The Young and the Restless spoilers for December 1-5, 2025, reveal Victor Newman arriving in Los Angeles to confront Matt Clark, leading to a brutal takedown and erupting war. The storyline builds on family tensions and ongoing mysteries involving Noah Newman and others. Eric Braeden reprises his role as Victor in this intense plot development.
Thanksgiving Episodes Overview
In the final new episode before Thanksgiving on November 26, 2025, the Newman family gathers for the holiday with Abby Newman, Devon Hamilton, and Nate Hastings joining Victor and Nikki Newman. Nate brings gifts and attempts to make amends for past conflicts, including his role in attempting to hospitalize Victor. Victor accepts graciously and thanks Nate for supporting Claire Grace Newman and Victoria Newman during the loss of Cole Howard while the family was in France dealing with Cane Ashby and the Dumas situation. The family toasts to Noah Newman's safe return from Los Angeles with Nick Newman and Sharon Newman.
Victor lies to Nikki and Victoria about the Los Angeles situation, claiming everything is fine. Meanwhile, Chelsea Lawson Newman and Adam Newman share intimate moments at home. At Crimson Lights, Lily Winters, Amy Lewis, and Esther Valentine prepare to serve Thanksgiving meals to the poor. Cane Ashby arrives to volunteer, followed by Phyllis Summers, leading to tension as Lily walks out in disgust. Phyllis accuses Cane of trying to impress Lily after their intimacy, and Cane calls her jealous. Lily confronts Cane, forcing him to choose sides, prompting Phyllis to leave.
Cane follows Phyllis to the Genoa City Athletic Club, where she insists he should have defended her. At the Abbott family Thanksgiving, Harrison Locke convinces Claire Grace Newman to stay, joined by Jack Abbott, Ashley Abbott, Billy Abbott, Sally Spectra, Kyle Abbott, Traci Abbott, and Diane Jenkins. They share thankful sentiments, and Claire shares an affectionate kiss with Kyle before leaving. Lily, Amy, Abby, and Nate dine at Society, honoring Damian Kane with a special recipe and toasting to family.
On November 27, a classic 1990 rerun airs featuring Danny Romalotti and Christine Williams' wedding. November 28 is preempted for sports.
December 1-5 Spoilers: Escalating Conflicts
Audra Charles confronts Nate Hastings about moving on with Victoria Newman, expressing regret over past betrayals, including her actions with Kyle Abbott in France. Jack Abbott warns his family of Victor's AI weapon from Cane, threatening Jabot's legacy, and reveals a protective plan. Victor arrives in Los Angeles, confronting Matt Clark at the Shadow Room with Detective Burrow. Victor may expose Matt's true identity, though Burrow works undercover. Nick and Sharon search for Noah and Sienna Bacall with LAPD help, leading to their return to Genoa City, with Matt following to cause havoc.