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The Young and the Restless' final week of January was wrapped up with its episodes released from January 27 to January 31, 2025. The storyline mainly revolved around a showdown between Victor Newman and his longtime arch-nemesis Ian Ward.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Young and the Restless.
Sharon sought Nick's forgiveness for her past actions while being grateful that she was safe and home with her family again after the ordeal of her kidnapping. Mariah revealed that Tessa and their daughter were missing briefly.
However, the main showdown took place when Michael and Victor confronted Ian. Here, Ian held the Newman family hostage and shot Victor. The former was later revealed to be alive after a staged death.
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The Young and the Restless weekly recap from January 27, 2025 to January 31, 2025
Monday, January 27: Staying afloat
Amy learned Damian was the owner of his own company through Nate and Audra. Sharon struggled with guilt over her past actions and the harm she caused, asking for Nick's forgiveness after her own kidnapping.
Meanwhile, Claire also struggled, admitting to killing her aunt Jordan. At the end of the episode, Mariah rushed into Sharon's house and revealed that her wife, Tessa, and their daughter were missing.
Tuesday, January 28: Worries and threats
Billy was impressed with the home that Sally designed for the two of them. They shared a moment discussing his career goals and the road ahead.
Ian was confronted by Michael and Victor, who wanted him to confess to his crimes. Meanwhile, Mariah worried about Tessa and Aria's safety, suspecting that Ian had taken them away.
Wednesday, January 29: Precipice
In a tense moment, Ian held the Newman family hostage at gunpoint, threatening to kill them one by one. He rejected the deal that Victor offered him for peace, insisting that he wanted to bring them down for the way they killed Jordan.
After a standoff, Ian even shot Victor in the arm. However, Victor's bullet also hit Ian, causing him to start bleeding out. Nick and Michael took control of the situation ahead while Adam dealt with Ian.
Thursday, January 30: Regroup
Sharon and Mariah reflected on their traumatic experiences with Ian and Jordan, realizing that they were safe. Even Tessa eventually returned home, explaining she had been stranded after her car broke down.
At the ranch, Victor remained conscious despite being shot but had to be carted away in an ambulance immediately. However, the seemingly lifeless body of Ian was a hoax, as the villain opened his eyes again in the ambulance.
Also read: The Young and the Restless spoilers: Nick races to Sharon’s side after her dramatic escape
Friday, January 31: Closure
Adam and Chelsea moved into the ranch and discussed their situation. After this conversation, Nick and Adam discussed Victor's recovery and surgery.
In some good news for the family, Sharon's charges were dropped, and it was revealed Ian confessed to Heather's murder. However, this announcement came as a shock to Daniel, who struggled with losing Heather.
Audiences can watch The Young and the Restless streaming online via CBS and Paramount+. New episodes of the soap are released on weekdays on these platforms.
