Y&R SHOCKWAVE IN GENOA CITY: VICTOR GOES NUCLEAR — DESTROYS CANE AND BILLY’S ALLIANCE!

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The Young and the Restless spoilers weekly update for August 4-8 tease Victor going into full-on Mustache mode as he works to protect his company…and his family…at all costs. 

Weekly Recap 

Monday, July 28, 2025- Episode #13175
Carter (Vincent Stalba) admitted to killing Damian (Jermaine Rivers) to protect Cane’s (Billy Flynn) future and then grabbed Lily (Christel Khalil) at gunpoint in a desperate bid to escape. Chance (Conner Floyd) intervened during the labyrinthine standoff and was shot when Carter pulled the trigger, later dying in Cane’s arms. Devastated, Carter turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. Meanwhile, Nick (Joshua Morrow) had sustained a serious injury while escaping with Sharon (Sharon Case), who tended to him until Sally (Courtney Hope) arrived with aid. Once safe, Nick and Sharon shared a tender kiss. In the wake of Chance’s death, Billy (Jason Thompson) surprised many by aligning himself with Cane and enlisted Phyllis’s (Michelle Stafford) help in a plan to secure Chancellor in Chance’s memory.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025- Episode #13176
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nate (Sean Dominic) drew closer after the death of Damian, while Victoria and Claire (Hayley Erin) privately mourned the loss of Cole (J. Eddie Peck). Kyle (Michael Mealor) learned of Cole’s passing during a call with Claire, and upon returning to the train car he angrily blamed Audra (Zuleyka Silver) for luring him into the trip that kept him from being with Claire. Lily had tearfully informed Nate that Damian had been murdered, and when Cane came to say goodbye, she leveled blame at him and firmly told him never to return to Genoa City. Cane insisted he still believed in their bond, but Lily rejected him entirely.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025-Episode #13177
Amy (Valarie Pettiford) was told by Nate in Chancellor Park that her son had been murdered by a man named Carter, which devastated her. She demanded answers about how and why he had been killed, then learned Carter had taken his own life after the act. Victoria and Adam (Mark Grossman) met with Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Claire, postponed Cole’s memorial, and agreed to work together to uncover Cane’s real‑estate strategy and protect their family from his schemes. Claire found emotional comfort in Chelsea’s support while struggling to process the loss of her father. Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) confronted Cane aboard the train, issued a clear warning to stay away from his family, and declared that war was on as Cane had aligned with Billy to escalate the conflict.

Thursday, July 31, 2025- Episode #13178
Kyle returned from France and reunited with Claire, who insisted on seeing him before her family despite Victoria’s warnings and Victor’s frustration. Kyle hugged Claire, avoided answering her questions about Victor and his time abroad. At Society, Audra and Nate struggled to reconnect; Audra apologized for not telling Nate about Damian directly and lamented her decision to go to Nice, while Nate grew suspicious of her vague responses about her company’s woes and investor troubles. Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Susan Walters) voiced concerns over Kyle’s secrecy and hinted at forming an alliance with Cane to counter Victor’s influence, worrying his silence could backfire.

Friday, August 1, 2025- Episode #13179
Diane began digging into Cane’s past, grilling Phyllis about his hidden secrets and blaming him for the deaths in France, while warning Phyllis she could soon get stabbed in the back by him. Jack, frustrated by Billy’s decision to ask Cane to buy out his shares in Abbott Communications, announced he was severing business ties and opposed Cane’s return. Meanwhile, at Chancellor Park, Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) spent time with baby Aria until Daniel (Michael Graziadei) joined and offered support and encouraging her through single-parent struggles and bonding over simple moments. That same night at Society, Phyllis revealed to Daniel that Dumas had turned out to be Cane, swearing him to secrecy and teasing a new power play that might reshape Genoa City’s business terrain

Next Week’s Breakdown

Monday, August 4, 2025- Episode #13180
Victor loses patience with Adam’s insubordination.
Cane forms a new alliance.
Chelsea shares a secret with Lily.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025- Episode #13181
Victor and Nikki argue about family matters.
Jill and Billy share a heated exchange.
Phyllis protects her interests.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025- Episode #13182
Victor gives Audra her walking papers.
Kyle comes clean with Claire.
Nikki asks Jack for a favor.

Thursday, August 7, 2025- Episode #13183
Victor wants Lily to join his revenge plot.
Claire sets the record straight with Audra.
Kyle tries to strike a deal with Adam.

Friday, August 8. 2025- Episode #13184
Victor strikes an unexpected deal.
Phyllis pushes Billy’s buttons.
Chelsea is forced to take sides.