The Young and the Restless follows Phyllis guiding Cane through a tough decision, Victor reassuring his family, and Devon and Abby

relying on help as the Dominic search continues.The Young and the Restless spoilers for the episode set to air on Thursday, February 5,

2026, preview a tense and emotional hour in Genoa City. As the current storylines move forward, characters face fear, loyalty and risky

 

 

power plays that could change their lives in lasting ways.The episode continues to focus on Victor’s aggressive plan, Cane’s rising desperation and the urgent search for Dominic. Some characters try to stay calm and think clearly while others feel the pressure closing in. From emotional moments to focused investigations, Thursday’s episode moves several stories toward major turning points.Cane Ashby

reaches a breaking point when he realizes how far Victor Newman is willing to go. With Lily and the twins being used as leverage, Cane becomes deeply afraid for their safety. The stress starts to crack his usually calm behavior and leaves him shaken emotionally and unsure about what to do next.Victor’s threat that Cane may never see his family again unless Newman Enterprises is signed back continues to

weigh heavily on him. Cane struggles to decide his next step as the fear that Victor could follow through keeps him tense. The pressure grows as Cane worries that waiting too long could put Lily and the twins in even more danger.Phyllis pushes Cane not to give in to the

pressure and warns that giving Victor what he wants could cause bigger problems later. She suggests that standing his ground could force Victor to back down since Victor may have no choice but to let Lily and the twins go. Even so, Cane struggles to believe that Victor is only bluffing.

Elsewhere Victor stays confident that his plan is working exactly the way he wants. When Nikki, Adam and Chelsea raise concerns, Victor tells them to trust him and stop questioning his actions. He brushes off their worries and insists that everything will work out if they believe in him.

Victor refuses to see how his choices affect others and this creates tension inside his own family. While he believes his strategy is necessary, the people closest to him feel uneasy about what could happen next. This conflict shows how Victor is becoming more isolated as he tightens his grip on control no matter who gets hurt.At the Chancellor mansion, Devon Winters and Abby Winters refuse to lose hope as they continue searching for Dominic. Their worry remains strong but new developments give them a small sense of hope. With time running out, they welcome extra help to widen the search and follow any leads linked to Mariah’s disappearance.Detective Burrow steps in to help and takes control of the investigation. He promises to do everything he can to find Dominic and Mariah. His presence brings urgency and focus to the search and shows that the case is being taken very seriously.

As the search grows more intense, familiar faces step in to help in any way they can. Sharon Newman brings refreshments from Crimson Lights hoping small acts can ease the stress. Her support shows how the community comes together to stand by Devon and Abby during this difficult time.

Tessa Porter also helps by working with the others to figure out where Mariah may have taken Dominic. Even with fear and uncertainty, Devon and Abby hold on to hope that Dominic will be found safe. With possible new clues ahead, the episode keeps viewers focused on this emotional and high stakes storyline.