Redefined the look and youth focus of daytime; long-term ratings titan.
Why it matters
Episode guide
5785 episodes across 39 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Interlocking families in Genoa City mix corporate warfare with romance in a glossier, younger-skewing soap style.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Redefined the look and youth focus of daytime; long-term ratings titan.
Creators
William J. Bell · Lee Phillip Bell
Key cast
- Jaime Lyn Bauer as Lorie Brooks
- William Gray Espy as Snapper Foster
- Brenda Dickson as Jill Foster
- Dorothy Green as Jennifer Brooks
- Robert Colbert as Stuart Brooks
Flash facts
- Premiered 1973; became daytime's style setter.
- Famous theme by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr.
- Still running — one of TV's longest continuous narratives.
FAQ
What network aired The Young and the Restless?
The Young and the Restless is associated with CBS (1973–present).
Why is The Young and the Restless in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Redefined the look and youth focus of daytime; long-term ratings titan.
Who are the key names behind The Young and the Restless?
Creators and principals include William J. Bell, Lee Phillip Bell.
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