The Young and the Restless spoilers weekly update for May 12-16 tease a huge return, a whole lot of Newman drama, the Abbotts fighting back, and Mariah desperate to keep her secret under wraps.
Weekly Recap
Monday, May 5, 2025- Episode #13115
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) vowed revenge, setting the stage for major fallout. Summer (Allison Lanier) wrestled with guilt as she kept Phyllis’s secret. Jack (Peter Bergman) questioned Diane’s (Susan Walters) past actions, straining their relationship. Victoria (Amelia Heinle) continued her power push at Newman, while Victor (Eric Braeden) stayed watchful. Meanwhile, Sally (Courtney Hope) and Adam (Mark Grossman) had an emotional exchange that reignited unresolved feelings.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025- Episode #13116
Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) grew suspicious of Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) distance, unaware Sharon (Sharon Case) was keeping a secret. Diane broke down, craving full acceptance from the Abbotts. Claire (Hayley Erin) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) eyed Adam’s (Mark Grossman) old place, but Diane warned about potential conflicts with Victor. Victoria confided Cole (J. Eddie Peck) health concerns to Nick (Joshua Morrow).
Wednesday, May 7, 2025- Episode #13117
Lily (Christel Khalil) surprised Damian (Jermaine River) with a job offer. Victor tested Chelsea’s (Melissa Claire Egan) loyalty, while Jack demanded Billy (Jason Thompson) apologize to Diane. Diane made a confession to Jack, Victoria confided in Nick, and Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) grew uneasy with Mariah’s behavior.
Thursday, May 8. 2025- Episode #13118
Lily suggested recruiting Damian to spy on Dumas, angering Nate (Sean Dominic) and unsettling Devon (Bryton James). Damian agreed to meet with her after consulting Holden (Nathan Owens). Chelsea confronted Adam over Victor’s smear campaign against Billy, but Adam reassured her. At the GCAC, Victor tried to manipulate Billy into providing info on Dumas, but Billy refused, demanding a meeting with him. Later, Victor checked in with Adam, who hinted at his own strategy.
Friday, May 9, 2025- Episode #13119
Claire told Victor she planned to move in with Kyle, but he refused, accusing Kyle of pulling her away. Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) comforted Claire but questioned her motives. Kyle, worried, confided in Jack. Victor confronted Kyle, demanding he end things with Claire, but she and Kyle vowed to stay together. Chelsea’s resignation from Marchetti upset Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson), who felt betrayed. Finally, Victor pressured Adam to cancel the apartment sale to Kyle and Claire, leaving Adam conflicted.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, May 12, 2025- Episode #13120
Phyllis schemes to outsmart Billy.
Mariah and Tessa hit a rough patch.
Claire slows things down with Kyle.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025- Episode #13121
Victor considers an alliance with Phyllis.
Adam and Chelsea struggle with their work/life balance.
Damian impresses Lily.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025- Episode #13122
Victor strikes back against Billy.
Phyllis reaches out to Aristotle Dumas.
Nate is skeptical about Damian joining the family business.
Thursday, May 15, 2025- Episode #13123
Jack and Diane worry about Kyle repeating past mistakes.
Holden calls Audra’s bluff.
Claire works to impress Nikki.
Friday, May 16, 2025- Episode #13124
Nick finds himself revisiting familiar territory.
Sally worries about Billy’s need for revenge.
Amanda Sinclair returns to Genoa City.
