CBS’ longest-running scripted series, “The Young and the Restless,” will kick off Season 53 on Tuesday, October 7, with relationships tested, unexpected romances flourishing, and a puzzling mystery that leads to shocking revelations.
First up: Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack (Peter Bergman) must decide if they can put their epic rivalry aside to protect their legacies. Meanwhile, on the Newman side, Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) find themselves on a dangerous path when a troubling message sends them on a trip looking for answers. For the Abbotts, Billy (Jason Thompson) and Cane’s (Billy Flynn) power struggle intensifies with the return of Jill (Jess Walton).
Elsewhere, Nate (Sean Dominic) decides if his future includes Audra (Zuleyka Silver), just as Claire (Hayley Erin) finds herself torn between two suitors, and Genoa City will be in for a surprise when two intriguing newcomers hit town: Sienna (Tamara Braun), whose unexpected tie to several key residents creates a stir, and a mysterious stranger (Roger Howarth), whose sudden presence raises more questions than answers.
The highly anticipated and long-awaited wedding between Cricket (Lauralee Bell) and Danny (Michael Damian) is set to air in November.
Continuing to rank as the most-watched daytime drama for 36 seasons, “The Young and the Restless” is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Josh Griffith is the show’s executive producer and head writer.
“The Young and the Restless” premiered March 26, 1973 on CBS.
