The Young and the Restless Video Replay: Tribute To 40 Years of Nikki

It’s hard to believe that Melody Thomas Scott has portrayed Nikki Reed Newman on The Young and the Restless for 40 years. For four decades, fans have tuned in to watch her as she’s set the world on fire — or at least Genoa City. From her long-lasting love affair with Victor Newman to her long friendship with Jack Abbott, Nikki has it all.

With our flashback videos, you can see what you may have missed or travel back in time to a blast from the past on Y&R.

The Young and the Restless History

YR made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more.

From Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) family machinations to Paul Williams’ (Doug Davidson) heroism to the adorable love story of Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Lola (Sasha Calle), YR knows how to entertain and keep fans coming back for more. Sadly, times are shifting, and daytime soap operas are shrinking.