Y&R Recap, November 9: Billy Plots to Get Chancellor Back, Sally Knows He’s Hiding Something

On the Monday, November 9, 2026 episode of The Young and the Restless, Sally was concerned over Billy’s strange calmness, Billy enlisted legal help, Phyllis vowed to take Newman down, Abby took a pregnancy test.

Eerily Calm

Billy didn't fly off the handle | Image: CBS

At Billy and Sally’s house, Adam admitted to Billy that he’d shown up unannounced, and Sally had just been polite by allowing him to stay. Adam suggested that Sally take Ruby into another room so Billy could punch him. Sally objected to having any violence in their home, and she was surprised when Billy agreed. After Adam showed himself out, Sally was unnerved when Billy opted to set the situation aside and fawn over Ruby instead.

After Billy got Ruby to sleep, Sally pushed him to talk about why he hadn’t told her about going to see Adam. Billy explained that he’d wanted to address his concerns about Adam getting too attached to Ruby, and he thought Adam’s presence in their home presented a clear picture. Sally defended that Billy’s accusations had stirred up memories of Ava, and Adam had no one else but her to talk about it with. Sally prompted Billy to talk about what else was on his mind, but he claimed that he was over the moon and excused himself to run a quick errand.

While Audra picked up coffee at Crimson Lights, she ran into Claire. Audra asked if Claire was having man trouble with Holden still out of town and encouraged Claire to let the tears flow. Claire threatened to use what she knew about what Audra had done to take her down, and Audra dared her to do it. Audra pointed out that Claire stood to take Holden down, too.

Audra surmised that Claire’s threats were payback because Holden had lost interest in Claire. Claire imagined the things her aunt would have done to Audra and warned that Jordan had taught her everything she knew. Audra retorted that Claire thought she’d made someone disappear over stolen money and contemplated what she might do to Claire for much less.

Sally summoned Audra for help. Sally recounted how calm Billy had been upon finding Adam in their home, and she hoped he wasn’t going backwards. Audra guessed that Adam had shown up to annoy Billy, but Billy hadn’t wanted to give him the satisfaction of an angry reaction. Sally fretted that Billy was shutting off part of himself and wouldn’t talk to her. She was convinced there was something he wasn’t telling her.

Skinning the Bear

Phyllis bragged about Arabesque | Image: CBS

At the Athletic Club, Lily and Cane welcomed Lauren and Michael home. Phyllis bragged about her plans for Arabesque and told Cane to watch and learn as she took the company to new heights. Cane inquired whether Daniel enjoyed working for his mother. Lily hoped Daniel would find something else better suited for his talents.

Phyllis led Lauren to a table to discuss business, while Michael advised Daniel that it wasn’t too late to head to the exit. Daniel assured Michael that he knew what he was getting into, but Michael predicted that Phyllis would eventually do or say something appalling or shocking. Daniel insisted that he was exercising the right amount of concern and caution, but he was actually excited to get started.

Phyllis declared that it was her moment to have real control and power, and she vowed to leave Newman Enterprises in the dust. Michael questioned what would happen if Daniel wouldn’t go along with Phyllis’ scheme to beat the Newmans. Michael noted that Phyllis only had Arabesque because Victor had given it to her, and he wondered why she would poke the bear. Phyllis pledged to find, kill, and skin the bear by turning Newman into a bearskin rug.

Michael contended that success alone was the win without destroying anyone else in the process. Phyllis countered that Victor wanted to see everyone else fail, but she wouldn’t. Phyllis doubted Victor would respect her if she groveled for scraps, and she preferred to make some noise instead. Lauren asked whether it meant nothing that she, Michael, and Daniel had faith in Phyllis. Lauren and Daniel encouraged Phyllis to listen to her partners.

Phyllis swore that she listened even if she didn’t always take her team’s advice, but she considered sticking it to Victor non-negotiable. Phyllis anticipated that Victor would do everything he could to undermine her, but she refused to let him get the best of her again.

Chancellor War Revisited

Billy ran into Audra at Crimson Lights | Image: CBS

Across the room, Lily excused herself to fetch her tablet from her car, passing by Billy on her way out. Billy and Cane discussed Snapper’s latest update about Jill, whose health was continuing to improve. Billy asked how things were going at Chancellor, and Cane concluded that Billy’s obsession with Chancellor had resurfaced. Lily returned and made polite small talk with Billy before he left.

Cane sensed that Billy was up to something and doubted that Billy would ever let Chancellor go. Lily said she wouldn’t be surprised if Billy was still working to take Chancellor from them, but she was certain it would never happen. Meanwhile, in the foyer, Billy placed a call and told someone they had to meet somewhere else.

Audra voiced surprise to see Billy at Crimson Lights instead of with Sally and Ruby at home. Audra explained that she was picking up some herbal tea to calm Sally’s nerves. Billy promised that he’d head back home once his meeting was over. Audra realized that Sally had been right about Billy seeming oddly calm, and she reminded him that Sally deserved the world. Audra cautioned Billy not to mess things up.

After Audra departed, Billy met with a lawyer, who he ordered to keep things under wraps until Chancellor was his. Billy requested that the attorney devise a legal game plan that made it look like Chancellor had fallen into Billy’s lap with no hostility toward Lily and Cane. Adam spied the men talking and snapped a photo of them on his phone.

Pregnant Pause

Abby learned she was not pregnant | Image: CBS

At Society, Abby was thrilled when Devon returned home from his trip from Maryland. He asked if she’d suffered any more dizzy spells. Abby said she’d realized her symptoms of dizziness and nausea could mean she was pregnant. She shared that she’d done some research on women with the same medical condition she had who had gotten pregnant against the odds.

Later, Devon and Abby anxiously waited at her obstetrician’s office for the results of a pregnancy test. Abby reported that her doctor hadn’t wanted to get her hopes up but had confirmed a pregnancy was possible. Abby gushed that Dominic was at the perfect age to be a big brother. Devon admitted that he’d love to have another child. Abby thought perhaps it was fate for them to become parents again.

After checking with the lab, Abby and Devon were disappointed to learn she wasn’t pregnant. Abby accepted that the possibility had been far-fetched, even though she’d enjoyed imagining another Winters in the world. Devon thought they needed to talk to another professional about what was causing her dizzy spells.

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