The Young and the Restless — Saturday, October 11, 2025 (CBS Full Episode Recap)

Genoa City awakens under heavy clouds — a fitting reflection of the turmoil brewing in nearly every household. The fallout from the DNA revelations continues to ripple through the town, setting off a chain of emotional confrontations, uneasy alliances, and long-buried truths that no one is ready to face.

At Chancellor Park, Billy Abbott sits on a bench, visibly broken. His world has shifted since discovering that Victor Newman is his biological father. The weight of that truth presses on him like a stone, stealing his breath and purpose. Memories flood back — every fight, every insult, every time he tried to prove himself to Victor or outshine him in business. Now, all of those battles seem meaningless. Billy whispers to himself, “I’ve been fighting my own blood.”

Meanwhile, at Newman Enterprises, Victor tries to carry on as usual, but the cracks in his stoic demeanor are showing. Nikki enters his office, her concern written all over her face. “You did what you thought was right, but now you have to deal with the consequences,” she says softly. Victor admits he’s struggling to find the right words for Billy — words that could mend decades of damage. Nikki reminds him that honesty is the only path forward: “If you want him to see you as a father, Victor, stop acting like the man who always wins.”

Across town, Jack Abbott is reeling. Alone in the Abbott mansion, he stares at an old family portrait. His voice is barely a whisper as he speaks to the photograph: “You’ll always be my brother, Billy. Blood can’t change that.” But underneath that sadness lies fury — fury at Victor for once again tearing apart the Abbott family. When Ashley arrives, she senses Jack’s rage. He confides in her that he plans to confront Victor, not just for Billy’s sake, but for everything the Newmans have stolen from them over the years. Ashley warns him that revenge will only deepen the wound, but Jack’s resolve is unshakable. “He’s taken enough from us,” Jack says grimly. “This time, I’ll take something back.”

At Society, Lily Winters meets Amanda Sinclair for lunch, but the conversation quickly turns tense. Lily can’t shake her suspicions about the recent business transactions connecting Victor, Cane, and the Newman foundation. Amanda tries to reassure her, insisting that nothing illegal has taken place. Still, Lily’s instincts scream otherwise. “I’ve seen what greed does to people,” she says. “If Victor’s involved, there’s always a price.” Their talk is interrupted when Cane Ashby arrives, cheerful and overly confident. The moment he spots Lily, his charm turns manipulative. “You should be thanking me,” he smirks. “You’re sitting on the edge of a corporate goldmine.” Lily glares at him, vowing to uncover whatever scheme he’s hiding.

At Crimson Lights, Kyle Abbott and Claire Newman have an uneasy conversation about their future. The events in France and Kyle’s secrets have taken a toll on their relationship. Claire, still shaken by the betrayals she’s endured, demands the truth. Kyle finally admits he kept things from her — not out of deceit, but out of fear. “I didn’t want to lose you,” he confesses. Claire’s eyes well with tears. “You already did,” she whispers before walking away. The heartbreak in her voice echoes through the quiet coffeehouse as Kyle realizes he may have lost the woman he truly loves.

Back at Newman Towers, Victor finally reaches out to Billy. The meeting takes place in Victor’s private office — a space that has witnessed countless wars, victories, and humiliations. Billy hesitates at the door, then steps inside. Victor’s tone is softer than usual. “You don’t owe me anything,” he begins, “but I want to know you — the real you, not the man I’ve been fighting.” Billy laughs bitterly. “The real me? You don’t even know what you’ve created.”

Their exchange grows emotional as years of resentment pour out. Billy blames Victor for turning him into a man who lives on chaos and self-destruction. Victor admits his own guilt, revealing that he suspected the truth years ago but chose not to pursue it, fearing it would destroy too many lives. “And it did,” Billy replies. Tears fill his eyes as he confesses that he never wanted Victor’s approval — only peace. For a long, quiet moment, father and son simply stare at each other, the air thick with pain and understanding.

Then, in a move that stuns everyone, Billy’s anger collapses into sorrow. He steps forward and hugs Victor. The great Victor Newman, rarely moved to emotion, wraps his arms around his son, both men silently weeping for the decades lost. Nikki, watching from the doorway, presses a hand to her heart. For once, she sees Victor not as a mogul, but as a father finally facing his humanity.

Elsewhere, Jack learns of the meeting from a trusted source and feels betrayed. He storms toward Newman Enterprises, determined to confront Victor — but Ashley stops him just in time. “Don’t destroy what’s left of your family,” she pleads. Jack, torn between vengeance and love, finally relents, though his eyes burn with determination. “This isn’t over,” he mutters.

As the afternoon fades, the focus shifts back to Lily, who uncovers documents proving that Cane and Victor may have conspired to funnel funds through a shell company connected to Newman Media. Shocked, Lily realizes she’s holding evidence that could expose a massive corporate scandal. She calls Amanda, but the line goes dead before she can speak. Someone, somewhere, is watching her every move.