The Young and the Restless Recap | Victor Is Out to get Billy Abbott - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 [SPOILERS]

In Wednesday's full episode recap of The Young and the Restless, Billy’s barking, Victor’s scheming, Adam’s being Adam, and Phyllis? She’s ready to sell secrets to the highest bidder. Let’s break down all the drama with our latest Y&R recap.

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Billy, Victor, and Adam Bring the Chaos

Billy kicked off the day with a fake-nice hello to Chelsea before marching straight over to Adam with a warning: Victor’s threats won’t work this time. Adam, in peak smug mode, acted like he’s just reporting the facts and reminded Billy that Victor’s always ten moves ahead. 

Thursday's Y&R Spoilers

Meanwhile, Victor was downstairs giving Phyllis five minutes to impress him. She teased info on Billy and Aristotle Dumas, but before she spilled anything, she demanded to know just how interested Victor really was. Turns out, not enough to be manipulated by a woman who thinks vague threats are a business strategy.

Chelsea, ever the peacemaker, tried to get Billy to rise above the Newman-Abbott grudge match. But Billy’s stuck in his “must fight back” era, claiming it’s not about personal beef—it’s about Aristotle Dumas. Chelsea wasn’t buying it, and when Adam popped back up mid-convo, Billy couldn’t help but get territorial.

Adam, of course, ducked out for another one of his secret phone calls. Chelsea asked Billy to be the one to break the cycle, but he’s convinced that showing mercy will just get him eaten alive by Victor and Adam. And just to keep tensions bubbling, Victor popped up again to ask if Billy had an answer to his offer. Billy, sipping Scotch like a man on a mission, said nope. He’s not about to be blackmailed into compliance.

Phyllis Schemes While the Winters Men Strategize

Phyllis, refusing to be dismissed, kept dangling her mystery info in front of Victor, who laughed it off like he’s heard it all before. She name-dropped Dumas, and basically said she’s got him on speed dial, but Victor wasn’t having it. He told her straight—he doesn’t need her, doesn’t trust her, and he’s certainly not about to hand over a business deal without knowing what she’s really offering. Phyllis decided to bypass Victor altogether and called Arabesque Ventures directly. She tried to strong-arm her way into a call with Dumas, but all she got was a polite “we’ll let him know you called” and a dial tone. Left muttering to herself, she vowed to stay in the game. Down but not out? Classic Phyllis.

Meanwhile, Nate was busy trying to read Audra like a book. She’s dancing around the truth, insisting Victor’s funding will come “soon,” but Nate smells something fishy. Damian and Amy showed up with smiles and warm hugs. 

Later, Damian opened up to Nate about how Lily wants him to be a double agent at Winters. Nate didn’t love the idea and worried about Dumas catching on. Damian insists it’s not about trust issues—it’s about protecting family. Eventually, the brothers had a rare moment of warmth, sealed with a side-hug and a welcome-to-the-family.

Tuesday's Y&R Recap: Phyllis has a Proposition for Victor After Snatching Billy's Phone

Victor Hits Play on the Smear Campaign, Adam Plays Coy
After all his failed diplomacy, Victor made his move. He told Billy he should’ve known he’d make the wrong decision. Then, in true Victor fashion, he walked out and called Adam: launch the smear campaign. Adam’s on it. Chelsea, not missing a beat, guessed what was happening and asked Adam to confirm. His response? Billy started it. Chelsea looked at him like he’d just stolen a toy in kindergarten. Adam claims he has a plan but refuses to share. Classic Adam—cryptic, cocky, and ready to make everything worse.

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