CBS FULL EPISODES Y&R (10/25/2025) – The Young And The Restless Spoilers Saturdays, October 25
Genoa City braces for another storm.
As autumn descends, the crisp October air in Genoa City carries more than a chill—it hums with tension, betrayal, and secrets poised to explode. Saturday’s The Young and the Restless (October 25, 2025) episode sets the stage for a week of dangerous revelations as love turns to suspicion, alliances crumble, and familiar faces teeter between redemption and ruin. From Nick Newman’s confrontation with Sienna Beall to Kyle Abbott’s dangerous investigation into Holden Novak’s past, every heartbeat in Genoa City feels like the calm before the storm.
Nick Newman’s Search for the Truth — A Father’s Fury Ignited
The episode opens with Nick Newman standing in the dim light of Crimson Lights, a man consumed by loss and suspicion. Noah’s car accident in Los Angeles still haunts him—every unanswered question, every missing second on the security footage gnaws at him. But the name that refuses to leave his thoughts is Sienna Beall.
It was Sienna who placed the final call to Noah before the crash. And when she appears before Nick, she cloaks herself in a carefully constructed facade—soft voice, trembling hands, eyes shimmering with guilt. She insists her call was innocent, “a simple misunderstanding,” but Nick’s instincts—those honed by decades of deceit and heartbreak—won’t let him rest.
Sienna’s words are smooth, almost too perfect. Her pauses are deliberate, her tears well-timed. Yet beneath her veneer of remorse lies calculation. Viewers will see the moment Nick’s expression shifts—from grief to steely suspicion—as he realizes he’s not just listening to an apology. He’s listening to a performance.
By the end of their tense encounter, it’s clear: Nick no longer sees Sienna as a bystander. He sees her as a key. The question isn’t if she’s lying—it’s why.
Kyle Abbott’s Descent into Obsession — Holden Novak’s Mask Begins to Slip
Meanwhile, in the sun-drenched haze of Los Angeles, Kyle Abbott trades boardrooms for back alleys as he dives deeper into Holden Novak’s mysterious past. What began as curiosity has become fixation. He’s convinced Holden’s charm is nothing more than a well-practiced illusion—and that Clare Grace Newman, still reeling from past heartbreak, is in more danger than she realizes.
Kyle’s investigation grows reckless. Disguised behind sunglasses and false smiles, he tails Holden from a beachfront café to a hotel bar, where Sienna Beall joins him. Their interaction is subtle yet electric—whispered words, a shared glance, the unmistakable language of conspiracy. Kyle’s jaw tightens. His gut confirms what his mind feared: Holden and Sienna are connected.
But Kyle’s protective streak comes at a cost. Clare catches him watching, and her patience snaps. In a powerful scene, she demands answers. “What are you doing, Kyle? Why are you following him?” she asks, her voice trembling with frustration.
Kyle deflects, teasing her for being “too trusting,” but Clare isn’t fooled. The old tension between them—equal parts affection and resentment—crackles to life. She knows there’s truth behind his paranoia, but she also senses something deeper driving him: guilt, jealousy, and a desperate need to right old wrongs.
For Kyle, this investigation isn’t just about Holden. It’s about control. About protecting Clare in a way he couldn’t protect others before. Yet as he digs further, viewers will wonder whether he’s saving her—or dragging her into the very darkness he fears.
Phyllis Summers vs. Cain Ashby — Power, Betrayal, and the Edge of Desire
Back in Genoa City, another battle is brewing—and it’s as volatile as it is seductive. Phyllis Summers, queen of reinvention and chaos, faces off against the ever-cunning Cain Ashby over the alleged theft of his cutting-edge AI software.
Cain’s accusations cut deep: he believes Phyllis hacked his system to steal his algorithm. Phyllis, in true firebrand fashion, explodes with righteous fury. “You think I need to steal from you?” she hisses, eyes flashing with defiance. Her voice shakes not from fear—but from the effort of holding herself together.
But beneath the shouting, something dangerous simmers. When Cain grabs her wrist, the confrontation shifts from verbal to physical. Phyllis jerks away, shoving him in a moment thick with unspoken attraction and raw emotion. The chemistry between them is palpable—rage and desire intertwining like live wires.
After Cain storms out, the camera lingers on Phyllis. Her hand trembles as she closes her laptop—the one still displaying encrypted files. For all her bravado, the truth is written across her face: she’s guilty, and terrified that this time, she’s gone too far.
Still, in classic Phyllis fashion, fear transforms into resolve. She doesn’t plan to run. She plans to win. And if that means manipulating Cain or burning the entire corporate hierarchy to ash, so be it.
Clare Newman’s Crisis of Faith — Trust or Betrayal?
Across the country, Clare Grace Newman wrestles with a question that could destroy her: Who is Holden Novak, really?
For months, he’s been the perfect companion—charming, protective, attentive. Yet the cracks are beginning to show. He’s evasive about his past, secretive about his phone calls, and lately, he’s been looking over his shoulder far too often.
Kyle’s warnings echo in Clare’s mind. “He’s not who you think he is.” But every time she doubts, Holden disarms her with vulnerability. “You don’t need to worry about me, Clare,” he says softly, his eyes filled with sincerity—or something that looks like it.
The beauty of this storyline lies in its psychological tension. Clare wants to believe in him, to believe that love can exist without lies. But deep down, she feels it: Holden is hiding something monumental. And as her trust wavers, the danger surrounding her tightens its grip.
By the episode’s end, Clare stands at a crossroads. One step toward Holden means surrendering to the unknown. One step away might save her life.
A Web of Deceit — The Storylines Collide
Every thread—Nick’s confrontation with Sienna, Kyle’s obsession with Holden, Phyllis’s volatile rivalry with Cain—connects to a larger, more sinister picture.
Whispers in Genoa City suggest that Holden’s “business ventures” are tied to a shadow network spanning from Los Angeles to Newman Media itself. Sienna’s secrets may intersect with the same stolen AI program Phyllis is fighting over. And somewhere in the shadows, the name J.T. Hellstrom resurfaces—his possible return adding yet another layer of intrigue to an already combustible plot.
The pacing of this week’s Y&R is deliberate yet relentless. Each scene pushes characters closer to the edge—of truth, of madness, of redemption. As the episode closes, a storm brews over Genoa City. Nick’s fury, Kyle’s obsession, Clare’s doubts, and Phyllis’s ambition are about to collide in ways that will reshape everything they thought they knew.
Final Moments — The Calm Before the Explosion
The last shot of the episode lingers on Sienna Beall. Alone, she stares out a hotel window, her reflection fractured in the glass. Her phone buzzes. A message flashes across the screen:
“They’re getting close. Handle it.”
Her lips curl into a faint, knowing smile. Whatever Nick and Kyle think they’re uncovering, they’re still playing her game.
What’s Next for Genoa City?
Next week promises even higher stakes. Will Nick uncover Sienna’s connection to Noah’s crash? Will Kyle’s investigation expose Holden—or destroy him? And will Phyllis’s dangerous dance with Cain ignite into passion or collapse into ruin?
In The Young and the Restless, truth is never simple, and loyalty always comes at a price. As October draws to a close, one thing is certain: Genoa City is standing on the edge of revelation—and when the truth finally breaks, no one will emerge unscathed.
Tune in to CBS and Paramount+ for the next explosive episode of The Young and the Restless — Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Because in Genoa City, the past never dies—it just waits for its cue.