It was a busy week in Genoa City, and The Young and the Restless recap for January 20 —24 had its share of drama and unresolved problems for people throughout Genoa City.
What Happened In Genoa City?
Check out the daily summary recap of each episode below.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Y&R was preempted.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Chance visited Sharon’s house, where Nick hoped for updates on her abduction. Chance revealed surveillance footage had tracked a car to the Riverbank Motel, linking it to Ian Ward. Frustrated by delays, Nick insisted on confronting Ian, and despite Chance’s hesitation, they went to the motel.
At the motel, Jordan, abandoned by Ian, vowed to carry out her plans alone. She called Claire, setting up a meeting. Meanwhile, Claire convinced Nikki and Victoria to let her manipulate Jordan into a trap, emphasizing secrecy. When Jordan called, Claire pretended to align with her, proposing a face-to-face discussion of their “plan.” Jordan agreed but warned against betrayal, mentioning an accomplice ready to retaliate.
Nick and Chance searched Ian’s room, finding lipstick on a glass, suggesting he had a female accomplice. Chance began securing a search warrant, but Jordan saw them and fled.
Claire met Jordan at Crimson Lights, playing on their shared past and claiming she had been conning the Newmans all along. Jordan, though wary, appeared to believe Claire, swayed by her niece’s emotional appeal. Claire hinted at a plan to target Victoria, aligning herself with Jordan’s agenda.
Back at the ranch, Claire reported that Jordan had bought her act and was willing to team up. When Nikki and Victoria pressed for details, Claire admitted she had convinced Jordan by claiming she was ready to kill Victoria. Shocked but committed, Nikki and Victoria reluctantly supported Claire’s dangerous deception, hoping it would lead to Jordan’s capture.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Nick and Chance investigated a motel tied to their case. Nick discovered a blonde woman with glasses had been seen there but escaped. Chance digitized fingerprints from a glass, revealing they belonged to Jordan, who had escaped from prison. Nick realized she matched the person who ran Phyllis off the road.
Meanwhile, Sharon, trapped in a sewer, hallucinated Nick urging her to fight and prove her strength. Drugged and weak, she struggled but resolved to survive.
At the ranch, Nikki and Victoria were horrified when Claire confessed she’d involved her aunt Jordan in a murder plot against her mother, aiming to stage it as an accident to claim an inheritance. When Jordan called Claire, concerned about Nick and Chance searching her motel room, Claire denied involvement and suggested hiding Jordan at the ranch. Nikki and Victoria, disturbed by Claire’s coldness, debated whether to involve Nick and Chance but reluctantly agreed to help capture Jordan.
Claire met Jordan in a park, convincing her she wasn’t behind the police search. Despite tension, Claire brought Jordan to the ranch, promising her safety. Jordan admitted Ian had killed Heather and was using Sharon’s grief to manipulate Mariah. She also revealed Sharon was being kept as an “insurance policy” but refused to disclose her location.
At the ranch, Claire prepared tea for Jordan while probing for more details about her plans. When Jordan was about to drink the tea, Claire suddenly shouted, “Stop!” suggesting a betrayal or pivotal moment in their uneasy alliance.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Ian entered Society despite Abby banning him. Tessa confronted him about his lies and manipulation, rejecting his plea to help him gain Mariah’s forgiveness. Ian insisted he’d changed, but Tessa doubted him. When Mariah arrived, she furiously ordered him to leave town, declaring there would be no forgiveness. Shaken, Ian left. Tessa wondered if his remorse was real, but Mariah dismissed it, accusing him of manipulation. Angry and hurt, she stormed out.
Meanwhile, Sharon, trapped in a sewer, hallucinated Nick urging her to fight. Initially hopeless, she found the strength to push through, determined to escape.
At the ranch, Victor, Nick, and Chance discussed Ian and Jordan’s threats. Victor called security, vowing to handle things personally. Chance investigated a lead on Jordan, while Victor suspected his family’s actions might not be entirely legal.
At the tack house, Jordan faced off with Claire, who demanded Sharon’s location. Claire threatened to involve the police, accusing Jordan of playing games. Jordan taunted Claire but faltered when Nikki and Victoria revealed their trap. Cornered, Jordan admitted Ian had been drugging Sharon and proposed a deal: her escape for Sharon’s freedom. Victor refused, vowing to end her schemes.
In the park, Mariah found Sharon, cold and weak, and they tearfully reunited. Mariah called Nick, who joyfully went to retrieve them. Back at the tack house, Jordan, realizing her plans had failed, defiantly drank the poisoned tea she had intended for others, ending her manipulations for good.
Friday, January 24, 2025
At the tack house, Jordan drank poisoned tea, smashed the mug, and declared she’d rather die than be Victor’s prisoner again. Claire revealed the tea was poisoned, and Jordan taunted her niece, claiming she’d always saved her before. Victoria tried to stop Jordan’s manipulation, but Jordan boasted about her hold on Claire’s mind. When Victoria threatened to call for help, Jordan knocked the phone away, intent on making her death memorable. As the poison took effect, Jordan accused Claire of betrayal and cursed the Newman family, hoping Ian would destroy them. Reaching for Claire’s hand, she died, leaving Victor to cover up her death as a suicide.
Billy and Jack had a candid conversation at the jazz lounge. Billy admitted his anger at Jill and obsession with revenge had consumed him. Jack encouraged him to let go of the past, offering support for new ventures. Inspired, Billy resolved to rebuild his life.
Later, Sally surprised Billy by decorating his new home with childhood mementos and family photos. He felt uplifted and grateful for the fresh start. They toasted to his new path, marking a significant turning point.
Meanwhile, Sharon returned home after her ordeal. Faith was overjoyed, and Sharon reassured her family their love kept her going. Mariah blamed herself for Ian and Jordan’s actions, but Nick assured her it wasn’t her fault. He urged her to focus on her relationship with Tessa while they supported Sharon. After a bath, Sharon felt relieved as Nick informed her of Jordan’s capture and Ian’s imminent arrest. Grateful for her family, she credited them with saving her and looked forward to moving past the nightmare.
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