The Young and the Restless recap (August 1, 2025): Phyllis exposes Cane’s identity as Daniel and Tessa’s “date” gets interrupted

In the August 1, 2025 episode of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, tensions rose on multiple fronts. Diane warned Phyllis about betrayal, while Jack and Billy discussed ending their business partnership.

Meanwhile, Tessa and Daniel shared some peaceful time in the park that took a turn after Phyllis showed up. Tessa opened up about feeling alone as a parent, and Daniel helped comfort Aria. However, when Phyllis arrived, Daniel chose to leave with her, leaving Tessa to handle Aria by herself.

The business drama also escalated. Jack agreed to give up his share in Abbott Communications, allowing Cane to step in. Later at Society, Phyllis told Daniel that Cane is Aristotle Dumas and plans to take over major companies in town.

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The Young and the Restless recap for the episode aired on Friday, August 1, 2025

Diane and Phyllis exchange tense words at Crimson Lights

At Crimson Lights on The Young and the Restless, Diane ran into Phyllis and quickly warned her about getting too close to Cane. Phyllis hinted at their alliance, but Diane wasn’t impressed. She said Cane couldn’t be trusted and warned Phyllis that she might get betrayed. Diane called them both reckless and walked away, leaving Phyllis visibly annoyed.

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Tessa finds brief joy with Daniel in the park

At Chancellor Park on The Young and the Restless, Tessa felt stressed trying to calm Aria after a missed playdate, especially since she didn't bring any snacks. Daniel showed up with fish gummies, helped Aria nap, and cheered Tessa up by spotting cloud animals. She shared how lonely she felt with Mariah being distant.

Daniel suggested a guitar lesson and jokingly called it a “date” before taking it back. Their plan was cut short when they saw Phyllis at Crimson Lights. Tessa kindly postponed the lesson so Daniel could talk with his mom.

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Diane offers help to a struggling Tessa

Left alone with Aria, Tessa realized she had forgotten to bring any toys. Worried about a meltdown, she felt overwhelmed. Diane, still nearby, surprised her by offering some kind words and giving her crayons from Harrison’s bag. The kind gesture made Diane seem softer and gave Tessa some much-needed help.

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Jack and Billy split business ties due to complications

At the Abbott mansion on The Young and the Restless, Billy told Jack he wanted to end their business partnership and take over Abbott Communications. Jack agreed quickly and even offered to call Cane, which surprised Billy and made him suspicious.

Jack said he didn’t have any secret plan but admitted he didn’t fully trust Cane. He reminded Billy that he had once considered working with Cane to deal with Victor. Jack said he’d work with almost anyone to take Victor down. Billy thanked him for the support but still had doubts about trusting Cane.

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Daniel learns the truth about Cane and what lies ahead

At Society, Phyllis told Daniel that Cane was actually Aristotle Dumas and had plans to take over big companies in Genoa City. While she didn’t share all the details, she revealed she was working with him and hinted that Billy was involved as well.

Daniel looked worried and told her to be careful. Just then, Billy showed up and said they should embrace the changes coming. As they talked, it became clear that Genoa City’s power balance was about to shift. The episode mixed emotional moments with business drama, setting up changes and new alliances ahead.

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Interested viewers can watch new episodes of The Young and the Restless on CBS and Paramount+.

Edited by Ridhima Raina