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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'Y&R' 2026 Preview: Matt Clark Showdown, Billy and Sally...

Also, find out what's next for the Victor-Jack reignited feud and hear talk of a possible future for Cane and Lily.

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.