Saturday, July 26, 2025, doesn’t feature a new episode of The Young and the Restless—but the fallout from Friday’s explosive events hangs in the air like a storm ready to break. Genoa City is reeling after Carter’s confession to killing Damian, raising questions that will rattle core relationships and power dynamics across Newman and Abbott households. Carter’s admission wasn’t just that he murdered Damian—it’s that he did so while staging the crime scene to shield someone of significance. Whether that someone is Cane, Victor, Audra, or someone even more unexpected remains a mystery, but the ripple effects are already colliding.
Lily remains deeply shaken, torn between relief that Carter is finally exposed and guilt for ever trusting him. Her brief captivity in Cane’s mansion and her fleeting defense of Carter now haunt her, as she contemplates how much silence and misplaced faith might have aided his deception. Meanwhile, Nick lies in hospital recovering from injuries sustained during his escape attempt, while Sharon watches over him with fear and newfound suspicion. Sharon’s increasing suspicions seem to center on Carter’s ties to her past—suggestions that she once unknowingly shared with a man capable of catastrophic loyalty.
Across town, Victor refuses to stay silent. His confrontation with Audra signals that he suspects her in some capacity, whether as a mastermind or an enabling presence. She appeared unnervingly calm during Carter’s confession, and Victor’s trust in her has begun to erode. that tension threatens both family unity and boardroom control, as whispers circulate about Audra’s possible links to Damian’s secrets or even Carter’s shifting allegiances.
The once-solid bond between Jack and Billy continues to fracture. Billy’s alignment with Phyllis on exposing wrongdoing within Newman Enterprises—and his admission that he knew more about Carter’s past than he disclosed—has left Jack feeling betrayed and disillusioned. Their partnership now teeters on collapse, as Jack processes how much of Billy’s silence might have indirectly implicated them both in the fallout.
Phyllis is not immune from scrutiny either. A security clip showing her meeting Carter at Crimson Lights shortly before Damian’s death has sparked speculation, even if she insists it was professional courtesy alone. No one in Genoa City is giving benefits of the doubt these days—trust is too fragile, and motives simple yet convoluted.
Nikki finds herself at another emotional crossroads as her sobriety wavers amid the chaos. Her confrontation with Audra escalated into a breakdown fueled by suspicion and grief, only to end with tears and emotional distance from Victor. The shadow of Damian’s murder and Carter’s involvement has reopened old wounds in the Newman family—personal, professional, and moral.
But amid the storm, some smaller but meaningful narratives offer respite. Summer and Kyle share a tender moment reflecting on the chaos, forging a fragile path toward reconciliation centered on their shared love and the well-being of their child. Faith makes a surprise return at the hospital beside Nick, prompting quiet conversations about legacy, resilience, and whether the next generation can redefine Newman values.
Saturday may be a lull in actual episodes, but it’s a crucible moment for speculation and preparation. With Carter’s confession drawing clear lines and old alliances showing cracks, Monday’s return will bring confrontations, heartbreak, courtroom drama, and decisions that could reshape Genoa City’s foundations. Evil doesn’t sleep in Genoa City—and secrets that surface on Friday rarely stay buried into the weekend. As fans digest the weekend updates, one thing is certain: next week’s episodes are poised to be nothing short of seismic.
