The Young And The Restless Spoilers Full Monday (12/29/2025) – CBS YR Update December 29
As The Young and the Restless closes out 2025, Genoa City finds itself standing on the edge of chaos. What should have been a celebratory milestone — the launch of a bold new media empire — instead becomes a powder keg of unresolved grudges, corporate warfare, and personal vendettas that threaten to rewrite alliances forever. Monday’s episode is not just another chapter; it is a turning point, one where ambition collides with revenge and the digital world becomes the newest battlefield.
At the heart of the storm are Billy Abbott, Victor Newman, Phyllis Summers, and a shadowy figure whose thirst for vengeance may finally spiral out of control.
Billy Abbott’s Dream Takes Center Stage — But at What Cost?
Billy Abbott has never been one to play small, and his launch of Abbott Communications is meant to prove — to his family, to his rivals, and to himself — that he is more than a reckless gambler or a privileged Abbott heir. This venture represents reinvention, redemption, and defiance all rolled into one.
Yet as guests gather for the launch party, the mood is unmistakably off.
The smiles feel strained. The applause sounds polite rather than enthusiastic. Aside from Billy and his loyal partner Sally Spectra, few seem genuinely convinced this venture will succeed. The skepticism hangs heavy in the air, especially from those who remember Billy’s long history of bold ideas that burned bright — and then burned out.
Billy senses it. He always does.
And instead of discouraging him, the doubt only fuels his determination. This isn’t just a business launch — it’s a statement. A declaration that he refuses to be underestimated ever again.
Unfortunately, Genoa City’s most powerful players have plans of their own.
Victor Newman’s Digital War Begins
Victor Newman doesn’t fight battles loudly anymore. He fights them surgically.
As the Abbott Communications launch gets underway, phones across the room begin to buzz. One notification. Then another. And another. What starts as confusion quickly turns into panic as Jack Abbott glances at his screen — and pales.
Jabot’s systems are under attack.
Not just hacked — compromised.
Diane Jenkins sees the alert and immediately understands the implications. This isn’t a random breach. It’s targeted. Calculated. And unmistakably Victor Newman’s signature move.
The nightmare Jack and Diane feared is unfolding in real time.
Victor’s long-rumored AI-based sabotage has gone live, threatening to dismantle Jabot’s digital infrastructure and hand over devastating leverage to an unlikely beneficiary: Phyllis Summers.
Phyllis Summers: Smiling Through the Storm
If there is one person who seems almost amused by the unfolding disaster, it’s Phyllis.
Dressed in a bold, retro-inspired look that turns heads for all the wrong reasons, Phyllis floats through the party with a self-satisfied grin, assuring Daniel and Tessa that she promised this night would be fun.
They’re not convinced.
Phyllis, however, has reason to be confident. She knows something they don’t — and she’s savoring every second of it. When she notices Lily Winters and Cane Ashby sharing a moment at the bar, her eyes narrow with intrigue.
Is there unfinished business there?
In Genoa City, rekindled connections are rarely accidental. And if Lily and Cane are inching back toward each other, the ripple effects could reshape Chancellor-Winters in ways no one expects.
Jack and Diane Scramble as Jabot Crumbles
Behind the scenes, Jack and Diane are in full crisis mode.
What they feared most has happened: Victor didn’t just threaten Jabot — he moved to dismantle it. Years of rebuilding trust, stabilizing the company, and protecting the Abbott legacy are suddenly at risk of being erased by a digital enemy that doesn’t sleep.
Jack feels the familiar sting of history repeating itself. No matter how much he evolves, Victor always finds a way to strike where it hurts most.
And this time, the weapon isn’t brute force — it’s technology.
Matt Clark’s Revenge Plot Turns Deadly
While corporate titans wage war, a far more personal vendetta simmers beneath the surface.
Matt Clark is back — and he’s done playing defense.
Having lost everything after Victor systematically dismantled his finances, Matt has aligned himself with Annie, a police officer whose moral compass may not be as reliable as it seems. Together, they’ve been hunting leverage against the Newmans, and Matt believes he’s finally found it.
That leverage has a name.
Sienna.
Noah Newman’s Fatal Mistake
Believing he could protect her, Noah Newman convinced Sienna to return to Genoa City, promising safety and family support. But Nick and Sharon were never convinced this was a good idea — and their worst fears are now coming true.
Matt follows them back.
Annie meets Matt at the overlook and delivers chilling information: Sienna is at the Athletic Club. Alone. Vulnerable.
Matt’s response is ice-cold.
He orders Annie to “take care of it.”
The implication is unmistakable — and terrifying.
A Life in the Crosshairs
What happens next could change everything.
If Annie follows through, Sienna’s life may hang in the balance. If she hesitates, Matt may decide to handle matters himself. Either way, Noah’s attempt to save someone he loves may have placed her directly in the line of fire.
And if the truth comes out — if it’s revealed that a police officer was manipulated into doing Matt’s dirty work — the fallout will shake Genoa City to its core.
The Ripple Effects Are Only Beginning
Monday’s episode doesn’t resolve these conflicts — it ignites them.
Billy’s moment of triumph is overshadowed by corporate sabotage.
Jack and Diane face a digital apocalypse.
Phyllis inches closer to reclaiming power.
Lily and Cane flirt with a dangerous reunion.
And an innocent woman’s life may be the price paid for one man’s obsession with revenge.
As 2025 comes to a close, The Young and the Restless reminds viewers why Genoa City remains one of daytime television’s most ruthless battlegrounds. Power is never freely given. Love is never simple. And revenge always comes with collateral damage.
One question lingers as the credits roll:
Genoa City is about to find out.