On The Young and the Restless episode aired Monday, May 19, 2025, several key storylines unfolded:

• Sally Spectra suspects Amanda Sinclair is hiding something, raising tensions around Amanda's mysterious behavior and her connection to Aristotle Dumas. Billy Abbott grills Amanda for information about Dumas, as suspicions about him grow more complex

• Phyllis Summers tries to get help securing a meeting with Aristotle Dumas for a business venture but is pushed away by Amanda, who insists Dumas is not interested. Phyllis considers reaching out to Nick Newman for support after her rejection

• At Nate’s place, Damian Kane and Amy Lewis join Lily, Devon, and Nate, leading to discussions about Damian’s new job and his move to Genoa City. Devon remains suspicious of Damian’s sudden embrace of family life, while Lily tries to reassure him of her trust

• There is a romantic undercurrent with Victoria Newman making a choice about her relationship with Cole Howard, potentially motivated by his grim medical results

• Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin faces a fierce warning from Victor Newman, leading to a heated confrontation that could push Michael to walk away, potentially leaving Victor unchecked in his feud with the Abbotts

• The episode also sets up a special romantic episode later in the week celebrating Nikki Newman’s birthday, with Victor planning a surprise for her

Overall, the episode featured intrigue around Amanda and Dumas, business and romantic tensions, and escalating conflicts among the Newman and Abbott families