The four major broadcast networks will soon begin talks with SAG-AFTRA on a new Network Television Code agreement, covering serials (soap operas) and other programming.
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Premiering March 26, 1973 on CBS, “The Young and the Restless” was created by the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, and is a continuing drama centered on the loves, enmities, hopes, and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern town of Genoa City.
The hour-long series airs weekdays (Monday – Friday) on CBS and is available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.
“The Young and the Restless” received a four-year renewal order in 2024, keeping it on the air through at least the 2027-2028 television season.
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On Wednesday, May 21, “The Young and the Restless” will air a special standalone episode centered on three of the show’s most prevailing couples.
“General Hospital,” “GMA3″ and “NBC News Daily” see week-to-week increases among key demos, while the CBS lineup slips among viewers during the week of April 28-May 2, 2025.
With “Tracker,” “Matlock,” “60 Minutes,” “FBI” and “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” leading the charts, CBS is set to win its 17th consecutive season, the most wins for any network ever.
Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of April 21-25, 2025.
Three years since taking over the role of Summer Newman on “The Young and the Restless,” actress Allison Lanier has announced she’ll be exiting the show, as of the Friday, May 2 episode.
“The Bold and the Beautiful” ties for third place among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, marking a new season high in latter category during the week of April 21-25, 2025.
Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of April 14-18, 2025.
“GMA3: What You Need to Know” hits new lows among Households and Total Viewers during the week of April 14-18, 2025, plus how the rest of daytime broadcast performed in the key demos.
CBS will preempt “Beyond the Gates” due to UEFA Champions League Soccer. Find out how the network’s other daytime shows will also be impacted.
