The Young and the Restless Full Episode Recap - Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

Chelsea and Adam, Phyllis and Sharon – It’s All a Game on Y&R

On Thursday’s The Young and the Restless, Chelsea and Adam are circling each other like lovesick teenagers (again), while Phyllis and Sharon are trapped in a game of ‘Saw’. As usual, Genoa City is serving up twists, turns, and a whole lot of secrets.

Adam and Chelsea: The Recycled Romance Continues

Because nothing says “fresh start” like a reheated love story, Adam and Chelsea are back at it again. After a spontaneous kiss that neither of them saw coming, Chelsea does her classic push-pull routine. Is she sorry? Is she not? Who even knows at this point?

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Meanwhile, Adam is playing it cool – or at least trying to. He’s willing to go at her pace, which is just code for “I’ll wait until you give in.” Chelsea, ever the skeptic, needs to know if Adam is really over Sally. And according to him, there’s not even a flicker of old feelings left. Mmhmm. We’ve heard this before.

Despite her reservations, Chelsea is clearly feeling the pull. By the time Adam hands her a red rose and they’re exchanging sultry glances, it’s pretty obvious where this is going. But let’s not forget: Adam has a long history of self-sabotage, and Chelsea isn’t exactly known for making great choices. Buckle up.

Phyllis and Sharon: Locked Up with a Side of Secrets

While Adam and Chelsea are busy setting the stage for yet another doomed love story, Phyllis and Sharon are dealing with an actual crisis. As in, they’ve been kidnapped. Just another day in Genoa City!

Phyllis & Sharon: Locked Up

The two frenemies-turned-reluctant-teammates are stuck in some twisted game that neither of them understands. The only way out? Work together. Naturally, Phyllis is already plotting five moves ahead while Sharon is trying to figure out what the ominous music playing over the intercom actually means.

Then comes the first big clue: a riddle hidden inside a birthday card. Phyllis cracks the code because, let’s be real, she always has a trick up her sleeve. The answer? A date that brings back memories of that time Sharon totally didn’t push Phyllis down the stairs. 

The ladies finally open a safe, hoping for freedom, but instead find two locked phones. Of course, there’s a catch: they can only make one call, and they cannot tip off their loved ones. Because this game just keeps getting better.

Nick’s Not Buying It—And Neither Are We

Meanwhile, back in the land of the semi-normal, Nick is getting increasingly suspicious. Sharon calls him from a burner phone, claiming she’s on a spa getaway in Sedona. Cute story, except for the fact that she conveniently “forgot” to tell her kids beforehand. 

Nick's exes are missing

Nick, ever the concerned ex, is immediately on edge. He checks in with Mariah and Faith, who confirm they haven’t heard a peep from Sharon. Red flags are flying, but Victor and Nikki aren’t too worried. 

Then, just as Nick is about to sound the alarm, Summer texts to say that Phyllis checked in too. Oh, now it’s suspicious. Two women, both MIA, both calling at the exact same time? If that doesn’t scream “HELP ME,” what does?

So What’s the Endgame?

Back in their mysterious prison, Phyllis and Sharon realize that this isn’t just some random abduction—it’s personal. They aren’t just playing the game. They are the game. And if there’s one thing we know about these two, it’s that neither of them plays fair.

As the night ends, their captor cryptically tells them to get some rest because tomorrow’s another day. (Translation: more chaos incoming.) Phyllis, never one to sit quietly, is already plotting her next move. She’s convinced that this isn’t about cooperation—it’s about competition. And if that’s the case, Sharon better watch her back.

Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

This Y&R full episode recap leaves us with more questions than answers. Who is behind this twisted game? Is it Ian? Is it Jordan? What do they want from Phyllis and Sharon? And, most importantly, will Chelsea and Adam’s latest attempt at love crash and burn like all the others?

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