Will Y&R/B&B Air New Episodes on Friday (December 26)?
As usual, CBS is ringing in the holiday season by pressing pause on brand-new drama and revisiting some classic Christmas moments from The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. On Christmas Day, soap fans will be treated to a festive dose of nostalgia, offering a comforting break filled with familiar faces and memorable storylines. But the big question remains: what exactly is airing — and when does the fresh drama return?
Over on The Young and the Restless, CBS is digging deep into the archives with a special rerun from 2010. The episode centers on Victor Newman in a holiday-themed storyline inspired by A Christmas Carol. Forced to confront his past choices and personal regrets, Victor is pushed to reflect on the impact he’s had on those around him. While the episode delivers emotional moments and classic Y&R heart, true to form, Victor remains stubborn and unchanged — making it a perfect snapshot of the character fans know so well.
Meanwhile, The Bold and the Beautiful is opting for a more recent holiday revisit. CBS will re-air last year’s Christmas episode, which showcased a festive atmosphere wrapped tightly around unresolved tension. While decorations sparkled and seasonal warmth filled the Forrester home, underlying conflict — particularly surrounding corporate power struggles — cast a shadow over the celebration. It wasn’t a peaceful Christmas, but it was unmistakably Bold and the Beautiful.
Both reruns are scheduled to air on Thursday, December 25, giving viewers a chance to relax and enjoy familiar holiday drama. But the nostalgia won’t last long.
On Friday, December 26, CBS officially returns to brand-new episodes for both soaps — and the drama resumes immediately. On The Young and the Restless, Sally drops potentially game-changing information to Jack and Billy, offering the Abbotts a possible way forward. Michael leans heavily on Lauren as he wrestles with a difficult decision, while Chelsea delivers a serious ultimatum to Adam that could redefine their relationship heading into the new year.
Over on The Bold and the Beautiful, the holiday glow lingers but tensions remain high. Steffy and Finn celebrate the season with Electra and Dylan at the beach house, while Donna steps in to mediate rising friction between Brooke and Katie. With Katie’s fashion ambitions stirring the pot, family harmony may be short-lived.
So enjoy the holiday reruns while they last — because once Friday hits, both Y&R and B&B are back with fresh episodes, escalating drama, and storylines that promise a turbulent end to the year.