On the upcoming episode of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ airing on CBS on Monday, August 12, Victor seeks to use Newman Media to launch a smear campaign against Billy and his Abbott-Chancellor power move. Adam, hesitant to agree due to the potential impact on Chelsea, ultimately gives in to Victor’s demands. Adam begins his mission with a phone call, hoping to gather information about the upcoming Abbott-Chancellor announcement. Victor believes Billy intends to take on a larger company role, but Billy confides in Chelsea about becoming a silent partner due to Lily’s concerns.
Billy and Chelsea discuss Lily’s leadership and Adam’s territorial behavior. Chelsea defends Billy against Adam’s interference and accuses him of trying to control her life. Billy apologizes for pressuring Chelsea about their secret hookup and promises to respect her privacy. Meanwhile, Adam faces questions from Sally about Victor’s orders, assuring her that he trusts her. Their conversation is interrupted by Chelsea’s arrival, leading to a tense exchange.
At Newman Media, Victor meets with Michael, hinting at a potential opportunity for redemption. Victor tasks Michael with digging up dirt on Billy. Elsewhere, Summer and Kyle struggle to reach an agreement regarding their son. Summer wants Kyle to cut ties with Audra, but he refuses, prioritizing his work. Summer stands firm on protecting their son from Audra’s influence, leading to a stalemate in their custody negotiations.
The Young and the Restless airs Friday, August 2, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS.