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The Young and the Restless

1973 – nowShow54 seasons8436 episodes

DramaSoap
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic–4.9

A deeply romantic, slow-burning soap series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or awe.

Shows with

Episodes

54 seasons · 8436 episodes · best: S1E12691 "Episode #1.12691" 9.4

Episodes

7.9

Story

The rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin and Winters families.

Feels like

  • Enduring Soap Opera
  • Multi-Generational Family Saga
  • Corporate Rivalry Drama
  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Daytime Television Staple
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Social & Class Conflict
  • Nostalgic Legacy
  • Continuous Storytelling

Cast

24 of 149 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Randy Robbins, Steven Williford, Heather Hill
Written by
James H. Brown, Josh Griffith, William J. Bell
Produced by
Vivian Gundaker, Matthew J. Olsen, Jonathan FIshman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 26, 1973 · October 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
March 26, 1973
Latest episode
October 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
54 seasons · 8436 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Convenient Miscarriage, Forgotten Theme Tune Lyrics, Never a Self-Made Woman +9

  • Convenient Miscarriage
  • Forgotten Theme Tune Lyrics
  • Never a Self-Made Woman
  • May–December Romance
  • Spicy Latina
  • Informed Attractiveness
  • Gayngst
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Rags to Riches
  • Kick the Morality Pet
  • Back Up Twin
  • Forgiven, but Not Forgotten

12 of 164 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Young and the Restless?"

Questions about The Young and the Restless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Young and the Restless?

fuboTVParamount+YouTube TVPluto TV

In the United States, The Young and the Restless streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Young and the Restless worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Young and the Restless okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Young and the Restless?

5202 h

About 5202 hours: 8436 episodes in 54 seasons of about 37 minutes each since 1973, and it's still in production.

Is The Young and the Restless good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Young and the Restless plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Young and the Restless use?

Convenient MiscarriageForgotten Theme Tune LyricsNever a Self-Made WomanMay–December RomanceSpicy LatinaInformed AttractivenessGayngstBetty and VeronicaRags to RichesKick the Morality PetBack Up TwinForgiven, but Not Forgottenand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 tropes for it, including Convenient Miscarriage, Forgotten Theme Tune Lyrics, and Never a Self-Made Woman.