The Young and the Restless isn’t just making waves — it’s rewriting television history. In a stunning announcement, CBS confirmed that Y&R has been the #1 daytime drama for a mind-blowing 36 years, dominating with 1,878 consecutive weeks at the top. That’s nearly four decades of Genoa City gripping our hearts — and they’re not slowing down!
📊 With an average of 3.29 million viewers this season, the drama is only heating up. Even more impressive? Streaming numbers are surging, showing fans can’t get enough whether they watch live or on demand. Viewership is up year-over-year, and that momentum helped CBS extend its record-setting winning streak to 39 consecutive seasons as daytime’s most-watched network — missing only one week since October 3, 1988! (That one week? Blame the 1996 Summer Olympics.)
💎 The Young and the Restless is still the crown jewel of CBS Daytime — and for good reason. With legends like Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) still at the center of the storm, the show continues to deliver the passion, power, and betrayal fans crave.
📺 Created by the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the soap debuted on March 26, 1973, and has never looked back. With storylines richer than ever and drama that keeps the nation talking, Y&R just celebrated its 13,000th episode — and it’s clear there’s much more to come.
🎯 What’s next?
Expect new twists, deeper betrayals, and family legacies challenged like never before. With Beyond the Gates renewed and Y&R soaring, CBS Daytime is shaping the future of soap storytelling.
