It’s been almost eight months since “The Young and the Restless’” Adam Newman was declared dead following a horrific showdown and subsequent car crash with Billy Abbott. And since most of the town believed he’d perished in the fiery accident, they’ll be getting quite a shock when the very-much-alive CEO — now played by former “Passions” star Justin Hartley — makes a surprise return to Genoa City, which Soap Opera Network has exclusively learned will take place on Wednesday, November 5!

Ratings Report for the Week of September 1-5, 2014

If you looked closely at the newly released promo highlighting the fall stories on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” you may have noticed Sharon (Sharon Case) with all her girls, including daughter Mariah (Camryn Grimes), partying it up at a club. If you’re wondering why, we’ve got the answer!

Daytime diva Eileen Davidson has the unique opportunity to be starring on both NBC’s “Days of our Lives” and CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” at the same time. And with the popular actress showing up in today’s “Y&R” promo in addition to appearing in current episodes of “DAYS,” Soap Opera Network is asking which soap opera world you prefer to watch her on!

With summer almost (officially) over and fall right upon us, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” is gearing up for one sexy, fun and exciting season of juicy television. In a newly released promo, aired at the conclusion of today’s episode, highlighting all the goings on in Genoa City, viewers better get ready for several twists and turns in ongoing stories and the beginnings of new story arcs.

There was a lot of excitement surrounding the return of “Criminal Minds” star Shemar Moore as “The Young and the Restless’” Malcolm Winters, but did his two-day appearance in Genoa City live up to the hype?

Genoa City is about to become one of the hottest towns in soap operas: Former “General Hospital” star Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate Howard, ex-Connie Falconeri) has joined “The Young and the Restless!”

You don’t have to be a criminal to know that “Criminal Minds” star Shemar Moore is gonna steal the show on “The Young and the Restless” this week when he returns as the very popular character Malcolm Winters. And it’ll happen for good reason: The storyline that brings him back is filled with drama, tears and heart wrenching emotion. But don’t take our word for it: Moore himself opened up about the touching moments that will play out when he appears in Genoa City on Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11!

If Michael Fairman’s recent return as Patrick Murphy on “The Young and the Restless” wasn’t enough for you, you’re in luck: The actor is heading to ABC Family’s “The Fosters” for a special holiday episode!

Remember that September casting blitz happening over at “The Young and the Restless?” Well, that’s just the beginning of familiar faces making their way through Genoa City this month. The next on the train of blasts from the past: Original cast member Tom Hallick, who played sexy neurosurgeon-turned-news reporter Brad Eliot from 1973-1978! But his return on Friday, September 26 comes with a twist!

Ratings Report for the Week of August 25-29, 2014 NOTE: Please do not copy and paste the entire ratings.  Thank…

“The Young and the Restless’” Chris McKenna (Det. Mark Harding) is having quite a great time solving mysteries in Genoa City, but that hasn’t stopped the actor from trying his hand at primetime — a feat he just accomplished!

“The Young and the Restless’” Genoa City became a powerhouse place today with the return of Eileen Davidson’s Ashley Abbott, but she’s not the only one set to turn the canvas completely upside down in the weeks to come!

It’s been merely a hot rumor for several months, but yesterday, whispers that Billy Miller (ex-Billy Abbott, “The Young and the Restless”) will be taking over the role of “General Hospital’s” Jason Morgan became official. Fans seem quite supportive of the casting announcement, but what about his future soapmates? Seems some are quite ecstatic, as well!

It’s been the hottest rumor of the summer, but now it is official, Billy Miller (ex-Billy Abbott, “The Young and the Restless”) is joining the cast of ABC’s “General Hospital” in the contract role of Jason Morgan.

Ratings Report for the Week of August 18-22, 2014

Best known for his portrayal of Noah Newman on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” and Elliot Leichter on The CW’s “Gossip Girl,” actor Luke Kleintank has booked a role in the Amazon Studios pilot “The Man in the High Castle,” reports Deadline. The series hails from “The X-Files'” Frank Spotnitz and Scott Free Productions and is based on the Philip K. Dick novel of the same name.

With the final days of summer upon us, many across the nation are gearing up to head to the beach or have one last BBQ before returning to the office or school to tackle responsibilities of the mind next week, with Labor Day being the official holiday of rest for the working class in America. Unfortunately, for those staying home on Monday, September 1, in order to catch up on their favorite soaps, you’ll either be seeing a repeat of “General Hospital” on ABC or no soaps at all on CBS and NBC.

Posting its best Women 18-49 rating since April, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” leads the week amongst all broadcast daytime drama series in Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, while averaging 4.47 million viewers for the week of August 18-22, per Nielsen Media Research ratings data. The soap was up 2% in viewers from the week-ago, posting its largest audience since the week of July 21-25.

Get ready to drop it like it’s hot, because “The Young and the Restless’” Shemar Moore was in the house (Neil’s house, specifically) to talk about his upcoming return as Malcolm Winters — and the heat really is too much to handle! From stepping back into Genoa City, to reuniting with his daytime counterparts, to details regarding the new season of his hit primetime series, “Criminal Minds,” the actor spilled every fiery little detail. So read on… if you dare!