In this The Young and the Restless Recap (May 5, 2025) Monday’s episode delivers fiery showdowns and unexpected turns. Phyllis lashes out, Sally fears for her future, and Kyle makes a bold pitch involving Adam. With trust issues, power plays, and risky alliances forming, Genoa City’s drama is only just getting started.
Nate Returns Home, Audra Gets Ambitious
Nate Hastings came back from Boston with Damian Kane, and his first stop was Society. There, he ran into Audra Charles and gave her an encouraging update. Amy Lewis is doing well, and her treatment is working.
Audra, full of energy, began pitching bold ideas for Vibrante. But Nate’s smile faded when she mentioned Victor was still holding back funding. He raised concerns, but Audra wasn’t in the mood to argue.
Instead, she tried to enjoy Nate’s return. Nate opened up about his time away and how he bonded with Damian. While it wasn’t perfect, it gave him hope that Damian was starting to lower his guard.
The Young and the Restless Recap: Lily Challenges Damian, Emotions Break Through
Across town at Crimson Lights, Lily Winters got her own update from Damian. He shared more good news about Amy and talked about how he and Nate had finally connected. Damian also took a moment to apologize. He admitted he was defensive when he first arrived in Genoa City. Lily appreciated the honesty but reminded him she still wanted answers—especially about Aristotle Dumas.
Damian said he might be able to set up a meeting. He wasn’t sure Aristotle would agree, but he promised to try. In return, he asked Lily to join him at the jazz lounge named after Neil Winters.
Once there, the mood shifted. Damian and Lily found common ground in grief. They both lost their fathers too young. Their shared pain brought them closer, even if trust hadn’t fully formed yet.
Phyllis Unleashes On Sally and Billy
Things got messy at the GCAC when Phyllis Summers spotted Sally Spectra and Billy Abbott sharing Champagne. She immediately assumed they were celebrating her downfall. Phyllis insisted she’d only taken a sabbatical from Abbott Communications. But Billy was quick to shut that down. He made it clear—her time at the company was over.
When Phyllis learned that Sally was her replacement, her anger exploded. She accused Billy of using women and dumping them later. Sally was just the next one in line, according to her. Before storming off, Phyllis warned Billy that he’d regret this move. Billy tried to brush it off, but Sally wasn’t as confident. Phyllis’s threat shook her.
Later, Phyllis was seen alone at Crimson Lights, ordering a double espresso. As she sat down, she made it clear—this battle was far from finished.
The Young and the Restless Recap: Kyle Pushes Claire Into Risky Territory
Meanwhile, at the Abbott mansion, Kyle Abbott caught Claire up on Summer’s trip to Milan. He admitted he had already told Summer about their plan to move in together. Claire wasn’t thrilled but appreciated Summer’s mature reaction.
Then came Kyle’s surprise. He found a listing for Adam Newman’s old home—the one Adam recently vacated. He thought it could be their new place. Claire was stunned. He looked into it without even asking her. Kyle quickly apologized. He said he got excited and wanted to make things happen fast. But there was more to it. Kyle believed buying the house might help them align with Adam, which could also impress Victor.
Claire had her doubts. Adam wasn’t exactly a fan of hers. Still, after talking it through, she agreed they should at least see the place. She even offered to speak with Adam herself. Kyle’s eyes lit up at the idea. They might be living together within the month—if all goes well.
This The Young and the Restless Recap proves Genoa City is never short on conflict. Phyllis is clearly out for revenge. Sally might be in over her head. And Kyle’s obsession with getting ahead could land him—and Claire—in deep trouble.
Things are shifting fast, and the ripple effects are just beginning. Expect explosive fallout in the days ahead. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for daily drama, heartbreak, and unexpected twists.
