The Young and the Restless Recap, December 8-12, 2025: Noah and Sienna profess their love, Audra remembers her past, and Phyllis confesses

Cane charms Lily on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS
Cane charms Lily on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Here is your weekly recap of The Young and the Restless for the episodes that aired December 8th through 12th, 2025.

What happened on The Young and the Restless

Audra and Holden on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS
Audra and Holden on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

This week on The Young and the Restless, Victor attempted to bribe Sienna into walking away from Noah, but she insisted on letting Noah decide whether he wanted her in his life. Noah convinced Sienna to go to Genoa City with him. Matt learned Victor had taken all his assets, and he vowed to get leverage against the Newmans. Victor warned Sienna that he’d be keeping an eye on her. Noah booked a room at the Athletic Club in his and Sienna’s names to set a trap for Matt. Noah and Audra shared an awkward but polite reunion. Sharon voiced concern to Sienna that Sienna’s involvement with Noah was putting him in danger. Sienna considered leaving town but agreed to stay after she and Noah admitted they’d fallen in love. Sienna conceded to Claire that she believed there was more to Holden and Audra’s story. Holden ordered Audra to stop messing with Claire, and he refused to let Audra take him down with her. Audra flashed back to Holden defending her when the creepy art dealer had demanded his money back, and the men’s scuffle had resulted in the dealer suffering a bloody head wound. Adam informed Phyllis of Victor’s plan to use the AI program against Jabot while the Abbotts were distracted at the Abbott Communications launch party. Billy and Sally excitedly prepared for the launch. Audra decided not to attend the party to avoid causing problems for Sally. Phyllis sensed that Adam had reservations about attacking Jack. Victor learned that Jack was shutting Jabot down. Cane threatened to destroy Phyllis. After telling Lily he was done with Phyllis, Cane charmed Lily into allowing him to be her plus-one at the launch party, but she was adamant it wasn’t a date. Cane goaded Phyllis into confessing that she’d stolen the AI software, and their heated argument ended in a passionate kiss. As guests began arriving for the launch party, Matt showed up at the Athletic Club. Michael recreated his casino-themed proposal to Lauren to celebrate their 20th anniversary, and the couple reflected on the highlights of their marriage. Phyllis unintentionally interrupted Michael and Lauren’s romantic evening, and Lauren brokered a tentative reconciliation between Michael and Phyllis.

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Edited by Leigh Richdale