The Young and the Restless Spoilers | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Full Episode Recap & Update

Tuesday’s episode delivers a mix of high-stakes drama and brewing confrontations in Genoa City.

In Nice, Claire struggles to keep her cool after the shocking events surrounding Audra’s sudden disappearance. She puts on a façade for Kyle, but her nervous energy raises his suspicions even further. Meanwhile, Jordan lurks in the background, determined to keep control of the situation and ensure no one discovers her deadly secret.

Back home, Victor seizes the moment to manipulate the chaos to his advantage. He pressures Nick to join him in a strategic business move that could have long-term consequences for the Newman family. However, Nick questions whether Victor’s motives are entirely about business—or personal revenge.

At Jabot, Jack and Diane clash over their differing approaches to the company’s recent troubles. Diane urges caution, while Jack believes it’s time to go on the offensive against their rivals. The tension between them spills over into their personal lives, leaving Kyle caught in the middle.

Meanwhile, Billy and Chelsea have an emotional heart-to-heart, with Billy opening up about his lingering guilt from past mistakes. Chelsea offers him comfort, but she can’t help but worry that Billy’s inability to let go will pull him back into dangerous territory.

By the end of the episode, a mysterious phone call rattles Claire—suggesting someone knows far more about what happened to Audra than she ever expected.