The Young and the Restless Recap, March 23-27, 2026: Tessa chooses Mariah, Riza kisses Adam, and Cane orders Lily out of his life

Here is your weekly recap of The Young and the Restless for the episodes that aired Monday, March 23, 2026, through Friday, March 27, 2026.

What happened on The Young and the Restless

Tessa and Daniel faced the music on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

This week on The Young and the Restless, Mariah hesitated to accept the plea deal that would allow her to get treatment while keeping her out of prison. Mariah admitted to Daniel that she missed Tessa and Aria, but she insisted that they had to move on. Daniel urged Tessa to consider giving her marriage another chance. After an emotional appeal from Tessa, Mariah agreed to the plea arrangement. Tessa and Daniel were conflicted about letting go of their bond.

What happens in Vegas

Riza put Adam through some challenges on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

In Las Vegas, Adam became increasingly concerned about Nick’s agitated state. After his fentanyl stash began running out, Nick secretly reached out to a dealer to score more pills. Riza pulled a gun on Adam to ensure he was on the level. Riza was skeptical about giving Adam a chance to get back into the gambling game, and she put him to the test playing blackjack. When Adam questioned whether he and Riza had once been romantically involved, she planted a passionate kiss on him but didn’t give him an answer.

Together again

Cane (Billy Flynn) and Lily (Christel Khalil) came face to face again on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Cane was frustrated when Victor wouldn’t return his calls. Nikki informed Cane that Lily hadn’t been kidnapped but had been working with Victor all along. Lauren overheard Cane yelling at Phyllis to stay out of his life. Lily returned to town and asked Victor when he’d turn Chancellor over to her and Devon. Victor swore he’d eventually make good on his promise, but Lily accused him of betraying her. Cane blasted Lily for making him think she and the twins were in danger, and he told her he never wanted to see her again.

Billy and Chelsea square off

Billy (Jason Thompson) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Billy and Chelsea clashed over her siding with the Newmans. Holden suspected that Audra was planning to make a play for Noah. Noah grilled Audra about how well she’d known Mitch in L.A. Audra admitted that she and Noah had shared something special. Billy decided to visit Jill in London and invited Sally to accompany him.

Newman V. Abbott

Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) blasted Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) for having him kidnapped on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Jack vowed revenge on Victor. Patty rubbed Diane’s face in her dalliance with Jack. Nikki and Diane realized they’d both left their husbands. Kyle encouraged Diane to forgive Jack. Nikki agreed to help Jack teach Victor a lesson.

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