she …

by Jesse Barnhill

‘Young and the Restless’ Fans are Loving the Episodes With Christine and Paul Filmed in Pittsburgh

The Young and the Restless is one of the most-loved daytime soap opera TV shows of all time. It debuted back in the 1970s.

by Christina Nunn

‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum Victoria Rowell Noticed This Major Problem While Working On the Set

'The Young and the Restless; alum, Victoria Rowell, has been outspoken on a lot of important topics. Here's 1 major problem she noticed on the Y&R set.

by Candace Powell

‘The Young and the Restless’: 1 Character Was Among the First to Do Something PG-13 On TV

Decades ago, Tv was a lot more tame. One star from 'The Young and the Restless' is among the first to do something PG-13 on daytime TV. Who is it?

by Candace Powell

‘The Young and the Restless’: Could Amanda Sinclair and Elena Dawson Have a Relationship?

Now that it's clearer than ever Hilary Curtis did not come back from the dead in the form of Amanda Sinclair, things look pretty peachy for Elena Dawson and Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless. Could marriage be on the horizon soon? Brytni Sarpy, who plays Dawson, spoke about the potential of that and more in a recent interview.

by Trey Mangum

‘The Young and the Restless’ Bryton James is So Talented Fans Can’t Get Enough

Fans tune in to soap operas for a wide variety of reasons — the drama, the romance, and the long-running storylines. The actors are also a major draw, and often times, talented stars rise to fame through daytime soaps. The Young and the Restless is one soap opera that has frequently provided the opportunity for …

by Christina Nunn

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‘The Young and the Restless’ Actor Camryn Grimes Made Her Debut When She Was Little and Toothless

Camryn Grimes, who first appeared on The Young and the Restless in 1997. Her turn as Mariah Copeland has been groundbreaking.

by Kira Martin

‘The Young and the Restless’ Sharon Case Spills What Her Favorite Wedding Episode Was

Romance is in the air for fans of The Young and the Restless. The show recently hosted a special event which featured throwback wedding episodes

by Lizzie Wells

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