The drama of Genoa City will continue for four more years: CBS has renewed The Young and the Restless through the 2027-28 season.
Y&R remains the No. 1 daytime drama for 36 years running. It’s also CBS’ longest-running series. This renewal will bring the daytime drama through its 55th season.
“The Young and the Restless has been a staple of daytime television for over 50 years, and it is with great pleasure that we will continue that legacy at CBS,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The talented cast and writers deliver compelling performances and stories on a daily basis and have provided iconic moments that have kept the show on top of the ratings and thrilled generations of fans for over five decades. We look forward to seeing what new creative twists and turns they have planned for the folks of Genoa City.”
Last March, the sudser celebrated its 50th anniversary on the air, having premiered March 26, 1973.
Y&R is averaging 3.50 million viewers this season. The series is also the No. 1 daytime program among African American viewers.
Y&R is celebrating many notable anniversaries, including the 45th anniversary of Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) and the 44th anniversary of Eric Braeden (Victor Newman). In April, the show will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Nikki and Victor’s wedding, which aired in April 1984 and was one of the highest-rated episodes in the history of the show.
Other notable cast anniversaries in 2024 include Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) at 35 years and Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman), Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) all at 30 years.
