The Young and the Restless spoilers, October 16: Nikki takes matters into her own hands

Here are your spoilers for the Thursday, October 16, 2025, episode of The Young and the Restless.

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Melody Thomas Scott plays Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) isn't one to just stand by and let her family suffer. If she senses that they're in trouble, she's going to take action. Nikki's aware that Noah (Lucas Adams) has been in a car accident and that Nick has rushed to Los Angeles to be by his son's side and to be with Sharon (Sharon Case), his ex, and Noah's mom.

It may mean hopping on a plane herself or making sure that Noah has the best doctors in Los Angeles, but on Thursday's show, watch for Nikki to take action!

Reunited

Cait Fairbanks (Tessa) and Camryn Grimes (Mariah) on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) has been worried sick that Mariah (Camryn Grimes) is in over her head regarding the situation she got herself into when she took a business trip last summer. Rather than let Mariah walk out of her life, Tessa is determined to get to the bottom of Mariah's mystery, and she wants to let her know that she can lean on her.

On Thursday's show, watch for Tessa to visit Mariah. Will Mariah open her heart and let herself be open to Tessa's concern for her? Mariah had been laser-focused on pushing Tessa away. She feels that there's no getting past what she did, which she confessed was nearly killing a man. But there has to be more to this story! Perhaps Mariah will share more when she and Tessa meet.

Strangers in the night

Sharon Case plays Sharon, and Joshua Morrow plays Nick on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Nick and Sharon have been distraught over Noah's condition. Fortunately, he's survived surgery, but the young man is not out of the woods yet. They're in a strange city and are facing a huge ordeal. They need a friend!

On Thursday's show, they're going to meet a mysterious stranger. While that sounds ominous, perhaps this newcomer will be a friend and not a foe? Nick and Sharon are vulnerable now. They may not be open to receiving some aid even though they may need it right now. Is this person tied to the show's other storyline that's set in Los Angeles with Holden (Nathan Owens), Kyle (Michael Mealor), and Noah's cousin, Claire (Hayley Erin)? Tune in to find out!

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