The Young and the Restless has always been about shocks and surprises, and next week's shows are no exception! Weekly spoilers provided to Soap Central by the show's publicity department for the week of Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, 2026, have Tessa returning, Danny and Cricket getting a surprise, and Nick's sobriety coming into question!
Tessa and Mariah

Tessa's (Cait Fairbanks) relationship with Mariah (Camryn Grimes) is getting some overdue attention next week. Watch for the couple to get back on track. Last year, they went through an ordeal as Mariah walked away from their union to deal with her mental health. Tessa begged Mariah to think of their family, including their daughter, Aria, but Mariah was in too deep, busy hallucinating that Ian Ward (Ray Wise) had come back into her life.
Meanwhile, Tessa began teaching Daniel (Michael Graziadei) how to play guitar so he could move forward with his life, following the murder of his beloved Heather (Vail Bloom). Daniel and Tessa fell for each other, but Mariah came back to Genoa City. That's when Daniel stepped aside so that Tessa and Mariah could reunite.
Watch for the couple to get back on track this week. But are Tessa's feelings for Daniel fully gone?
Surprise, Surprise

Danny (Michael Damian) and Cricket (Lauralee Bell) are coming up on their first wedding anniversary! Since getting married, the duo has set down more roots in Genoa City. Christine is the district attorney. Danny has bought into half of The Shadow Room.
Next week, watch for Danny and Cricket to receive a surprise visitor. Are we going to see Nina (Tricia Cast)? Or will Danny's sister, Gina (Patty Weaver), make a return appearance? Are we selfish to want both fan favorites to make their way back onto our screens?
The Nick of Time

Next week, watch for Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) to give Nick (Joshua Morrow) the third degree about Matt Clark's (Roger Howarth) whereabouts. In the past, Phyllis might have wanted to know about Matt because of their relationship. But Phyllis is likely more concerned about Nick this time around.
Sure, Phyllis has moved on from Matt, but she's always going to have a fond spot in her heart for her video-game-playing ex-husband, who is also the father of her daughter, Summer (Allison Lanier). If Nick has done something illegal, will Phyllis turn him in or stand by her man?
Day by Day

Monday, November 9
Adam overstays his welcome.
Claire pushes Audra's buttons.
Abby shares concerns about her health with Devon.
Phyllis reveals a new business plan.
Tuesday, November 10
Victor and Jack settle unfinished business.
Traci receives a special request.
Nikki questions Sharon's loyalty.
Wednesday, November 11
Nikki and Diane force Daniel to make a tough decision.
Mariah and Tessa get back on track.
Sharon worries about Nick's sobriety.
Thursday, November 12
Victor shares a page from his playbook with Chelsea.
Adam shares damaging evidence with Jack.
Phyllis gives Nick the third degree about Matt Clark's whereabouts.
Friday, November 13
Jack tries to protect Billy from himself.
Danny and Cricket receive a surprise visitor.
Audra turns to someone from her past for a favor.