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Young and the Restless Sneak Peek: What Is Matt Clark Really Up To?

Matt suddenly changes his tune with Phyllis, while Patty’s return gives the Abbotts another reason to worry.

Matt is featured in the sneak peek photo preview for the Friday, September 11, 2026, episode of The Young and the Restless.Image Credit: JPI Studios

The Young and the Restless spoilers sneak peek for September 11 reveals Matt giving Phyllis mixed signals after being on the same page. Phyllis isn’t going to respond well to Matt’s sudden weirdness, is she? Also, the Abbotts are about to experience a ton of drama…again. Here’s your Friday preview.

Key Takeaways

  • Matt gives Phyllis mixed signals.
  • Patty’s escape puts Jack, Diane, and the Abbotts on high alert.
  • The Abbotts may have to deal with another Victor Newman plan, too.

Scenes from Genoa City: September 11, 2026

Patty (Stacy Haiduk) is out of jail, which can’t mean anything good for Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Susan Walters). In the two photos above, Patty is on the phone, and in one of them she’s smiling diabolically. She’s clearly as unhinged as ever, and the Abbotts are going to need to watch out. Thankfully, Jack sets a trap for Patty, according to teasers.

Meanwhile, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) will have to deal with a different Matt (Roger Howarth). One who’s sending mixed signals. Maybe he has second thoughts about their plan to fast-track his redemption by putting Sharon (Sharon Case) in danger and then rescuing her.

Knowing Phyllis, however, she’ll be able to blast through Matt’s defenses and get them back on the same page. But will they have to come up with a different plan?

The photos feature the Abbotts at Jabot and then at Society. They are undoubtedly discussing their sudden Patty problem. They thought she was locked up behind bars. Unfortunately for them, she escaped and even found time to visit Matt, as featured in Y&R’s weekly video preview. In the first photo, Jack doesn’t look well. Is this all part of that trap?

Additionally, they will have to deal with Victor (Eric Braeden) initiating a revenge plot against the Abbotts because the man can’t help himself. The Abbotts live rent-free in his brain. What will Victor’s plan involve?

Finally, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) have a chat with Adam (Mark Grossman). Maybe they’ll tell him about their Vibrante deal and how if they want Audra’s patents, they’ll have to give Spectra-Charles Media the exclusive sponsorship deal, which leaves Newman Media out in the cold.

Or maybe they’ll discuss Matt Clark or Victor’s continued focus on the Abbotts, if they even know about the patriarch going after his nemeses again.

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