The Young and the Restless

January 2026 Spoilers

week ending January 2

Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Episode #6460; original airdate: 9/10/1998)

• Jill interrupts Katherine's party with a shocking announcement.

Friday, January 2, 2026 – Episode #13285

• Victor and Nick plot against Matt Clark.

• Daniel makes a promise to Tessa.

• Mariah is haunted by Ian Ward.

preview week of Dec. 29 - Jan. 2

Edited December 29, 2025Dec 29 by janea4old

On 12/26/2025 at 1:29 PM, Liberty City said:

Friday, January 2, 2026
Mariah is haunted by Ian Ward.

Ray Wise reappears as a vision of Ian within Mariah's mind. (there's a spoiler pic of her seeing him in the mirror)

Edited December 29, 2025Dec 29 by janea4old

posting here because of some behind-the-scenes footage that has yet to air.

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Josh is deluded.

“It’s going to be Jess Walton‘s 40^th anniversary [as Jill], so that’s a milestone that we will definitely recognize.

Does that mean we will actually celebrate Jill/Jess onscreen. Or will there be a Zoom scene, or even worse just some mention of Jill.

Never sure with this show.

2 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

Josh is deluded.

“It’s going to be Jess Walton‘s 40^th anniversary [as Jill], so that’s a milestone that we will definitely recognize.

Does that mean we will actually celebrate Jill/Jess onscreen. Or will there be a Zoom scene, or even worse just some mention of Jill.

Never sure with this show.

Odd that Griffith is talking about Jess Walton's 40th anniversary in the 2026 previews. Her 40th anniversary isn't until mid-2027.

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January 5–9, 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026 (Episode #13286)

• Victor sends an ominous message.

• Sharon counsels Noah.

• Nick finds himself in the driver's seat

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Episode #13287)

• Victor and Nikki receive unsettling news.

• Phyllis interrogates Daniel.

• Nick's plan for Matt Clark takes a dangerous turn.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (Episode #13288)

• Nikki conspires with Michael.

• Lily sends Cane mixed signals.

• Diane loses patience about Jack's loyalty to Nikki

Thursday, January 8, 2026 (Episode #13289)

• Kyle helps Jack get leverage against Victor.

• Phyllis and Cane switch gears.

• Audra and Holden agree to a fresh start.

Friday, January 9, 2026 (Episode #13290)

• Jack presents Victor with a shocking offer.

• Nick suffers a setback.

• Phyllis encourages Cane to visit his dark side.

Thanks @janea4old

OMG !! a location shoot- so it can be done!

Not the Television City parking lot being called a 'location shoot'. Hilarious. As if they didn't use the parking lot/building location when Nick/Sharon were searching for Noah. 🤣

January 12–16, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026 (Episode #13291)

• Victor double-crosses Jack.

• Cane surprises Phyllis.

• Nikki confronts an enemy.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Episode #13292)

• Victor backs Cane into a corner.

• Victoria and Adam do damage control at Newman.

• Diane gives Jack an ultimatum.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (Episode #13293)

• Victor and Nikki argue about family business.

• Nick takes matters into his own hands.

• Sharon helps Tessa make a tough decision.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Episode #13294)

• Sally forces Billy to come clean.

• Phyllis defends her action.

• Nick keeps a secret from Sharon.

Friday, January 16, 2026 (Episode #13295)

• Nick turns to Jack for help.

• Noah makes a shocking discovery about Matt Clark.

• Diane grills Michael for intel about Victor.